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Recently Easter
Easter is my favorite holiday, bar none. Something about the weather, the hymns, the chocolate peanut butter eggs.
Also, who can resist the Easter dress? Obviously not me, or my little sister, or my crazy 80s hair mom.
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Recently Exciting
My sister in-law, Zoe, had her baby last night.
As she is the only one of my “siblings” making babies, her kids have the honor of having me as the aunt who can’t stop kissing them. I just love being an aunt. Zoe went into labor last night and had the baby an hour and a half later (third babies will do that). When she called, she sounded like she had just finished baking a fresh batch of cookies. I tried not to hate her.
If you’re wondering, they didn’t know who or what would pop out of there and it’s a boy. A beautiful baby boy I can’t wait to visit this afternoon. More details on his glory later, when they’ve had a chance to talk to everyone. I’m just so in love already.
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Recently On Instagram
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Recently Adorable
Twins
When twin sisters Kian and Remee Hodgson were born, there was a one-in-a-million chance that one girl would inherit all-white genes and the other all-black genes from their mixed-race parents. Seven years later, they look remarkably alike despite their different skin colors. “They don’t notice the color thing, not at all,” says mom Kylee. “They don’t see what everyone else sees.” {Source}
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Recently Uplifted
Yesterday I wrote a post about my baby boy’s hands getting burned.
Your comments were so encouraging, I nearly cried. Thank you, really.
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Recently On Repeat
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Recently Quizzed
My girl Suzie sent me this quiz last week.
Which Downton Character Are You?
I’m Sybil. I was worried I’d be Daisy.
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Recently Pinned
Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Cake
Pinterest: Where Diets Go To Die
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Recently Reading
I don’t think she can top Operating Instructions, but I’m enjoying this (semi) sequel. Favorite quote so far:
“I’ve always thought I could use my brain and my heart to jockey everyone around to the good. But life is not jockeyable. When you try, you make people infinitely crazier than they already were, including or especially yourself.”
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And finally, our Friday Funnies From The Internets
5 Ways Draw Something Is Ruining My Life
Downton, Explained (Thanks Elizabeth)
&
I just Want To Roll Around In Cadbury Creme Eggs Until I Drown
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happy for zoe! but did she even make it to the hospital?!
Barely.
LOL I took that Downton Abbey Quiz and I was the Earl of Grantham :P
” Honest and old-fashioned, you’re primarily motivated by honor and duty. You’re so honorable, you’re actually willing to let a virtual stranger inherit all your worldly goods rather than risk breaking up your family’s legacy. Some people might call you a stick in the mud, but you can be extremely generous and forgiving toward those you feel have earned your loyalty.”
Funny thing is, after reading the description, it’s not *that* far off from me.
Not sure how I feel about that :P
All hail the Earl of Grantham!
Yay Zoe!!!!!
Yeah Zoe!!
Congrats to the family! Another boy.
That cake looks divine. Love what you said about Pinterest.
I want to read that book! Love the song.
I was lady sybil too, which of course i was please with. she’s my fav. then kyle took it and he was mr bates, so i took it again trying to get anna because i thought that would be cute, it didn’t work.
It’s okay, you can be my soul mate instead.
Those twins are crazy!
Lady Mary.
I was Lady Mary too, not sure how I feel about it.
I need a chocolate peanut butter egg stat.
Friday Funnies cracked me up.
I read an interview with Anne on CNN today. She’s a funny gal.
Congrats Zoe!!
What flavor at Rita’s?
Pina Colada!
Your blog makes me hungry.
Congrats on being an aunt (again). How exciting! I love fresh babies. Waylon is as sweet as ever I that shopping cart! -Bec
Thanks Bec!
that twin thing is CRAZY.
Crazy.
oooh, I didn’t know this Anne Lamott book existed. Going to look for it at my library. Thanks.
I actually didn’t end up loving it. Operating Instructions is hard to beat.