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What I Wanted to Be When I Grew Up – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · October 2, 2013 ·

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Ronald McDonald House Keeps Families Together

Ilinap · October 1, 2013 ·

  She was just 17. Her birthday was Christmas Day, and not a December 25 goes by with a silent nod to Jana and a prayer for her family. I was in my 20s, working in a pretty fun job in my city's tallest skyscraper, earning great money, having lots of fun, all in all living the … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House Keeps Families Together

Tags: children, health, kids, volunteer

Apple Cider Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · September 27, 2013 ·

I love fall for many reasons. Boots. Pumpkins. Crisp nights. Crackling leaves. Boots. Sweaters. Squash. Coziness. Boots. Root vegetables. Flannel. Apples. Bourbon. Cider. Boots. I like to mix up something in a batch for … [Read more...] about Apple Cider Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM

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The Best Gift I Ever Got

Ilinap · September 26, 2013 ·

Mac Daddy and the boys gave me this bracelet for my birthday last week. It has my sons' names and a small drawing on it representing their nicknames (Bird and Deal). When I tore into the silver and black box and saw the bracelet I positively SWOONED. I declared it was my most … [Read more...] about The Best Gift I Ever Got

Tags: children, family, love, motherhood

Wahoowa – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · September 25, 2013 ·

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What’s Old is New Again

Ilinap · September 23, 2013 ·

The thing about a historic renovation is the ever tugging dance to make character and convenience move in step. The beauty we are renovating was built in 1920. It was built originally as a duplex, and we will be the first to convert it to a single family home. It's a big job, … [Read more...] about What’s Old is New Again

Tags: home, renovation

Thyme for Autumn Tonic – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · September 20, 2013 ·

  I'm suffering from acute tendinitis in my elbow. I assure you there is nothing cute about it. I shall keep my writing brief today, lest I strain my arm even more. While I covet boots weather, we are still in summer mode here in North Carolina. The days are … [Read more...] about Thyme for Autumn Tonic – 5:00 Fridays TM

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