Years ago, I posted these photos and this story on Facebook. But that was before the world of blogging...well, my world of blogging. So now I feel the need to share it with all of you. So grab a cup of coffee, a blanket if you need one, and get comfy while I tell you a story.Once ...
Hump Day Rewind
It's HUMP DAY, ya'll! If you haven't seen that commercial, you have been living under a rock. Or something. It's hilarious.This week, Kyndall played her last soccer game of the season (sniff, sniff). It's bittersweet--I'm glad for the extra time we are going to have, but I LOVE ...
My Daughter, the Politician
This year, Kyndall was able to run for class representative for student council. She made posters and hung them in the halls of school, along with about 7 of her other classmates. On Friday, the class voted and she WON!!! When her Papaw asked her if she was running for governor next, she ...
Johnny Appleseed Festivities
This week, children throughout the United States.....ok, maybe just the southern United States.... are learning about Johnny Appleseed. Both girls dressed up like him at school. Libby's class celebrated on Thursday and Kyndall's celebrated on Friday.In Kindergarten, there were TONS of ...
Just A Girl and Her Dog
If you've never owned a dog, you cannot understand how much love we have for this beast. We brought him home as an 8 pound puppy, and now, at only 9 months, he is a whopping 70 pound lap-dog. He does not understand that he is BIG. He jumps up into our laps and almost flips us out ...
Cookies with Gra-Gra
Last night, the girls made Elephant Ear Cookies with Gra-Gra. (I apologize in advance for the blurry phone photos. I have GOT to upgrade my phone!)In a microwave bowl, mix together milk, butter, and salt. Microwave for 1 minute.Add cocoa and sugar. Microwave for 6 minutes.Add ...
Week in the Life: Sunday Words + Photos
6:15 a.m. Hit snooze once.6:25 a.m Fly out of bed because I'm supposed to meet my friends for a run in 5 minutes :)6:40 a.m. 6 miles in 49:01. (I'm trying to brag, but then Justin reminded me that 6 miles is LESS THAN HALF the distance I have to go for the half. Shot ...
Week In The Life: Saturday Words + Photos
6:45 a.m. Alarm--Sleeping in this morning :)7:15 a.m. Getting ready for K's game. Messy makeup drawer.7:45 a.m. Shin guards, check. Uniform, check. Soccer cleats, check.8:00 a.m. Soccer player and loudest cheerleader.8:15 a.m. Always be prepared. ...
Week in the Life: Friday Words + Photos
4:30 a.m. Hit snooze once.4:40 a.m. Hit snooze twice.4:50 a.m. Finally get up and head out for my run. This photo is the line I can stop at when I do sprints. I have a love/hate relationship with this line.6:10 a.m. Text message from Carrie. She took this ...
Week In The Life: Thursday Words + Photos
6:00 a.m. Everyone up. Girls and I all jump in the shower to start getting ready.6:30 a.m. Breakfast--cocoa puffs for L, mini pancakes for K.6:45 a.m. Our morning jam session--that is Footloose we are listening to. The Blake Shelton version.7:15 a.m. The ...
Week in the Life: Wednesday photos + words
Wednesday, the alarm:5:30 a.m. The Workout: 3.11 miles at an easy pace (8:59 per mile) and then 1 mile at faster than 5K pace, which ended up being 6:24. Total of 4 miles for the day.6:20 a.m. Musical beds was played at our house last night. Sometime during the hours of ...
Week in the Life: Tuesday words + photos
6:10 a.m. Alarm goes off for me to get up and start getting ready.6:15 a.m. Roomba starts. This thing really makes my life so much easier. It's scheduled to run every morning at 6:15 and gets my floors all clean. Makes me happy :)6:45 a.m. Wake girls up. ...
