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cookies/Gilmore Girls/Netflix/shopping/t-ball/Wednesday/writing

Beyond Understanding…

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

It’s Wednesday, and it’s got me thinking. I don’t understand:-why when I have the most going on in my heart, I have the least to write.-why Gi...

Christmas/gifts/giving/kids/preschool/shopping

Perfect Preschool Presents

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s time to start getting people crossed off your list. Looking for the perfect present for the little guys in y...

30/birthday/Christmas/shopping/Tuesday 10/Tuesday ten

Round ’em Up

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

1. When Baby Gray was just a tiny baby, we went to our first Young Life Round Up. We didn’t know much about Young Life before that, but we were so impress...

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...

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...

2013/Christmas/gifts/grandparents/lists/parenting/preschool/shopping/tips/toddler/wishlist

So Tell Me What You Want (What You Really, Really Want)

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

You sang that title, didn’t you?  It seems like summer is just winding down, but I’m already in full-on Christmas shopping mode. Granted, I lik...

anniversary/Costco/memories/planning/shopping/wedding

Empty Handed

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

Back in the days before internet on our phones, when I was just a small-town country bumpkin, I was planning a wedding. Not like I’ve planned weddings lat...

2013/discipline/grocery store/independent/love/shopping/terrific twos/toddler

To the Good People of the Grocery Store, With Love

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 8 Comments

Dearest people of the grocery store aisles: Thank you, yes all of you, for your help as I carted my crying toddler around the store while I shopped. I’m s...

2013/Grammie/hair/Papa/products/projects/Revolution/shopping/WalMart

My Bonnie Has Tu-Berculosis

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

It’s no secret I don’t love WalMart. The problem comes when I find things I feel compelled to buy in WalMart. I’m a sucker for cute packaging....

2013/Aggies/anniversary/Baby Gray/Cotton Bowl/date/goals/Mr. Gray/shopping/tailgate

Dirty Dozen

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

One of my goals for this year is to spend at least one night a week with Mr. Gray. We jumped right in the first week of the year with a date weekend–take ...

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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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Baseball this Saturday looks a little different th Baseball this Saturday looks a little different than most lately. Once a year, my favorite pitcher heads back to the mound for an inning or two. Always one of the best days—seeing him get to do a little more of what he loves.
Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” 

IYKYK
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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