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April Fools Day

Mother Nature played a good April Fools Day joke on us.  What started out as yet another cold, gray, drizzly, dreary morning is turning out to be a spectacularly glorious Spring day.  Can I get a WooHoo!! Spring has definitely sprung in my garden and I am one happy girl.  Here are ... read more

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Decisions, Decisions

There’s something you should know about me. I am a terrible decision maker. If you need something overthought, fussed over, worried, second-guessed, or what-if’d to death…I’m your man.  There’s actually a catchphrase for it – “Analysis Paralysis”. Wikipedia describes it as: “over-analyzing (or ... read more

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My First Purse

I was about 11 years old when I bought my first purse.  Sure I’d had cute little-girl purses or played dress up with my mom’s old hand-me-down handbags.  But I was getting ready to go into Sixth grade and I needed a “grown-up” purse. ***Warning!  Nostalgia Alert!!*** I first saw my ideal ... read more

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Bathroom Renovation Chapter 5–While We Were Out

What a difference a week makes! It’s probably a good thing that I wasn’t home for the taking off and replacing of the roof… And our contractor has been just as busy inside.  Look at my pretty new window. I found a darling, little, twinkly crystal chandelier that I’m going to hang up there.  ... read more

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About Bassett Hounds

Before you even consider buying a Bassett Hound for your family you should know that you will most likely have this, and this, oh and you’ll need some of this, which will cause you to have this. You will also have the sweetest, loyal, most lovable pet a person could ask for. Peace, ... read more

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Ten Things – Spring Break 2011 Memories

We are homeward bound from our Spring Break trip to Houston.  Kelsey is sprawled out in the backseat asleep, Tripp is complaining and trying to figure out the GPS in my car, and I am typing this blog post on my laptop while trying to help Tripp program the GPS so he can keep his eyes on the ... 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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