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Happiness is…Monarch Butterflies

I guess I’m not the only one who loves the lantana in my backyard. For the past couple of weeks, my backyard has been one of the layovers on the Monarch butterfly’s annual southward migration from Canada to Mexico. What’s amazing about Monarchs is that they are the only butterfly that will migrate ... read more

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Rock of Ages

I have a serious problem. Tripp and I are going with another couple tonight to see Def Leppard and Heart at the BOk Center and my question is this – what should a 43 year-old wife and mother wear to a rock concert? I’m thinking my khaki capris and Ann Taylor Loft top just won’t cut it.  But I ... read more

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Peanut Butter Pie

Today I made a dessert that is near and dear to my heart.  Peanut Butter Pie reminds me of the wonderful years that we spent in Owasso and especially the Friday night dinners with our friends at La Casita.  It’s super easy to make and it’s incredibly delicious too.  Here is all you need. For ... read more

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The Good Old Days

Back when we lived in the ‘burbs, Friday nights at La Casita was a given. Being the only native Owasso-an, I always found it funny that this was our hang-out of choice. To me it would always be either the Rex’s chicken place or the mini-mart where me and Kim Heiney would stop on our way home from ... read more

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Fall Soccer Practice

Just about everyone I know with young kids is at a soccer game this morning, and I’ll be honest – I don’t miss it one bit. Don’t get me wrong, I loved watching the Tripp coaching his team of little girls (he’s such a natural).  And I enjoyed the games and cheered my heart out for the “Rugrats”. ... read more

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Feels Like Fall

Wow. It really feels like fall outside. And we’re finally getting a little bit of much needed rain.  I don’t know about you, but this weather makes me feel like staying inside and: making soup baking banana bread cleaning house working on scrapbooks doing laundry My heightened nesting ... 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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