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Facing The World Head On
I remember every first with each of my kids. Their first steps, their first laugh, their first words – Princess’ was “yook” {look} and Monkey’s was “dada”. I feel so blessed to be able to experience so...
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42 Years: A Love Letter From My Dad to My Mom
::Today’s post has been written by my Dad, Les, it’s a love letter to my mom, Becky, for their 42nd wedding anniversary today. <3 Happy Anniversary, I love y’all!:: The days of our life OK, this...
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Who Needs Caffeine?
Yesterday started just like every other school day this year has. I woke up, went in to wake both kids up, washed my face, brushed my teeth… went in to wake both kids up, again. After ensuring that...
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The Importance of Breakfast
Can we share a moment? Can I confess a little something to you? Sometimes it’s really hard to get out of bed in the morning, y’all. There are days where I want to toss the comforter back up over my...
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Goodnight 10
The tie dye cake cones are cooling on the rack. The red velvet cake cones are nearly ready to come out of the oven. You’ve just come down for one more kiss, one last joke, one more hug, a few minutes...
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Two Little Words
“What was the best part of your day today?” That’s what I ask my kids and their friends when I pick them up from school each day. The answers range from: “It was library day!” to “I sat next to X at...
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Twas The Night Before Christmas in Texas, Y’all
Since it’s Christmas Eve, I thought I’d share a fun little present with y’all The traditional Christmas Eve, poem ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas’ Texas Style T’was the night before Christmas, in...
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She Shimmers
She lays her head in my lap and asks me to braid her hair. I weave my fingers through silky gold strands and remember when they were little more than feathery tufts. She holds my hand and talks of...
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39 Years
39 years ago. January 27, 1976. God started your story, which has become our story. You chose me, and even thought I fought it at first – our love story was, is, my destiny. From late nights on the...
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I Wish You May, I Wish You Might
Never stop wishing on stars, Always believe in magic, and never stop being in awe of the everyday beauty of the world we live in The post I Wish You May, I Wish You Might appeared first on A Southern...
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Blogust 2015 – Be The Difference
The past couple of Augusts I’ve participated in Shot@Life’s Blogust campaign by tweeting the #Blogust hashtag, and by sharing stories like this one about Princess Facing The World Head On. During...
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Nine
NINE! How are you already nine years old? It was just a minute ago that you were a tee-tiny little newborn nestled in my arms. From the moment you entered this world, you made yourself known. Even...
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Do You Boo?
Do you Boo? As best I can tell, Boo-ing is a southern tradition. It seems to be as southern as monogrammed yetis, golf carts at pickup, apple pie, and maroon vs orange. (Gig ’em!) This kind of...
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A Dedication to Joan Hayes
I had this week’s ‘This Week in Happiness’ post 98% done, and as I was adding the finishing touches, getting ready to schedule it, the news came through my FB feed…. Joan passed away in her sleep. I...
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Happy Birthday, Becca Jane
My mom is an amazing woman. She is strong, beautiful, funny, passionate, loving, smart and the original Southern Belle. She is a SURVIVOR! Happy Birthday Momma. My Mom on her First Birthday My mom...
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Lordy, Lordy – Look Who’s Forty!
Happy 40th birthday Nathan. 40 years ago today – the world shifted and became better, because you were born. Today is one of my favorite days of the year; it’s the day you were born, the day that God...
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This Week in Happiness {Week 32}
This week, the past two weeks, really, have brought such incredibly joy and happiness to our family. I’m sure you’ve noticed the lack of new recipes and posts, and there is a really, really, really...
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Happy Birthday Grand Old Banjoist
Happy Birthday, G.O.B. aka Dad, aka Grandpa, aka Les, aka the very first man in my life… the one against to whom all others were always measured. I consider myself lucky to be your daughter; and I...
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Mother’s Day Smiles with a Logitech #LogiSmiles Giveaway
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend, y’all! Huge Thank you to Logitech #logismiles for sponsoring this post and giveaway valued at $445! As part of this Marvelous Techtastic Mother’s Day giveaway, Logitech...
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I Wish You May, I Wish You Might
Never stop wishing on stars, Always believe in magic, and never stop being in awe of the everyday beauty of the world we live in The post I Wish You May, I Wish You Might appeared first on A...
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