Category Archives: family

We took on the day

Saturday was one of those rare mornings where everything feel in place. The day started early. Real early. Like many in Atlanta, we were anxious to take advantage of the free H1N1 vaccines offered by our local health department. Around 5 … Continue reading

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Still playing catch up

Believe it or not (most of you will), I am still not caught up on my  blog.  And since the abundance of rain and lack of coffee have hendered my creativity, I’m just going to jump right in… Two weeks ago, we packed up … Continue reading

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Mary Reese’s Birthday Celebration

Last Saturday we celebrated Mary Reese’s  birthday. Her real birthday isn’t until September 26,  but we decided to do it a week early so that it wouldn’t interfere with the Georgia football schedule. Little did we know that our reasoning would … Continue reading

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A quick update with the promise of more to come!

Im a week behind in my blog updates. In that time, we celebrated two Georgia wins, the life of my great aunt Mannie who passed away last Friday, and sweet Mary Reese who turns two on September 26. Things have been … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Big Daddy!

Boiled peanuts, Fishing on the Sapelo, Cheering on the dawgs, Sweet cousins, Boat rides, Good food, and great company, made Big Daddy’s 60th on the Sapelo the best birthday yet! Happy Birthday Big Daddy. We love you!

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Five things that make me happy

One silly little girl who loves shoes as much as her mama does. Two trips (and counting) to the big-girl potty. Three precious cousins who love each other dearly. Four birthday celebrations this weekend, Reynold’s second birthday in Griffin, Georgia Boss’ … Continue reading

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The last week

I’m quite certain that the good people in Waycross, Georgia are some of the best people around. In fact, their presence and constant flow of casseroles, meat trays, and sweets are what got us through the depths of the last two weeks.   … Continue reading

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Taking it one day at a time

The last week has probably been the toughest time in my life. Never before have I felt such sadness. What started out as a fun-filled week at the beach, ended with a telephone call around midnight with the tragic news that … Continue reading

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