Category Archives: Personal

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Fly Me Away

August 27, 2010 – 7:28 am

Silver Moons and paper chains,
Faded maps and shiny things.
You’re my favorite one-man show.
A million different ways to go.

Will you fly me away?
Take me away with you,
My love.

Lyrics to “Fly Me Away” by Annie Little

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Mountain Grammy

August 22, 2010 – 8:12 pm

That’s what she calls her Grammy that lives in Chimney Rock, North Carolina.

She’s the kinda Grammy that kids love.  Lives in the mountains right next to a river and has a bunch of cats and even deer that are fed in the back yard.  Roxy thought that was the coolest thing.

We just got back from seeing Grammy and Uncle Jimmy and Roxanne can not stop talking about all the fun she had.

We went to the Gem Mine where Grammy purchased the best bucket in the whole place so that Rox could start mining for gold.

Eureka!

An amethyst geode.

“My treasures.”

It started raining and next thing I know is this.  Even though there is a perfectly nice chlorinated pool for her to enjoy, this made her and Samson the happiest.

One of the things I am thrilled about is her joy when it rains.  I know she gets it from me and that makes my heart smile.  Cheesy but I don’t care!

Grammy has a friend that lives on Lake Lure (where Dirty Dancing was filmed) and we were able to take the boat for a little spin.

Captain Barbara and her little Skipper.

And she naturally poses like a super model.

Even though I am a worry wart mom, I do not show this fear because I want Rox to enjoy life without Mommy being a party pooper.

This is one of those time.  I had the biggest grin and cheering her and Daddy on but deep down inside I was scared.  I can’t help it.

Still practicing with Frankie.  Looks just like a train track model.  Yeah.

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Yellow Belt

August 16, 2010 – 6:39 am

Everyone knows I am a worry wart when it comes to Roxy’s safety.  So I thought just maybe I would worry just a tad less when she is out in the world without me if we started early with self defense classes.

They teach you about what to do with bullies and what to do if a stranger approaches you.  And she also gets to learn how to block and throw some punches.

She had her testing on Saturday for her yellow belt and she got it!

The boys are back from California and ready to get started on their classes.  T Rex is displaying his natural abilities to imitate a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

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Weekend With Rox

August 9, 2010 – 7:35 am

She is a little upset that T Rex did not come home on Saturday.  He is staying just a little longer in California.

She is loving her dresses now but still continues to add that little Tom Boy touch.

Rox:  “Mommy, when I grow up and move away, I am going to take Willow to come live with me.”

Me:  “Can I live with you too?”

Rox:  “Okay.  Daddy will just have to get another wife.”

Yes, that big head of hers has it all figured out.  Love you more than a rainy day!

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Jamie Claire’s 4th Birthday!

August 6, 2010 – 2:15 pm

She is four and all girly girl.

She puts her jewelry on in the morning so as to start her day off right.  Loves all her girly dress and ruffly pants and bloomers.  The more hairbows the better.

Rox and I had a great time at Jamie Claire’s flip-flop party.  It’s so wonderful to see our two little girls becoming best friends and hopefully with less of the drama that their mommies have.  Ha!

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Willow Storm

August 3, 2010 – 4:17 pm

It was raining cats and dogs in Atlanta.  The downpour caused severe flooding in some areas.

That’s when Charmaigne saw the little wet fur ball run across a busy street.  She pulled over and was able to rescue the kitty.  She brought the kitty home and knew she had to find a good home for her because her mom is very allergic to kitties.

I was visiting Steph last week in Atlanta when she promptly told me she might adopt a kitten and we needed to go check it out.

We walked in and there he was happily playing with the family’s little doggy.  He stole my heart and I knew right then and there, Roxanne was getting a kitty.

Roxanne is so in love.  She goes to bed with him and wakes up asking for Willow Storm.  She carries him everywhere and constantly making “comfy beds” for “my kitty”.

Our little kitty was already named Willow when we adopted him and we added Storm.  Perfect.

Talked Steph into coming back with me to Tallahassee so our little girls could play together.

This is what I found when I came home from a photo shoot one morning.

Bruce and the girls giving Lucy and Samson a bath.

Rox is missing her T Rex so she likes to wear his clothes as often as she cans.  T Rex gets back from California this weekend!

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Fourth of July

July 4, 2010 – 9:35 pm

Through Roxanne, Bruce and I get to be kids again.

Funnel cakes, glow sticks and fireworks at Tom Brown Park.  The three of us cuddled up on our Rolling Stones blanket enjoying the magical night.

Aunt Kathie called to let us know that T Rex and Johnnie will be watching the fireworks from the roof of their home in Hollywood.

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Giveaway Winner!

July 2, 2010 – 6:20 am

The winning dress was #1.

Now to choose the winner of the $100 gift card to Target!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE…

Congratulations Barb Gillan!  I think Roxanne has made a new friend.  I will email you for your address.

Yes, Christina selected #1 which is an Augusta Jones dress by the name of Sterling.  I even tried it on and I felt beautiful.

I was searching on line to get you a better view of the amazing detailing.  I found this image.

Christina’s does not have the lacey shoulder hugs but I think you can get them added on.  I love it.

Image taken from the Augusta Jones website.

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Christina’s Wedding Dress And Giveaway!

June 29, 2010 – 5:45 pm

My little niece will be married in less than a year!

And I am proud to say she picked an awesome photographer to capture her day.  Me!  Good choice there, Christina.

So excited for this wedding for many reasons.  One is because Roxy Rox is going to be a flower girl.

I talked Christina in letting me purchase her dress for the big day.  It would be totally her choice and I would just pull out the credit card.

She lives in Tampa but headed up to Tallahassee so we could go to Vocelles, The Bridal Shoppe.

Now the fun.  Christina picked out a gorgeous dress.  Here are four that she tried on.  One will be making its debut in May of 2011.

Leave a comment with the number of the dress that you think Christina selected by Thursday night.  I will take the correct guesses and draw the winner on Friday.  One guess per person please.

The winner will get a $100 gift card to Target!

Bruce and I said our ‘I Dos’ in our attorney’s office while buying rental property.  What the heck, the marriage license was in the car.  They said the paperwork would be easier if we were married.

I know, we are soooo romantic.  At that time in my life I wanted a baby and not a wedding.  My eggs were getting old.

Now I have Roxanne and I want a wedding.  At least I can have fun with Christina’s big day.

Thank you so much Kristen and your team for making our Christina feel like a Princess.

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Lover’s Moon

June 25, 2010 – 8:26 pm

“I promise I’m not trying to make your life harder
Or return to where we were

I will go down with this ship
And I won’t put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door

I’m in love and always will be”  ~Dido, lyrics to White Flag

The view from my front porch tonight.  The moon when hung big and high… the sweet melancholy of past loves.

I got a new toy and have been playing around.  More to come from this bad boy.

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