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    Done Went and Had a Baby

    October 30, 2017 - By Pattie

    Song Lyric of the Day: Like when I close my eyes and don’t even care if anyone sees me dancing / Like I can fly, and don’t even think of touching the ground / Like a heartbeat skip, like an open page / Like a one way trip on an…

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    Caleb

    September 21, 2015 - By Pattie

    Our beloved brindle pit, Caleb, died suddenly and unexpectedly Friday night. I was already in bed asleep when Rich burst into our bedroom and said, “I think Caleb may have just died.” By the time we both ran downstairs to the den it was clear Caleb was already gone. I…

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  • blogging - personal

    Is This Thing Still On?

    October 20, 2014 - By Pattie

    Song Lyric of the Day: I guess I can’t believe you really came / And that we’re sitting on this pier / See, I’m smiling / That means I’m happy that you’re here Sherie René Scott / “See I’m Smiling“ I haven’t blogged in months. I haven’t even read blogs in…

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  • family - marriage - personal

    The Mountain Birthday Party

    March 4, 2014 - By Pattie

    Song Lyric of the Day: High on a mountain top / We live, we love, and we laugh a lot / Folks up here know what they got / High on a mountain top Loretta Lynn / “High On a Mountain Top“ Last summer our friends hosted a party at…

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    The Birthday Boy and the Ballerina

    February 27, 2014 - By Pattie

    Song Lyric of the Day: I just want you to dance with me tonight / So come on, oh baby / I just want you to dance with me tonight Olly Murs / “Dance With Me Tonight“ Tuesday night Rich, Coraline, and I celebrated Rich’s 40th birthday. It was a…

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  • marriage - personal

    Happy 40th Birthday to My Blue-Eyed Boy

    February 25, 2014 - By Pattie

    Today is Rich’s birthday, the 17th one I’ve celebrated with him. And it’s a biggie: his 40th. While I think I said everything there was to say last year, I still want to wish him all the happiness in the world and that all his birthday wishes come true. He’s…

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  • family - personal

    The 3-Day Playdate

    November 5, 2013 - By Pattie

    Song Lyric of the Day: They’re in the car, on the highway / It’s so magical, feeling, that no one’s got a hold / You’re a catalyst to your happiness you know / This is your heart, it’s alive / It’s pumpin’ blood / It’s your heart, it’s alive /…

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  • coraline - personal - photoblogging

    Photoblogging: A Book of Memories

    August 6, 2013 - By Pattie

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  • family - grandma - grandmas - grandparents - grief - personal

    Grandma Lee

    August 6, 2013 - By Pattie

    Song Lyric of the Day: Somebody saved me from the world you left / If you’re gonna cry my tears / If you’re gonna hold my breath / If you’re gonna let me see the sun you set / Oh, I am lost and found / Oh, I am lost and found Katie Herzig /…

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  • coraline - personal

    Photoblogging: Mother’s Day 2013

    May 12, 2013 - By Pattie

    Today was pretty much the best Mother’s Day I could have hoped for. I thanked Rich and Coraline repeatedly throughout the day for making my day so incredibly special, fun, and memorable. Getting to swing by my parents’ house to wish Mom a happy Mother’s Day was the icing on…

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