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Of all the wonderful new memories created this Thanksgiving, one moment in time sticks out in my mind.

My Dad’s headstone was placed at his grave a few weeks ago. (Out of respect to my parents, I blocked out their names in the photo for posting). I hadn’t been back to the cemetery since the day [...]

I am finally home.
We arrived home this afternoon to a very coooooool house. As in… no heat. :(  Lovely.
We have plugged in and turned on some electric oil-filled space heaters to knock off the chill. Tomorrow we’ll have to get a repairman to look into it for us. I’m hoping it’s not something that’s going [...]

Since I’ve tried unsuccessfully to post today (repeatedly) and have concluded the problem seems to be radiating from a severe lack of caffeine and a crappy internet connection, I’m hanging it up until I get home.
I hope you have a fabulous Saturday!

It’s 4:30am and everyone in the house is sleeping…. but me.
If you think about what today is…. Black Friday…. that would explain it. I’m up, I’m showered, I’m dressed and I’m waiting on my coffee to finish perking so I can fill a cup and hit the road! I’m meeting my sisters in just a [...]

As much as a teensy weensy part of me dreads Thanksgiving this year - after the sudden and shocking death of my Dad a mere 69 days ago - the rest of me wants to rejoice. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday of the year, all about family and togetherness and food! I know [...]

Knowing our girls weekend would zip by all too fast, the six of us (me, Shannon, Jen, Bek, Stacy and Meg) were up early so as not to miss a moment of our time. Our hotel offered a continental breakfast and all the COFFEE you can handle! You know me, I’m all about the Juan [...]

I picked Shannon up from the Nashville airport last Wednesday night. We had both missed dinner so we decided to stop for a late meal at Cracker Barrel, just north of Nashville. She began to entertain me with stories of how on the plane she’d sat near the potty - and there were unpleasant *smells* [...]

Blogging has brought many MANY blessings into my life. Not only does it allow me an outlet of expression for all the random clutter that runs around in my little head, but it also has allowed me the opportunity to make friends. I never dreamed 3 years ago when I began blogging that it would [...]

My motto:

Shannon and I were looking around at this cute little store in my town the other day and found this sign.
It’s one of my favorite sayings!

We have truly enjoyed our time together.
We’ll be sharing some great stories of our adventure once we’re back to our homes.

It amazes me how things that are so common to me are such a cause for *Ohhhs* and *Ahhhs* from my sweet Texas friend.
Tiny little seasonal things like this:

And this:

I see the leaves each fall and have never been nearly as impressed or excited  by it!