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Intentional Marriage

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Jolie / 2 Comments

I’ve never been in a bad marriage. I’ve been in a fun marriage; a loving marriage; a loud marriage; an easy marriage (some days); and a hard marriag...

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I Couldn’t Live Without… Date Night

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

It’s fun to think of the things I couldn’t live without. I always enjoy joining in with Katie and Lindsay.   Date night. Date day. Lunch date. ...

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Celebrate Monday

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Friday I had every intention to celebrate some things, but my internet had different plans (hooray country living). So, what better way to start off the week th...

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Cream of the Crop, Top of the Top

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

A look back at the top ten posts of 2014 by the numbers. 1. Six-tea Surprise 2. The Next Big Step3. Marriage Matters: Life Happens4. Happy Wife, Happy Life5. Ha...

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Keep the Love Alive

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Friday makes me think of our Friday Fun Dances when I was still teaching. We’d crank up some Miley...

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10 on 10.10

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

I love numbers and correlations between numbers. They’re fun. In honor of today’s fun date (too bad the year didn’t play along) here are ten t...

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On Being Mom

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Most of the time, being the mom is fun. I particularly dig being the boss: that’s one of my all-time favorite roles (I’m mostly kidding). Plus, when...

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Dirty Dozen

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

One of my goals for this year is to spend at least one night a week with Mr. Gray. We jumped right in the first week of the year with a date weekend–take ...

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Building Blocks

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Today marks the beginning of a new year. It’s a fresh start. Time to start anew. I like to start the year with something to work toward, and a list of goa...

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Geaux-ing to the Chapel

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Our game weekends have been a little rushed lately, with this crazy season we’re in. This weekend, though, we got to slow down a little.  Mr. Gray ha...

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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?” 

IYKYK
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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