Category Archives: Mom

You need to change your ringtone

If you live in Tennessee you may have been aware of the recent debate over House Bill 1191 by Representative Andy Holt, or you may not. And you may certainly be wondering what this has to do with changing my … Continue reading

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Pictures from TENNESSE State Capital

Spent

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Pictures from the farm

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Joys of Mommyhood

It’s been a few fun filled days off. My oldest has been recovering from having her appendix removed last Monday. We have had several days of snow here in upper middle Tennessee. (That’s not that strange for early March either) … Continue reading

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Pictures from a day of preparation

Today has been a long day for us. We started at 600 AM getting ready. Them off to the vet for health papers for our Hogs. Then to Murfreesboro for the show. Next came bathing three hogs and clipping them. … Continue reading

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First Cornbread

Well, tonight was a first for me. My oldest daughter is in 4-H now and has to turn in cornbread for her next project. So, we made pinto beans together and she made her first batch of cornbread. It was … Continue reading

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Everything Changes

Well, for those of you that have read my blog, you realize that I have been remarkably silent for the last two months. It’s not that I have run out of things to say. It’s just that with building the … Continue reading

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Soccer Stars… Well in a few years

Well, fall has come again. As the days shorten, apparently it’s time for a new sport in the McLerran household. Soccer, a sport that I know ZIP about. Brie and Cord are in the first Clay County youth soccer league. … Continue reading

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Generations unload together

Back from Florida, and back to work for my crew. This weekend is our church’s fall hay ride, so not only is it back to school, but it’s back to house building and time to clean up the farm for … Continue reading

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Stacks, cups, kids and stuff

Well, we are nearing the end of our vacation here in Florida, and I proud to say I have learned a few things. 1: the best things in life are not the things that you buy with money. For example, … Continue reading

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