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Category: Annie

2014/2Tarts/60th/Annie/cupcakes/family/Mr. Gray/party/party planning/surprise/T-Paw/The Goodnight

Six-tea Surprise

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Once upon a time, in a land before Facebook, Annie turned 50. I planned a surprise party while I was away at school, had the perfect story, got her there, got e...

2014/60th/Annie/birthday/Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday: Happy Birthday to the Best Mom EVER Edition

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

2013/Annie/blessings/family/friends/love/mom

Supremely Blessed

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

I’ve written about it before–those nights with friends that leave you so full, so blessed, so grateful. It makes me thankful for the friends and sup...

2013/Annie/Baby Gray/growing up/memories/VBS

Wordless Wednesday: Vacation Bible School Edition

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

2013/Annie/Baby Gray/faith/friends/Heart Group/love/marriage/Mr. Gray/Ukraine

Remind Me

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

You know that feeling where you are just engulfed in gratitude? So full and content? It started Thursday after I dropped Mr. Gray off, and it completely overwhe...

2013/Annie/Christmas/gifts/mom/Mother's Day/rockstar

Signs Your Mom is a Rockstar

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Find out if your mom is a rockstar–in just a few quick steps! 1. Pin something you want to Pinterest. Any ol’ thing will do. Source: surlatable.com ...

2013/Annie/Baby Gray/family/memories/Ranch/T-Paw

Ranch Kids

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Saturday evening, we headed to The Ranch, just because. Because it was pretty outside. Because we still had some daylight to burn. Because I want to share the h...

Annie/Baby Gray/home/move/pack/Trunki

Ruby Trunki

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Sooner than later, Annie is moving closer to home. We’ve got moves and movers scheduled; we have trucks, trailers, and more. It’ll all be packed and...

Annie/Baby Gray/friends/museum

First Time For Everything

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

My son doesn’t miss a meal–or a snack, for that matter. Yesterday, though, a strange thing happened. Baby Gray, Annie, and I met Mal and Ella Bella ...

Annie/Baby Gray/food/Fort Worth/Mr. Gray

Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

Because the best photos are certainly taken without a flash on an iPhone camera in dimly lit restaurants, I wanted to share our weekend. Mr. Gray and Pops neede...

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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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Baseball this Saturday looks a little different th Baseball this Saturday looks a little different than most lately. Once a year, my favorite pitcher heads back to the mound for an inning or two. Always one of the best days—seeing him get to do a little more of what he loves.
Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” 

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Fun weekend at the field—didn’t come out on to Fun weekend at the field—didn’t come out on top this time, but every outing is an opportunity to win or learn.
We started watching “That 90s Show” this week, We started watching “That 90s Show” this week, and I don’t know how old Kitty is supposed to be, but I am certainly running on the same wavelength with her. 😂😂😂

She believes in having all the snacks for all the kids, “I’m getting all the -itos!” 

She knows the kids and talks to them through each of the different phases and stages. 

She makes the corny jokes, believes the best, and loves all the kids as her own. 

This is the kind of home I want to have as we walk through the teen years and beyond. The home with the snacks. The easy place. The hang out. Glad we get to walk through it all together.
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