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Are You Mary or Martha?

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Maybe you’re like me. Maybe throwing parties is fun for you. Maybe you enjoy the details. Maybe you get caught up in them. Maybe you plan your friendsR...

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Celebrate Good Times!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

My sweet husband put together quite the shindig last night–complete with a toast full of tears and most of my favorite people. We have amazing friends who...

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Sharp Objects & Fire: On My Game

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

You know it’s a good party when you combine sharp objects, fire, and kids. It’s a better party when you survive that trifecta with only one pinata s...

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Take Ten

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 3 Comments

1. We added a new baby to the Heart Group clan yesterday. She’s so precious. I just love new babies! Welcome, Baby Sister! 2. My heart breaks when my litt...

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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...

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You’re Invited!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

I have had a few people ask me about the invitations we did for Baby Gray’s party. Basically, we took the happy mail ideas we’ve done in the past an...

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Third Time’s a Charm

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

Part of my bargaining for last year’s infamous football party was that it would be the last BIG party for a while. This year, we did a super low-key, but ...

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Those Days

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

You know those days you spend a ton of time on something assuming it will be one way and come to find out it’s not? Yeah…

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Slidin’ In!

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

We hosted a baby shower for LC yesterday afternoon. (I have a cameraful of photos; if you’ve been reading long, you know how that pans out for me. Come ba...

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Party, Party!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

You know those times when you just need to make your own party? Turns out $1.50 on a package of party hats is just the fix. At Baby Gray’s insistence, we ...

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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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