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Going on a Date

June 23, 2017 by Elaine

I brush my hair in front of the mirror that I have used for almost eight years. The counter below is probably coated in a few layers of hairspray and has always been too low for my liking, even though I am short. This mirror has seen me postpartum and post cry. I have taken both mental…

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Filed Under: Friends, Life, Love, Milestones, Night Out, Outings Tagged With: Dating

First Communion Forgetfulness & MEM

May 7, 2012 by Elaine

I just have to say it is a good thing that God knows we make mistakes because I COMPLETELY forgot about the Friday night rehearsal for The B Man’s First Communion. Thankfully he had already practiced his reading, as well as how to line up and receive the host, the previous Sunday at the retreat they…

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Filed Under: Family, Kids, Milestones, Miss Elaine-ous Monday, my three, Night Out, Parents, The B Man

I Laughed So Hard I Almost Peed My Pants!

June 23, 2009 by Elaine

Seriously. We had great fun on our night out with our good friends, Chandler and Claudia, last Friday. We went to a delicious dinner at an excellent steak place in Dallas and then went to see Dane Cook. Holy Schmoly that man is funny!! He also had two opening acts that were absolutely hilarious and…

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Filed Under: Friends, fun stuff, Night Out

The BIG Dinner Re-cap!

March 2, 2009 by Elaine

There is SO much to say about Saturday night that I’m not sure where to start. I guess I should start by saying I had a GREAT time! And then there are my shoes. I wore these. I saw them at DSW the other day and just HAD to have them (still doing my part…

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Filed Under: blogging, Night Out, Outings

You Gotta Have Friends

March 18, 2008 by Elaine

“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather is one of those things that give value to survival.” – C. S. Lewis I was able to go out to dinner with some of my girlfriends this past Saturday night. We went to one of my favorite restaurants, P.F. Chang’s. YUM-MY!…

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Filed Under: Friends, Night Out

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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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