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Friday, June 27, 2014

porches and July 4th prep...


I must admit that my poor porches get what's left of me after... Joey and the kiddos and the house.  So... needless-to-say they are always a hit and miss sorta thing.  This year I'm going with a sorta Americana theme- I love red, white, & blue so it came without any effort.  


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I came across some flag tablecloths with holes on the corners {looked like they had been tied to something?}  First I was gonna use them as tablecloths too.. but the holes killed me :( so they became pillows!





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Hydrangeas are in the height of their glory right now in the south- and I couldn't be happier!!  


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And- because we got too much sun yesterday and I'm in charge of the 4th of July party games at the pool...  We made these yesterday out of an old pool noodle, a balloon, & duct tape {all on hand}.  It's getting more and more difficult trying to find a weapon that we don't have already... But I managed to make one :)  They are super fun, cheap, and easy to make!!  **Tutorial to come**  


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and..
THANK YOU
for all of the sweet b-day wishes!! I can't believe I'm gonna be that old :()
 I got my very first 4 leafed clover in a card- I ADORE IT Mrs. Robinette :)  the kiddos and I have been looking for another one ever since.....



Monday, June 23, 2014

first summer beach trip of 2014 ....


Our 2nd phase of summer house guests have come and gone.  We had a marvelous time with Grandma Harris & Peggy- THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!


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We went to the beach and lived the high life... of eating out, dinner shows, snacking by the pool {do you see the common theme here of FOOD!}
And- we played in the sand....


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A LOT!


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And swam...


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A LOT!


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good memories I tell you!
  I know I say this all the time... but I do so love my kiddos at these ages :)


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and I found a POUF for the loft :)  never mind that our car looked like the Beverly Hillbillies on the way home.  "Onward Christian soldiers" I say.... 


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HAPPY SUMMER!!








Wednesday, June 11, 2014

summer reading...

We have officially began our summer here in N.C.  School is over, baseball is over, & we are even taking a break from dance this summer- hallelujah!!  In short... I'm in heaven.  I get to spend the entire day with the ones I grew + I actually LOVE them so it's heaven.  We are tackling a few summer reads... Here is a sneak peak-


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First off A-man's pick-
  Five little Peppers and How They Grew.
  This is slowly becoming one of my favorite read aloud chapter books EVER!  I adore the Pickles :)  


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Joey's pick-
True Beauty
Prissy & I are starting this one next.  I think it's gonna be precious!


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My by the pool pick-
Unglued
I have heard Lysa speak and she is AMAZING.  I'm 2 chapters in and loving it!!


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and we are LOVE this one!
Five Minute Devotions for Children
  It's sorta National Geographic meets Jesus Calling for Kids.




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Now I'm off to relax with this as my summer mantra!!!