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Do Plan

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

People ask all the time how I manage to only go to the grocery store once a week. They usually follow it up with, “Do you still plan your meals for the we...

dinner/meal plan/Mr. Gray/pancakes/Recipes/tips

You Can Thank Me Later

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Mid-morning yesterday, I read that it was National Blueberry Pancake Day. Mr. Gray loves blueberry pancakes, so I adjusted our dinner menu a little to allow for...

dinner/lunch/Recipes/tailgate

Stir, Plop, & Roll

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

You know how sometimes something is really, really, really good and you want to make it over and over and over? That’s how I feel about these turkey wraps...

crafts/dinner/hair

Out on a Whim

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

In a pinch for a cute “little something” for my hair Saturday, I left a bit of a mess before we headed to dinner.  It’s unlike me to leav...

dinner/list/meal plan/planning

Are You On The List?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

People ask me all the time if I use coupons when I shop. Intermittently, yes. Consistently, no. I have found that when I coupon shop, I buy things we don’...

crock pot/dinner

You Might Be a Redneck…

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

… if this is what the cooking appliance for tonight’s dinner looks like.  HAHA! I laugh every time I walk into the kitchen. Thank goodness we d...

dinner/Recipes/scallops

Kitchen Mash-Up

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Sometimes, I really feel like I’m on my A-game in the kitchen. Monday was one of those days. Mr. Gray wanted scallops for dinner. Yes, scallops. That̵...

Bisquick/dinner/Recipes

A Bad Romance

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

I’m absolutely in love with Bisquick! It is the best cheater ingredient ever. Last night for dinner, I decided I wanted some type of bread along with what...

baking/bread/dinner/Pioneer Woman/Recipes/Willow House

Back in the Saddle

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Since Baby Gray’s arrival, I don’t feel like I have really cooked. I mean, I have cooked many dinners, but it seems like we eat the same thing over ...

Annie/Baby Gray/dinner/Young Life

Just a Country Boy…

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

We had a Young Life Round Up to go to last night, and it was western themed. I haven’t bought Baby Gray any western wear, since I didn’t really have...

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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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This morning, mid-workout, I walked out and said, This morning, mid-workout, I walked out and said, “Do you know we’ll be married 15 years this year?” 

Y’all. The fives and tens get me. How am I old enough to have been married that long? 

Sometimes I think back to the 16 year-old girl who knew she would marry this guy. She had no idea what she was signing up for—she couldn’t have dreamt how great he would be as a husband, a father, a leader, a friend, a confidant. 

So, while we’re a few months off, I’m still here. In awe of my calculation. Wondering how it could have flown by and been a lifetime all at once—but, you know what they say, time flies when you’re having fun!
Turns out, I like it a lot better when we travel t Turns out, I like it a lot better when we travel to the snow and not vice versa. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 

Couple of thoughts: 
• offer heaps of grace and patience in the return to regularly scheduled programming
• choose to believe people are doing the best they can with what they have
• offer what you’re able
• check in on those around you

This week’s experience was different for every single person I have spoken to, even those very close in proximity.

Teacher friends, jumping to you for a second here, remember that each of your kiddos will have experienced this week differently, too, when they get back to you Monday (or whenever they are able). Some will have spent the time cuddled up, playing games, enjoying the snow with hot cocoa. Others will have been freezing, alone, and scared. Meet them where they are. Academic needs may not be the forefront upon return, and that’s okay. A hug and a smile goes a long way.
Thank you, @wurstfest! 🎤 Our beloved pitchers Thank you, @wurstfest! 🎤 

Our beloved pitchers come in clutch—AGAIN. Man, what can’t these things do? 

The good news: the cattle and animals have water. 

The bad news: our house does not.
Snow much fun! ❄️ I spent yesterday afternoon Snow much fun! ❄️

I spent yesterday afternoon bummed the go-kart wouldn’t start in the weather. Didn’t even think to bring my ol’ girl out. She got the job done! 

PS: the pasture’s too muddy. Don’t bother. 😂😂

PPS: I always wave as people pass. I almost never see them wave back. The whole “neighborhood” was honking and waving today.
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