tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14253144488220930582023-11-16T08:40:10.449-06:00Purposely At Homea lifestyle blogMarlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14250919916672926297noreply@blogger.comBlogger429125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1425314448822093058.post-68287619978223484012021-10-10T19:25:00.002-05:002021-10-10T19:38:13.097-05:00seven years.<div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 16px; text-size-adjust: auto;">seven years married to my man. so much has happened in seven years and feels like a lifetime. but then again, it feels like we just got married yesterday. it’s been some of the best years.</span></div><div><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;">babe, thank you for always treating me like a queen and fulfilling my every need. i truly feel so blessed to have you as my husband.</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;">thank you for always putting your family first. thank you for always pointing us to Jesus and making it a priority for your family to be at church every time the doors are open.</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;">thank you for being the best daddy to our kids—the way sis knows she can always have you at her beckoned call and the way bubba wants to always work along side you at the farm & in the yard.</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;">thank you for working so hard + providing for your family—that is one of the things i love about you—your hard work ethic.</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;">thank you for spoiling me today and cooking me those yummy steaks on the grill. they were perfect.</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;">i am forever grateful how God saw fit to put us together—here’s to many more years, babe.</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;">love you. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2" style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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color: #444444; font-family: Nobile; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">.</span> </p><p>residual income is such a blessing and something i will never take for granted. i am so thankful for this opportunity i have to help support our family financially while also staying home + living my dream of being a stay-at-home wife & mama.</p><p><br /></p><p>we have lived (are living through) some hardships of a pandemic. many have become sick and died which breaks my heart. but what is currently happening here in our country--decisions that our government leaders are now making--mandating things and taking some of our american rights--i fear for ours & our kids future. brave people are taking a stand and many are reaping the consequences because of it. </p><p>God is in control and has us in the palm of His hands--that is what i am taking comfort in these days.</p><p><br /></p><p>many family accomplishments & victories have happened since i last posted. some days are really hard, but i believe we are truly living some of our best days. </p><p><br /></p><p>this blog is a little space that i hope, will be a small bit of sunshine in the world.</p><p><br /></p><p>welcome (back) along for the ride.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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i really love watching you eat. weird. yup. going out to eat with you is on the top 5 favorite things to do with you. </div>
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thanks for letting me pick the restaurant even if i did say for you to pick. (ha! ;) i love you)</div>
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our one year anniversary has come and gone and we are now officially on year TWO. (whoop! whoop!) year one was even better than i could have ever imagined. you always treat me like a queen and always know how to boost my spirits. i pray i can always be the wife you need. i can't wait to see what the next years bring with you by my side.</div>
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i love to hear your dreams and what you want to accomplish in the coming years. you're such a hard worker and you will achieve! God has big plans for you.</div>
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thank you for always listening and hearing what i have to say. you always have a listening ear and know what to say to calm me. whenever i'm having a bad day, you are always there to cheer me. knowing that you would stay home from work to be with me just because i'm not having the best of days means a lot to me. (but, thank you for always going to work ;p) </div>
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you're the best partner in life anyone could ever have. i love you.</div>
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hello everyone! welcome to the eighth week of the letters to my husband link-up.<br />
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every other friday, you will be given the opportunity to show your hubby how much you love and appreciate him.<br />
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being a new wife, there are many times i don't give my husband the praise that he needs or deserves. this is an opportunity for me to work to be a better encourager and supporter to my husband.<br />
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not only will we be able to praise our husbands, but we as wives will be able to read other wives' posts and learn from them. we receive encouragement from reading each other's posts! :)<br />
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who-hoo! ONE YEAR. tomorrow will mark one year of being your WIFE.</div>
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this past year has been filled with all kinds of happiness and adventures. you're always, in a way, taking me on an adventure. and you know what? i would not want to be doing this adventure called LIFE without anybody except you. i love you.</div>
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i cannot wait to go to Patti's and pig out on gigantic pork chops with you. i am totally-way more excited about that than diving into our year-old wedding cake topper. (although i am pretty pumped about tasting cake--no matter how freezer burned it is. ha!)</div>
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picking out pumpkins for the first time together will be SUUUPER fun and i can't wait to see your taste in pumpkin-picking. ;) will it be a tall one? short one? fat one? small one? i'm sure it will be the perfect one.</div>
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cannot wait to see what year two will bring! you're awesome.</div>
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your babe.</div>
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(stay tuned to IG @mrs_marlimcbride for pics throughout the day)</div>
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hello everyone! welcome to the seventh week of the letters to my husband link-up.<br />
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every other friday, you will be given the opportunity to show your hubby how much you love and appreciate him.<br />
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being a new wife, there are many times i don't give my husband the praise that he needs or deserves. this is an opportunity for me to work to be a better encourager and supporter to my husband.<br />
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not only will we be able to praise our husbands, but we as wives will be able to read other wives' posts and learn from them. we receive encouragement from reading each other's posts! :)<br />
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i am so thankful to be doing life with you.</div>
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sometimes, i pinch myself to make sure this is real. you are so good to me.</div>
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the other night when i fell asleep on the couch and you went and took all the pillows off the bed (which is A LOT ;) and turned our oil diffuser light on before coming to get me to come to bed, that was another one of those moments i fell deeper in love with you. you're so sweet to me.</div>
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i admire your diligence on checking on better job opportunities to better our future. i love your want to achieve even more than you have already. i pray everyday that i'm the supportive wife you need to help you conquer. we can do this! </div>
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i will miss you big time this week as i visit family. just be ready for me when i come home.</div>
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i love you soooooooo much!</div>
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hello everyone! welcome to the sixth week of the letters to my husband link-up.<br />
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every other friday, you will be given the opportunity to show your hubby how much you love and appreciate him.<br />
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being a new wife, there are many times i don't give my husband the praise that he needs or deserves. this is an opportunity for me to work to be a better encourager and supporter to my husband.<br />
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not only will we be able to praise our husbands, but we as wives will be able to read other wives' posts and learn from them. we receive encouragement from reading each other's posts! :)<br />
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so let's get started.<br />
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-follow your host and the co-host (if there is one for the month)<br />
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-visit and comment on other blogs--don't just share your link and run! be an encourager. :) share the love.<br />
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-in your blog post, either share the Letters to My Husband button or link back to this post on your blog.<br />
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but date nights at sonic are one of our favorite things in the whole wide world.<br />
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normally it's a milkshake--coconut cream pie for me and peanut butter for him. sometimes, we change it up a bit--Nerds watermelon slush for me and a route 66 lemon limeade for him. </div>
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where do i even begin to tell you how much i appreciate you? sometimes, i just have "one of those days" and you are always there to hear me vent and let me cry. sometimes, i regret the things i say, but you just forgive and love me even more. how did i ever get blessed enough to get you as a husband?<br />
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thank you for always reminding me of the important things. keep reminding me--i forget a lot. keep reminding me that God is in control and that things will work out in His perfect timing--no matter how hard that answer is to hear sometimes.<br />
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thank you for leading us and deciding Bible time will happen at 9 every night. those are now some of my most treasured moments with you. you're a great leader.<br />
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thank you for all the hardworking hours you put in to provide for us. you come home dirty and sweaty and tired and don't even complain. you're superman.<br />
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cannot wait to watch some alabama football with you this weekend.<br />
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i love you so much.<br />
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being a new wife, there are many times i don't give my husband the praise that he needs or deserves. this is an opportunity for me to work to be a better encourager and supporter to my husband.<br />
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dear doug,<br />
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i just love youuuuuu.<br />
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wasn't this past week fun? mom, sis and nephew were visiting and we had all kinds of fun. even though you came home from work tired, you still hung out and visited. thank you for working so hard for us. having you joining in on the fun was such a joy. having family in our home just makes me happy.<br />
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you playing with our nephew was THE cutest and my heart is still fluttering. he loves you. the way you paid attention to his needs and took the time to fulfill them was very admirable. you are going to make an incredible daddy.<br />
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thank you for all the help you offered this weekend as we had company. you are the greatest help--even if i do sometimes get huffy thinking i need the kitchen to myself (i'm really saying: "i want you in here." ;) you even see things that need to be done and do them before i'm even aware that they need doing (confusing? sorry. ;/). you're just amazing like that.<br />
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thank you for coming to rescue me when i locked myself out of the house. that makes it what, the third time? i really do it just so i can see you again (mwah!). :)<br />
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i'm looking forward to being at the football field with you and waylon this weekend.<br />
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you're incredible.<br />
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i love you.<br />
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oh my word. today marks exactly 3 WEEKS and 4 DAYS till alabama kick-off.<br />
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like, saying i'm excited would be an understatement.<br />
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beginning september 5 through the end of the season, you will most likely find me sitting on the couch or planted by a radio somewhere.<br />
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i have crimson running through my veins. my dad was born and raised in the town of the Crimson Tide and his parents always had season passes.<br />
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we NEVER missed a football game growing up--we either listened on the radio while completing chores outside, or went to my grandparents house to watch on their tv while munching on snacks.<br />
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i will always remember the way we would cheer our team on. daddy, never failed, jumped up off the couch and would yell at the tv--just as if the players could hear his cheers. he has passed this on to us, his children. we spend half the game standing up in front of the tv instead of sitting on the couch. haha. that's just how we roll.<br />
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now that i'm married, i am looking forward to passing my love for football on to our children in the future. my husband is more into the kentucky basketball thing, but he is sweet to watch the games with me (as i yell at the tv. ;). i am also learning to love and cheer on the wildcats during basketball season.<br />
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i have only been to two games in my life. that was to work concession stand and only was able to see the tail end of those games. but, even that gave this girl a thrill and was just as good, if not better, than christmas morning. :)<br />
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a season of football.<br />
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dear doug,<br />
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i am so grateful for the opportunity to always tell you "i love you."<br />
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sometimes, i feel i don't tell you those words enough. i will always love you.<br />
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all the time, i'm thinking of how blessed i am to have you to spend life with. you're constantly there for me and are always looking out for my best interest. you are truly the best.<br />
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this week, i am especially grateful for your diligence.<br />
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after a hard, long day at work, you are still willing to go out to help others cut their grass. you never leave a job undone and work your hardest at it until it's done right. i love that about you.<br />
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i love your drive to find even greater opportunities to provide for us--your family. keep trusting God and your diligence and hard work will pay off. you're amazing.<br />
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i love you the morest!<br />
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weekend, watch out, the mcbride's are coming for ya!<br />
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being a new wife, there are many times i don't give my husband the praise that he needs or deserves. this is an opportunity for me to work to be a better encourager and supporter to my husband.<br />
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colt,<br />
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<a href="http://purposelyathome.blogspot.com/2014/09/colt-tucker-and-birthday.html" target="_blank">a year ago today</a>, you made me an aunt for the second time (becoming an aunt twice within eight days has got to be a record, right? ;).<br />
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it was during the night. after waiting in the waiting room for a while, pawpaw and i decided to go to marme and pawpaw's house for a little nap. after sleeping a couple of hours, we got the text from marme saying that mommy was getting closer to having you and to come back to the hospital. i went downstairs and woke pawpaw up--he hopped in the shower and then we were on our way back to the hospital.<br />
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as we were approaching the exit to get off the interstate, we got a text saying you were here!<br />
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i ran in the hospital, hopped on that elevator, and the nurses couldn't buzz the door fast enough for me and pawpaw to get through. we were so excited to see you!<br />
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you were wrapped up so tightly in your mommy's arms. she immediately passed you to me knowing i was aching to hold you and had waited a long time for this moment. you were so handsome (and always will be!). and you know what your mommy did after she passed you to me? she had her makeup bag in her lap and began to touch up her makeup! she's amazing. you were only about an hour old.<br />
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colt, uncle doug and i love you so very much! we are praying that you and cousin jojo grow up to love the Lord and always do right.<br />
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you is kind.<br />
you is smart.<br />
and you is important.<br />
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<br />Marlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14250919916672926297noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1425314448822093058.post-40050735342177834892015-07-28T22:09:00.002-05:002015-07-28T22:10:06.004-05:00jojo turns one.<br />
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this past weekend, hubby and i traveled to my parents house to celebrate our little niece and nephew turning one year old (our niece's birthday was july 24th and nephew's is august 1st). i cannot believe they are already one year old!<br />
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we arrived late friday night. saturday morning, at 9:30, the whole family gathered at mom and daddy's house for brunch (brother, his wife, niece, sister, and nephew, me and hubby, mom and daddy). it was such fun being reunited again. after cleaning up the dishes, we headed to a few thrift stores.<br />
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saturday afternoon, we all gathered at the church building to celebrate the birthday girl. aunt angie made the sunshine smash cake. jojo LOVED the clothes she received. after opening a few of her gifts, she got bored and headed to play in the ball pit with her cousins. we ate cake, ice cream, cake pops, and fruit and veggies.<br />
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it was a fun day.<br />
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<br />Marlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14250919916672926297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1425314448822093058.post-79343951451132428382015-07-24T07:00:00.000-05:002015-08-06T21:08:22.338-05:00dear doug, (002) + letters to my husband link-up.<br />
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babe,<br />
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thank you for always giving me what i need.<br />
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whether it's a trip to books-a-million to just hang out and read books, a walk in the park, a popsicle, or a tickle in the side of the tummy, you never fail to know what i need.<br />
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everyday, i am gratefully overwhelmed with the thought that God saw fit for you to be my husband. the 22 years of waiting for you were totally worth it! sometimes, i have to pinch myself to know this is really life--i <i>really do</i> have you for the rest of my life. that makes me giddy.<br />
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thank you for being my protector.<br />
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the other night, when it was storming, you were so concerned about my safety and was offering comforting words. you're so cute. i always feel safe with you.<br />
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you're constantly doing for me. the other night at church, you made me feel like a queen when you came and picked me up at the door so that i wouldn't have to walk in the pouring rain. little things like that make my heart skip a beat and make me fall even more in love with you.<br />
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remember that night when we walked in the door late one evening? we were both hungry, we hadn't eaten supper yet, and the sheets weren't back on the bed from being washed that day. we were exhausted from the days activities; but, your amazing self offered to fix supper so that i could put the sheets on the bed.<br />
your tacos were amazing that night.<br />
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looking forward to spending my whole life with you. love you more (i won ;).<br />
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happiness is...<br />
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having dinner prepared for my man when he gets home.<br />
freshly vacuumed floors.<br />
preparation for lectureship weekend.<br />
a clean load of laundry, folded and stacked.<br />
a bill paid.<br />
a new set of tires.<br />
a day of running errands.<br />
a hubby who cooks supper when you're exhausted and still need to put the sheets on the bed (yeah, he's amazing y'all).<br />
hubby's freshly shaven beard (alllll the heart eyes).<br />
hearing preachers proclaim the Word.<br />
fresh breath from a peppermint.<br />
a visit from mom and daddy for the weekend.<br />
a stroll through downtown.<br />
supper eaten at pizza inn.<br />
the feeling of contentment.<br />
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^^ my view while running one morning. ...but small is the gate and narrow is the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. (matthew 7:13,14) | 3.04 miles | 32:58 | 10:51 min/mile | 361 calories ^^</div>
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dear doug,<br />
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happy 9-month anniversary to you and me today.<br />
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how can i even express the love i have for you? you're an incredible husband.<br />
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everytime i watch you conquer the task at hand, it makes me want to shout at the top of a mountain: "THAT'S MY HUSBAND!"<br />
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watching you play with carly makes me look forward to, even more, having our own children one day. i cannot wait to see the kind of father you will be. i know you will be the best.<br />
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i love how you know how important quality time is to me and to you--for our relationship.<br />
i love how you love me sitting on the golf cart watching you work on a project. not even if we talk very much, my presence is wanted. (i do enjoy learning all the different parts of a ac unit though)<br />
that makes me happy.<br />
i love our times riding on the lawnmower together. i mean, how many women get to ride on the lawnmower with their husbands? ;) watching you mow the lawn gives me an even greater love for you. there's just something about you on a lawnmower (all the heart eyes).<br />
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i love having pizza parties with you. the last-minute decision to order pizza last night was another thing to add to my list of "favorite things i've done with you". thanks for letting me have the last piece of pizza. thin crust pizza now trumps thick crust pizza in my book.<br />
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even though i've thanked you before, i'll thank you again. THANK YOU for providing for us and working so diligently. everyday, i thank the Lord for blessing me with a man who has an amazing work ethic and who knows how to fix a HUUUGE assortment of things.<br />
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thank you for being my handyman, prayer partner, and lover.<br />
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you're amazing. i love you, babe.<br />
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have you ever thought: "no, i'm not going to do that. someone might see me and make fun of me."<br />
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i admit it.<br />
i catch myself multiple times a week thinking that thought.<br />
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my husband often jokingly tells me that i worry too much. and most of the time... he's right.<br />
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some things i worry about are just small, stupid things that i should let fly.<br />
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what will people think of my hair piled on top of my head with no makeup on?<br />
is that person looking at me funny? why?<br />
what are people thinking as they stare at me?<br />
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there have been some things i don't even attempt fearing someone may see me and have a negative thought or have the opportunity to make fun of me.<br />
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but you know what? most of the time, PEOPLE AREN'T EVEN WATCHING YOU.<br />
when you think all eyes are on you, they most likely are not.<br />
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so, i am going to make a decision.<br />
i am going to go out of my comfort zone and wear that messy ponytail with no make-up.<br />
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i am going to try the new activity my hubby wants me to try with him without having the thought that all eyes will be on me.<br />
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it was friday.<br />
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i was scrolling through my twitter feed when i saw it "<i>BREAKING: Supreme Court says same-sex couples have right to marry in all 50 states</i>."<br />
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Right there in the middle of the news of the storms that we'd get that day.<br />
Right there in the middle of the news that said one of the wanted <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/27/us/new-york-prison-break/" target="_blank">escaped convicted killer prisoners</a> from the new york prison had been found and shot in the head by police.<br />
Right there in the middle of the news that 9 people had been murdered in a charleston church the Wednesday night before by a young man who was only 21 years old.<br />
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do we live in a messed up world, or what?<br />
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i sat there, stunned, as i continued to read on about "couples" <i>standing. in. line. (WHAT?!)</i> to get a piece of paper to signify that they were married. women were kissing women and men kissing men--so sickeningly unnatural.<br />
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God created marriage to be between one MAN and one WOMAN.<br />
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some may not agree saying "but Jesus never talked about homosexuality." actually, He did when He defined a <b>God-approved marriage</b> as being between a <u>man and a woman</u>:<br />
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and He answered and said unto them,<br />
"have you not read, that he which made them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they both shall be one flesh? wherefore, they are no more two, but one flesh. what wherefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." <span style="font-size: x-small;">(matthew 19: 4-6)</span><br />
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if God's Son defines marriage as between a <i>male and a female, </i>all other combinations or alterations are implicitly prohibited.<br />
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when the apostles and disciples later specifically condemned homosexuality <span style="font-size: x-small;">(romans 1:26-27; 1 corinthians 6:9-10; jude 7)</span>, they were speaking with Christ's authority. Jesus told His disciples that whatever He did not tell them in His earthly life, His Holy Spirit would tell them later <span style="font-size: x-small;">(john 16:12-13)</span>. undeniably, "all scripture is given by the inspiration of God" <span style="font-size: x-small;">(2 timothy 3:16-17)</span>.<br />
Jesus <b>did condemn homosexuality</b> in His New Testament.<br />
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man can legalize <i>any</i> sin he wants.<br />
since Satan is deeply involved with the affairs of this world <span style="font-size: x-small;">(2 corinthians 4:4)</span>, you can expect sin to become increasingly rampant. yet just because some forms of murder (abortion), drug use, drinking and homosexuality are legal <i>does not</i> make them right.<br />
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"we ought to obey God rather than men." <span style="font-size: x-small;">(acts 5:29)</span><br />
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it is so upsetting to see people who wear the name of Christ and come out in support of so-called "marriage equality." they are basically saying: <i>"it is okay to embrace your homosexual desires. you don't have to fight temptation anymore. don't pay any attention to what the Bible says. it is outdated and irrelevant to today's culture anyways."</i><br />
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one.<br />
the Bible is not a "living document" in that it changes with culture.<br />
it never becomes 'outdated.' Jesus Christ and His New Testament are just as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever" <span style="font-size: x-small;">(hebrews 13:8)</span>. the Bible is God's Word <span style="font-size: x-small;">(2 timothy 3:16-17; 2 peter 1:21)</span>.<br />
how can our Almighty Creator take a back seat to our petty human culture?<br />
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two.<br />
to approve of homosexuality is to be guilty of the sin itself.<br />
"who knowing the judgement of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them" <span style="font-size: x-small;">(romans 1:32; 2:1-5)</span>.<br />
how can i say i love God while telling people it is okay to disregard His Word?<br />
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people wearing Christ's name who disgracefully support and encourage legalized homosexual marriages justify their apostasy under the guise of 'love' or 'tolerance.'<br />
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is it really 'love' to encourage someone to live in sin?<br />
i believe tolerance of sin is the true essence of hatred.<br />
how much do you really have to hate someone to say: "i'm okay with the fact your soul is lost"?<br />
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there were some Christians in corinth who were formerly practicing homosexuals <span style="font-size: x-small;">(1 corinthians 6:9-11)</span>. yet when they became Christians, they were told to stop.<br />
<i>brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins</i> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(james 5:19-20)</span>.<br />
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some Christians have been categorized as 'mean' Christians.<br />
some seem bent on antagonizing people who really just need our support and encouragement.<br />
should Christians ever be defined as "hostile" or "mean"?<br />
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<b>whenever we meet someone who wrestles with homosexuality, we need to respond to him or her as Jesus would. </b><br />
when the crowd came to Jesus, matthew reports that He reacted with "compassion for them" <span style="font-size: x-small;">(matthew 9:35-38)</span>.<br />
is that how you first respond to people who have a sin problem?<br />
do you feel compassion?<br />
when the rich young ruler came to Him (and Jesus knew the man had a spiritual heart problem), Jesus "looked at him and <i>loved</i> him" <span style="font-size: x-small;">(mark 10:21)</span>.<br />
do you love people who have a heart problem in relation to homosexuality?<br />
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let's treat homosexuality as Jesus did:<br />
-let's hate sin.<br />
-let's be compassionate toward people who are living in sin.<br />
-let's encourage people who are fighting sin.<br />
-let's love people enough to expose sin.<br />
-let's rescue people from the bondage of sin and lead them to the loving arms of Christ.<br />
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<i>homosexuality is a sin.</i><br />
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yet it is no greater or lesser a sin than any other sin.<br />
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all sin will keep a person out of Heaven.<br />
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the remedy to sin is the blood of Jesus Christ.<br />
one must initially "repent and be baptized for the remission of sins" <span style="font-size: x-small;">(acts 2:38; acts 22:16; romans 6:4)</span> to be cleansed.<br />
to "repent" means to 'change' or turn away from sin.'<br />
<b>one cannot continue in sin and expect God's Grace to save him</b> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(romans 6:1-2)</span>.<br />
a practicing homosexual cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven so long as he is practicing and embracing homosexuality.<br />
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WHY are we celebrating this sin?<br />
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according to <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/politics/white-house-buildings-across-the-country-light-up-122601444526.html" target="_blank">this website's article</a>:<br />
"tonight the white house was lit to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to progress and equality, here in America and around the world" the white house said in a statement. "the pride colors reflect the diversity of the LGBT community, and tonight, these colors celebrate a new chapter in the history of American civil rights."<br />
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not only the white house was bathed in the colors of the rainbow, but the one world trade center in new york city, niagara falls, several city halls including those in san francisco and denver, and even cinderella's castle in walt disney world.<br />
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and here we are, celebrating with colors of the rainbow.<br />
and if i remember correctly a rainbow was the symbol that was known for GOD promising not to flood the world again <i><b>after he had destroyed all the evil, sinful people. </b></i><br />
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Christians, we need to get on our knees and start doing some serious praying for<br />
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the ones who believe the lie that they will find happiness in 'marrying' a person of the same sex.<br />
the leaders of this country.<br />
the mothers and fathers who are trying to raise Godly children in this world.<br />
the children who are fighting to let their Christian light shine and not to succumb to the pleasures of the world.<br />
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God hears the prayer of the righteous and there is getting to be fewer and fewer righteous people.<br />
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<br />Marlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14250919916672926297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1425314448822093058.post-83430924484836616012015-06-26T08:21:00.001-05:002015-06-26T08:26:58.108-05:00happiness is.<br />
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a walk in the park with the hubby on a warm and balmy evening.<br />
red, pink, and blue frozen popsicles.<br />
staying up late for a movie night.<br />
a new recipe.<br />
the smell of a fresh hay cutting.<br />
bales of hay in the barn before the rain starts.<br />
interesting acts on <a href="http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent" target="_blank">america's got talent</a>.<br />
texts received from friends saying they miss you and NEED to see you.<br />
new blog friends and new blog designs.<br />
staying up late watching re-runs of <a href="http://www.familyfeud.com/" target="_blank">family feud</a> with the hubby.<br />
homemade smoothies with a secret ingredient (spinach--the hubby didn't know until he had eaten his whole smoothie. :) he still said it was good too. score!).<br />
a hard-working hubby who allows me to stay at home to do what i love to do.<br />
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<br />Marlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14250919916672926297noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1425314448822093058.post-37727252140219238642015-06-24T10:46:00.001-05:002015-06-24T11:03:12.951-05:00people need happy people.<br />
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people need happy people.<br />
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this topic is something very near and dear to my heart.<br />
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have you ever walked into a room and said, "really people? get a smile, would ya??" (haha.)<br />
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recently, i have been learning even more that positive attitudes can bring lots of happiness and<br />
negative words just don't make the cut.<br />
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this being-an-adult stuff is H A R D. it can be easy to tell yourself that you're <u>not</u> going to be positive today.<br />
as a matter of fact, it takes <i>effort</i> to be positive.<br />
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don't get me wrong...i have <i>lots </i>of negative moments.<br />
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BUT, i would really like to strive to be a happy person.<br />
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a person that people would want to hang out with.<br />
a person who is constantly giving compliments instead of negative, tearing-down words.<br />
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we never know who needs that positive vibe....everyone needs it!<br />
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and once we have that happy and positive spirit, mostly everyone around us will have a happy and positive spirit. happiness is contagious.<br />
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let us all make an effort to wear a smile and maybe throw out a few compliments here and there and see how the people around us change. i would love to hear your results!<br />
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yeah, yeah, yeah, i know. father's day was yesterday. a lot happened yesterday.<br />
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yesterday, i was able to pick up the phone and talk with my daddy about the rain from the day before and how there would be lots of hay this season. i called my brother and was able to leave him "one of our messages" (the kind that only make sense to him and me ;). i texted my BIL and wished him a happy father's day and also my grandfather. i'm blessed to know so many great father role models.<br />
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i was able to go to church with my husband and worship God without fear of imprisonment.<br />
i was able to enjoy a lunch with my hubby, MIL and FIL.<br />
i was able to ride with my husband on the zero-turn lawn mower thinking of what a blessing it was to have a husband who wants to spend quality time with me and who will one day, be an incredible dad to our own children.<br />
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what does father's day mean to you?<br />
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spending time with your daddy--maybe going out to eat at his favorite restaurant after church services.<br />
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or, maybe appreciating the daddy that your husband is to your children--telling him how incredible he is as a father and a husband.<br />
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it may mean remembering all the memories of days past spent with your dad and remembering those extra special moments you had with him before he was called to his Heavenly home.<br />
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i am blessed with an incredible daddy.<br />
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he is one who practices and shows what a Christian life should look like. i'm forever grateful for the way he and mom have raised my siblings and i in the way of the Lord--<br />
teaching us how to shine our Christian light to all around us,<br />
to be the person God would have us to be,<br />
to be the friend that everyone would want to have, and<br />
to be the kind of wife/husband who will help our spouse get to Heaven.<br />
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i'm thankful for a daddy who loves my mom as Christ loves the Church <span style="font-size: x-small;">(eph. 5:25)</span>. he has always put her needs before his own. he always holds the songbook and puts his arm around her shoulders every church service. daddy, thanks for loving mom forever.<br />
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my daddy is an incredible leader in the workplace and in the Church. his customers look up to him and knows what he stands for--what. is. right.<br />
he, on numerous occasions, has talked to co-workers or guys on the job site about the Lord. it is evident to them who my daddy is--a Christian. he always remains <i>real. </i>he never changes the way he acts from place to place--he always exudes the love of Christ.<br />
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daddy, i will love you and look up to you forever.<br />
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i love you.<br />
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this past weekend, i was able to travel with my family to atlanta for the leadership conference, lads to leaders. it was a blast being with my WHOLE FAMILY (minus my hubby (whaaaaa!) who had to work).<br />
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in between riding the elevators and taking the escalators to awards ceremony, we were able to make plenty of time playing with the babies--my niece and nephew.<br />
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here are a few snapshots taken in our hotel room after baby naps and before the poopy diaper. hehe.<br />
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