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Where Do I Start?

October 28, 2008 by Elaine

So I thought I would blog about the trip to Cali in chronological order (day 1, day 2, day 3…) and then I thought, no, I’ll post about certain aspects of the trip categorically (the food {oh my gosh THE FOOD!}, the wine {oh my golly THE WINE!}, the accomodations {yeah, also pretty awesome!}, the…

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Filed Under: Napa, Photography, vacation

It’s a Cuddly Giveaway!

October 27, 2008 by Elaine

This giveaway is now closed and I will notify the winner today, Saturday, Nov. 1. Thanks to all who took the time to comment and especially to those who answered the pie question! : ) Looky there! It’s Bloggy Giveaway time again! I am so excited to participate this time (I was on vacation last…

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Filed Under: blogging, contests, Giveaways, Linking

I’m BA-aaack!

October 27, 2008 by Elaine

I’m still on West coast time and dreaming of all the wonderful food and liquid that I consumed. And all the beautiful things I saw and all the fun and bonding I had with my girlfriends. Let’s just say the trip was a success in so very many ways (well except for sick kids while…

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Filed Under: Friends, Photography, vacation

I Am Who I Am

October 24, 2008 by Elaine

Can I just tell y’all how excited I am that my bloggy friend Kristen agreed to guest post here? I can? Good! I am so EXCITED! I “found” her in this bloggy world one day when I decided to click on her name in the comments on another blog and I am so glad I…

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Filed Under: guest post, Mommy Bloggers

The Best of Both Worlds

October 23, 2008 by Elaine

I am thrilled to have Christina guest posting while I am away. She is an AWESOME photographer (as can be seen here when she took our pictures back in May and pretty much every day on her blog!) and a truly loving mother, wife and friend. Please make her feel welcome in my absence! Hey…

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Filed Under: guest post, Mommy Bloggers, Photography

And the Girly Outfit Goes To…

October 23, 2008 by Elaine

…amanda! Hey girl, you won the One Step Ahead coverall! Just email me your snail mail and I will send it when I get back from my trip. Y’all have a great rest of the week and don’t miss me too much! ; ) And please check out the wonderful guest posters and give them…

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Mommy Bloggers, Winner

WW – Who Had All These Kids?

October 22, 2008 by Elaine

We had our Halloween party for our playgroup on Monday and somehow we got all but two of the kids (babies Christian and Claire who were in the house) to sit mostly still for a picture. And their darling Candy Corn t-shirts were made by friend Michelle as favors for her son Carter’s 2nd birthday…

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Filed Under: Holidays, Playgroup, Wordfull Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday

Some Bid’ness

October 21, 2008 by Elaine

1. Jen sent some Good Mail and I was so happy to receive it. This is a Halloween pin that is fabric and looks “quilted.” The picture DOES NOT do it justice. So cute! Thanks Jen, you send GREAT mail! ; ) 2. I am leaving Thursday morning for my girls trip and I have…

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Filed Under: Giveaways, good mail, Linking, Misc.

Good Buddies

October 20, 2008 by Elaine

Our good friends, Chandler & Claudia had their first son, Ethan, about 5 months before we had our first son, a.k.a The B Man. I was always excited to know that our boys would more than likely become good friends too. They don’t look a thing like brothers but I am pretty sure they’d be…

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Filed Under: boys, Family, Friends

Weekly Winners 10/19

October 19, 2008 by Elaine

October 12 – October 18 It’s noon and I am just now working on the WW post. We had a BUSY day yesterday, first with a birthday party and then going to the state fair. Let’s just say there was not a lot of healthy eating going on and now I feel the need to…

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Filed Under: Little G, Outings, The B Man, Weekly Winners

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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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