Monthly Archives: March 2011

Six months shy of FOUR

It’s hard to believe that MR will be four years old in just six short months. Many of you will remember that sweet Mary Reese was born 2 weeks after her expected due date. Looking back, that was sign of … Continue reading

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The fire that could have been so much worse

I come from a long line of female “self fixers”. My mama is the most notorious of all. Unfortunately, we’re the worst kind of self fixers. We love instant gratification and tend to shy away from fixing things the “right … Continue reading

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Finding my inner whooper

Between balancing life as a mama, a wife, an errand runner, and a slave to my sewing machine, I’ve been busy. Not too busy to watch Housewives. Or to play on facebook. Not too busy to read books to MR … Continue reading

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The good Lord knew what He was doing when He created weekends and perfect weather

I wouldn’t trade a thing for the weekend we had. Perfect weather. Lots of time outdoors. Dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant, which always ends in a balloon release. Watching MR grin from ear to ear in hopes that her … Continue reading

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Two birthdays, a trip the ER, and everything in between

“Great Aunt Sadie” turned ten last Friday. MR graciously loaned her a pink “church hat” to wear on her special day. I’ve had sweet Sadie since my college days at UGA;  two years before G came into my life. She’s … Continue reading

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Little Man’s Baptism

Hutson, along with five other babies, got baptized this Sunday at church. Dressed in his white gown, he sat amongst seventeen family members, who all traveled to be a part of his special day. Huttie Cat seemed pleased with the … Continue reading

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An upcoming baptism, curtain project, and quest to fill the empty frames around the house

We’ve been busy preparing for Little Man’s baptism this weekend. His sister wants to know why he is wearing a dress. I’ve tried to explain that it’s a baptism gown. Hutson is obviously man enough to pull off the look. … Continue reading

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