Category Archives: milestones

The year of sewing, being outdoors, and making friends

I vowed to learn to sew in 2009. G vowed to spend more time in the outdoors. So far, G is fairing better than me. Last night he headed south for an early morning dove shoot. Later today, he is off to … Continue reading

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Christmas 2008

We’re back…four Christmases, five pounds heavier, six days later, and with enough toys to fill a small village. We visited with 49 family members, took 857 pictures, and had the time of our lives! Christmas #1 was spent in Athens … Continue reading

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No she di’int

Oh yes she did…MR snubbed Santa for the second time on Friday night. Out of 15 kids, she was the only one to cry.  Out of 15 moms, I was the only who got to join their precious child on … Continue reading

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The purse lady, new tags, and lots of polka dot bows

A small purse was all the incentive Mary Reese needed to get on her feet and take her first steps. Without missing a beat, she slung that purse over her shoulder and took three BIG steps! By the time I grabbed my … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Sweet Mary Reese

This sweet little girl brings a smile to my face each and every day. Mary Reese, you are something else. You rarely meet a stranger. You love to give kisses and snuggle with your Pink Poodles. Your favorite toy is Miss … Continue reading

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Random ramblings of “are we there yet”

“Are we there yet?” This simple phrase has marked many important milestones in my life. The question first surfaced early on in my relationship with Garrett. G and I met during his last semester at the University of Georgia. After about 3 … Continue reading

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Identity theft by the pink bow wearing bandit

Earlier this week, I finally bit the bullet and joined the dreaded gym. Aside from the fact that I have to wear a bathing suit in less than a month, I thought the gym’s child care services would be good socialization for … Continue reading

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A Southern Fried Weekend

When we crossed the South Carolina line into Georgia, we watched the temperature jump from 98 to 101F. It was hot. And muggy. It was home and we were glad to be back! On Thursday, Big Daddy grilled up some … Continue reading

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