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Category: paint

2013/art/Baby Gray/create/creative/kindergarten/Mr. Gray/paint/Ukraine

Hip Hip Hooray!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Call me a jaded kindergarten teacher, but random kid art doesn’t really strike my fancy. I enjoy creating it with Baby Gray, but I don’t feel the ne...

2012/Baby Gray/Christmas/crafts/paint

Crafting, and Baking, and Wrapping, Oh My!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Wow! I don’t know if it was Vegas or illness, or what, but I am so behind (or I feel behind, anyway).  We finally got our Christmas crafts done, but ...

2012/art/Baby Gray/firsts/paint/projects

Picasso, Baby

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Last week, I was working on a project for Halloween in which I was painting. A lot. Later in the week, Mr. Gray was working on a project for me in which he pain...

Baby Gray/color/mess/paint/scribble

Artistic Impressions

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Baby Gray loves to color. With crayons. On paper. We have been very careful to make sure he knows he can only color on paper. Unfortunately, much to his pleasur...

custom/paint/TOMS

CusTOMS

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

My friend danseusean recently decided she wanted some TOMS. She wasn’t sure what she wanted, and after we talked a while, we decided Mr. Gray should paint...

Baby Gray/paint/Rooster

Bump in the Night

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Rooster hates loud, grumbling noises. If he even thinks you might be getting the vacuum out, he’s ducking for cover. When we were working on Baby GrayR...

decorating/design/home/paint/table

If It Ain’t Broke…

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Mr. Gray and I are both very project-oriented. We can’t sit on our satisfaction long. Whether it’s the house, the yard, school, or whathaveyou, we d...

birthday/paint/Shooby/TOMS

The Amazing…

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Mr. Gray!  I love to brag on my husband! Mr. Gray is so amazing in so many ways. Today, I’m going to brag on his artistic abilities again. I have a v...

custom/paint/shoes/talent/TOMS

Not Your Everyday, Ordinary

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

TOMS! I love TOMS! I have 6 or 8 pair, including these:  The talented Mr. Gray whipped these up for me a while back. I had him work off our toss pillows in...

Baby Gray/crafts/nursery/paint

My Little Star

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Baby Gray’s room still has some things I would like to add to it. One of those things is his name. I’ve had the letters painted for a while, but I h...

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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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