Florida
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Cut Short, But Still Sweet
Originally, we planned to stay at the beach until Sunday, and then drive back in the late afternoon. But because Chris was not feeling much better, we decided to come home a little…
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And Then There Were Three
Yesterday, Ginny, John Michael, and Baby Tillman arrived. It has been a few months since I have seen Tillman, and even though I knew how big he was getting through pictures, I was…
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Strep Strikes
On Monday afternoon, the kids were out running errands with Nana and Grandma (i.e. buying half the toys, movies, and pool floats at Walmart) and Chris and I grabbed a bite to eat…
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Greetings from Paradise!
School ended last week and I am having terrible withdraws. I miss my students. I miss grading papers. I miss giving out detentions and referrals. I miss waking up early and rushing home…
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Disney Birthday Recap
So, Bean turned four. (insert wailing and moaning here, please) This year for both kids, we decided not to do birthday parties with their friends. Gracie is still a little young, and Bean’s…
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Another Happy, Happy Birthday
Gracie turned two yesterday, but we celebrated on Saturday with family. It was a pretty low key celebration, which is just the kind of party that Gracie likes. She’s not big on the…
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Spring Cleaning Outside
This weekend has been another gorgeous central Florida day. Mid-seventies and not a cloud in the sky. I have crazy bad spring fever right now, and this weather isn’t helping at all! Luckily,…
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An Unexpected Staycation
This weekend was a four-day weekend for me. On Friday we had a teacher planning day. At our school, it is optional for you to come in as long as you’ve gotten your…
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The Big 3-0
On Sunday I turned 30. I don’t feel old, but I do feel older. 30 is just such a big number. I have been really excited about turning 30, though. Chris and I…
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I Will (Did) Survive!
Well, I survived vacation bible school. It was pretty awesome. We had 525 children, and ages ranged between three years old up to fifth grade. I’m so glad I was involved because the…