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Things Overheard in my Swagger Wagon

February 21, 2013 by Elaine

There is really no need for any other form of entertainment in our van during short trips around town like to school or soccer practice or a dentist appointment.  Not when you have awesome convos like these going on… “Mom, is God a ghost?” “No, bubs, he’s a spirit.”  (after saying this I realized they are kinda…

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Filed Under: childhood, children, Family, fun stuff, Kids, Misc.

Guitars and Stripes and Birdies, Oh My!

February 18, 2013 by Elaine

I have a little confession, I love to shop.  I always have.  I used to shop for clothes (and shoes) just for myself for work and church and just for the fun of it. But nowadays that has taken a back seat to shopping for my kids, and let’s face it, mostly for the little…

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Filed Under: Kids, Old Navy, Shopping

GWL

February 15, 2013 by Elaine

Now that I (and my van) have mostly recovered from our four-day road trip I can share with you all about it.  Traveling with kids can be exhausting, but especially so when you take them to a place where you are “going” pretty much the entire time you are there! We whisked the kids off…

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Filed Under: Family, Kids, traveling, vacation

This morning…

February 7, 2013 by Elaine

…we had a party. A birthday, tea, pajama party. . I know.  Girls are totally rad. And yes, I am from the ’80’s. thankyouverymuch.What are YOU up to this morning?psst.  Follow The Miss Elaine-ous Life on FB, k?

Filed Under: baby girl, Elaine, fun stuff, girls, Kids, Motherhood, Photography

Just One Day

February 4, 2013 by Elaine

I have wanted to do this for a long, long time and I finally did it – I documented an entire day in photos! I used both my Nikon D90 and my iPhone 4S, for when we were out-and-about. This was our day last Thursday, from beginning to end. I’ll let the pics speak for…

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Filed Under: Family, Kids, my day, Photography

Time

February 1, 2013 by Elaine

I have three hours to myself right now as I lay here and type.  Actually it’s down to about two hours and 20 minutes.  I’m not feeling so “hot” today and Tim left for a guys trip/business trip and it’s just me and the kiddos for a few days. We have plans to hit up…

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Filed Under: Family, Kids, Motherhood

Nature and Ice Cream

January 22, 2013 by Elaine

Since it finally stopped raining around here (I know, I know, I’m like a broken record), we’ve been getting outside, thank God!  Yesterday I went for a 2.5 mile  run in the park and it was heaven.  The park was packed with people reading on blankets and throwing Frisbees with their dogs and kids playing and as…

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Filed Under: fun stuff, Kids, Outings, Photography

A Regular Afternoon (and family pictures)

January 16, 2013 by Elaine

I just made a pot of chili and it simmers on the stove. On the L-shaped couch sits a huge plastic Sam-sized container of animal crackers, the lid nowhere to be found.  Along with my two boys, a bowl of popcorn, one (empty, thank goodness) plastic cup, a pillow, a remote control, a stuffed teddy…

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Filed Under: children, Family, fun stuff, Kids, Love, Memories, Photography, Wordfull Wednesday

A Lesson in Clothes Buying (for your kids)

January 15, 2013 by Elaine

Have I mentioned that all it wants to do here is rain and be nasty out? I think I have. Anyway, that doesn’t really have anything to do with my post today.  Or maybe it does just a little. The little kids usually play on the church playground while their older brother is in church…

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Filed Under: fun stuff, Kids, Misc.

They Were Just So Dang Happy To Be Outside (and so was I)

January 14, 2013 by Elaine

It’s been raining and GRAY here since the new year. I am pretty sure I can count on one hand the days or parts of a day since then that I have seen a hint of the sun or any touch of blue sky. But, on Friday afternoon it was overcast and not raining.  …

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Filed Under: Kids, Photography

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Miss Elaine-ous Me

Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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