tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48713396256998881232024-03-05T21:05:14.777-06:00At Home With The HinsonsSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.comBlogger302125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-42468561293512138312011-06-08T19:31:00.000-05:002011-06-08T19:31:50.156-05:00Slip-n-Slide Summer<div style="text-align: center;">I'm here to tell ya that at the Hinsons'</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's not summer until mama buys a slip-n-slide.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And now, it's officially summer!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Joseph was in charge of assembly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpGcpaYKsK4TJrNsMeDNBwnHholZ1C3h_OQtNQI0Ej4NvTX3e8JOtpproRoUKapHj5nVDbxlyuw9P1t8h5WcflI-b2QrKtvbit616eRHowMY8eblmsesOlzO0CF4S6H4aNE7-BZlx_k40p/s1600/IMG_4617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpGcpaYKsK4TJrNsMeDNBwnHholZ1C3h_OQtNQI0Ej4NvTX3e8JOtpproRoUKapHj5nVDbxlyuw9P1t8h5WcflI-b2QrKtvbit616eRHowMY8eblmsesOlzO0CF4S6H4aNE7-BZlx_k40p/s320/IMG_4617.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So that meant James was in charge of test sliding. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4X_sbAQRolY-K2aYjZC9Cxmy3TshoBz6v4HqBFfgrq52t1ccYD0wfkXWpatM-VbZnJMT_JZTah6iIkQHr2RYI59_NOnqQ7Nsa79SX7nljwKDIAQ3f9arHCp8rh1A59OCWYz_6yFWh6Ca5/s1600/IMG_4618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4X_sbAQRolY-K2aYjZC9Cxmy3TshoBz6v4HqBFfgrq52t1ccYD0wfkXWpatM-VbZnJMT_JZTah6iIkQHr2RYI59_NOnqQ7Nsa79SX7nljwKDIAQ3f9arHCp8rh1A59OCWYz_6yFWh6Ca5/s320/IMG_4618.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you enjoyed, </div><div style="text-align: center;">we sure did!</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sarah :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-87100175864226447472011-05-06T08:28:00.001-05:002011-05-06T08:29:30.298-05:00They Keep Me Hoppin'<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning all!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm still here.</div><div style="text-align: center;">No bloggy break or tornado's force,</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">could hold me for long.</div><div style="text-align: center;">There's so much I could say...</div><div style="text-align: center;">stories to tell,</div><div style="text-align: center;">projects to share</div><div style="text-align: center;">& don't forget lessons learned</div><div style="text-align: center;">{the hard way no doubt!}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today's message is this:</div><div style="text-align: center;">My people </div><div style="text-align: center;">& my life in general</div><div style="text-align: center;">may keep me hoppin'.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I love this life,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and wouldn't have it any other way!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhJst9blmL8ol2T7GrTZwtoa5wYbBNCzU3ZwUrXXH3ahIbo-ASQ8gOUCn5oWZpNaHaxmiuIgKqkxRzFn2OMRQ4xzM6OKd0TuZTBnIBilRTBd3slZYLslpFq9Una1ES71KKrY6Jd5_zc-x/s1600/IMG_4063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhJst9blmL8ol2T7GrTZwtoa5wYbBNCzU3ZwUrXXH3ahIbo-ASQ8gOUCn5oWZpNaHaxmiuIgKqkxRzFn2OMRQ4xzM6OKd0TuZTBnIBilRTBd3slZYLslpFq9Una1ES71KKrY6Jd5_zc-x/s400/IMG_4063.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wherever you are</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and whatever you're doing,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">put a smile on your face & keep hoppin'!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">God's blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sarah :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-8687565701639281112011-01-29T11:58:00.000-06:002011-01-29T11:58:45.709-06:00Stomach Bug & Valentine Decor<div style="text-align: center;">Hi all,</div><div style="text-align: center;">happy Saturday!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember that yucky stomach bug James had?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well guess who inherited it??</div><div style="text-align: center;">Me :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Apparently my body didn't get the memo</div><div style="text-align: center;">that Mama's don't get sick. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It also forgot that we went to school to be a caregiver,</div><div style="text-align: center;">NOT a patient.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>How could we ever forget those 2 long years of nursing school?!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">The good thing is that the fever and body aches are passing</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">and I'm able to work in craft projects between bathroom breaks. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a simple, quick Valentine's Day project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpLByYHOcpSNHse1roqe5z-cqnPmNUfO6PQun2VvXAUWmqI8PsIDG_z0ZvXbT4Zmn_cOwC__cGEA_JaDV5z5TDb9lHXOhk12t3YUOsBhpvPmZJ8vQ-KIj2mayIheteYWcOggIEggwrKcj/s1600/IMG_3753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpLByYHOcpSNHse1roqe5z-cqnPmNUfO6PQun2VvXAUWmqI8PsIDG_z0ZvXbT4Zmn_cOwC__cGEA_JaDV5z5TDb9lHXOhk12t3YUOsBhpvPmZJ8vQ-KIj2mayIheteYWcOggIEggwrKcj/s400/IMG_3753.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ahh, it is LOVE. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now I'm off for another bathroom break.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sarah :D</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-5083922260156462512011-01-19T06:00:00.002-06:002011-01-19T06:00:03.280-06:00The Purple Cow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning all,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm here with a morning dose of fun. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It all started a couple of weeks ago</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when Joseph & I were discussing his classes for the semester.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> He was sad to be trading in Bible class for Speech.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But as any good Pollyanna mama would do,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I began to tell him what fun he'd have</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and how taking Speech would benefit him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As we talked I reminisced on one of my Speech assignments...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">reciting a poem on stage in front of the entire class.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The poem I chose?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My all time childhood favorite,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Purple Cow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And because my mom still had </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">her Child Craft books,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was able to nab a pic to share.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlygDAftBC-aM_yl4xkLI3FEJCe3JtAaaKx1IlDbDEcqZYA2fl3g8yqGzl7bBezaTZ6PHPMpJi2ehKKZZWP-5Uy-5wDiwkq_h6fZeig-jFVNb413Oco9Z9JaoemsDt3Yn92XMwXgPVOnki/s1600/IMG_3695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlygDAftBC-aM_yl4xkLI3FEJCe3JtAaaKx1IlDbDEcqZYA2fl3g8yqGzl7bBezaTZ6PHPMpJi2ehKKZZWP-5Uy-5wDiwkq_h6fZeig-jFVNb413Oco9Z9JaoemsDt3Yn92XMwXgPVOnki/s400/IMG_3695.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I never Saw a Purple Cow,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I never Hope to See One,</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I can Tell you, Anyhow,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd rather See than Be One.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What can I say?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm a sucker for the silly AND sentimental! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings, Sarah :D</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-68955938597529447962011-01-18T18:48:00.000-06:002011-01-18T18:48:24.446-06:00Freshman Football Banquet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tonight is Joseph's Football Banquet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They'll be reviewing and celebrating his Freshman Season.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I'm home with the sick little brother James,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought I'd give a HOLLA to my favorite football player.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm so proud of all his hard work. :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last but not least,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> two of the cutest football lovin' fellas I know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwMwEWhIh6Gx75nkbt2iEmB4YNuALhf_rbRgTcUTfdTwmpt_6Q14wbfzBtVSH2Feqda7Has1t5hUK470u0ThsRSXvikFVbkMJb5BIzogABEjUm5VwKoZSbO0ICsYVpRx3Tu7hRdqL_XDBS/s1600/IMG_3702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwMwEWhIh6Gx75nkbt2iEmB4YNuALhf_rbRgTcUTfdTwmpt_6Q14wbfzBtVSH2Feqda7Has1t5hUK470u0ThsRSXvikFVbkMJb5BIzogABEjUm5VwKoZSbO0ICsYVpRx3Tu7hRdqL_XDBS/s400/IMG_3702.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">God's blessings friends,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sarah :D</div><span id="goog_1109751722"></span><span id="goog_1109751723"></span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-3483686446000635352011-01-15T11:06:00.001-06:002011-01-15T11:07:41.576-06:00Newest Follower<div style="text-align: center;">I think it's only fitting to celebrate my newest follower.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Although you won't find her listed as a "follower",</div><div style="text-align: center;">you can be certain she's checking out the posts.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She has At Home With The Hinsons</div><div style="text-align: center;">bookmarked on her desktop.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wanna know who this shout out is for?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>My NANNY!!!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not really sure how it happened,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but boy am I glad it did.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She jumped aboard this crazy ride through cyberspace.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>HOLLA!!! </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Over the years there were many ways </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've wanted to be just like my Nanny,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>when I grow up</i>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The woman that could run a nursing home,</div><div style="text-align: center;">care for her family, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and still find time to pitch a game of softball.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She's loved me more than the law should allow.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her cooking is the best that's ever been.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And she's as feisty as the day is long.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her willingness to own her first computer</div><div style="text-align: center;">and determination in learning to navigate it</div><div style="text-align: center;">is absolutely inspiring. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This latest feat just proves that my Nanny</div><div style="text-align: center;">loves her family,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>more than a hog loves slop...</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>and that's a lot of love!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYxcEY2hM-k8CnaWdjFryAsjggXh0tlGbE1hmvMJ3FVs9-N2oaB7jKS_YT_04gicudxvGSEfgOp9lOSWh4EKL3K3bUxHYNkne5kMD-d8HuHXiPrv9Iq5G7aV_1Brv1LftsPMle663iREL/s1600/Photo+on+2011-01-15+at+11.00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYxcEY2hM-k8CnaWdjFryAsjggXh0tlGbE1hmvMJ3FVs9-N2oaB7jKS_YT_04gicudxvGSEfgOp9lOSWh4EKL3K3bUxHYNkne5kMD-d8HuHXiPrv9Iq5G7aV_1Brv1LftsPMle663iREL/s320/Photo+on+2011-01-15+at+11.00.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for helping me welcome Nanny to our blog-a-sphere!</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings friends, Sarah :D</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-63028258307763737272011-01-15T10:35:00.000-06:002011-01-15T10:35:26.419-06:00Valentine's Day Decor<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning all! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm here with a couple of announcements:</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. We survived a week snowed in together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>There were a couple of close calls,</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>but nothing a sleepover & trip to Hob-Lob couldn't fix.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. I haven't lost my crafting mojo. </div><div style="text-align: center;">As a matter of fact, it's in full swing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sometimes I just get too into it to grab the camera. ;)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">This year, I really missed the Christmas decor.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't mind it being put away,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just needed something in it's place.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's when I decided to decorate for the L-O-V-E holiday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What better <i>and cheaper</i> way than with a rag wreath?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used what I had in my fabric stash. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Added a bit of ribbon.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then topped it off with a heart made with my Cricut.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2ozH6Im2Ku5qCTpRR4Qr2idvQ8texJ_c5h3OXnWVmeV7EFVVCZtw3wkVKu2cwQKCKRzJpGqyOwhxjY5rCboNblMavTfW8nxrlyzFxuIq4AtHd7fzKMJ03sGkklfOg3_lyv04A7x9wF48/s1600/IMG_3653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2ozH6Im2Ku5qCTpRR4Qr2idvQ8texJ_c5h3OXnWVmeV7EFVVCZtw3wkVKu2cwQKCKRzJpGqyOwhxjY5rCboNblMavTfW8nxrlyzFxuIq4AtHd7fzKMJ03sGkklfOg3_lyv04A7x9wF48/s400/IMG_3653.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now I have a cute Valentine wreath </div><div style="text-align: center;">AND shared it with you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ahh, all is right with the world! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings on your day, Sarah :)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-63288523395035549882011-01-12T08:21:00.000-06:002011-01-12T08:21:15.631-06:00BCS National Champions<div style="text-align: center;">Wanna know what happens when</div><div style="text-align: center;">your Daddy's waited 46 years </div><div style="text-align: center;">for Auburn to be the BCS National Champions??</div><div style="text-align: center;">You grab a roll of toilet paper </div><div style="text-align: center;">and head outside.</div><div style="text-align: center;">No weather too cold, no snow to wet</div><div style="text-align: center;">to keep these AUburn fans from celebrating!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAnYHZZe_JsXYktDuCNGbaSMWb7mzq65GTwmrIO7cXkrJzT2XstofxyH0VzeOEpex18v01PuSzZethyphenhyphenVFIgwUBlcMXJ1Ne0LMDkcrhyrFdrFZwkQ5vn0Jh2-6MHlHaQq71qqlZD991z1y/s1600/IMG_3624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAnYHZZe_JsXYktDuCNGbaSMWb7mzq65GTwmrIO7cXkrJzT2XstofxyH0VzeOEpex18v01PuSzZethyphenhyphenVFIgwUBlcMXJ1Ne0LMDkcrhyrFdrFZwkQ5vn0Jh2-6MHlHaQq71qqlZD991z1y/s640/IMG_3624.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">WAR EAGLE BABY!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings, Tiger Mama :D</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-83435652078814949602011-01-11T10:22:00.000-06:002011-01-11T10:22:59.888-06:00Snow Days 2011<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning all,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm enjoying a lazy snow day in the south.</div><div style="text-align: center;">After some fast paced living </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm enjoying the perfect reason to stay home!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday we spent the day outdoors.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The fun started before we ever </div><div style="text-align: center;">stepped foot out of the house.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Layers-<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">layers</span>-<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">layers!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even Maggie had to wear a coat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And our little secret??</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Both boys sported leggings under those pants.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXeXxTDbqpif5kJJWqEEH5TycTt_jh9rzb-0yxG-mbhzjq3a0WQ-3BPagdN_ViQG5-XHl4RLL4boaJaspZjbuiog3CYnmU6eg63pzheCmKCVLCP9bHdUTBvB581LwtVHFFndWWJpm6mhu/s1600/IMG_3591.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXeXxTDbqpif5kJJWqEEH5TycTt_jh9rzb-0yxG-mbhzjq3a0WQ-3BPagdN_ViQG5-XHl4RLL4boaJaspZjbuiog3CYnmU6eg63pzheCmKCVLCP9bHdUTBvB581LwtVHFFndWWJpm6mhu/s400/IMG_3591.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">The boys were kind enough to pause for a sweet pic,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">before getting <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">c-r-a-z-y</span></b></i>.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkxwBDXG3UltoOfXQYqCtSMGM0sjivOVpcpavWJ9PFW85N6407DGTP2QYkE5n3-etwziji46SOVdu5_8kgtO-X9CyB1kzTUpYB9QEzle-wCGgiPiORa25PyOEntvELBU3BDmLnBVVLuts/s1600/IMG_3594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkxwBDXG3UltoOfXQYqCtSMGM0sjivOVpcpavWJ9PFW85N6407DGTP2QYkE5n3-etwziji46SOVdu5_8kgtO-X9CyB1kzTUpYB9QEzle-wCGgiPiORa25PyOEntvELBU3BDmLnBVVLuts/s400/IMG_3594.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Being the Mama,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a plan for our activities:</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. Build a huge snowman.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Have a snowball fight.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Make snow angels.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was all about staying dry </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as long as possible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhcRyDDgwxA-Z4UjspMty3sc7mIpHwQabSVqWTPS9qLQieG0OPr_SA6QB-wXkk5gNIJAE4ZlIAMUQGHprlGt8jxGAIxKbdZho84xeSKAQTZFMntjdLsOr8NhlAn6MIJtPmD9ndsZEwjtQ8/s1600/IMG_3597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhcRyDDgwxA-Z4UjspMty3sc7mIpHwQabSVqWTPS9qLQieG0OPr_SA6QB-wXkk5gNIJAE4ZlIAMUQGHprlGt8jxGAIxKbdZho84xeSKAQTZFMntjdLsOr8NhlAn6MIJtPmD9ndsZEwjtQ8/s400/IMG_3597.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course James' first mission was a snowball fight.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xRi1ZI8uUsR3l9PpEh3U8d9ai5JfcbqQc8K1A08ZqzyjyJNM_UBCDzuhsDvEfdDmMn2mIczQ1DPvXK0cakeeIP3Zv-_Y5-75UuBkDolXoKF4cFtQp6lDYevOzPCfPh0JbVIpw0XXY_SR/s1600/IMG_3598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xRi1ZI8uUsR3l9PpEh3U8d9ai5JfcbqQc8K1A08ZqzyjyJNM_UBCDzuhsDvEfdDmMn2mIczQ1DPvXK0cakeeIP3Zv-_Y5-75UuBkDolXoKF4cFtQp6lDYevOzPCfPh0JbVIpw0XXY_SR/s400/IMG_3598.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Luckily we had another snowed in Mama </div><div style="text-align: center;">join us with her littles.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I kept them rounded up,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUoXIhKNb4zYQYFdxGqp5yX1yY0p54ehoA-1Tu5IJZ0EKDQ7Kq3OYcab7r8kx-31Pho-6FrCMXFTdS7jqaCBxc8arF1c3sbb-dCU0BPQudxy2NwDChm4Rqd00JWLJmdK2xbwtQbGITpqLv/s1600/IMG_3595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUoXIhKNb4zYQYFdxGqp5yX1yY0p54ehoA-1Tu5IJZ0EKDQ7Kq3OYcab7r8kx-31Pho-6FrCMXFTdS7jqaCBxc8arF1c3sbb-dCU0BPQudxy2NwDChm4Rqd00JWLJmdK2xbwtQbGITpqLv/s400/IMG_3595.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and she kept them on task. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Because we've been tagging teaming </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>kids together for years. :)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgiKdiBOnj2o0mqK8jTLpPUxcag1c-muXHj2LnZwgF06rSeDKtFS4T_UhmX7vZlAbRAbCc94EtobrA6_WgoxLIISP_O72rOunHb5UvqyKcfq4_LaP8qJOtn1AccpMvh8I4-3nPCgvsLtn/s1600/IMG_3600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgiKdiBOnj2o0mqK8jTLpPUxcag1c-muXHj2LnZwgF06rSeDKtFS4T_UhmX7vZlAbRAbCc94EtobrA6_WgoxLIISP_O72rOunHb5UvqyKcfq4_LaP8qJOtn1AccpMvh8I4-3nPCgvsLtn/s400/IMG_3600.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">After a few facial expressions went missing,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rsN05p0CQl6Z_Do3q_XM4-Q9MWUo_KSUi2rYN9a1zXTH3dv39p9maifWHWljqcLD7nh_HcqG8wyxZVrM7zzGMi995yVqBGJmcPmN5-kFj3aTxqq600u6-xAMaKnEEMKcxdIIgVpSLxe3/s1600/IMG_3603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rsN05p0CQl6Z_Do3q_XM4-Q9MWUo_KSUi2rYN9a1zXTH3dv39p9maifWHWljqcLD7nh_HcqG8wyxZVrM7zzGMi995yVqBGJmcPmN5-kFj3aTxqq600u6-xAMaKnEEMKcxdIIgVpSLxe3/s400/IMG_3603.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">we were able to refocus and bring our Frosty to life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhBdrlyFXt1vUJgNQP6xdBKGSRd4MMBGfBIDMq31aGwr_9RYjxMmkWzJE2IMs_HzuwcV_wo3qMQLKXfr5HXcPyjCkCfB0QCxR_OQF9jOq4yxzoBCc9Uc7RWT7Q2_BVGQQnRuOgC2cLiWb/s1600/IMG_3605.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhBdrlyFXt1vUJgNQP6xdBKGSRd4MMBGfBIDMq31aGwr_9RYjxMmkWzJE2IMs_HzuwcV_wo3qMQLKXfr5HXcPyjCkCfB0QCxR_OQF9jOq4yxzoBCc9Uc7RWT7Q2_BVGQQnRuOgC2cLiWb/s400/IMG_3605.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Frosty & his boys. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_oreNaxMp3oJXBF9e42aBHqo6dSCTzJ0SmRM6-hpaT_7cm_xlRyedkLsruPicz0tbF7z8BFWTr7eQBtT0BUmZzxGjA_CxB0iT2O_1mC7n8CwDul0MSXHyyuNd1_yXswFHrN6ZuXn3I0s/s1600/IMG_3609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_oreNaxMp3oJXBF9e42aBHqo6dSCTzJ0SmRM6-hpaT_7cm_xlRyedkLsruPicz0tbF7z8BFWTr7eQBtT0BUmZzxGjA_CxB0iT2O_1mC7n8CwDul0MSXHyyuNd1_yXswFHrN6ZuXn3I0s/s400/IMG_3609.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> When things settled down we let Pepper, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>t</i><i>he canine equivalent of James</i>, join us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gqrSRd8gP6j094UjRstLeRJSOhQi6pJvIwFCwfAVLGqMWV4weVPcAnIc2iCB6ZCuLF-IeQ9TPshWnDRd4fAy5gwgWC20HJeFSHC5CehRk7DJW9_XMLSmE34OnC3QUG2iu1BP6FcIVSR8/s1600/IMG_3620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gqrSRd8gP6j094UjRstLeRJSOhQi6pJvIwFCwfAVLGqMWV4weVPcAnIc2iCB6ZCuLF-IeQ9TPshWnDRd4fAy5gwgWC20HJeFSHC5CehRk7DJW9_XMLSmE34OnC3QUG2iu1BP6FcIVSR8/s400/IMG_3620.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Last but not least we shucked a few layers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and cozied up by the fire </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for fun, laughter & hot chocolate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gqrSRd8gP6j094UjRstLeRJSOhQi6pJvIwFCwfAVLGqMWV4weVPcAnIc2iCB6ZCuLF-IeQ9TPshWnDRd4fAy5gwgWC20HJeFSHC5CehRk7DJW9_XMLSmE34OnC3QUG2iu1BP6FcIVSR8/s1600/IMG_3620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYnPG4N6IPHRSrgKzX4eolDZwBaHZDx-GUVrHFhXAn2_eYgzCaSRHYv8UHYb4glbr2T8re4LZkr_o5nQCQq9XZlNUEUOfEEII6WCXD7NIrgCidPwMX1CCWKMMKCvz6IIC8_-2N5M0aZKV/s1600/IMG_3610.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYnPG4N6IPHRSrgKzX4eolDZwBaHZDx-GUVrHFhXAn2_eYgzCaSRHYv8UHYb4glbr2T8re4LZkr_o5nQCQq9XZlNUEUOfEEII6WCXD7NIrgCidPwMX1CCWKMMKCvz6IIC8_-2N5M0aZKV/s400/IMG_3610.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Hope you're enjoying your snow days.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay safe, warm & merry!</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sarah :D</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-1102113317072300592011-01-03T09:56:00.003-06:002011-01-03T10:03:09.705-06:00Happy Anniversary Baby!<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2AoirV0U5PCkZFKRGD71iXmnc4rQFw_iIr_jGZ2JeWh3lpIV9ixYFcvFcWx_zugGO3BkRKTv0S9NWiUjuWuXi9CJEhzwAz01C7KlDv95yABPTnbc9ElJthkuR-ThEx2PziukIB7hFiad/s1600/H-M_0041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2AoirV0U5PCkZFKRGD71iXmnc4rQFw_iIr_jGZ2JeWh3lpIV9ixYFcvFcWx_zugGO3BkRKTv0S9NWiUjuWuXi9CJEhzwAz01C7KlDv95yABPTnbc9ElJthkuR-ThEx2PziukIB7hFiad/s640/H-M_0041.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Good morning all!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This weekend the Hinsons celebrated </div><div style="text-align: center;">our 12th wedding anniversary.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We grabbed a yummy chinese lunch </div><div style="text-align: center;">together with the boys on Friday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You know you're enjoying wedding bliss</div><div style="text-align: center;">when you realize the importance of time together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yet you choose to celebrate as a family...</div><div style="text-align: center;">in a cost effective way. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And our gift? </div><div style="text-align: center;">There's nothing we both need,</div><div style="text-align: center;">other than bringing Emily Margaret home.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So we chose a practical gift</div><div style="text-align: center;">as the parents of <i>soon to be</i> three children.</div><div style="text-align: center;">An all floor, light weight, attachment yielding vacuum cleaner.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I spent Saturday attacking all our after-Christmas-dirt.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes Mr.Dyson, it's l-o-v-e!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last but not least Sunday, our actual anniversary,</div><div style="text-align: center;">found us spending time together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was wonderful to have Andy home & off work.</div><div style="text-align: center;">He's missed every holiday for the past 6 months. :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Which brings me to my last point.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've always known that God brought the two of us together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I felt God say "this is the one" while we were just friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Granted, there were times when we both wondered.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The times when our differences seemed to divide us.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Over the last couple of years</div><div style="text-align: center;">we've found ourselves in a good place together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The place where our lives were meshed together</div><div style="text-align: center;">and we found strength in our differences.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A place in marriage designed by God.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The last few months have been a harsh reminder</div><div style="text-align: center;">of exactly how wonderful a team we really are.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've found myself flying solo and wishing </div><div style="text-align: center;">my partner in crime were there to catch me.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know this too shall pass,</div><div style="text-align: center;">so I'm choosing to find comfort in the wisdom learned.</div><div style="text-align: center;">God put us together for a reason.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We've found that good place.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I am SO blessed to be celebrating 12 years </div><div style="text-align: center;">together with my Prince Charming.</div><div style="text-align: center;">He's the man of my dreams and love of my life!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuXhzXk_RzFKcEpTHBvb8gyAuAksJRNlgy8U3YfFidt7MZMehelRzlERB152tx-iEm6AFwpBPyf2lM7E85T8q_ciZApkde4hzTqdYSgirXYlssTJq2YdnbYIbp7GBt79NQLof4VFUDgtJ/s1600/Andy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGuXhzXk_RzFKcEpTHBvb8gyAuAksJRNlgy8U3YfFidt7MZMehelRzlERB152tx-iEm6AFwpBPyf2lM7E85T8q_ciZApkde4hzTqdYSgirXYlssTJq2YdnbYIbp7GBt79NQLof4VFUDgtJ/s320/Andy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Anniversary Andy!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings, Sarah :D</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-27822566302144346922011-01-01T14:52:00.000-06:002011-01-01T14:52:32.018-06:00Happy New Year 2011<div style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year loved ones!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">How have ya been?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've missed my time here</div><div style="text-align: center;">so I'm here with a short post.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today if you were to peep in my window,</div><div style="text-align: center;">you'd find my Christmas tree still up,</div><div style="text-align: center;">new toys strewn,</div><div style="text-align: center;">the hubs napping</div><div style="text-align: center;">and myself comfortably dressed</div><div style="text-align: center;">alternating between cleaning and chilling.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes my friends it's been a busy holiday season.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm living the good life. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So it's New Years and I have</div><div style="text-align: center;">some recapping to do.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But first I wanna go traditional.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you complete a year end review</div><div style="text-align: center;">and then set goals for the upcoming 12 months?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've never been much of a resolution gal.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh I've set them,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm just not very good at following through.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">This year, I'm filling out a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_70317573">questionnaire </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.incourage.me/2010/12/20-questions-for-a-new-years-eve-reflection-2.html">I downloaded from Simple Mom</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm a rather reflective person so I've already</div><div style="text-align: center;">thought a lot about lessons learned in 2010.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Things like knowing your core purpose,</div><div style="text-align: center;">taking leaps of faith and staying true to self.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been reminded of the importance of family</div><div style="text-align: center;">and how it's never too late to follow your heart.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now during my remaining chilling time</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_70317568">setting goals for 2011.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://simplemom.net/new-years-resolutions-2011/#more-10915">I encourage you to check out Simple Mom's site.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It'll be fun to look back on our accomplishments next year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">No go,</div><div style="text-align: center;">reflect and plan.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's make 2011 all it can be!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings, Sarah :D</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-39836647949576518982010-12-21T07:51:00.000-06:002010-12-21T07:51:00.198-06:00CHRISTmas Break<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning all!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's officially CHRISTmas break at the Hinsons.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We've had a schedule full of holiday fun.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today Mama's taking the day to finish up the <i>ho-hum</i>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Like finishing shopping & getting some fresh hair before CHRISTmas. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Just the little details that make a world of difference. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a glimpse into last week's festivities.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday was CHRISTmas lunch at East Elementary.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAxELpeISUp-3rbXO6nZcLfwob82EsYwtxXUir5lDxilwXaibfZJycnWNB5kfehRaBlD_RT3rEOOZjF8gMwcfO3cwIyYSgn3BpmA77snultt4vWKMU1TphDGARuRtf-XNYEjJ6dkbWesW8/s1600/IMG_3477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAxELpeISUp-3rbXO6nZcLfwob82EsYwtxXUir5lDxilwXaibfZJycnWNB5kfehRaBlD_RT3rEOOZjF8gMwcfO3cwIyYSgn3BpmA77snultt4vWKMU1TphDGARuRtf-XNYEjJ6dkbWesW8/s400/IMG_3477.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Friday followed up with a CHRISTmas party </div><div style="text-align: center;">and then a field trip to Children's Theater.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We thoroughly enjoyed the Best CHRISTmas Pageant Ever.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Now I'm off to deck the halls...</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>err,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> my hair. :D</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">God's blessings!</span></i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Sarah </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-59873126445894714312010-12-15T08:12:00.000-06:002010-12-15T08:12:41.305-06:00My Secret Delight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's calling for bad weather</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so school has been canceled.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The boys are still asleep.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Know what that means??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Time for one of my rare, secret delights.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4501sf-rKtz-MjqNttgoDoGOMEuFo0QhC1oumJsWucpzUkSPGYSeXLTvxf3_1RiiPfUndkqu0tlO9fPc7u_8zfBMVybJdrjEZkboIbeVAm5YcXksROLMBGgac6B9Zb1gdT_EpRNIFhdLC/s1600/Photo+on+2010-12-15+at+08.00+%25233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4501sf-rKtz-MjqNttgoDoGOMEuFo0QhC1oumJsWucpzUkSPGYSeXLTvxf3_1RiiPfUndkqu0tlO9fPc7u_8zfBMVybJdrjEZkboIbeVAm5YcXksROLMBGgac6B9Zb1gdT_EpRNIFhdLC/s320/Photo+on+2010-12-15+at+08.00+%25233.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the kinda morning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;">when </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;">I grab a cup of coffee, </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;">my laptop and jump in the bed.</span></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's nice to pretend there's </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not a mile long to do list calling my name...</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">even if it is just for a few minutes. :)</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">God's blessings on your day friends,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sarah :D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-82303634256710367052010-12-10T12:34:00.002-06:002010-12-10T12:41:05.429-06:00Sweet Baby James<div style="text-align: center;">Hi all,</div><div style="text-align: center;">happy Friday!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Life around the Hinson household has been </div><div style="text-align: center;">a little different the past 2 weeks...</div><div style="text-align: center;">ok, 12 days to be exact.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Awhile back James asked for a picture of </div><div style="text-align: center;">Emily Margaret for his birthday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I sadly told him there was no way</div><div style="text-align: center;">that was possible.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Then God stepped in.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">We now have a picture of a precious </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 1/2 year old we refer to as "Baby Girl". </div><div style="text-align: center;">We're praying that China approves </div><div style="text-align: center;">us to be her family.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until we know for sure,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I think God winked </div><div style="text-align: center;">and honored James' innocent request.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now on to the main event. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today we celebrate our Sweet Baby James.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvUqf6nTnjxLwzYC9Sf-e4bq0fC65U2ZpCmBhp1sST8Sj4oXbTzCmOlqpVcmAEBG4qtOl8UL1MhhTc_mBL6sPHwkVQ0-X2hR9Z8dwRNlHCfnA3rU_DAeiTy5pFKyIk88suwm1bAip0h7h/s1600/Jan.2003+019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvUqf6nTnjxLwzYC9Sf-e4bq0fC65U2ZpCmBhp1sST8Sj4oXbTzCmOlqpVcmAEBG4qtOl8UL1MhhTc_mBL6sPHwkVQ0-X2hR9Z8dwRNlHCfnA3rU_DAeiTy5pFKyIk88suwm1bAip0h7h/s400/Jan.2003+019.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Born 8 years ago today at 12:27pm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aErNk5-_ukqR5V23DsfP5BL9YC4LLH5cLxZ5gYjWfOhvlLIcwMhjVKS9SREnNKkC-vtPwe2pfxMv0Lh5Y2rLaKxd6e8W0Z0Sr947j8sFaPVzcbMZEGTgupo_BHYKwE7Y0BHyj6U-txM1/s1600/Jan.2003+022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aErNk5-_ukqR5V23DsfP5BL9YC4LLH5cLxZ5gYjWfOhvlLIcwMhjVKS9SREnNKkC-vtPwe2pfxMv0Lh5Y2rLaKxd6e8W0Z0Sr947j8sFaPVzcbMZEGTgupo_BHYKwE7Y0BHyj6U-txM1/s400/Jan.2003+022.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Andy & his Mini-Me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>That child has always been just like his Daddy!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQufoVljybhHH95IRQrl1RHQ1Eapjj4tex2oQOVlKb0ebIdQndxOQ21u7tV9ALPGaGIL5ndueMaAnQxDO3TcqYrKxutLdMY1MNrWNbd6o_DSJ8iFIMlYr6cpIeyXWyBR84wStYZLhqqRuA/s1600/James+1st+Bday+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQufoVljybhHH95IRQrl1RHQ1Eapjj4tex2oQOVlKb0ebIdQndxOQ21u7tV9ALPGaGIL5ndueMaAnQxDO3TcqYrKxutLdMY1MNrWNbd6o_DSJ8iFIMlYr6cpIeyXWyBR84wStYZLhqqRuA/s400/James+1st+Bday+014.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">His brother's pride & joy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The love and adoration is mutual!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIkNDyIHOJaIaMbdqG1y7iEaFHlOhxzIm8GRm9SO8uAmOoAoO0es9psiDBZtU_TTTBY0Vo5TQMIsT57mxtkVbHu8GQL1FuIV1Qq4nt4JTgJwM6DV8EslB_aBJjHK-veT7Wq0t0hJ1gC2g/s1600/Jan.2003+037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIkNDyIHOJaIaMbdqG1y7iEaFHlOhxzIm8GRm9SO8uAmOoAoO0es9psiDBZtU_TTTBY0Vo5TQMIsT57mxtkVbHu8GQL1FuIV1Qq4nt4JTgJwM6DV8EslB_aBJjHK-veT7Wq0t0hJ1gC2g/s400/Jan.2003+037.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I think in the <b>country</b> they'd</div><div style="text-align: center;">call them <i>Thick As Thieves</i>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQXT7J8ol-aWFT74LSb7fV8qbAF-cmoeVoBPIFKYz0IHdi3bwM90Kp4ve_RH5OIVOQCvgeSEIaPKSyzVGs5vrMJRTYawKQYyVwhsc11KayBinEF_P-IUE5Nxb5YszUQyTeKmU7XdkOQoq/s1600/James+1st+Bday+056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQXT7J8ol-aWFT74LSb7fV8qbAF-cmoeVoBPIFKYz0IHdi3bwM90Kp4ve_RH5OIVOQCvgeSEIaPKSyzVGs5vrMJRTYawKQYyVwhsc11KayBinEF_P-IUE5Nxb5YszUQyTeKmU7XdkOQoq/s400/James+1st+Bday+056.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">James Hinson,</div><div style="text-align: center;">this world holds great things for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You have the curiosity of an animal</div><div style="text-align: center;">and the joy of a saint.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is what happens when you watch</div><div style="text-align: center;">your mama pull her hair up,</div><div style="text-align: center;">one too many times.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And not only did you have to have a ponytail,</div><div style="text-align: center;">you insisted Daddy have one too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYNA1mE6r7ZXMF9g3yNpOrQUZPNV77faywk1x1Mjldj3VN1-bPXT0rTDBYKkhCXHD-Ii65JgmDUBdpV1ZxnHN4JU5wo0Tcb4lUkIqPjsaBTkSl1EGTKGVh_bo2h9x0viz1doTPEKfTwaz/s1600/054_54.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYNA1mE6r7ZXMF9g3yNpOrQUZPNV77faywk1x1Mjldj3VN1-bPXT0rTDBYKkhCXHD-Ii65JgmDUBdpV1ZxnHN4JU5wo0Tcb4lUkIqPjsaBTkSl1EGTKGVh_bo2h9x0viz1doTPEKfTwaz/s400/054_54.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In preschool the kids started calling you James-Hinson.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They'd go home and tell stories about you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When their parents said </div><div style="text-align: center;">"Are you talking about James?"</div><div style="text-align: center;">they'd reply</div><div style="text-align: center;">"NO, James HINSON!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3CVLRKAw4-4VGG2Jez7vknAIJBQ0L1w4C07O29s3qjyFXfZpkfqyuGsRJTeMv280yHcOqmV-1s_TS1hl8YTkP6CZSicyl7VwyuJvWn8V-JJNoc-dzaxRTilbNSp949KIS3C_ic41YJnH/s1600/IMG_2381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3CVLRKAw4-4VGG2Jez7vknAIJBQ0L1w4C07O29s3qjyFXfZpkfqyuGsRJTeMv280yHcOqmV-1s_TS1hl8YTkP6CZSicyl7VwyuJvWn8V-JJNoc-dzaxRTilbNSp949KIS3C_ic41YJnH/s400/IMG_2381.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You started out playing ball</div><div style="text-align: center;">to be like Joseph.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYb3soi1N37UGLdjBr0e4lsJSMTdWrQCAGmFuYmzBBfVhYUokvH0SyYMBSUTUf1aAfhqrN_A_tdXK1QAL6tAW_K2EOD54cFC9EVakSBSHhACJlkHVg32Co9wnLeP1ezCzeDfR7yzCEIfV/s1600/IMG_5800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYb3soi1N37UGLdjBr0e4lsJSMTdWrQCAGmFuYmzBBfVhYUokvH0SyYMBSUTUf1aAfhqrN_A_tdXK1QAL6tAW_K2EOD54cFC9EVakSBSHhACJlkHVg32Co9wnLeP1ezCzeDfR7yzCEIfV/s400/IMG_5800.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But you've blossomed into quite a little sportsman.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxY6ytg58rJ5N_2e7oNjbTsxLZ8hFnbf3UvOvuehRu5F7qwo-Z0jJ5VxD3pxktvOhe8RYXHT04tCreYIeLEG_Rdh0OZk0MeWlG_yS5j_jZBhbAXd_HV08KtaZ2Z5wSAkhRDr9KpvC7tQJ/s1600/IMG_3234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxY6ytg58rJ5N_2e7oNjbTsxLZ8hFnbf3UvOvuehRu5F7qwo-Z0jJ5VxD3pxktvOhe8RYXHT04tCreYIeLEG_Rdh0OZk0MeWlG_yS5j_jZBhbAXd_HV08KtaZ2Z5wSAkhRDr9KpvC7tQJ/s400/IMG_3234.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You've always loved to dress up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrHY3BV4rv9VNL7oipPKNU0X85TaYOA44oK8EeBTQmo-ISYr8OViWXyxb0NRb_vUptEV1qtZDtMJLJotty4sblY6rjWYR1TmeQjCWm8jpjNTaWE86W4qnYGN4F680wu9cDjMNjukfFPuU/s1600/IMG_3395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrHY3BV4rv9VNL7oipPKNU0X85TaYOA44oK8EeBTQmo-ISYr8OViWXyxb0NRb_vUptEV1qtZDtMJLJotty4sblY6rjWYR1TmeQjCWm8jpjNTaWE86W4qnYGN4F680wu9cDjMNjukfFPuU/s400/IMG_3395.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And you love good jammy tales</div><div style="text-align: center;">as much as I do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVWIqAmJmg2mDfh2Y0MUUI76FUxZA0IuL6Jec59LeqmtVJimitzGuTDh1K9e6OyoTvTMbrGuyCP8XgsMb9ms0hnXiOIho3Qrc-5HAkt1bfQBNt-VAFCzdaH-vzIvPxUlhYJ_KQYZFrJeD/s1600/IMG_9886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVWIqAmJmg2mDfh2Y0MUUI76FUxZA0IuL6Jec59LeqmtVJimitzGuTDh1K9e6OyoTvTMbrGuyCP8XgsMb9ms0hnXiOIho3Qrc-5HAkt1bfQBNt-VAFCzdaH-vzIvPxUlhYJ_KQYZFrJeD/s400/IMG_9886.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You light up my life and are a gift from God.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday, my Sweet Baby James.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSRCc-Xg9hzCymLFiWQjZdAQBgajjZpbBPHfOqAdDA5_7vUw_3_cbejfn1T9989EeVCzObzUbRNM6YiUEkR8k7vZS9pB20dWEnQmSRDGQe2CxUDQ8ZWzvIhdtq6DdnNegpJtj780rPi0F/s1600/H-M_0025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSRCc-Xg9hzCymLFiWQjZdAQBgajjZpbBPHfOqAdDA5_7vUw_3_cbejfn1T9989EeVCzObzUbRNM6YiUEkR8k7vZS9pB20dWEnQmSRDGQe2CxUDQ8ZWzvIhdtq6DdnNegpJtj780rPi0F/s400/H-M_0025.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings & love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sarah aka Mama :)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-72072126199093707822010-11-29T09:06:00.001-06:002010-12-01T19:10:55.189-06:00My Winter Uniform<div style="text-align: center;">Ok, so it's Monday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You've survived a long weekend</div><div style="text-align: center;">and you're ready to tackle your to-do list.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But, first you need a laugh.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And being the thoughtful person I am,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm here to make that laugh be <i>totally</i> out loud.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I reveal to you what is sure to be my winter uniform...</div><div style="text-align: center;">well the one I wear at home of course.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So there ya go,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">your morning dose of silly fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, go tackle those bathrooms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's Monday ya know! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">God's blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sarah :)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-30027600444243182582010-11-29T08:48:00.001-06:002010-11-29T08:50:10.567-06:00Thanksgiving 2010<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning all!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We enjoyed a low key holiday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesday night we helped Nanny make dressing.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Y-U-M-M-Y!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaMkyCbQsbdjTVwLu2Bo184aB-IkNr7JgvuR7RmiMe8F6omMeWMBhPkcUHnPLVrU7gZjb0p5uJDyfmBI9-BbGnTwxjF5ldmDwM-d6iesohkIMoGBRnp66HrbsgkBrj5IaB-1JCm40PZyH/s1600/IMG_3403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaMkyCbQsbdjTVwLu2Bo184aB-IkNr7JgvuR7RmiMe8F6omMeWMBhPkcUHnPLVrU7gZjb0p5uJDyfmBI9-BbGnTwxjF5ldmDwM-d6iesohkIMoGBRnp66HrbsgkBrj5IaB-1JCm40PZyH/s400/IMG_3403.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Andy had to work on Thanksgiving,</div><div style="text-align: center;">so we gobbled up <b>two days</b> of feasting!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday we had dinner with Franny & Frandaddy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then, Thursday we headed over to eat with</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nanny & Op, Nana & PaBill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpPsG4iVbn9YbiA945ivGQkbpZooUUnU1iywX1UE5eI2L9nbFWM4JID37IWQJbOMmpyrxwB4vSw63PsrDL02mHxeMIQtJ3blGoedlZxAZLxWqHV7p-S_MEtqwNpvMie8tzgL0bdniEKbJI/s1600/IMG_3408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpPsG4iVbn9YbiA945ivGQkbpZooUUnU1iywX1UE5eI2L9nbFWM4JID37IWQJbOMmpyrxwB4vSw63PsrDL02mHxeMIQtJ3blGoedlZxAZLxWqHV7p-S_MEtqwNpvMie8tzgL0bdniEKbJI/s400/IMG_3408.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We devoured serving dishes loaded </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>full</b> of delicious food.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Of course I made my infamous Green Bean Casserole.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then while the cousins played outside</div><div style="text-align: center;">and the adults chatted,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Joseph & Alan snuck in a little game time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRLVDQOpZdHmylfMczdvoqlEqDtJks9__SadgkJkCqrU7DoVwF7hn82ZzcllTku0UF9NKDHrK9dYC7E3E77b_W_tEfL4CpW05T_qFMrGPWr1Oe5Ru8keO2T8hyLmtkJDYIlx4pVSBq35a/s1600/IMG_3410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRLVDQOpZdHmylfMczdvoqlEqDtJks9__SadgkJkCqrU7DoVwF7hn82ZzcllTku0UF9NKDHrK9dYC7E3E77b_W_tEfL4CpW05T_qFMrGPWr1Oe5Ru8keO2T8hyLmtkJDYIlx4pVSBq35a/s400/IMG_3410.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We shared a Hinson only dinner</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday night.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Thanksgiving dinner leftovers </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>served Mama style, no less.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was nice to avoid rushing from table to table.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We were able to savor our time with family,</div><div style="text-align: center;">thanking God for a year's worth of blessings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with </div><div style="text-align: center;">the stuff memories are made of!<br />
God's blessings, Sarah :)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-27118675541934362982010-11-23T22:19:00.001-06:002010-11-23T22:22:21.650-06:00Laundry Room Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm here to share my last project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been completed for several weeks now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You know, long enough to be messy again. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the only before shot I could find.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was at our house blessing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when we moved in three years ago.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's my mom & niece enjoying a smackerel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbP250wZB7yOgQG5Cci2adCX4HiADGgs5NaX4xj4z_7q9I6z_M8xmioAtERQSdKou9AQ2Eg7zNJJnYNBxlojcwmuDH1NqHzEZVFG1_fyO3VrpBjcCQEemxKNPWKfJ8LdtyaUx56jXO_Db7/s1600/IMG_4745.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbP250wZB7yOgQG5Cci2adCX4HiADGgs5NaX4xj4z_7q9I6z_M8xmioAtERQSdKou9AQ2Eg7zNJJnYNBxlojcwmuDH1NqHzEZVFG1_fyO3VrpBjcCQEemxKNPWKfJ8LdtyaUx56jXO_Db7/s320/IMG_4745.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now here's my confession.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I <b>chose</b> to paint the kitchen & laundry room orange.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really wanted my Auburn dishes to feel at home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>And they did.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For awhile I loved it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>But then??</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, I got over it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided my tiny laundry room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with zero natural light,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">needed a mini-makeover.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my paint color I picked</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a shade lighter than my bathroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Good thing it's almost time to prep for Emily Margaret.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I'm gonna need to inject a some pink in this home.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After several days,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">numerous paint colors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and what seemed like a bajillion coats of paint,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it all came together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mama was pleased! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please look past the poor lighting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as you admire my impromptu hanging rod.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This adjustable rod makes the perfect</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">home for my extra hangers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ut9O6_CCgcvXC3WZfOhNjE7E0RNNxt_Rr04VQhjfPvfblLJOvowCaucEyioeJ4MWUn-nRyL_8JSd9UFGQ6N_cb-S323-toNotTdiRmMnop53bzPKRO5DCRwnUl279trwJ0hc5WwR98wp/s1600/IMG_3330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ut9O6_CCgcvXC3WZfOhNjE7E0RNNxt_Rr04VQhjfPvfblLJOvowCaucEyioeJ4MWUn-nRyL_8JSd9UFGQ6N_cb-S323-toNotTdiRmMnop53bzPKRO5DCRwnUl279trwJ0hc5WwR98wp/s320/IMG_3330.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check us out now b-a-b-y.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No more bags of cat/dog food to climb over.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since we mix it all together I don't have to worry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when I pick up a different brand food on sale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZG3q-BHtgTNmrllaglVyeB1UUL4pTfMDSvULwFt1eN4rMqNf9LM2iSUOe7HPWZDY7QlxTNyc5WTnhgcdqqU_VNpx_nAAmdRvsNb98Zp_l78YdrZAjrSnPkQIjPCVs51eWqyZ3tWB5_Prn/s1600/IMG_3351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZG3q-BHtgTNmrllaglVyeB1UUL4pTfMDSvULwFt1eN4rMqNf9LM2iSUOe7HPWZDY7QlxTNyc5WTnhgcdqqU_VNpx_nAAmdRvsNb98Zp_l78YdrZAjrSnPkQIjPCVs51eWqyZ3tWB5_Prn/s320/IMG_3351.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One day (<i>soon I hope)</i> this little nook </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">will house a set of Daddy made lockers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But until then my dresser will</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">help us stash away clutter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlsJ3dG_mJQJ7pHc42SRCQrS04MaaXbq-yMC93BIFGkI0fe72Y2-0RglsuE9Kk0EGE6332cPyeagjqq5e-9h1oqUdlxd-aACv_5seOaob7OAqdIu3dc21BSMPshvPChB-vcZ3SbXiYJv9/s1600/IMG_3329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlsJ3dG_mJQJ7pHc42SRCQrS04MaaXbq-yMC93BIFGkI0fe72Y2-0RglsuE9Kk0EGE6332cPyeagjqq5e-9h1oqUdlxd-aACv_5seOaob7OAqdIu3dc21BSMPshvPChB-vcZ3SbXiYJv9/s320/IMG_3329.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last but not least I pulled this </div><div style="text-align: center;">bad boy from the garage.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It originally served us in our closet </div><div style="text-align: center;">at the old house.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's new mission?</div><div style="text-align: center;">To house my sewing machine, </div><div style="text-align: center;">embroidery supplies and ever growing stash of fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCx8HriKcLvVsVB1Zr5hQF2MbV3ZycpuI1Lsm15OehzO2pGSA-DiW9-P1qmdkVgpOH0m4LH23hgFbbJ4VIjUUacoGnIS2CTerMYFHswI0o2jbrp2tHIbK9L3eD0QuRnGLm2G56wTpdIQ5/s1600/IMG_3328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCx8HriKcLvVsVB1Zr5hQF2MbV3ZycpuI1Lsm15OehzO2pGSA-DiW9-P1qmdkVgpOH0m4LH23hgFbbJ4VIjUUacoGnIS2CTerMYFHswI0o2jbrp2tHIbK9L3eD0QuRnGLm2G56wTpdIQ5/s320/IMG_3328.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Sooooo, there ya go.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The last project I did before I placed myself on probation.</div><div style="text-align: center;">No more painting & beautifying until </div><div style="text-align: center;">everything is clean and organized.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">It still needs some froofing, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but I'll get there.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings, Sarah :D</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-74986204327739149762010-11-22T06:48:00.001-06:002010-11-22T06:49:08.867-06:00James Hinson, CRNP Jr.<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning all!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a quick peek at last week's fun.</div><div style="text-align: center;">East Elementary School does spirit week</div><div style="text-align: center;">before the Auburn/Alabama game.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They raise money for charity</div><div style="text-align: center;">and the kids get to dress up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Now you know James is all about dressing up.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">So what was a boy to do when</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's community service worker day??</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dress up as Daddy of course!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's James as a Nurse Practitioner. :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He was absolutely adorable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'd let him take care of me anytime!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">God's blessings on your day, Sarah :)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-50199424835373283752010-11-20T20:01:00.002-06:002010-11-20T20:03:58.497-06:00In Memory of Buddy Cat<span id="goog_77058549"></span><span id="goog_77058550"></span><br />
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week the Hinsons </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lost a dear loved one.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His name was Buddy,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but we called him Buddy Cat.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure when we started calling him that,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">maybe it was once James started talking??</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, this is his story.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When Joseph was 2 years old</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we tried to teach him to sleep in his own bed.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since he'd been wanting a dog,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought we'd bribe him with a pet.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I explained that we couldn't have a dog</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(we lived in a little duplex apartment at the time),</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I thought a cat would be pur-fect.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We'd had a rabbit, Doby.</i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>That ended with me carrying the rabbit,</i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>cage and all his related accessories back to the pet store</i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>and telling the owner to do whatever he wanted to with it!</i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
So, a cat it was.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a couple of nights in his own bed</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it was time to seal the deal.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I headed to the animal shelter,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">only to find that they were fresh out of kittens.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I checked the Vet's offices,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">nothing.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As a last chance option</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I called Decatur's animal shelter.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I explained the situation </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the lady on the phone said they had ONE kitten left.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I told her I'd head her way,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to please hold the kitten for us.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She said it was against their policy to "hold" animals.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Umh, I'll be right there" I said.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joseph & I arrived in Decatur about 45 minutes later.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We introduced ourselves and said we were there for a kitten.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The nice lady replied, "Oh we don't have any kittens."</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Needless to say I melted down</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"But I just called and you said you had ONE left."</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once she realized who I was she went to the back and got him.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She was unofficially saving him for Joseph. :)</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When she came from the back she brought</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the cutest kitten I've ever seen.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Buddy Cat was tiny with long black hair.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was love at first sight.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Long story short, Joseph never slept in his bed again.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He'd just bring Buddy Cat and pile up with us.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now let me tell you, Buddy Cat was <b><i>wild</i></b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I remember him climbing up the door facings...</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">good thing he was cute AND Joseph adored him!</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As soon as he was old enough we </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">had him neutered and his front claws removed.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I lovingly referred to him as our walking stuffed animal.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As the years went on,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he settled down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although he once attacked a stray dog</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that was coming too close to Joseph.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He was known to run off any other cat</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that we attempted to rescue.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When Tiger became ours,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> he thought Buddy Cat was his mother...</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and Buddy Cat took him in.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvAFDZgnmnTrx6yVgr-C-qYueYFwA1QTGM1rltVNmNd39JQ3jxYXal46Wce4ZIgcOZQOYtxxD_M6WJPPqU10dAA1NsobUvA69BXngC5s6nzEZmlY97pmgwVZB-mgrSx8maoKrfG9cOS2q/s1600/IMG_0271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvAFDZgnmnTrx6yVgr-C-qYueYFwA1QTGM1rltVNmNd39JQ3jxYXal46Wce4ZIgcOZQOYtxxD_M6WJPPqU10dAA1NsobUvA69BXngC5s6nzEZmlY97pmgwVZB-mgrSx8maoKrfG9cOS2q/s320/IMG_0271.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He was the ultimate survivor.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mama forgets to give you water?</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Drink out of the fishbowl,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dripping faucet and yes, even the toilet.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Out of food??</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just wait till the boys finish eating dinner</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and then eat their leftovers.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For years he didn't have a litter box.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He'd just meow at the door and go outside.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5DNb0z07at_qlTttAtowRtmXmJmjOPI1ZNg0-MKIxKeB5SO56QrjEzUrgOYKP6dPwO0f4cJfBIpflfiJy8j5OpXcXp6owCt0EMwj3dmaflFeJYc2Pur01hxdE77dSA4FwSvEIH5LuCyi/s1600/IMG_8201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5DNb0z07at_qlTttAtowRtmXmJmjOPI1ZNg0-MKIxKeB5SO56QrjEzUrgOYKP6dPwO0f4cJfBIpflfiJy8j5OpXcXp6owCt0EMwj3dmaflFeJYc2Pur01hxdE77dSA4FwSvEIH5LuCyi/s320/IMG_8201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every summer when we went on vacation,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we'd leave Buddy and a bag of cat food outside.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we'd get home he come out of hiding.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He'd be <i><b>beyond</b></i> mad at us</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but with a little coaxing, </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he'd come back inside.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He never did anything except what he wanted to do.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On this day, he <b><i>didn't</i></b></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i></i></b> want to be in the Christmas card picture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAhyjUpKCWIoBjyjgPFdDAB95Ji3NPqxbQ9NTuYTBW78rl-QuGJu2_XeRkCx9vNbAt-94smluL4x0ltHFUELp7PERDVt01BpIA1mZo6SFnAPri9-dPUfXCMH34vYTBLyLzZQGeXQ9QWW-/s1600/IMG_2468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAhyjUpKCWIoBjyjgPFdDAB95Ji3NPqxbQ9NTuYTBW78rl-QuGJu2_XeRkCx9vNbAt-94smluL4x0ltHFUELp7PERDVt01BpIA1mZo6SFnAPri9-dPUfXCMH34vYTBLyLzZQGeXQ9QWW-/s320/IMG_2468.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we had company,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he'd hide.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even if the company was there for days.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Occasionally he'd run through the house</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and people would say</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"When did ya'll get a cat?!"</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this cat shack?</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He h-a-t-e-d it.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He only stayed in it long enough</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for me to snap a picture.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">He was loyal,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and he loved his boys.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This was were we'd find him </div><div style="text-align: center;">if James was sleeping.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1VdVzX2dyxim-1rr7gBXLqTNxrrS7Lr2yKMEkI9i0JhesjShu2Q07N8VKiPW0P4IbU5I2T_cN7AUxIPEnnNLhURSVi-SLHbOay9Dsq31f11g3fF98DXt71_UQHDXsxJXhRuGL94T8qmF/s1600/Jan.2003+043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1VdVzX2dyxim-1rr7gBXLqTNxrrS7Lr2yKMEkI9i0JhesjShu2Q07N8VKiPW0P4IbU5I2T_cN7AUxIPEnnNLhURSVi-SLHbOay9Dsq31f11g3fF98DXt71_UQHDXsxJXhRuGL94T8qmF/s320/Jan.2003+043.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Buddy Cat you were 12 years loved.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once you were King of the Castle,</div><div style="text-align: center;">forever you'll be King of Our Hearts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTp1wO5UZyYyUvYiSnwErwvfBO6g0vT38lpeFyCGdGMfkDmx9s41AMKLa7aCmuJAasV9BjJFnYhuK8cDE05DYBSRVql12GjlZPVjr1XyB03rmeuCTNCmiYxDTPdteFWjCzgB0MizlF-r-h/s1600/IMG_8485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTp1wO5UZyYyUvYiSnwErwvfBO6g0vT38lpeFyCGdGMfkDmx9s41AMKLa7aCmuJAasV9BjJFnYhuK8cDE05DYBSRVql12GjlZPVjr1XyB03rmeuCTNCmiYxDTPdteFWjCzgB0MizlF-r-h/s320/IMG_8485.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><img align="left" src="http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/shinson1/BlogCrownSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-17226303832455419352010-11-12T06:00:00.001-06:002010-11-12T06:00:07.954-06:00"Where I'm From" by Joseph Hinson<div style="text-align: center;">Earlier this week as a homework assignment for English,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Joseph had to write his own version of "Where I'm From".</div><div style="text-align: center;">Joseph explained that this poem was compiled of things</div><div style="text-align: center;">that only the writer and their family would know the meaning of.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's his sweet and simple poem,</div><div style="text-align: center;">that's no frill but all heart.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>Where I’m From”</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I am from Op’s old truck, the blanket and couch daddy laid me out on.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">From Focalin, Adderall, and Stratera.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I am from the tall grass near the edge of my apartment.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">From wooden spoons and switches.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I’m from I love you and stop singing becus’ you can’t.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">From squares and tic-tac-toe.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I am from<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the pages of “Winnie the Pooh” and “Franklin”.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">From “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Shoulder Lean”.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I’m from Noony and Booch,</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">From Op and Nanny.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I’m from “I love you too the moon and back” and “more than a hog loves slop”.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">From Calm Down and You have to take a nap.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I’m from Get that phone Edith and Op’s mom dying when he was a child.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I’m from the Lord has risen, He has risen indeed.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I’m from thick hair and A.D.D.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">From Chicken Helper and Ramen Noodles.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I’m from turkey dressing and Christmas ornaments.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I’m from the Bible and a cross.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">From the importance of family, Aunt Pat ascending into the clouds, and popping fingers.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">From the broken trash can and splintered light pole near the bridge.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">In a pocket watch box full of Op’s army pictures, Auburn grass and a mouth piece.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">I am from those memories—</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">Who made me who I am—</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">Who continue to shape me.</div><!--EndFragment--> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">That child is precious</div><div style="text-align: center;">and I'm proud to be a part of where he's from! </div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings friends,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sarah :)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-54061935431022127892010-11-11T09:40:00.002-06:002010-11-11T09:47:27.700-06:00Hinson Family Pics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I'm here to share this year's family pics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you know, my baby sister is a blossoming photographer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since she's a professional and all,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to let her boss me around when it comes to photo sessions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You see,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hadn't even given Christmas card photos a thought.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That is until she said, you know we've gotta get this done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So instead of hem-hawing around </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I scheduled our session, pronto.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's how the conversation went...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me: "I don't have the time or money to get our Christmas outfits."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rach: "That's ok, wear what you have."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I like matchy-matchy, she prefers color coordinating.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me: "I really don't want to do red again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can we do all white?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rach: In her very professional tone, "Well white is a color reflector."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me: "What about black, can we do black??"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rach: Same tone, "Well black is a color absorber."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Now I don't really know what all that has to do with </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>family photos but I got her gentle message, NO.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After several phone calls and assessing what we had</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we decided to go with Auburn colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're orange & blue through and through</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I really needed those colors on my photo wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My thought was, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we'll do the Christmas card in black & white if necessary.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, I prepped the clothes and the peeps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They complained,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I lectured.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"One day when I'm dead you'll be glad we had the pictures made!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Way to throw out those rays, Mama Sunshine.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rach likes to rotate her photo locations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her current fav is my mom's house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That meant we had a place to change,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">extra man-handlers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND a hot meal after we were through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Score!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We started out a <b>tad</b> uptight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXM0_XyNuI_rK3hPWSxU0VzfzItuD9xxZ3iGTdEzWKwyEUolHf8UEgV79XJGv_Vts-EJW7_KS0HQPzi8REHnWXnn8Wkt7C4naWvtp5JPL0lLRDTbNTTArU5C42_e0xMPG4ni5oUNRBbKo/s1600/H-M_0012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXM0_XyNuI_rK3hPWSxU0VzfzItuD9xxZ3iGTdEzWKwyEUolHf8UEgV79XJGv_Vts-EJW7_KS0HQPzi8REHnWXnn8Wkt7C4naWvtp5JPL0lLRDTbNTTArU5C42_e0xMPG4ni5oUNRBbKo/s320/H-M_0012.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Until Rach instructed us to be silly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Oh yeah, the Hinsons can do silly!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-fykDIIy6uvsxtgvllgS5c4aDfhZ4G-nrn-yDl5IiEk7h23dXOAit_rBO6OoXM4cTFBaZuJ1T0CKS8iINMPSMGS0ydif78I59jBi-ymqUuv8xtfTU2QFxFKWb6scjLhNPz2qOKaJYRky/s1600/H-M_0017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-fykDIIy6uvsxtgvllgS5c4aDfhZ4G-nrn-yDl5IiEk7h23dXOAit_rBO6OoXM4cTFBaZuJ1T0CKS8iINMPSMGS0ydif78I59jBi-ymqUuv8xtfTU2QFxFKWb6scjLhNPz2qOKaJYRky/s320/H-M_0017.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next she had James stretch out across us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>This is an accurate picture of our family dynamics.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-fykDIIy6uvsxtgvllgS5c4aDfhZ4G-nrn-yDl5IiEk7h23dXOAit_rBO6OoXM4cTFBaZuJ1T0CKS8iINMPSMGS0ydif78I59jBi-ymqUuv8xtfTU2QFxFKWb6scjLhNPz2qOKaJYRky/s1600/H-M_0017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Etogt-WgJXeDY9eCDaN7b6lBu80O0bw_kZriSM9CiptsCk9M9o0dNT6QUfNpobYOvJ5uQ0-xk194zYTBw-zdOeFbvMdUqclJAVpYZrGST8moTV_ly2HIy0IldOgrOGRz5Y0ncq37tIQy/s1600/H-M_0014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Etogt-WgJXeDY9eCDaN7b6lBu80O0bw_kZriSM9CiptsCk9M9o0dNT6QUfNpobYOvJ5uQ0-xk194zYTBw-zdOeFbvMdUqclJAVpYZrGST8moTV_ly2HIy0IldOgrOGRz5Y0ncq37tIQy/s320/H-M_0014.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
That James, he's a laugh a minute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIrI8ZT7Hz0zGTaFB8YjOuUntl2XHhFP0TT1D31l_81nYF1LlwmJjgd8nca631Np6HhK75n1r9lB0Aa4XjW36QdiiExmPApVcpUYg-hqEZygKGtO0CDjSSGRGL_35-NRRoKGpkBeXWRuD/s1600/H-M_0019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIrI8ZT7Hz0zGTaFB8YjOuUntl2XHhFP0TT1D31l_81nYF1LlwmJjgd8nca631Np6HhK75n1r9lB0Aa4XjW36QdiiExmPApVcpUYg-hqEZygKGtO0CDjSSGRGL_35-NRRoKGpkBeXWRuD/s320/H-M_0019.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Once we were over the sofa,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Uncle John decided we should shoot one Cosby-style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUEwHtuwLDuX8aUqZrQ15t7kdmhO0bNlrnYVmXmpTwJ1Z4NOWmQ8D6kkjVOyrNXmfzeW79EQG9PDTvmmczB4uqXIWYAsyFh2BRkwh0VBIRYdtLerbvdO788jtrkE1dIw5Epnuskb7DuTn/s1600/H-M_0028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUEwHtuwLDuX8aUqZrQ15t7kdmhO0bNlrnYVmXmpTwJ1Z4NOWmQ8D6kkjVOyrNXmfzeW79EQG9PDTvmmczB4uqXIWYAsyFh2BRkwh0VBIRYdtLerbvdO788jtrkE1dIw5Epnuskb7DuTn/s320/H-M_0028.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
And what about Mom & Dad?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Those lovebirds deserve an updated pic together. ;)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiic7BzEEOxMI3v7mD2RX_WecEkpCofpn_MebxKDe3Shi_i4e5XI4jZP0o1ijRnOmcKVYqlDzDieuA27lq73IYqSLNI117_UY9wp39uk_CfbFe8NRAM2YyHMU6rXhTPLSnwIkWCvNB6SLd3/s1600/H-M_0040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiic7BzEEOxMI3v7mD2RX_WecEkpCofpn_MebxKDe3Shi_i4e5XI4jZP0o1ijRnOmcKVYqlDzDieuA27lq73IYqSLNI117_UY9wp39uk_CfbFe8NRAM2YyHMU6rXhTPLSnwIkWCvNB6SLd3/s320/H-M_0040.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Now this photo started out just the boys,</div><div style="text-align: center;">until Mama said</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Wait, don't forget about me."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Short black sox and off centeredness considered</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I think it's cute.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja41jfqamH35Z1MvMSYkzVjjo9BQ6Jkm7aVy7uUCWstNn3Q8AlzZLEs63SVUHc_0mgIuAMM1HZa0TYRWt1ODA1l3hyJ21vbsnGbI3Q8WS0-bmcZi_R5lio_ESmzd-i_yO5A1b8093NmY-m/s1600/H-M_0033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja41jfqamH35Z1MvMSYkzVjjo9BQ6Jkm7aVy7uUCWstNn3Q8AlzZLEs63SVUHc_0mgIuAMM1HZa0TYRWt1ODA1l3hyJ21vbsnGbI3Q8WS0-bmcZi_R5lio_ESmzd-i_yO5A1b8093NmY-m/s320/H-M_0033.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Next it was time for wardrobe change.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But first, Daddy Hinson <i>aka Cam Newton</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">needed to make an appearance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2nEPPyab3Q2u10IZb2f6TIgh2CYHssbSWcYqpgAq3-Fme2jaISDTgGM0fE-bp24uCREVp_6QEVdUfuRNfSo7eLjv4Yh7bwXbRTxW2KaOhuYH51Cc7XjFldziVE54jdQvFB2HD-YB1SSh/s1600/H-M_0059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2nEPPyab3Q2u10IZb2f6TIgh2CYHssbSWcYqpgAq3-Fme2jaISDTgGM0fE-bp24uCREVp_6QEVdUfuRNfSo7eLjv4Yh7bwXbRTxW2KaOhuYH51Cc7XjFldziVE54jdQvFB2HD-YB1SSh/s320/H-M_0059.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
As long as we were going with the Auburn colors,</div><div style="text-align: center;">why not bust the jersey's too?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE this picture of my boys!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Joseph looks so sweet and gentle with his gorgeous hair.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>James' handsome grin looks like he's about to get into something.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVfqF-9DqnzogXVPldNsm3eQq0mRmqlOa1uZ9_FWtDQOF3RxnU4vPfCrGjHpvbvmSvB4v7lQ-dHuMK1Uy-0fBCXFO6A0gHv6jgMdvurd4PIyoffzzyzP5hmPgZFBj_NtvucoOaVqZlaiw/s1600/H-M_0062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVfqF-9DqnzogXVPldNsm3eQq0mRmqlOa1uZ9_FWtDQOF3RxnU4vPfCrGjHpvbvmSvB4v7lQ-dHuMK1Uy-0fBCXFO6A0gHv6jgMdvurd4PIyoffzzyzP5hmPgZFBj_NtvucoOaVqZlaiw/s320/H-M_0062.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Mama's AU outfit was the addition of a chunky Auburn necklace.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This was when the boys said</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>"Are we almost finished?? No more pictures, please!"</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBZF9SyX1C4mZ2Yc4GT4zZRDMwHichrYBfmXF2uVZ_ROnZlIB2TyOFigNTuZ_bX_DFUNEfskpDbvS0592seVfUF0Q7lPGKGs1bHDVZPgm5c6k2-nvnRZVcvWrBbnXhI3-kNS6JoxEwqrq/s1600/H-M_0067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBZF9SyX1C4mZ2Yc4GT4zZRDMwHichrYBfmXF2uVZ_ROnZlIB2TyOFigNTuZ_bX_DFUNEfskpDbvS0592seVfUF0Q7lPGKGs1bHDVZPgm5c6k2-nvnRZVcvWrBbnXhI3-kNS6JoxEwqrq/s320/H-M_0067.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Here's those loyal Auburn fans, the Hinson four.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>How hilarious is it that the boys </i><b><i>insisted </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I hold this football?!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6hliIg086VBmHv7knegZFtldWuB3KGPOi0hkOnFvzS4kTwquzoG-ofwpnkqwGYR44qvInteAuNEW7OzmsDc2XaiyeWx2_aqWlnw4th9-QJgBEnmE9vtpyXyZ-AG9s5S72zGQlSR4ynPc/s1600/H-M_0069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6hliIg086VBmHv7knegZFtldWuB3KGPOi0hkOnFvzS4kTwquzoG-ofwpnkqwGYR44qvInteAuNEW7OzmsDc2XaiyeWx2_aqWlnw4th9-QJgBEnmE9vtpyXyZ-AG9s5S72zGQlSR4ynPc/s320/H-M_0069.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Now it was time for some candid shots.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Mama left the scene of the crime,</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>and the boys got a little c-r-a-z-y.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxw1YOOkWRT0jAgzp6sto00jm-E8xbqJabcmocYSzS2cu5iMyZHypDO1Nezh4oQoKAC0cvMk6-Vu03u_N_dTr3s57CJ8EvdFq-ppoXXinYy6X1frGC8x3rbZDAdJht9n1x6pX0OIraSmyh/s1600/H-M_0077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxw1YOOkWRT0jAgzp6sto00jm-E8xbqJabcmocYSzS2cu5iMyZHypDO1Nezh4oQoKAC0cvMk6-Vu03u_N_dTr3s57CJ8EvdFq-ppoXXinYy6X1frGC8x3rbZDAdJht9n1x6pX0OIraSmyh/s320/H-M_0077.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks Aunt Rach for our greatest photo experience.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The clothes weren't perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The session wasn't overly planned.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But the memories made WILL last a lifetime.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>And that my friend, </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>is certainly a ray of sunshine!</i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings & love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mama Hinson :)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-60768932582089701802010-11-07T13:07:00.001-06:002010-11-07T13:07:34.736-06:00Resting on the Sabbath<div style="text-align: center;">Hi all, happy Sunday!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you soaking up the Sabbath?</div><div style="text-align: center;">After a long week the Hinsons are</div><div style="text-align: center;">catching up on some much needed rest.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think we worked/played so hard this week</div><div style="text-align: center;">that we were physically exhausted.</div><div style="text-align: center;">As in I actually thought I was sick yesterday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But after a seriously long night's sleep,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel much better.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>God knew exactly what He was doing </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>when He commanded us to rest.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I all too often skip over that instruction.</div><div style="text-align: center;">How about you?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you get so caught up in the <i>doing</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">that you forget the <i>being</i>?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be back with a recap from our week.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your day and by all means,</div><div style="text-align: center;">ponder God's wonderful design. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<img align="left" src="http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/shinson1/BlogCrownSignature.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px;" />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-42543112608905284402010-11-01T21:13:00.001-05:002010-11-02T06:37:23.824-05:00Small Change, Big Impact<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How was your Monday?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mine was busy,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but so much better than last week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Thank you Heavenly Father!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been working to finish </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">up several projects that I can't wait to share.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now you know,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">if there's one thing I love, it's organization.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I dream of things being <b><i>fixed</i></b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But my problem is always <i><b>how</b></i> to fix things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like my solutions to eliminate clutter,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>not make it worse</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I try to think through the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">short and long term goals and options.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here's my current situation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With the return of backpack & jacket season</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my dining table has turned into a dumping ground.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I missed my clean table and had </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>given up on ever using it again.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's when Andy came to my rescue!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before starting back to work last Thursday,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he pulled out the drill and super duper </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wall anchors and fixed me up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I give you my <i><b>minor</b></i> update </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that delivered <b>BIG</b> impact.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Hooray for my simple coat rack!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Joseph's backpack was too heavy so </div><div style="text-align: center;">it sits neatly in the corner.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since I couldn't be outdone by the boys</div><div style="text-align: center;">I cleaned out the bottom left cabinet for my <i><b>stuff.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Because a Mama's gotta have a place to put</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>her purse, planner, adoption binders & such.</i><br />
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Then this afternoon I decided my little coat rack</div><div style="text-align: center;"> was ready for the finishing touches.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I started by hanging our Ikea leash hook.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>How cute is that little doggy tail</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>sticking out of the wall??</i><br />
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The cherry on top was that I<i><b> finally</b></i> </div><div style="text-align: center;">framed and hung our New House Blessing Picture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Because I'm all about 3 year turnaround time.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">The boys look like babies!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So now when the boys come busting in</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can usher them to the corner for our tidy <i><b>drop-zone</b></i>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now spill it,</div><div style="text-align: center;">what project are you working on?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Come on inspire me,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and thanks for stopping by!</div><br />
God's blessings friends,<br />
Sarah :)Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-5947717014952083022010-10-31T22:42:00.001-05:002010-10-31T22:47:42.442-05:00Halloween Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Halloween, again! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Tonight we dressed up </div><div style="text-align: center;">and headed out for trunk-or-treat.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Before the festivities began we stopped </div><div style="text-align: center;">off to visit Nanny & Op.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was nice to chat and chill...</div><div style="text-align: center;">all while munching on yummy candy. :D<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">When it was time to go </div><div style="text-align: center;">I let Joseph drive to the Quick Stop </div><div style="text-align: center;">at the end of the road.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Whew, talk about S-P-O-O-K-Y!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally we made it to the sight of the fun.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nana & PaBill's church, Livingston Chapel</div><div style="text-align: center;">hosted a spectacular trunk-or-treat.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Theirs' was held behind the church...</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the cemetery.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That kicked the spook factor way up!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the party animals now.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Joseph as a Bearcat Boy,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nana & PaBill as Popeye & Olive Oil,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Addison Marie as Little Red Riding Hood</div><div style="text-align: center;">and James as a *glowing* radiation skeleton.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In classic PaBill form he set up a laptop in their trunk </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and had Popeye cartoons playing.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once the kids had visited all the trunks,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it was time to enjoy the treats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think Claire didn't want to share Jo-Jo's sucker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Look at that real tear!</i></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What better way to work off that sugar high</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">than with a little playground action?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Addison was so proud that she went </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">across the monkey bars</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"All by myself!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Aunt SaSa only helped, <i>a little</i>. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's it for us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're about to call it a night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for joining in on our fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/shinson1/BlogCrownSignature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/shinson1/BlogCrownSignature.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px;" /></a></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219964669227820696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871339625699888123.post-88072044274591408172010-10-31T13:26:00.000-05:002010-10-31T13:26:11.107-05:00Halloween Part 1<div style="text-align: center;">Hi all,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Halloween!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm proud to announce that </div><div style="text-align: center;">with the help of my flashlight,</div><div style="text-align: center;">sensible flat shoes, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and careful attention to where I was walking </div><div style="text-align: center;">I made it through trick-or-treating on two good feet.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to my family {aka hecklers}</div><div style="text-align: center;">for keeping me focused. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With Andy working we were</div><div style="text-align: center;">unsure of whether he'd be joining us,</div><div style="text-align: center;">so we kept our plans low key.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, that and the fact that Auburn was playing.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Luckily Andy made it home in time to </div><div style="text-align: center;">adorn his AU game earphones and pumpkin hat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Andy's Good-Buddy-Allen brought Steven</div><div style="text-align: center;">and away we went.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We made the rounds on our street </div><div style="text-align: center;">but sadly most people weren't playing along.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So we loaded up,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwsN07vsv_WUD9YX6jTrFg537VgVEOnmdxbptY_Cq30YC1ukmGIKXvksY0iJRnwkH4XcXghZDgE89_Hng_t1LM6Kw6oC3GoVR8OelFi70CD5ghloUd0W2YtH_C4AuBQEvnd8ZlqO2pftg3/s1600/IMG_3307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwsN07vsv_WUD9YX6jTrFg537VgVEOnmdxbptY_Cq30YC1ukmGIKXvksY0iJRnwkH4XcXghZDgE89_Hng_t1LM6Kw6oC3GoVR8OelFi70CD5ghloUd0W2YtH_C4AuBQEvnd8ZlqO2pftg3/s400/IMG_3307.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and hit the ground running.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVOMcVzJ3hXv_EcvoMtNSHQQZdjHntV7TQSOCqjTIKnMFv-ON0onzwV6cynK0LBnACIuI4mTT3ighlEMxKOA-b-qDZ2oQkPZF2PRETzRA0m3QvgOQ6xRJ3A2dePVfodvfiRAIDwZ5hUae/s1600/IMG_3310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVOMcVzJ3hXv_EcvoMtNSHQQZdjHntV7TQSOCqjTIKnMFv-ON0onzwV6cynK0LBnACIuI4mTT3ighlEMxKOA-b-qDZ2oQkPZF2PRETzRA0m3QvgOQ6xRJ3A2dePVfodvfiRAIDwZ5hUae/s400/IMG_3310.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The boys love the neighborhood over by East Elementary.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a glimpse of why.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZSeu2SUuMLThfTeXHSR0T94wkeWYPYt7rvf8je4Stkqut0dndRfffbALhP3k6c2uR-W8B4ls70ZDKNlxB6uT1rCO8NGZP628kkr_fVlCnghzDqd55ZRPJp_nvLUgkuTmNvTe-L3qjWU8/s1600/IMG_3313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZSeu2SUuMLThfTeXHSR0T94wkeWYPYt7rvf8je4Stkqut0dndRfffbALhP3k6c2uR-W8B4ls70ZDKNlxB6uT1rCO8NGZP628kkr_fVlCnghzDqd55ZRPJp_nvLUgkuTmNvTe-L3qjWU8/s400/IMG_3313.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of the houses got in on the fun.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Look at James' beaming</div><div style="text-align: center;">as he prepares to beg for more candy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As the littles were having good clean fun,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> these jokesters were lurking in the street.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Poor innocent Joseph just wanted to smile for a pic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Some people ought not be let out of the house.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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As we finished up our trek,</div><div style="text-align: center;">we ran into these Hallo-weenies</div><div style="text-align: center;">that came bearing gifts.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">James said "<i>Mom, did </i><i>Boompa</i><i> & Gigi</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>drive from Birmingham </i><b><i>just to see us??</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>WOW, they must think we're <b>really</b> special!"</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course son, you boys are really special. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">After one more neighborhood we headed over<br />
to see another set of grandparents...</div><div style="text-align: center;">the Franparents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSEA5Gh2gBO_UZdC8ECDtp9lMQzWQF9DCL7_pwVG14IBtMy1xI_x73drsh9E3PU7TQQ3tvME3cMBJ_dwx85V8p8TURwK1S9umo9scvmUiRNUpbhGLGaQmWg6WFJ3fhDOQrjpfPswZreH5W/s1600/IMG_3321.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSEA5Gh2gBO_UZdC8ECDtp9lMQzWQF9DCL7_pwVG14IBtMy1xI_x73drsh9E3PU7TQQ3tvME3cMBJ_dwx85V8p8TURwK1S9umo9scvmUiRNUpbhGLGaQmWg6WFJ3fhDOQrjpfPswZreH5W/s400/IMG_3321.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course there were more prizes for my little tricksters!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpqu8vHGpXv_rj1nt-2dXSyNopBXnAWt1IaChBPkfSWUwwDezJL9nRa1HqHWO6aEChcOQLOZt-82EU68GL_e1fofcMOrVYWaJZQ9a1kMSzginY1aYE_7GiZOFiG8ficH5E5_EDIFKi3ga/s1600/IMG_3323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Once we made it home we it was time </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for one of my favorite Halloween memories,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">digging through the loot!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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We chillaxed in our jammy tales,</div><div style="text-align: center;">ate a late dinner</div><div style="text-align: center;">and enjoyed the Auburn game.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Thank you Lord for </i><i>DVR's</i><i>.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last but not least </div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to thank Big Daddy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">First for my Halloween tiara.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Isn't it the greatest?! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;">But more importantly for sacrificing </div><div style="text-align: center;">extra hours on call </div><div style="text-align: center;">to be able to trick-or-treat with the fam.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That makes him the greatest Halloween treat of all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4yNhQwuG-46swOS9ugKuUxfZQ1joUTNv1fKIjY9AN9hPJlXlNCCcJKLbHB48ID21n5crCmbQmcOW1p0TWVL8O54P1c828gEtmkkD5DbPY0-cRuNXct8rYY2-wcdbHDKIXlSG1pmyzNos/s1600/IMG_3318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4yNhQwuG-46swOS9ugKuUxfZQ1joUTNv1fKIjY9AN9hPJlXlNCCcJKLbHB48ID21n5crCmbQmcOW1p0TWVL8O54P1c828gEtmkkD5DbPY0-cRuNXct8rYY2-wcdbHDKIXlSG1pmyzNos/s400/IMG_3318.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Tonight we'll be going for Halloween Part 2.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We're heading to visit Nanny & Op<br />
and then to Nana & PaBill's </div><div style="text-align: center;">church for trunk-or-treat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by and sharing in our fun.<br />
Now do tell, </div><div style="text-align: center;">what was your favorite part of Halloween this year?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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