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    Sentence a Day – September 2025

    October 1, 2025 - By 

    September arrived with its usual rhythm. Back-to-school routines, shifting light, and a quiet invitation to reflect. This month held a mix of ordinary tasks and extraordinary moments, each day offering something to be thankful for. Whether it was a shared lunch, a meaningful conversation, or a step forward on a long-term project, I tried to capture one sentence that held the heart of the day. Here’s a look back, one day at a time. My template: -Thankful for: -Sum up today in 1 sentence/Or one memorable thing from today: Number of Steps: Monday/9.1.2025 – Holidays – Got more done with…

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    Monthly Digest::9.2025

    October 1, 2025 - By 

    September has been a swirl of preparation, celebration, and reflection. From backyard transformations to concert nights, work milestones to family shifts. As we inch closer to a long-awaited vacation, there’s a sense of movement, both outward and inward. This chapter captures the hum of everyday life, the bittersweet turns, and the quiet joys that make it all feel real. LIFE Happenings Back yard prep, LA time, getting ready for our vacation, Auburn football, and more! Week 35 & 36 Week 37 & 38 Week 39 & 40 Happy To be making progress with our backyard project. Excited to be headed…

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    Wednesday Hodgepodge 9.24.2025

    September 24, 2025 - By 

    Fall is my absolute favorite, so I was thrilled to see this delightful mix of questions all centered around the season. 1. Fall officially rolls into the Northern Hemisphere on Monday (9/22)…what’s your favorite thing about fall? I love all things fall. Cooler temps that whisper rest, leaves turning like pages in a story, football weekends wrapped in team spirit and fleece, Halloween magic…masks, moonlight, and mischief, and the gentle crescendo of it all. Thanksgiving, where gratitude gathers around the table. 2. What’s one thing on your real or proverbial autumn bucket list? Here’s a Fall Bucket list that I…

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    Week 35 & 36: 2025

    September 17, 2025 - By 

    End of August into early September brought a rhythm of celebration, quiet joys, and everyday beauty. These snapshots mark the moments that made me pause and smile.

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    Sentence a Day – August 2025

    September 3, 2025 - By 

    August was full. Family visits, deck drama, sweet moments with LA, and the quiet joy of everyday routines. Through it all, I stayed grounded in gratitude and kept moving forward, one step at a time. 🙂

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    Week 33 & 34: 2025

    September 2, 2025 - By 

    Mid-August arrived with its own kind of rhythm. Quiet observations, unexpected visitors, and a few moments that felt almost cinematic. From a mushroom in disguise to a bird that wouldn’t budge, the days unfolded with a mix of wonder, chaos, and tenderness. August 11 A completely different kind of mushroom—one I would’ve missed entirely, since at first glance it looked just like a fall-colored leaf. It was Alex who spotted it and pointed it out to me. August 12 That day, when I got to1 my car in the parking deck at work and spotted this little guy just staring…

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    Week 31 & 32: 2025

    August 26, 2025 - By 

    August snuck up on me as new months usually do, while I was rinsing off Texas dust. Mushrooms took over the yard, LA dropped by with her usual sparkle, and the 21-year-old landed back home between leases; bringing laundry, late-night fridge raids, and that familiar mix of chaos and comfort. The house feels full again, but not settled and I’m ok with it. July 28 Came home from our family visit to Texas>>>Quick Trip to Texas July 29 We’ve had so many mushrooms pop up. These were on our side yard. My favorite time is any time LA gets to…

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    Quick Trip to Texas

    August 19, 2025 - By 

    Sometimes a quick getaway is just what you need to reconnect and reset. A couple weeks ago, we headed to Texas to visit Rob’s Dad and Step Mom in Huntsville. Though plans for them to move closer are still on hold, we felt it was time for a visit—and this short trip gave us a chance to catch up, explore, and soak in a little Lone Star charm. Friday We took a half day on Friday to get to the airport and get to Houston at a decent hour. Of course, there were delays. We did get lunch at the…

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    Monthly Digest::7.2025

    August 8, 2025 - By 

    July 2025 has been a blend of sunshine, milestones, and those quiet moments that sneak up on you. Rob’s 50th was a highlight, the backyard dream is edging closer to reality, and July brought its share of good meals and social snapshots. Work’s humming along and I’ve been neck-deep in blog tweaks. As August begins, the school-year memories resurface—fuzzy backpacks, early bus stop waves—and the house, though quieter, still holds echoes of those days. Let’s catch up.

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    All Star Game 2025

    August 2, 2025 - By 

    Bucket List, Checked. Rob and Drew spent an unforgettable day in Atlanta soaking up the energy of the All-Star Village, followed by an evening at the 2025 All-Star Game—an absolute dream event for any baseball fan. Not only was it a bucket list moment, it turned out to be a history-making one: after a 6-6 tie, fans witnessed the first-ever swing-off tiebreaker in All-Star Game history. The format included three rounds of alternating swings, and the National League edged out the win with a final score of 4–3. Needless to say, this crew was thrilled to see the NL pull…

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    Sentence a Day – July 2025

    August 1, 2025 - By 

    July was a patchwork of party prep, sweet conversations, and mop-induced motivation—plus one roof-hugging feline and a whole lot of step counts. One sentence at a time, here’s what made the month memorable.

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    Rob’s 50th Birthday Celebrations

    July 31, 2025 - By 

    Rob’s 50th was a laid-back celebration with retro flair—a house full of friends, a ‘70s playlist spinning, and a table loaded with festive bites. From chicken fingers to cupcakes, we kept it simple and spirited. The fun rolled right into the next night with a cozy dinner out with the kids, wrapping up the milestone with good food and sweet company.

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    Week 29 & 30: 2025

    July 29, 2025 - By 

    The last two weeks in July were pure summer scramble—baseball dreams, taco diplomacy, and smash burgers gone rogue. But tucked between the grease clouds and fangirl squeals were ice cream breaks, health check wins, and the kind of selfie moments that remind me why “LyLy” matters. Buckle up.

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    The Lift Box: Hit or Miss?

    July 22, 2025 - By 

    I tried The Lift Box after spotting it on Instagram, hoping to discover healthier snacks for my on-the-go days. My box didn’t include a shirt—just consumables—and it arrived looking like it had gone twelve rounds with the postal system. The Lift Box follows a no-choices model: you don’t pick what goes inside, so every month’s a surprise. That’s great if you like sampling new snacks and supplements without overthinking, but it can be hit or miss depending on your taste. The bright side? You can cancel anytime, so there’s no pressure to stick with it if the lineup doesn’t hit…

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    Week 27 & 28: 2025

    July 16, 2025 - By 

    From fro-yo runs to a 50th birthday bash, here’s what life looked like lately around our corner of Auburn. July 5 LA turned 5 months…I mean how is it going by so fast?!?! My in laws throw a 4th of July party every other year. This year the party was actually on the 5th. You can read about it here>>>Celebrating Independence Day 2025 July 6 We went to visit our friend Marc at his church about 30 minutes away. We got to hear his sermon and then went to the parsonage to visit with him and his family. July 10…

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    Celebrating Independence Day 2025

    July 16, 2025 - By 

    In our corner of Alabama, my in-laws’ Fourth of July party is a biennial celebration complete with fireworks, laughter, and enough food to feed a marching band. But this year, we kicked things off the day before with a brand-new tradition: making the homemade ice cream ourselves. Usually, the churn duty falls to the seasoned pros in the family—but this time, we rolled up our sleeves and took the reins (and the rock salt). We arrived around noon, the house already buzzing with my nieces and nephews and some of their friends darting in and out. The charcuterie boards were…

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    Monthly Digest::6.2025

    July 3, 2025 - By 

    LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 23 & 24 Week 25 & 26 Loving that I have gotten back into meal planning. Happy when she’s around… Excited to celebrate Rob’s 50th birthday next week. Reminiscing We’ve been talking about what we’re doing for 4th of July next year since its a big one for our country. 250 years!! Its made me think about our 4th of July during Drew’s high school graduation trip in the Pacific Northwest. That day in 2016 we explored Mount St. Helen’s as well as Lava Canyon and the Ape Caves.…

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    Wednesday Hodgepodge 7.2.2025

    July 2, 2025 - By 

    1. What does freedom mean to you? Wow! When I hear this question it evokes so many emotions. Across the country, conversations about freedom are emotionally charged—whether it’s the right to vote, bodily autonomy, what books kids can read, or how history is taught. These aren’t abstract debates; they shape people’s lives and futures. America is a place where “freedom” has meant radically different things to different people. That contradiction—between the ideal and the reality—can be frustrating or heartbreaking. And when the word is used as a shield or a weapon by those with opposing views, it can feel like…

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    Week 25 & 26: 2025

    July 2, 2025 - By 

    Snapshots from the Past Two Weeks From granddaughter giggles to wedding vows, birthday candles to eye charts — these past couple of weeks have been full of sweet moments. I’ve gathered a few favorite photos, each with a little story to go with it. Thanks for joining me on this small stroll through recent memories. June 18 Time for another eye check. Gave bifocal contacts another shot, but the difference just wasn’t worth it—so it’s back to my usual lenses, plus readers when needed. Getting old is a bummer. June 22 Sunday sweetness. My girl came to Sunday lunch with…