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Category: 2017

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Our Twist on Elf on the Shelf

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Jolie / 0 Comment

Every year, people ask me why we have an Elf on the Shelf if we are trying to focus on Christ in Christmas rather than Santa. Well, first of all, it was gifted ...

#TGMcamps/2017/travel

Jellystone Summer

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Jolie / 0 Comment

This summer has found us spending more time in our camper and less time in hotels. It’s been so great to discover new places and be comfortable in our own...

2017/Baby Gray/Legos/travel

Family Fun at Legoland Florida

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Jolie / 1 Comment

If you know almost nothing about our family or our son, you probably know our son is a Lego fan. He and Lego go way back–he’s got the Lego camps and...

2017/Amazon/kids/kindergarten/Printables

Sweet Summer!

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Jolie / 1 Comment

I’d be a liar if I said I wasn’t proud that the boy wanted to give gifts to his classmates to celebrate the end of their kindergarten year. I’...

2017/Adoption/baseball/be still/books/Jeep Life/summer

Currently…

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Jolie / 0 Comment

Currently, I am winding down my first year back in the classroom full-time. I forgot what a whirlwind that can be. Currently, I am thinking of things I want to ...

2017/bible/chick pics/Easter/faith/prayer

Worthy is the Lamb

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Jolie / 0 Comment

Undoubtedly, Good Friday is sad. It’s a terrible day in history; one where we recount the slain Messiah. The mockery, the abuse; the sheer torture that He...

2017/Adoption/Baby Gray/boy mama/calling/change/country life/family

When Words Escape

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Jolie / 1 Comment

This place has been a safe haven for over six years. Sometimes I share a little, sometimes a lot. I don’t aspire to be the next Dickens or Tolstoy, only t...

2017/Adoption/adventure/church/hometown

Adventure

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Jolie / 0 Comment

When we set off on our camping trip this summer, I had the word adventure on my heart. We were off for something new and exciting. It seemed appropriate. You mi...

Hi, I’m Jolie…

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Wife to Josh, mama to Hays (7), hopeful adoptive mama, and Jesus lover. I founded Purpose Box in July of 2014. I'm all about open sunroofs and coffee dates. Welcome to my space; have a click around. I hope you feel loved, encouraged, and empowered.

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Purse candles fail me for the second time in 2022. Getting back on the horse for full celebrations by tomorrow. I have to.
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Highly recommend not answering your phone and just Highly recommend not answering your phone and just getting outside for a bit. ☀️ It’s good for you.
Always so honored to be part of others’ wedding Always so honored to be part of others’ wedding days. Marriage is near and dear to me, and seeing people I love start on a path of their own is one of my favorite things.

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Tinsley! ❤️
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