Category Archives: family

The story of us, to Mary Reese

I dated your daddy two years before getting married. I knew right away that he was an incredible man. I had to beg him to take my phone number the night we met and nervously waited for four days before receiving … Continue reading

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A much needed getaway to the deep south

We’re still trying to recover from 70 degree weather, blue skies, tractor rides, delicious southern cuisine, lots of laughter, and plenty of hugs. Our time in Waycross was simply delightful. Life is good, especially when grandparents are near! Our trip to Waycross … Continue reading

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Four times the Christmas cheer

 Four Christmas gatherings means four times the food, fun, toys, memories, and laughs. And of course, four times the pictures. Christmas #1:We celebrated Christmas #1 in Blackshear, GA in early December. Mary Reese loved playing with her cousins and mama … Continue reading

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The whole truth…

Several months ago, I mentioned to G that it would be fun to mark his thirtieth birthday with a tour of the Okefenokee swamp. Growing up in Waycross, Georgia, he had spent most of his life learning and exploring the … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving round two

Four nights without my sweet baby girl has not been easy. Mama always said that idle hands are the devil’s workshop. She was right. I didn’t accomplish half of what I set forth to do with my free time. The highlight … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving round one

Two Thanksgiving gatherings, four days in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and tons of holiday orders from Petey Pie’s means that I am way behind on my blog. And 789 pictures means that I have a serious problem tyring to capture it all. … Continue reading

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Birthday’s and busy days

On Sunday, G celebrated his 30th bday on a plane ride to New York for business.  It wasn’t quite what I mind for his big day, but we made the best of it. Over the weekend, we enjoyed  a dinner … Continue reading

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Trick-a-Treat

We decorated for the occasion (on a shoe string budget)… A make you feel good, easy project for just $5…buy a straw wreath at your local craft store, wrap sections of grosgrain ribbon around it, and add seasonal embellishments. Another … Continue reading

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