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I Have Never…

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 3 Comments

… watched Downton Abbey (as a matter of fact, I actually thought it was Downtown Abbey for quite some time). … run a full marathon. As I explained t...

2014/goals/guest post/running/triathlon

Not-So-Cinderella Story

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

As promised on Tuesday, I’m over on the Jack & Adam’s blog today sharing my not-so-Cinderella story of the Skeese Greets Triathlon. Head on over...

four wheeler/running/shopping/Two Truths and a Lie

Fancy Fallacy

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

A while back, I threw out two truths and a lie. It was fun. Let’s do it again. See if you can pick out the fallacy! 1. When I started this running journey...

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...

baseball/break in/car/football/friends/garden/laundry/running/shopping/triathlon/Tuesday 10/Tuesday ten

Tuesday Ten: First World Problem Edition

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

1. I have my first open-water triathlon coming up. I’m nervous, but it’s a short swim. I figured I had to start somewhere. 2.  Our child is obs...

2014/30 Before 30/goals/half marathon/running

Run Rant: Done and Done

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

At times, God uses avenues you’ve taken yourself down to put you just where He wants you. Sometimes He sticks you on a 13.1 mile path and knows He has a c...

30 Before 30/Aggies/Fashion Friday/Friday Five/Johnny Football/running

Fiverrrrrr

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

It’s been a whirlwind of a week, and I don’t see it slowing down anytime soon. Let’s get five quick hits to see what’s in this ol’...

Baby Gray/baseball/cookies/Mr. Gray/Recipes/running/shoes/Tuesday 10/Tuesday ten

Tuesday Ten: I’m a Hippie Edition

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

1. Yep, I’m a hippie. I’ve got essential oils on my kid, in a diffuser, and working to absorb odors in our [really stinky] outdoor refrigerator. I w...

30 Before 30/goals/half marathon/race/running/triathlon/ZOOMA

Runt Rant: Break Down

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 6 Comments

Sometimes I set goals on a whim. I don’t advise doing this–unless you’re not someone who puts a lot of value in goal-setting, in which case yo...

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Tuesday. Ten.

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 4 Comments

It’s Tuesday. Here’s ten. As always, thanks to Samantha at Airplane Rides & Guac Sides for getting me started on this. Random thoughts cominR...

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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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Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” 

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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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