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Just Like Old Times, Except Not Really

The past week reminded me how much I love spending time on the lake. It was such a wonderful experience. Although very different from what it was in the past, there were things that seemed very familiar. I remember my mom being her happiest at the lake, I feel a

Creating Memories with Traditions

Remembering traditions and trips from my childhood has me longing to create these types of memories with Frankie. I can remember waking up early on Saturday mornings during the summer and loading up in the Astro Van while my dad hooked up the boat trailer so we could spend the

Courage and Carousels

Frankie and Maebz have been friends since before birth. I worked alongside her mother, where we became friends and just happened to get pregnant 3 months apart. Needless to say we have traded off watching each other's kids ever since they were born. Frankie and I pick up Maebz from

Pizza on the Grill

Grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook. During the summer, it is necessary in our house. Not only does the grill make everything delicious, but it also makes cooking more fun with less pots and pans to clean. This may not hit home with everyone living in Florida,

The Apple doesn't Fall Far from the Tree

It isn’t often that I see myself in Frankie. Mostly I see her daddy. It has been this way since the first time I laid eyes on her. She has his complexion, his eyes, face shape and his love for Star Wars. However, as time progresses, I am starting

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