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• Img_4079

  

  Louise burnt toast this morning and set off the smoke alarm. You can visualize us trying to wave towels at the detector to stop the shrill. Thank God we still... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Thelma & Louise, Day 2

  

  Day 2 and we are bracing for a tropical storm! Cloudy day and rainy but we sat out on the beach in the rain anyway. Because we’re rebels. Then it started pourin... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Thelma and Louise – Vaca Day 1

  

  Arrived at our beach condo late yesterday, gorged on Calabash seafood (in Calabash NC – Home of the Hushpuppy) and bought some fudge at Callahans. Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Gorilla Wars 2016

  

  So here is the video. Shot by a person at the zoo where a 4 year-old child fell into the enclosure of an endangered gorilla named Harambe. I warn you it’s prett... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Hospital Field Trip

  

  Big Daddy finally got his new knee yesterday. Our family has had a lot of surgeries over the years but I’m always amazed at the experience during a stay at a... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2016 FAMILY

• Hot Dogs and Birthday Cake

  

  My co-worker and I put 60 hotdogs in a crock pot at breakfast this morning for a lunch time picnic. There is nothing and I mean NOTHING grosser than the smell o... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Things That Scare Me

  

  I have a short list of things that scare terrify me. And it all started with this: A little place in North Carolina that became the first nightmare I can... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 21 for 21

  

  Love this guy at Ah dad.. I hope you all enjoy this post as much as I did. #7 is my personal favorite rule in life! Enjoy and thanks to Ah Dad! Ah dad... I was... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Suviving Summer with Your College Kid

  

  You were so sad and proud the day your child graduated from college. You mourned the child that you once carried around on your hip and now he’s all grown up an... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2016 LIFESTYLE, PARENTING

• Tribute To Moms Keeping It Real

  

  Here comes Mother’s Day again. While everyone is out buying cards and flowers and gift cards to the spa for mom, I thought I would post a few tweets in honor... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2016 LIFESTYLE

• They Make Me Crazy

  

  My oldest (Thing 1) is starting to move back home for the summer. His first year of college almost behind him. I’m so proud of the things he’s accomplished... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Mother’s Day Freebie

  

  Joy over at http://www.foodpackaginglabels.net let me know she has some free printables for Mother’s Day. Print them out from here:... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Mother’s Day Freebie

  

  Joy over at http://www.foodpackaginglabels.net let me know she has some free printables for Mother’s Day. Print them out from here:... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Pimpin’ Myself

  

  First, let’s talk about the picture. Sooooo inappropriate. But you have to admit it made you chuckle. and that proves you have a somewhat dirty mind. Now let’s... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 10 Rules for Moms on Social Media

  

  My kids claim they hate me on social media. But yet I get the occasional “did you like my Instagram pic yet?” or “did you see my snap story?” So they are sendin... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Organizing the Free-For-All That is My Life

  

  My definition of Organized is:      *To be able to find my crap quickly in any room, space or file. And it has to look neat and prettily arranged. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Just Another Saturday…

  

  I meant to actually get some stuff done today. Ended up on YouTube and 3 hours later.. So I found this video, poured myself a cocktail and viola! Entertained... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Why I Blog

  

  I blog because my life is so crazy that I want to capture it in words without having to pay out the expense to write an actual book. You know the saying, “you... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Why I’m a Sucky Friend

  

  If you’re friends with me, you know I suck at being a good friend. I honestly love all my friends and would be there in a flash if a friend were seriously in... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Kindness Challenge

  

  Love this Kindness Challenge I saw over at ‘The Richness of a Simple Life’. I think I am going to sign up. I mean I can be kind right? Here is a little blurb... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2016 LIFESTYLE