Mothering Emma Kate and Jack…

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Happy in Hilton Head

We reluctantly returned from Hilton Head yesterday after several days enjoying the beautiful (post-storm) weather and aesthetic surroundings.
What I learned in Hilton Head:
1. Chris likes to swim with the sharks (he saw a 4-foot fin very near by)
2. My dad doesn’t turn into a pumpkin if he misses the 12:00 lunch hour
3. Emma Kate [...]

A shower of gifts for baby Harless

Sunday afternoon, Malinda’s aunts joined forces with Josh’s aunts to throw a baby shower in honor of their soon-to-arrive little peanut. They were showered with lots of great baby stuff- it’s amazing how much a 7 or 8 pound little person needs! At the end of the day, their big SUV was packed and they [...]

Renewing my “stay-at-home mom” contract!

UNCC just delivered the news that they offered the full-time teaching job (the one I interviewed for) to a guy with a PhD in educational technology.  While this is a bit disappointing, it is also humbling and has given me the opportunity to consider what is truly important.  And, what could be more important than [...]

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all! It’s hard to believe Christmas has already come and gone. Emma Kate and Jack had a huge Christmas this year… Santa was very good to them both. On Christmas Eve, we visited with Santa, baked cookes, and read the Christmas story. (During the reading of the Christmas [...]

Vacationing at Hilton Head

We just returned from a wonderful week at Hilton Head Island. We spend a week with my parents in the Sea Pines area of the Island at Marriott’s Monarch Resort. The week was filled with sun, sand, seagulls, swimming, (I have run out of s-alliterations), fish-feeding, alligators (gasp!), boats, dolphins, and family time.
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Girls’ weekend

I believe the pictures speak for themselves. A little background… clever cousin Sara organized a wonderful girls’ weekend in Raleigh. The McGinnis girls got together for a little bonding, some fun games, LOTS of makeup sharing, and tons of laughs. Thanks, Sara… it was a memorable weekend!