{Turn around bright eyes. Every now and then I fall apart!}
So...I turned 40 over the weekend
and I celebrated with a drunken
night of Karaoke madness with my friends.
It was SOOOO fun!
Being 40 is awesome so far!
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hay bales are lined up and decorated for Halloween
by the agriculture students at UGA.
The boys flip out over them every single year.
We pass by them on our drive to school
and they celebrate each one as we pass by.
The morning fog seems to add
to the ambiance of it all.
I just love this tradition
and how happy it makes my children.
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A little redirection and refocusing can be good for a girl.
So I did just that and it totally distracted me
from worrying about things that are out of my control!
I'm currently OBSESSED with
the new Dollar General store up the road a ways.
They have THE BEST seasonal items
for super duper cheap.
Two of the ladies that work behind the register
know me by name now, y'all
because I stop by so much
to buy that one little item I had walked away from.
I mean, most of it costs $1.50!
The whole thing makes me happy.
So, there you have it...
my Halloween mantel in all of it's spooky glory.
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My word count went from 108,769 words down to 85,658!
It's been a lot of work and I know
there will be drafting once an editor gets a hold of it
but this feels like a huge milestone to me.
Next step...
get ready to query agents.
It feels so close I can almost taste it.
Sorry that I didn't post a Happiness photo last week.
My brain needed a break from doing anything creative.
Sometimes the best happiness comes from taking a step back
and breathing in a calm breath.
But I'm back.
I missed this space
and seeing what made you happy.
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My mom and I took a quick trip to Madison, Georgia
to follow part of the Antebellum tour and walk through
a few homes as research for my next book that I am embarking on.
Of course, we just had to stop at the Madison Tea Room
to nibble on treats and enjoy some tea.
You know, to build up strength for the walking tour.
We had so much fun being girly
and trying on some big southern hats.
One of the homes we toured was Heritage Hall
and it was amazing and so much fun.
Take a good look because this will
be the entryway described in my next novel.
So exciting and fun.
I took a hundred photos of every little detail.
I'm sure that the tour guide thought that I was crazy.
It was a great afternoon.
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It was so much fun to watch the boys play in the woods.
I really think there are fewer things in life
more beautiful than watching children enjoy nature.
With all the Minecraft/Pokemon/Skylanders in our lives
it was great to turn the screen off
and get all dirty and sweaty.
We had a blast!
Want to join me in my quest to scout out happiness in our lives? Simply post a photo of something that makes you wildly happy and tell us all about it.
Want to join me in my quest to scout out happiness in our lives? Simply post a photo of something that makes you wildly happy and tell us all about it.
My name is Leigh and this blog follows my misadventures as a stay at home mom. Read as I juggle housework, motherhood, creativity, and delusions of grandeur. I am inept throwback to the 1950′s housewife, so this blog gives a modern twist to a retro lifestyle. With a focus on the drama and joys of everyday life, sometimes heartfelt but usually hilarious observations unfold. All the while my ignored laundry pile grows by leaps and bounds.
