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Red River Romp

Perhaps you’ve heard of this little football game thing OU plays with Texas every year. It’s been about 10 years since Tripp and I have been to an OU/TX game.  But when it comes to the Red River Rivalry, it’s just like riding a bike.  Not much has changed since the last time Tripp and I ... read more

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Miss Ann

It was girls’ night out last night to celebrate my friend Ann’s birthday. I first met Miss Ann when Kelsey started preschool - it was Ann’s first year teaching four year-old preschool at Wee Angels. I credit Ann with teaching Kelsey how to sit quietly in a group and, perhaps most importantly, ... read more

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Spiral-cut, Deep-fried, Chocolate-dipped Heaven on a Stick

There’s only one reason Tripp and I go to the fair and it’s not the midway rides.  That’s right…I’m talking about food. Now Tripp and I don’t venture to far of the beaten path when it comes to fair food.  We don’t want any deep fried mac’n cheese or weird food that we can’t ... read more

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A New Woman

Something wonderful happened last night.  No, it was not that the Sooners beat Ball State 62 to 6 or that I finally got to see Bridesmaids.   And while it’s true that my delightful daughter came home this weekend and she and I spent a lovely Saturday afternoon shopping for her ... read more

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Ordinary Blessings

Yesterday was an ordinary Tuesday.  I went to work. I came home.  Tripp and I walked the dogs.  I cooked dinner.  We watched GLEE. Nothing exciting there.  No school thing to make cookies for.  No big dinner plans or night out.  Just Tripp and Me.  For about ... read more

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Ten Things–My Favorite Things about Sooner Football

I’ve always been a fan of Sooner football although I didn’t go to college at the University of Oklahoma.  In fact, I specifically recall cheering for OU during that one game that one time where that one guy made a touchdown at the end and the sooners won.  "What game was that again Dear?" "Well, ... read more

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Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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