Category Archives: family

This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving marked a new era. An era where three kids, all under the age of two, ruled the roost. An era where five dogs roamed the house, and an era where all formality was thrown out the window. This … Continue reading

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A few recipes to make you go mmmm

A dinner party on Thursday, a weekend trip to Athens on Friday, G’s 29th birthday on Saturday, and the arrival of Trent and Lauren’s new puppy topped off our weekend. We’ve been mighty busy around here lately, but having lots … Continue reading

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Way down south…

where baths in the sink are the norm, where the sunrise is worth getting out of bed for, where a 7 year old dog becomes a puppy again, where an old dock has heard em’ all, where the townspeople are always … Continue reading

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I’d vote for her…

If you’re ever on Lee Street around mid afternoon, look for my future politician. She’s the one standing in the front yard, smiling and waiving to all of the cars as they go by. She learned this “trick” from her … Continue reading

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Pink Poodle’s busy Sunday

Pink Poodle made her way to the neighborhood fall festival, fashionably late, arriving in a 2008 Lil’ Miss Rosy car. Heads turned as she made her entrance. Smiling from ear to ear, there was no doubt that she loved her costume … Continue reading

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Meet “Greta Garmin” and a short weekend recap

“She” talks. And I listen. With a touch of a button, she provides both text and verbal driving directions. She also gives me live traffic updates and is compatible with my Bluetooth wireless. Her “points of interest” feature is my favorite. … Continue reading

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These are a few of my favorite things…

Chicken Pot Pie Dinner at Aunt and Uncle B’s, an early surprise birthday cake, sweet chubby thighs, Petey Pie’s Kitchen–it’s open 24 hours and is a lot cleaner than the Waffle House, Georgia streets lined of gold, and constant smiles … Continue reading

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Camp Grandparents

The girls stayed in their pajamas, baby Trent stayed in Gran C’s arms, and the camera stayed close by in an attempt to capture every lasting moment of the weekend. Friday was spent on the living room floor, surrounded by … Continue reading

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