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What IS UP with this growing up stuff?

March 24, 2015 by Elaine

Oh man y’all.  My kids are growing like weeds in Louisiana spring.  I ain’t even kidding.  (and don’t tell me ain’t ain’t a word because I’m using it today!) Last week I sat on a wooden stool next to my oldest child, at the orthodontist’s office while they adhered the first part of his braces…

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Filed Under: childhood, cousins, Family, growing up, Kids, Milestones, my brothers, spirituality

WW – Older Brothers? No Problem!!

August 4, 2010 by Elaine

I have THREE older brothers. I used to think that was THE worst. THREE smelly, burping, dirty-socked, I-had-to-share-a-bathroom-with-them brothers. Really, it wasn’t all THAT bad. A couple of ’em were even mostly out of the house by the time I even spent extra time in the bathroom. And, honestly, they never beat me up or…

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Filed Under: Baby K, Family, my brothers

Wordless Wednesday #33 – 3 Boys & A Girl

September 17, 2008 by Elaine

I’ve posted this picture in honor of Steph over at Adventures in Babywearing. She gave birth to her sweet baby girl on Monday and she also has three boys. Congratulations Steph! : ) This post of hers reminded me of myself and my three brothers. I think I was around 2 years old in this…

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Filed Under: Family, my brothers, Wordless Wednesday

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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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