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How I Almost Didn’t Marry Their Daddy

February 12, 2009 by Elaine

A week or so ago I mentioned here that I broke up with Tim 3 weeks before we got engaged. I know that doesn’t sound very romantic, but it did turn out wonderfully, as you could all guess. So here’s how the story goes… The day I decided to do it was New Year’s Day…

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Filed Under: Love, the past, Tim

Elaine and Tim Sittin’ in a Tree…

November 6, 2008 by Elaine

Y’all know the rest, right? Nine years ago today Tim and I said our “I do’s.” Actually though, when I think about it, we never actually said “I do,” I don’t think. I do believe we said “I wills.” And we meant them. It was a beautiful 85 degree day in Texas and I am…

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Filed Under: celebrations, Love, Tim

Me & My Guy

August 11, 2008 by Elaine

Hannah tagged me for the meme about my man. What is his name? Tim Who eats more? He does. Who said, “I love you” first? I don’t really remember, but I think it was me or it was at the same time sort of. Obviously I don’t really recall. I remember it was pretty early…

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Filed Under: Elaine, Love, meme, Memories, Tim

How I Met Their Father (a.k.a. The Love of My Life)

April 29, 2008 by Elaine

I’ve decided to participate in Rebecca’s carnival about how I met my one and only… click over to read more stories of how love bloomed. But only after you’ve read mine first! ; ) My story begins in a college dorm cafeteria a long, long time ago. Okay. It wasn’t THAT long ago, but it…

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Filed Under: Love, Marriage, Tim

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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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