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Life · February 25, 2015

My Inner Yankee

At times I struggle with my identity as a yankee living in the south. Here is a recap of my latest ...

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Annoying him since '04 ... and he still hasn't lef

Annoying him since '04 ... and he still hasn't left. Calling that a win 🏆 @b__houston 😘
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How do you annoy your husband/wife/partner/roommate?

LZP Prom 2026 🪩✨ Oh what a night was had at the pr

LZP Prom 2026 🪩✨ Oh what a night was had at the preschool prom with Arbor's bff! I've never seen a more adorable way for a school to get children and their families together for dancing, snacks, and a merry little time. ✨🪩
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A special thank you to the R family for the pre (and post) prom festivities and for raising two little gentleman and one lovely lady who love our girls!

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Fields full of yellow 💛 Picking daffodils with my

Fields full of yellow 💛 Picking daffodils with my people, breathing fresh air, and celebrating the gift of being here.

Happy Easter Mouse 2026 🐰

Happy Easter Mouse 2026 🐰

EASTER EGG HUNT HACK 🐰 A few years ago, we learned

EASTER EGG HUNT HACK 🐰 A few years ago, we learned the hard way that a free-for-all egg hunt with a wide age range is basically just a contact sport. The older ones don't stand a chance — the little kids are faster, more strategic, and apparently have no mercy when there are candy-filled eggs on the line. And yes... I said the little kids. They are savages.
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The solution? Color-coded eggs.
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Each child gets assigned their own egg color before the hunt starts, and they can only collect their color. No exceptions. It sounds simple, but honestly it was revolutionary. The younger grandkids actually get to find eggs now instead of just watching their older cousins sprint past them. The wrestling matches have been dramatically reduced. The parents are much calmer. We're all happier.

If you have a big family gathering with a wide range of ages, I cannot recommend this enough. It is an absolute game changer. #eastertraditions #easteregghunt #easterhack

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