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    1 Month and No Diet Coke

    June 5, 2013 - By 

    One month ago today, I quit Diet Coke and really all sodas for that matter. I went cold turkey from May 5th on. Before that I was weaning myself off, but I knew the caffeine headaches would be brutal. They still were for about 2 1/2 weeks after I quit. Someday I satiated the headaches with a little sweet tea and some days I just took some Tylenol. So what am I drinking instead? Mostly water, but some juice, milk, lemonade. Honestly, I haven’t really “missed” it like I thought I would. It’s just breaking that habit of ordering one…

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    Drew’s Upcoming High Adventure Trip to Philmont

    June 2, 2013 - By 

    The guys on one of their practice hikes at Chewacla State ParkIt’s usually this time of year, when I send out the address where you can send Drew cards, letters, money, etc while he’s away at Boy Scout Camp. This year he’s not going on a normal camping trip. On June 14th, he will board a plane to Denver, Colorado where he will spend a few days getting acclimated to the altitude while site-seeing in that area. On June 17th, he’ll arrive at Philmont Scout Ranch (near Cimarron, New Mexico) where he and 8 other boys along with 2 of…

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    Memories of the Month {5.2013}

    June 1, 2013 - By 

    This month I was happy about: Drew being elected to be the Senior Patrol of his troop as well as finding out Drew’s iPod was recovered and that we got it back. This month I was sad about: not much of anything, except maybe realizing how fast my kids are growing up. Something I accomplished this month was: getting through the end of the school year stuff. Something new I did was: helped a friend start a new blog. This year I’m going to rate the books & movies. Here’s my rating system: ♥ ♥ = Love it! A must…

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    AHS Graduation 2013

    May 28, 2013 - By 

    Thursday, Drew played during his high school’s graduation. I decided to go in support of Drew as well as many friends who had kids crossing the stage. See all the pics here.

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    Remembering the Last Few Years….

    May 23, 2013 - By 

    Dear Drew and Alex, Man, how times flies when your havin’ fun and as crazy busy as we are. Today was the last day of school for y’all and know how exciting that is to have another year done. It’s also exciting to know you’re both moving up to the “next” level of schooling. Drew to high school. Alex to the the 4-5 Elementary School, which is a brand new school! As I made these collages, I thought back to all the accomplishments both of you have achieved over the last 2 or 3 years. Alex, While in 1st, 2nd,…

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    Last Day

    May 23, 2013 - By 

    Looking on Facebook this morning, being bombarded by pics of my friends with kids graduating from high school tonight just has me feeling so different emotions. Mostly a nervous feeling with the knowledge that we’ll be there in just 3 quick years, I’ll be sitting in their shoes. That in itself makes me feel, not only old, but sick to my stomach. I’m not ready for that…at. all! Knowing Drew will more than likely be going to Auburn University, meaning he won’t be moving away, you’d think would help calm those feelings, but they don’t. Today is the last day…

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    Graduation Party

    May 20, 2013 - By 

    Our friends the F@rrows’ oldest is graduating from high school this week and we were invited to a little get together for her and her best friend. Here’s a few pics. After I took this, she said, “OOoo! I hope that looks ok.” I think I caught her off guard.

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    A lesson learned?

    May 19, 2013 - By 

    Sometimes it takes something bad happening for us to learn a lesson. Back in February, Drew tested our parenting words. We told him his brand new iPod that he received for Christmas was “as good as stolen if you take it to school!” I’m not sure what about that didn’t sink in with him. The third or forth time he took it to school, during his weight-training class, he left it and his cellphone in a “hidden” pocket in his book bag. He came back to a bag that had all the zippers left gaped open and a “hidden” pocket…

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    Being the Hands & Feet

    May 15, 2013 - By 

    Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. ~ Proverbs 11:25 ESV Oh what a marvelous feeling it is to know you’re doing something for someone who can’t do it for themselves! Being the hands and feet of our Lord and Savior is just so worth the hard work. It’s a drop in the bucket comparatively, you know? A few weeks ago Rob’s and my Sunday School class got together with our families for a service project. Although, Rob and the boys were busy with a scouting event, I decided to be the representative…

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    A whole lotta hollarin’

    May 8, 2013 - By 

    Source: diaryofamadmommy-londi.blogspot.com via MagnoliaMom on Pinterest I came across a great blog today called The Orange Rhino challenge. I think I may have seen it before. However, today something made me look a little further when Google brought it to me while I was looking for something else. Anyway, I found it appealing to the eyes, because I adore orange and pink. It peaked my interest and I wondered what the challenge was. This mom of 4 boys under the age of 5 made a challenge last year to stop yelling. WOW! “God is looking out for me,” I thought…

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    End of the Season Soccer Banquet

    May 6, 2013 - By 

    So proud of Drew’s JV soccer team this year. 63 goals scored and only 8 allowed the whole season. Fantastic players, wonderful parents, and great coaches. Coaches Carey and Mark Not sure what this face is… The team And I forgot to show yall this… Drew is listed in our local newspaper for scoring a goal!

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    All of a sudden…

    May 3, 2013 - By 

    I was sitting at the staff computer up at the our front desk, not evening touching the keyboard, when all of sudden the keyboard and the keyboard tray crashes into my lap! The mouse, of course, went flying straight to the floor. I just sit there as my 2 student workers look over at giggling, happy it didn’t happen to them. I pulled the thing out since it and the screws were just staring at me. 1 inch screws don’t do much good especially when they’re facing up going against gravity. I was amazed this hadn’t happened sooner. This is…

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    {Like a} Funeral for a Friend

    May 3, 2013 - By 

    I woke up Tuesday morning feeling sick to my stomach. Feeling as if I was missing the funeral for my best friend. That yearning in my heart that told me, “Let me see them one more time.” It’s terrible, gut-wrenching. Knots form as I try not to ponder the thought that the Toomer’s Oaks will start to be trimmed away little by little until they take that chainsaw one last time and slice it through the bottom of that thick, thick trunk and let it plummet to the ground. Lifeless, haggard…dead. I watched (on live webcam) all morning as they…

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    Memories of the Month {4.2013}

    May 1, 2013 - By 

    This month I was happy about: life in general. I feel God working through me in so many positive ways. I love it! This month I was sad about: Alex’s continual complaining about his stomach bothering him and not sleeping good. Something I accomplished this month was: 2 mission projects: 1st day of service with our church and 2nd day of service with our Sunday School class. Something new I did was: successfully chair a position for Emmaus. This year I’m going to rate the books & movies. Here’s my rating system: ♥ ♥ = Love it! A must read/see!…

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    The last rolling of these trees

    April 22, 2013 - By 

    Although, we didn’t go to the rolling of Toomer’s Corner after A-day, I raced over there Sunday night just as the clean up crews got there to start cleaning up. Here’s a few shots: I’ve written a bit about the trees already. I’m not sure any of my words have or could ever truly convey how special they really are to me and the rest of the Auburn Family. To most people this looks like a big mess, to the Auburn family this is beautiful! Here’s a aerial shot of the crowd during the final rolling. Tell me people don’t…

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    Saying goodbye…

    April 18, 2013 - By 

    These trees have stood the test of time. Over a hundred years ago no one knew how beloved these trees would be. How they would be the center of countless celebrations after Auburn University victories. How they would be the focal point of a tradition that is a favorite among Auburn students, fans, and alums. But you see these trees are now dead by the hands of sick fan from our rival school. The trees have been dying since November 2010. We found out about the poisoning in February of the next year. Many, including me, cried bitter tears that…

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    Arrow of Light Ceremony 2013

    April 17, 2013 - By 

    This past Saturday evening our Pack celebrated the accomplishments of 9 of scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light award. This year we did the ceremony at the Forest Ecology Preserve. Read what the Arrow of Light Ceremony/Award is here on the post from 2009, when the year Drew earned his arrow of light. The Boy Scouts talking over the logistics of the ceremony. The pond down the hill. Here’s Alex standing next to the stack of wood that is ready to be lit. Time to eat! Boy Scouts prepare for ceremony. Bonfire = time for ceremony Boy Scouts…

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    Loved her answer

    April 7, 2013 - By 

    Today some students came by and asked my student worker if they could ask her a couple questions on video for a project. She said sure so they went ahead and started rolling. “What is your definition of cohabitation?” She answered something to the effect, 2 people who are in relationship, who choose to live together before marriage. The 2nd question was “Do you agree with cohabitation?” Her answer that I loved, “For me, I believe that living together should be a reward for marriage. The opportunity to live together and all that comes with it is something that should…