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Remembering 9/11

Seven years ago today our world was threatened as terrorists waged war on the United States. For me, the day began like any other. I sat down with a bowl of cereal before my 10 am class at the University of Georgia and picked up … Continue reading

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Simple, not designer, blessings

It’s the simple things in life that truly make us happy. Lately, I have become fixated on what I want…a new pair of jeans, a new purse, new sunglasses, a new LCD for our bedroom….the list goes on and on. … Continue reading

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Another week, another fun, family-filled weekend

Bloggin’ is kinda like exercising….the more you get out of the groove, the harder it is to bounce back. I have sat down at my computer more than a dozen times this week, only to be interrupted by a sweet, … Continue reading

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In the past 5 days, we have:

tackled the remaining 8 boxes… visited with 19 family members… traveled to Athens, Griffin, and Cuming, Georgia… celebrated our 4th anniversary, the birth of Baby Trent, and Reynold’s first birthday gone through 2 gallons of sweet tea… gone on a dozen … Continue reading

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Kickin off a new season with the “Bulldog Man”

We just happened to run into a local celebrity while doing a little window shopping in downtown Athens today. The “bulldog man”, Mike Woods, is an Athens legend and a welcomed sight at every UGA event. He bleeds red and black and … Continue reading

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These are a few of my favorite things….

The Georgia flag that hangs proudly on my front porch… Sweet Mary Reese… Silly cousins in the bath… A gallon of sweet tea from Publix… My sweet husband! Happy 4th Anniversary, G! I saved the best for last…the newest addition … Continue reading

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Livin’ large, one box at a time

Slowly but surely we’re starting to get settled. Pre MR, I would have been packed and unpacked in no time at all. Not this time. I’ve come to terms with the fact that there is absolutely nothing wrong with using a … Continue reading

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The big move

G and I would still be sinking in a sea of boxes if it weren’t for our family. A big thank you to all of those who helped us make the big move down South! Let the loading begin…   … Continue reading

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