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Category: Mother’s Day

2015/free/Mother's Day/Printables

Free Mother’s Day Printable!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Okay all you last minute Larry kind of folks, I’m here to help you out! Grab your kids and a writing utensil, print this little gem, and let them fill it ...

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Wishful Wednesday

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

(I was invited to enjoy a complimentary facial in exchange for a post with my thoughts; all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.)   Let’s just call...

2014/Baby Gray/go/Mother's Day/Nashville/rest/running/travel

A Mad Nash

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

I honestly have no idea where this last week went–okay, two weeks. They’re just gone. I was here, there, everywhere, and it’s all a bit of a b...

2013/faith/family/love/mom/Mother's Day/scripture

Rockin’ Mother’s Day

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

Yesterday afternoon, we enjoyed a long, delicious lunch with most of the women in our combined family. It is such a blessing to have such loving ladies pour int...

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 ...

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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