Author Archives: jenn

The Updates

Posted on September 14, 2013 by jenn

To say a lot has happened in the past few months would be somewhat of an understatement. There has been a mixture of good, bad, and really bad – I guess that’s life? Let’s start with the bad and just … Continue reading →

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They Fade

Posted on September 11, 2013 by jenn

I have not been good about keeping up here. For a lot of reasons, and none at all. I guess sometimes the spirit just doesn’t move you. But I just spent over a hour reading through posts, and I remember … Continue reading →

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The Reunion

Posted on June 4, 2013 by jenn

For most of my life, we were inseparable. I’ve been dragged to daycare that had smelly feet all around, concerts that left me wondering when did enemy by imagine dragons release, and first sleepovers (and every sleepover thereafter). I’ve played … Continue reading →

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A Letter To Heaven

Posted on June 3, 2013 by jenn

When I picture you, you’ve got a twinkle in your eye, sitting in your rocking chair, laughing at a joke you’ve just made – the kind of sarcastic joke that takes me a minute to figure out if you’re being … Continue reading →

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Southern Living.

Posted on May 24, 2013 by jenn

It’s funny, living in a new state. Learning new towns. Learning new sayings, ways of being, games. Here’s a few of the things I’ve learned about living in the South. … Chicken and waffles. Is a thing. . . that … Continue reading →

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How I Will Love You

Posted on May 22, 2013 by jenn

I will love you with little notes written just for you, and hidden where only you will find them. I will love you with surprise hugs, and buying your favorite dinner without you asking. I will love you with clean … Continue reading →

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Jim’s Story

Posted on April 18, 2013 by jenn

Please welcome Casey’s Dad, Jim to the blog for the day! This man can tell a story in person that will make you laugh until you cry. He’s going to be a wonderful Grandfather, and we are so excited he … Continue reading →

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Charlene’s Story

Posted on April 16, 2013 by jenn

Please welcome Casey’s Mom to the Blog for the first time!!! When we asked her if she would write about her life to share in our scrapbook, her and Casey’s Dad were so excited! Thank you so much Charlene for … Continue reading →

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‘Round Here…

Posted on April 14, 2013 by jenn

Spring in North Carolina is out of control beautiful. Here’s some pictures from the last couple of weekends! Wilmington is home of the Azalea Festival, which was this week. These gorgeous flowers are EVERYWHERE around town, in different colors. Beautiful! … Continue reading →

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Live in the Moment (by Casey)

Posted on April 7, 2013 by jenn

I knew that I wanted to marry Jenn within our first year of dating. I think she wanted the same thing, as we used to talk about what our wedding and marriage would be like. During these talks, she recommended … Continue reading →

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