ALWB Self Interview
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ALWB Self Interview

1. What part of the state do you call home? Auburn 2. How long have you been blogging? In 2004, I started to blog on Xanga. I briefly moved to…
Dad Remembered
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Dad Remembered

This was in an email that was sent out by the Race Across America (RAAM). My Dad loved RAAM and enjoyed being a part of this huge race for so…
Another Snowpocalypse 2014?
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Another Snowpocalypse 2014?

Well, we’re all home again today for another “Snow Day.” However, it’s 45 degrees and sunny out! Back at the end of January, we were all home for 3 days because of real snow and ice. Here’s a few pics after much of the snow and ice had already begun to melt.

Snowpocalypse 2014

6 weeks later…
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6 weeks later…

Two weeks ago, when we were at our church's retreat, I finally began to grieve. It slapped me right in the face as I sat there Saturday night, listening to…
New Year’s Eve 2013
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New Year’s Eve 2013

I just realized I never really finished talking about our trip back from Texas. We had flown out there with plans to visit with Dad, help him out with whatever…
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At the Park with Cousins

I’m still playing catch up with all my pics and posts. These pics were taken while we were in Texas in December. We took a break from all the memorial service planning, cleaning out of Dad’s house, etc to let the boys play at the park with my Brother, Mel’s kids. It was a much needed break for everyone!
Mel kickin' the clouds

New Driver in the House
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New Driver in the House

I snapped a few shots of my excited Drew after he was finally able to get his driver’s license today. He turned 16 a week and a half ago, but was waiting on the “Gold” card from the state. He took driver’s ed the 2nd 9 weeks and at the end of the class, which ended after Christmas break, he was able to take the Driver’s Test with his Driver’s ed teacher instead of at the DMV. The “Gold” card has to be sent from Montgomery and it didn’t make in time for his birthday.

So this morning we got up at the crack-o-dawn to get a good spot in line at the DMV. There was a group of Mexicans infront of us, but it turned out they didn’t have all the proper paperwork, so we didn’t have to wait that long.

Here’s my boy with his important piece of paper!
New Driver - 1

Boy Scout Ski Trip 2014::Gatlinburg, TN {Day 1 & 2}
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Boy Scout Ski Trip 2014::Gatlinburg, TN {Day 1 & 2}

Friday we headed out in a caravan with Drew’s troop towards Gatlingburg for a weekend of ice skating, snow tubing, skiing and more fun. We got in around 1am, handed out keys to boys, and found our way to our cozy little room.

Driving through downtown Gatlinburg to our hotelBoy Scout Ski Trip 2014::Gatlinburg, TN {Day 1 & 2}

Saturday morning we got up and shoved down some hotel breakfast before hitting the town. Who can’t go to Gatlinburg without drooling over the caramel apples, taffy, and handmade candies?

After Christmas (part 2)
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After Christmas (part 2)

If you missed my first post about the day after Christmas, you can read it here. So Thursday afternoon was filled with calling my brother to tell him that Dad…
Cinnamon Cheesecake Squares (SQ)
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Cinnamon Cheesecake Squares

This easy bar recipes is based off the popular Mexican pastries called Sopapillas combine crescent rolls and cream cheese filling.

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
2 (8 oz.) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 cup sugar
1 tbs. vanilla extract
1/2 cup melted margarine or butter
1/2 cup cinnamon sugar

The Day after Christmas
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The Day after Christmas

The day after Christmas the family and I got up early and headed to the airport. I've been dreading this trip since a couple weeks ago when we planned it.…