Tag Archives: kids

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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We have sheep

Here are some first looks at Ella’s newest 4-H project. Having completed pigs, now we are on to sheep.

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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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Pigs, Practice, and Patience (for Mom)

I thought that I knew what living in rural America was all about. I mean, I grew up in a rural county of 18,000 or so. Lived in a small home just off my grandfather’s farm. Watched my grandfather as … 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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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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Family Photos

Well, fall is here. The weather was in the fifties here in Tennessee and there was quite a bite to the wind, so naturally my family decided that today was a perfect day to get a family photo. I am … Continue reading

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Fall break

Well, it’s October now. Leaves are turning. Days are getting shorter. It’s all carnival time again at school. Time to figure out what to morph my three kiddos into for Halloween. Time for flu shots and hay rides. And time … Continue reading

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