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Graduation Party
For those that may not have seen recent posts, my older son, Drew graduated from Auburn University earlier this month with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration (Marketing). I'm…
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2018 Summer Wrap Up
Jeez, now that September's almost over, I thought I'd better do my summer wrap up. Before you know it, it will be Christmas. Sheesh! So for us in Alabama, school…
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Happy 20th Birthday, Drew!
Dear Drew, As I reminisce back to your first days, I remember getting up with you at all hours of the night. I would often turn the radio on as…
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Trombones vs. Trumpets 2017
Sunday was the Annual Bodie Bowl, where the trombones and trumpets wage war on the football field. The intense rivalry begins on the marching field every August when the band…
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AU Cappella Concert 11.2016
As I mentioned before Drew is in AU Cappella which is Auburn University's all male acapella singing group. They do a concert every semester for the community as as well…
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Back to School Time 2016
First day of 7th Grade for Alex. It's his last year in middle school! This is his first year in band so we got a couple pics with his trombone.…
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Grad Party at the Lake
The Saturday after graduation we gathered at Lake Martin at our good friends' house to celebrate our 2 seniors. Drew and Joe both invited friends and family to join us…
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Graduation Day
The day of Drew's graduation I worked half a day and then came home and feverishly got everything ready for our family to show up. This wasn't really anything major,…
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Senior Sunday
One Sunday, nearly a month ago, our church hosted the senior recognition breakfast and service. It was an exciting morning. We enjoyed fellowship with friends and family. Rob's Mom, step…
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Last Jazz Band Concert
This last Monday we watched Drew's last Jazz Band concert. I videoed all their songs and thought I'd share them with you. This is the program for the night. Drew…
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Birthday Hockey Game
Rob got an email that the Columbus Cottonmouths were having a deal that included tickets for 4, 4 ball caps, and 4 All-Star breakfasts from Waffle House on Drew's birthday.…
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An unexpected event
Last Monday, I was about to leave work and head home. I got a voicemail and some texts from Drew saying that his stomach was hurting. He had talked to…
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Memories of the Month {12.2015}
This month I was happy about: getting rid of a rash that I've had on my leg for nearly 2 years. (joys of getting old!) This year I'm going to…
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Memories of the Month {11.2015}
This month I was happy about: many things! See further down... This year I'm going to rate the books & movies. Here's my rating system: ♥ ♥ = Love it!…
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Drew’s Eagle Scout Ceremony
A couple weeks ago we celebrated Drew's accomplishment of earning Eagle Scout. Rob and I really wanted to make it special, so we spent a great deal of time. I…
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Senior Night
Friday night, Oct. 30th, was the last regular season Auburn High School football game, which brought Senior Night. Before the game, all the seniors from the marching band line up…
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Exciting News!!
It's the time of year when seniors in high school apply for college. Drew applied at the end of the September and has been anxiously logging in everyday to check…
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Homecoming 2015
This past weekend was Homecoming. It was just Drew and me and home. Drew got dressed and we went over to the Baird's house for pictures and then dinner. I…
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Memories of the Month {9.2015}
Y'all I'm a bit aggravated. Fall is always a busy time in my household, but this year has been craaaaa-zy! I'm just trying to keep my head above water. October…