Leftover Mulch??

Filthy but happy. My neighbor had some leftover mulch. Not being one to turn down a deal, I decided this was a good opportunity to clean up all of the edging around my garden beds and walkways. FOR. THREE. DAYS. 😳. (In hindsight, I think I might have about a full mile of edging — but, mission complete. Although, I ran out of the free mulch on day 1, so I really haven’t figured out that part of the plan yet.) PS: Thumbs-up to Duluth Trading Company’s gardening overall shorts... which, my neighbors will be relieved to hear, are finally getting washed today. (Apparently, looking and smelling homeless is not good for property values. 🤷🏻‍♀️)

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Inspires me...

This girl inspires me, loves me unconditionally, knows all my secrets, loves my kids with her whole heart and makes me laugh until I cry. We have a long road behind us and, hopefully, a long, joyful road ahead. My only regret is that there are so many states separating me from her goofiness — and her pecan pie.

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Beautiful Photos

My 18yo son casually shot these photos this past weekend with his iPhone and a special lens. I love that he is interested in stopping to look closely at things. 📷 🍃

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Grateful

Grateful for our church, sending its graduating seniors into the world with support, love, bountiful blessings and prayers. ❤️ I was honored (and a bit emotional!) to read “Celebrate You” during the children’s message

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Love It

When your love of a clever idea meets your love of Harry Potter... voila! Here’s what to do with the space under the stairs! (‘ kinda partial to the wine storage, but it’s been a long week.)

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Camp Tiger

onjures up the same kind of emotions as The Polar Express — as it reminds us that summer must end, little boys grow up, the ease of childhood gives way to more serious matters and, always, despite how badly we don’t want to let go, time marches on. 🐅 🐅 🐅.

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