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Pumpkin Bars!

November 4, 2013 by Elaine

I have been craving pumpkin anything for a while now.  I love to eat and drink pumpkin-flavored things in the Fall but so much of what I like includes loads of sugar, that which I have been trying to avoid.  Too much sugar = bigger Elaine. That being said, a little bit is okay.  As…

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Filed Under: food, holiday, recipe Tagged With: fall, pumpkin, pumpkin bars, recips

It was a REALLY good day

May 13, 2013 by Elaine

Ten things I loved about Mother’s Day 2013:1. Breakfast in bed.  Oh yeah!  A cinnamon sugar donut (homemade by the hubby), eggs, bacon and coffee.  That’s right girls, be jealous.2. HGTV while eating breakfast in bed.  And boys bringing me pressies they made at school, WHILE still in bed.3. Church with my whole family, sitting…

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Filed Under: holiday, Kids, louisiana, Motherhood, my three, Outings, Photography

Celebrating Mothers

May 10, 2013 by Elaine

Motherhood: One of THE most challenging and rewarding jobs ever. (my words) I know, you’ve read and heard it a million times.  It’s totally cliche, but it’s true, true, TRUE.  There is just no denying it. My own mother raised (in company with my father) three boys and a girl.  She cooked, cleaned and even…

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Filed Under: Family, holiday, Love, Motherhood

L.O.V.E.

February 14, 2013 by Elaine

I remember when I was a little girl and my Daddy would bring my mom a big heart-shaped box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day.  He would hand it to her in the kitchen, while she was cooking dinner and right after he got home from work that day.  Sometimes he would have flowers too and…

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Filed Under: Family, holiday, Love, Misc.

We’ve DONE Mardi Gras!

February 6, 2013 by Elaine

Mardi Gras is a pretty big deal around here. Many balls have already taken place (not that I was invited to any, whatever…) and they start baking King Cakes pretty much right after Christmas.  What would you like in yours?  Strawberry, chocolate, Bavarian cream?  Yeah.  One of each please. Also, the parades even started this…

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Filed Under: #ippp, holiday, my three, Outings, Photography

Christmas Cheer is Here!

December 11, 2012 by Elaine

I was feeling a tad “Scrooge-ish” last week.  Don’t know why exactly.  Maybe because my husband was working practically non-stop and my holiday shopping duties were not anywhere NEAR done. Oh and also? I didn’t feel like my mantle was quite done, so to remedy ALL these feelings, I looked to retail therapy. I’m here…

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Filed Under: Christmas, decorating, Elaine, fun stuff, holiday, Kids, Memories, my three

So many animals (and kids!), yet so little time…

November 28, 2012 by Elaine

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, one of the highlights of our Thanksgiving travels was meeting up with my cousin and her family. We decided to meet at the San Antonio zoo on Friday and it turned out to be a perfect day for it.  It was a tad crowded but manageable. She has 6…

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Filed Under: Family, holiday, Kids, Outings, traveling

Valentine’s Day? Kind of a bust.

February 15, 2012 by Elaine

I can’t begin to tell you all how crappy this Valentine’s Day was. And I mean that in more ways than one. BUT.  Since I want y’all to come back and visit here, I’m going to refrain from well, going there. The cookies I planned to bake for the kids never got baked and I…

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Filed Under: holiday, Love

I Heart Hearts & Miss Elaine-ous Monday

February 6, 2012 by Elaine

The heart shape is really quite enticing, isn’t it?  It’s one of my favorite things about Valentine’s Day. Or just life in general.  It’s just so cute and symmetrical and pretty in any color. And well, sweet. And since I currently have a little girl, I’m utilizing hearts to the fullest.   I found these…

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Filed Under: Baby K, crafting, girls, holiday, Miss Elaine-ous Monday

Last Night of the Tree

January 3, 2012 by Elaine

I lounge on the couch with my feet uncovered.  I can feel how cold my toes are but I’m too tired to get up and get any socks.  The rest of me is warm so it seems to compensate for the freezing digits. My not getting up to get socks reminds me of all the…

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Filed Under: Family, holiday, Memories, writing

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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