Happy 88th Birthday~ Daddy! We Miss you Every Second!

Today is a very difficult day for my family and I. My daddy would have been eighty-eight today, it’s his birthday. Happy Special Day, Daddy! I know he would want us to celebrate his life! So here it goes! I’m going to honor my daddy today, like I have every year since he passed away (2019)…

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Happy Father’s Day~ Daddy!

We miss you everyday, especially today! You were/are the greatest daddy in the world!!! I love you very much!!!! Happy Father’s Day! A DAD is a person who is loving and kind, And often he knows What you have on your mind. He’s someone who listens, Suggest and defends… A dad can be one Of…

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Peyton~ Oh The Places You’ll Go!

Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education  Martin Luther King Jr. I saw a greeting card titled- “The 5 W’s of Life” and it read like this; 1) WHO you are is what makes you special, do not change for anyone! Pey-Pey, you are a Beautiful, Loving, Stubborn and Intelligent young woman. You’re…

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10 Constructive Ideas to keep both Adults & Kids Busy During Social Distancing!

First~ Stop Whining, Start Winning! These are positive, constructive ways to help use your time wisely with so many kiddos and parents STUCK at home! I’ll break this down into two groups: Adults/Kids! With no further ado, lets get this quarantine party started! ADULTS Begin your Spring Cleaning. With a virus out and about, deep clean…

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I LOVE it when!

* Every Dr. under the sun is searching for years (almost a decade) for a diagnosis for you and they FINALLY find it and begin treatment! Psoriatic Arthritis * My hubby brings me coffee in the morning without me asking! * MY SON tells us that he’s lucky and he knows it! Usually, as parents,…

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Happy 4th of July!

  “It will be celebrated with pomp and parade bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” John Adams God bless and have a blast! (pun intended)

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#HappilyEverHaydel

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. … Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8  Peyton, we feel so many emotions today, especially me, lol. Most of all,…

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Happy Mother’s Day!

To the kindest, most selfless mother around, I love you! Have a beautiful day…..

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Happy 19th Birthday Logan!

I wish you the strength to face challenges with confidence along with the wisdom to choose your battles carefully. I wish you adventure on your journey and may you ALWAYS stop to help someone along the way. Listen to your heart and take risks carefully…… We love you and we’re very proud of you! Happy…

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Tale As Old As Time~ Peyton is Engaged❤️

First met when they were fours years old (Wedding) Friends/School-Mates since Kindergarten Crush since eighth grade Started dating as sophomores in high school at age 14 First date was a Christian Music Concert “Winter Jam” Congratulations Love Bugs! We love you both and couldn’t be happier. Now enjoy your 🎼adventure in the great wide somewhere!🎼

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Happy 84th Birthday Daddy!

We love you very much! Looking forward to your birthday weekend in your favorite home away from home~ Hot Springs, Arkansas! Happy Birthday Daddy🎁 

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Ryan~ I love my life because it gave me you. I love you because you are my life.           Love is like playing the piano. First you must learn to play by the rules, then you must forget the rules and play from your heart. Happy Valentine’s Day Family and Friends.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

I couldn’t have said it better myself~ I said a Mother’s Day prayer for you to thank the Lord above for blessing me with a lifetime of your tenderhearted love. I thanked God for the caring you’ve shown me through the years, for the closeness we’ve enjoyed in time of laughter and of tears. And…

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Logan’s surprise for me!

Logan said “Mama come see your surprise!” While playing his Xbox game “Grand Theft Auto”  he spun out and made a Mickey head symbol for me, looks like art:)      

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Quote of the day!

   Life isn’t about getting and having, it’s about GIVING and BEING. Kevin Kruse

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Is this WEIRD?

One day as a joke at my expense my hubby hid a scary mask from the movie SCREAM in my closet, so when I opened it~ I would (fill in the blank) S _ _ _ _ M! He positioned it so it looked like it was coming at me….. BRAVO, well done~ he enjoyed a double show…

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Happy Turkey Day!

A Family Thanksgiving Mom and Dad and all the folks Who sit around the table, All give thanks to the Lord above For the fact that we are able To have the food and shelter We all need to survive, And have the love of family That makes it good to be alive. By Karl…

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Throwback Thursday

A shot of me two weeks ago in same location as my children in 2003 in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom.   Crazy the changes with the trees and umbrellas below.

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I LOVE it when #29!

1. I have an awesome new mattress to sleep on. 2. My teenagers enjoy a Disney Cruise. 3. We travel to Port Canaveral for a DCL cruise & on the way back home, my hubby makes a pit stop at Downtown Disney for lunch & shopping! 4. My son sells a 60 pack of candy bars…

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Throwback Thursday

  I’ve probably already used this picture, but I don’t care, they were sooo cute & sweet back THEN:(  

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I LOVE it when #28!

1. It starts to rain early evening before bed. 2. My hubby comes home with a new SUV, Woot! 3. Peeps pay it forward. Try it……. 4. My DVR is filled with lots of my favorite shows. 5. My kids enjoy our company. 6. I have batteries in my t.v. remote. It’s the first place my kids…

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Happy Mother’s Day Mama!

Mama You’re a mother who is caring, kind & thoughtful too– And for all the things you are, you’re LOVED the whole year through! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY We Love You…….

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Quote of the day!

“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” Helen Keller

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Gesture of ENDEARMENT!

It’s the little things that are romantic to me-This morning for instance; my hubby walked into our room before leaving for work to tell me I forgot to add toilet paper to the shopping list yesterday. WAIT– that’s not the romantic part, THIS is– he brought the remaining toilet paper out of our main bathroom…

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I LOVE it when #26

1. I’ve had my first cup of coffee in the morning, still not a morning person. 2. I’m People watching, so fun! Right ladies? 3. I laugh at myself, it happens a lot-big surprise! 4. I’m on a low carb diet & actually enjoying the food. 5. My laundry is caught up & I find money…

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Happy Anniversary Hubby!

Dreaming of you makes my night worthwhile, thinking of u makes me smile, being with you is the best thing ever, & loving you is what I’ll do forever! I LOVE you….Happy Anniversary

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Is this Weird?

  When my hubby is asleep, I lay things on top of him, like fabric, magazines, etc. & when he rolls over or moves abruptly–I’m annoyed & tell him  “Stop wiggling!” Is this WEIRD?

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Young LOVE & Video Games

My daughter told her boyfriend the other day, how sweet this picture was online–it went something like this “Ladies, if your boyfriend pauses a video game to text you back—MARRY him!” Peyton showed her boyfriend this picture online & he responded by saying “I text you during my video games all the time——–then my daughter smiled——————then he quickly interrupted her romantic…

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Does your hubby love you like this?

My hubby LOVES me this much! He held the Dove breast up to his heart & said “I (held Dove breast shaped like heart to chest) you!”

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Is this WEIRD?

When I was young, I was in LOVE with Ricky Schroder from “Silver Spoons” T.V. show. I wrote him a fan letter & told him I was his #1 FAN &  bonus, I had a jet ski- (even though, I didn’t)— because I thought he would think that jet skis are really cool, Is this WEIRD?…

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I LOVE mowing the lawn!

  NOT!!! That’s all I have to say……   P.S. If I had to use the old timey lawn mower (in my picture)–I’d just shoot myself first:(   then someone else would have to do it–haha:) BUT then I would be dead & that would suck-really bad…………… Related articles Using Lawn Mower Reviews Efficiently (lawnmowermodels.wordpress.com) Bermuda…

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“Quote of the day!”

“Happiness is simple, you need Something to do, Someone to love & Something to look forward to. If you’re not happy–then you’re not doing one of these things!” Rita Mae Brown Related articles Happiness Quotes (coca-cola.com)

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I LOVE it WHEN! # 22

1. I complete my first Disney “Princess Half Marathon!” 2. My kids go to bed early! 3. Its Sunny & 73 degrees outside. 4. Storage Wars is on & Jarrod & Brandi argue with Dave “YEP!” 5. I eat healthy & feel good. 6. I’m bummed because I thought I used my last roll of Paper towels, but I…

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Happy Valentines Day!

I hope you had a Fantastic Valentine’s Day with your loved ones! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

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Happy Birthday Jesus & Merry Christmas!

Luke 1:30-31 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. From my family to yours, have a BLESSED Christmas! Related articles Merry Christmas – Jesus is the…

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I LOVE u this much!

If you want to show LOVE to your hubby in a new & exciting way, just plant flowers in his favorite sports team colors: LSU purple & gold (yellow, close enough)

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I LOVE it when #19!

1. I have a trip to Walt Disney World coming up! What–What…. 2. I follow through with something. 3. I find a great parking space. 4. Siri on my iPhone understands me the first time. 5. My kids make smart choices. 6. I do a good deed & I’m aware when it comes back to me,…

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I LOVE it when #18

1.The ice dispenser works without spilling ice all over my floor. 2. I can’t figure out the ending of a movie, that’s a good movie…. 3. Pouring a glass of Coke Zero, the foam doesn’t go over my glass. 4. My clothes come out  of the dryer wrinkle free & I don’t have to iron them. 5. My…

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Brownie points 4 Hubby

I’m in my bedroom looking up vacay details & my hubby comes in with his hands behind his back & a goofy grin & then he handed me a single red rose & said “Just because I love you”  He’s such a sweetie pie….

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While you were sleeping!

My hubby was sleeping & I just laid my hand on his chest & this is what he did—–He held my hand, so I took this pic–AWEEEEEEEE! How SWEET, even when sleeping!!!!!! I got a good one & I know it!

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Obit with a Twist

My Sweet Mother-in-law Diann Basham Gosdin: Mother of three: Pat, Ryan & Phoebe. She enjoyed them oh so much & always kept in touch, not one to intrude and never was she rude. A kind and endearing soul, who brought happiness where ever she’d go. Unique Southern Lady with eyes you could trust and never one…

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