Play date with Layne!

Yesterday was a beautiful January day and I got to spend it with Layne! We had the best time playing outside and discovering the daffodils and watering them 'to make them happy!'

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Mullen Time!

Molly had a business trip, so mom and I went and met Logan in Jonesboro on Wednesday morning and brought Mullen home to spend the rest of the week with us.  Poor thing had a horrible cold, but he still chugged right along.  This boy can eat a cutie quicker than you can peal the next one...he says 'want more' after each bite!
Good morning sunshine! He has a case of the sillies in this picture!  Just brings a smile to my face thinking about his sweet laugh!
Always learning at Nonna and Poppa's house...counting his ducks in this picture! His favorite spot...Poppa's recliner with a blanket and his remote!
I love that I got to spend this special time with Mullen.  Only two more weeks and back to work I go.
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These 2!

I got to spend some much needed play time with these 2 and their parents last week! Yes, they have their pajamas on inside out in hopes of a snow day from school! Unfortunately it didn't work...

All about the tractors!





Lily reading me my bedtime story!


We spent the weekend working around the house as well as enjoyed a couple of Grizz games, a fun dinner with friends and American Snipper!
This week is all about playtime with Mullen and I can't wait!

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30A in the winter...

I went down to Florida with mom and Donna (or the two Nonnas).  This was their 10th beach trip together, they met in college 43 years ago and both taught kindergarten, first grade and reading recovery before retiring this year.  We had the very best time despite the cold weather.  We stayed on Seacreast Beach in a condo with the most spectacular views of the ocean.  We were able to explore the area (which I would never take time to do in the summer), visit some awesome shops and eat dinner at places we could never get in during the summer.  It was just the perfect week!

This was at Cafe Tango...definitely a favorite spot!  We also enjoyed The Bay, Wild Olives, Borago and Shades on 30A

 Oh and chargrilled oysters from Acme!

I went on a whim to Salon Twist for a new hair style.  Since Mr Gil got sick, I haven't been able to find a stylist I like in Memphis.  They were amazing!  Before...

I went back to my natural color and shorter.  I love it!  After...

 Yes, I even put my feet in the water!

 I can't wait to go back!  Love these two special ladies so very much!

Baby It's Cold Outside

And I'm obsessed with soups.  To me there is nothing better for lunch than left over soup.  Below are currently my top 3 go to soup recipes (all of which are pretty healthy...so that is a bonus and they are all Ray approved...so that is a double bonus):

1.  Trisha Yearwood's Fancy Chili with her Sour cream corn bread

2.  Cauliflower Soup   I ordered cauliflower soup at a restaurant this fall on a whim and I couldn't get it out of my head, so I went on a mission and found this recipe.  This really taste like potato soup, but lighter and better!

3.  Hearty Chicken Stew I have a new found love for butternut squash and am in loved with this recipe that my ultra healthy friend, Sarah, shared with me!

If you have a favorite soup recipe, please send my way.

Enjoyed having our nephews

On Saturday while their moms took Lily to see Annie and did a little shopping!









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Happy New Year!

My heart is filled with thankfulness that 2014 has come to an end and hope for what 2015 holds! Happy New Year blog family!


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