Tuesday, October 16, 2012

52 Weeks of Happiness :: Week 32

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We took a weekend family trip to my Father-in-law's plantation
called "The Windmill Plantation" down in good ol' South Georgia.
My parents joined us for the first time 
and it was so great to all be together.

It's the funnest and most beautiful place on earth.

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A place where the morning light
breaks over the trees 
and the ground shimmers and glitters
in the warm sun.

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Where a big breakfast is prepared
in an old country kitchen
and you sit down as a family to eat.

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Where Spanish Moss hangs in the trees
and sways lazily in the wind,
making the world around you look dreamy.

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Where I can strap on my cowgirl boots
and play outside in the dirt with my boys.


Where you take slow walks down a country road,
drawing in the clay 
and searching for arrowheads dropped
by Native Americans long ago.

I feel so blessed to have such an amazing place
to spend time as a family.

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to scout out happiness for a whole year?
Simply post a photo of something that
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Winner : Father of the Year Edition

We have a winner for this week's installment of Freakshow Friday. Please take note that my super hilarious and non biased best friend was the judge. Here are the top three in no particular order.

metsuke
Apocalypse Now: Reloaded
"Rise of the Gingers"

Mooooog35
The photo that would later come to be
known as, "Exhibit A for the prosecution."

 Linda D
Larry really needed to rethink his baby sitting ad


the winner is..
metsuke


Apocalypse Now: Reloaded
"Rise of the Gingers"
 
is the funniest blogger in all the land
Please visit his blogLinkLinkand marvel at this fantastic award he just earned!


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Friday, October 12, 2012

Freakshow Friday : Father of the Year Edition

It's time for another installment of Freakshow Friday. Where I ask my readers to come up with a caption or story for a funny photo. My best friend will be the judge and she's one hilarious freakaziod. So, bring it! Here is this week's photo, it's pretty awesome.

I love the smell 
of a poopy diaper in the morning.

You got a better one for me?

If so, you may just when this
super duper brand new awesome award
and have bragging rights forever.
Oh...do I ever have an award for you!
You will win this brand spankin' new award!!

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If you win then I'll link up to your
Blog and make a big deal
about how funny you are.
Simply leave your funny caption or story
in my comments section.

The winner will be announced on Monday.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

A Boy and His Bow.

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Griffin got his first bow,
which is a super big deal in our little world.

You know, cause daddy hunts
and all boys want to be just like their daddy.

I just love watching Roger patiently show
Griffin how to use his bow.
It's a right of passage and one that I feel honored to witness.

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It's amazing to watch him pick up a new skill.
He's taken to it like he was born to be a marksman.

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Our family is buzzing with excitement
with the addition of the bow to our outside activities.

Koen wants one too really bad 
but he's not quite big enough.

He still likes to take his hand at it 
with the help of daddy and an invisible arrow.


I once lamented that I felt
a deep sadness because I didn't have a daughter
to experience feminine rights of passage with.

Now, as we all settle nicely into a male dominated household,
I've been surprised to see 
how truly fulfilling it is to watch Roger
and the boys have those moments of bonding.

The truth is that is an honor
to bear witness to my children experiencing 
new and exciting things in life.

I might even get a bow myself
so that I can do some target practice too.

It's all about loving the life your given.
I cherish my arrow slingin' family.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Time to Fill Up Your Cup

Do you make time for yourself?
I recently discovered that the simple act
of taking care of yourself 
can make you a better mother.


Click here to read the story
and join the discussion
by leaving a comment over at Athens Patch.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

52 Weeks of Happiness :: Week 31

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Roger and I went on a date the other night.
We ate at our favorite local Italian joint up the road from us.

Empty wine bottles line the walls
with notes scribbled from past costumers.

We love reading all the messages left
from strangers telling us about
the wonderful nights 
 that unfolded in our booth.

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We had one of those amazing meals that lasts for hours.
Where your senses are peaked 
and the conversation is easy and comfortable.

Sipping on cocktails and talking about our lives together.
We toasted to happiness, family, our future.

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It was almost as if we were in a cave of sorts,
where the candle swayed
ever so slightly in our direction.

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Where every single bite of food was delicious
and we took our time to savor the meal
while my husband teased me
about stopping to take a photo between bites.

We laughed and flirted
and found ourselves playing footsie under the table.

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By the time dessert arrived,
my head was spinning a bit
maybe it was from the cocktails
or it could have been the food.

Really, I think it was from
having one of those romantic nights
that makes you remember why you married
your beloved in the first place.

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Want to join me in my quest
to scout out happiness for a whole year?
Simply post a photo of something that
makes you wildly happy and tell us all about it.
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Monday, October 8, 2012

Winner : Prom Edition

We have a winner for this week's installment of Freakshow Friday. Please take note that my super hilarious and non biased best friend was the judge. Here are the top three in no particular order.

Moooooooog35
 When Billy said his girlfriend was 'quite a catch' 
he really wasn't kidding.

Linda D.
This was the last time that Brad would
let his nearsighted grandma fix him up
with a date for a petite girl he met at the fish market.

 metsuke
Randy had his fingers crossed he might get
some of that sweet sweet caviar before the night was through

the winner is..
Mooooog35


 When Billy said his girlfriend was 'quite a catch' 
he really wasn't kidding.
 
Mooooooog 35 
is the funniest blogger in all the land
Please visit his blogLinkLinkand marvel at this fantastic award he just earned!



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Thanks to all the people who played.
Tune in this Friday for another installment of Freakshow Friday!