Category Archives: milestones

Happy third birthday, sweet Mary Reese

Sweet Mary Reese, Three years ago today, we welcomed you into our lives. Labor was not an easy task. You were 10 days overdue and in no hurry to make your presence known.  Early on the morning of September 26, … Continue reading

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And we’re off…

Another busy weekend. Another week without updating the blog. I’m going to do my best to get it together one of these days, but for now, I’ve traded in the Internet  for my sewing machine. If I would have known … Continue reading

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Busy times

Monday marked MR’s first day of school. Not a single tear was shed as Gran C and I waived goodbye and headed to the liquor store. We were certainly a sight to be seen; arriving at the store before 10 … Continue reading

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Lots to cheer about

Garrett’s return from New York was short lived. After being home for three days, he was off again. This time he was headed to Idaho to a remote wind farm where cell phones and communication were hard to come by. … 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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two new friends and a haircut

Wednesday morning was spent with two new friends. We met Lofa and Nicole during our summer swim lessons and look forward to many more playdates together. Me: Where are you going, Mary Reese? MR: To the “gras-rey” store, mama! MR’s first haircut! … Continue reading

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A picture perfect week

In the last couple of days, we have: seen a lot of these guys and spent a lot of time outdoors, successfully completed a week of swimming lessons, scored a new summer wardrobe thanks to my sweet and generous friend, … Continue reading

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She’ll be an “only” for at least a few more months…

Sometimes the best form of birth control is a place full of dogs and kids… Just when I think I’m ready for baby #2, I get a reality check. Sunday’s Bark in the Park baseball game at Turner Field set … Continue reading

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