tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86638119852112833432024-02-07T01:28:18.507-08:00Sweet Home McCormickThe McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-3687989884046090692014-08-17T18:41:00.000-07:002014-08-17T18:41:38.755-07:00Top 10<div style="text-align: center;">
1. I took a Top 10 vacay last week. Ryan and I spent the weekend in Birmingham, I had a CEU course. It was great to get away, but being in class all weekend after working all week is exhausting. </div>
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2. While in Birmingham, I got to see my beautiful and amazing friend, Drea. You know how you have those people in your life who you can pick right up with like no time has passed? That would be this girl. Thanks for the good times, Goose! </div>
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3. Ryan recently discovered old episodes of "He-Man" on Amazon Prime. Hayes keeps calling him "I-Man." </div>
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4. Still struggling with my addiction to sweet tea. And potato salad. Oh, and let's go ahead and add cajun roasted potatoes from Log Cabin to that addiction list. </div>
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5. Is it weird that I want to make a hair appointment in Ohio when we go back to visit? I don't think it is. Ryan acts like it's the most insane thing he's ever heard. Boys don't understand the importance of trusting the person who does your hair...</div>
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6. So we all know snowballs are delicious, right? You know what takes that deliciousness over the top? A King Cake flavored snowball. With cream on top.</div>
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7. Homecare in Louisiana....y'all. More than once, the road I'm driving on turns to dirt. And no one has house numbers on their houses. And GPS is the most useless tool in the world. I still love it though;)</div>
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8. You know how sometimes you see something that is so crazy, you wish you could take a picture because others need to see it to believe it? But you can't take a picture because it isn't super appropriate? It happens to me way too often. </div>
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I saw this pillow last week. Like, a throw pillow on someone's couch. It had a lovely crocheted design and in the middle was a flower. And in the middle of the flower was a baby's face. Like the face from a baby doll. And there were two sleeves coming out from the flower. Only one of them had a plastic hand. Not sure what happened to the other hand...</div>
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9. <a href="http://drewstunes.org/" target="_blank">Drew's Tunes</a> is a foundation created by an amazing family to celebrate the life of their beautiful son, Drew. I know Drew's mama, Georgia, through tons of mutual friends/sorority sisters. Georgia and her husband have turned a devastating tragedy into something beautiful and have become such an inspiration to so many people. They are doing a beautiful job honoring their baby and I encourage everyone to check out <a href="http://drewstunes.org/" target="_blank">Drew's Tunes</a> and support them however you can.</div>
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10. Pray for patience.</div>
The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-82232070638722632292014-08-03T19:57:00.000-07:002014-08-03T19:57:37.380-07:00Top 101. Work is picking up! I think I may need a personal assistant soon to help me keep track of my 17 different jobs. Anyone interested?<br />
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2. I don't really have 17 jobs. But it feels like it some days.<br />
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3. We've officially entered the rough-housing phase in this house. I feel like I'm living with mini WWE stars. And if I had to put my money on one...it would probably be Keller.<br />
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4. Do y'all think sweet tea might be laced with drugs? I do.<br />
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5. We had lots of "play dates" this past week. Hayes got to hang with his buddy Luke who was born right after him. Luke kept calling Hayes "Blade." How cute is that? I didn't even want to correct him. I said we could laugh about it in 10 years when he still calls him Blade. Because they are best friends now. Hayes decided. And 3 year olds never change their mind about anything. Ever.<br />
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6. Want to know the sign of a good boss? They bring you a snowball while you are doing computer training. True story.<br />
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7. I'm traveling to Birmingham this weekend for a continuing ed course. What am I even going to do with all of that alone time?!?!<br />
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8. The official launch of the Epps sisters' blog is getting closer!!! Who's excited???<br />
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9. Earlier, Ryan was telling Hayes goodnight...<br />
H: "Daddy, what's in your mouth?"<br />
R: "Nothing" (opens his mouth to prove it)<br />
H: " Daddy, I smell something. I smell chocolate."<br />
I mean, Ryan had just finished eating some chocolate ice cream that we were hiding from Hayes...<br />
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10. Prayers for a sweet friend who lost her mom unexpectedly this weekend. I know her heart is broken and my heart breaks for her little boys who will miss their grandma.The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-51360163813675356762014-07-28T18:03:00.001-07:002014-07-28T18:03:19.971-07:00Top 10<br />
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2. The job situation for me has exploded. In a good way. No official news yet, but lots of exciting things are happening! </div>
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3. We spent some quality time with this sweet doggie this week. Allie's humans were at the beach so we went to visit her each day. Hayes just loved bossing around "baby Allie." I'm pretty sure Allie loved it when I came alone...</div>
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4. Ryan and I have switched vehicles recently and the one I drive now doesn't have bluetooth. I am miserable without it. Yeah yeah. I know. First world problems.</div>
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5. I think I'm addicted to sweet tea. Actually, I know I am. Hayes might be addicted as well. He asked to have some with breakfast this week...</div>
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6. Hayes pretends to be a cat. Usually when he is asked to do something he doesn't want to do. For example:</div>
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7. #RFGoNaked Day was this past week. For every make-up free selfie posted, Rodan & Fields donated a dollar to buildOn, a foundation that builds schools for kids in need. I love that R&F gives back to the community. They were able to donate $30,000!! And I love that their products make women everywhere feel confident going make-up free! </div>
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8. My mom has turned into a quilting machine. Either she's going to open up a quilt shop soon, or she's planning on not using the heater this winter.</div>
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9. Is it weird that I'm already thinking about party themes for Keller's second birthday? </div>
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Bulldozers keep popping into my mind. Because Keller is one. </div>
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10. Pray for healing and good news for everyone waiting for healing and good news.</div>
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The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-65201198238139419722014-07-20T18:50:00.000-07:002014-07-20T19:11:14.780-07:00Top 10!1. Debbie's snowballs have always been a West Monroe favorite. They are seriously better than any other version of a snowcone/snowball I've ever had. Thank goodness they make sugar free versions for H&K.<br />
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2. At our last visit to Debbie's, there were several groups of people who kept taking pictures of Debbie's. While we were sitting out front enjoying our treats.<br />
At first I thought, "Hey! Maybe they are blog fans!" Actually, I didn't think that.<br />
As it turns out, Debbie's was in an episode of Duck Dynasty. Makes sense since all of the members of the paparazzi were decked out in Duck Dynasty gear.<br />
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3. Note to self. Don't ask your husband to take pictures of you for your new blog profile. He may act like he's all into it, but he'll use it against you later. And he'll never tell you when your hair is messed up.<br />
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4. My super talented friend, Lisa, designed this tank and her super talented husband, Matt, printed it. I love having talented friends. Visit them at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Moon-Screen-Printing-LLC/226339400844008?sk=timeline" target="_blank">Blue Moon Screen Printing</a>!<br />
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6. My sassy sister turned 26 this week. I didn't even know the chaos, happiness, anger, laughter, and tears that she would bring into my life then...and I wouldn't trade it for the world.<br />
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8. Ryan just ate homemade ice cream for the first time. There goes Robin, again. Changing lives and waistlines, one dish at a time.<br />
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9. Hayes asked if he could flush a quarter down the toilet. I'm not even going to try to understand that one.<br />
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10. When God blesses you, don't stop after thanking him. Use your blessings to bless others.The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-58144700090251379752014-07-13T18:57:00.000-07:002014-07-13T18:57:02.472-07:00Top 10!1. We had a family jam session in the car today, complete with pretend microphones. Hayes would sing each line after us. My favorite? When we sang "you are the best thing" and Hayes would sing "you are the best fang!!" Kids.<br />
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2. I am still doing lots of part time speech work, no full time. But I am having so much fun with my Rodan & Fields business!! I am grateful for the extra time to devote to growing my side business into something more!<br />
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3. Speaking of growing businesses...how much fun would it be to start a party planning business? Who wants to be my guinea pig????<br />
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5. I have an obsession with navy. And stripes.<br />
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6. I also have an obsession with buying local. Anyone with birthdays coming up should expect some locally made goodies!<br />
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7. Keller met Marleigh this weekend. Marleigh, a super cute little baby, belongs to my bestie Brittany. Keller was so in love with her. It was pretty precious...although I was slightly worried for Marleigh's safety a few times...he doesn't have the gentle concept down yet.<br />
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8. Hayes is developing quite the southern twang. It only comes out on certain words or in certain short phrases. And it is so exaggerated. And hilarious.<br />
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10. Pray for quietness and peace in our soul. Pray for the mindset to let God do his job and concentrate on listening to him instead of wasting our energy trying to control everything...and everyone. So thankful for this message in church this morning!! It was needed in the midst of our chaotic life.The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-87478346172205284782014-07-06T20:12:00.000-07:002014-07-06T20:12:58.050-07:00Top 101. Ready for a real life story? This cutie got his first haircut this weekend. It was during his bath and I did it while chasing his wiggly little self around the tub.<br />
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And during that haircut, his brother was puking in the toilet next to us. Seriously. It was a little crowded with me, my scissors, a naked and wet Keller yelling no, no, Ryan and a puking Hayes...talk about family togetherness.<br />
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2. Speaking of puking during haircuts...Hayes had his first non-screaming haircut!!! Praise. Jesus.<br />
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3. The boys had a good first week at the new daycare! Hayes thinks his "new friends' house" is pretty cool because it has a "tower" on top. (New friends' house is in a church with a pretty, white steeple) I love how his brain works.<br />
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4. Mom and I had a mini shopping spree. Thanks to Loft, I now have some new grown up clothes in my wardrobe. Finding clothes that aren't too short, tight, cropped, or see through is kinda hard these days...<br />
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5. I went to River Market in Monroe this weekend with mom. It was such a pretty day and fun to check out local vendors!<br />
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7. We stopped by the <a href="http://www.mrpstees.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Mr. P's Tees</a> booth at River Market. Keller man made it on their <a href="http://www.misterpstees.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>!! If you haven't checked their tees out, you really should. The designs are so southern and unique! And the shirts are crazy comfortable.<br />
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8. I discovered a new music crush. Erick Baker. Check him out if you like sweet, husky, soulful man voice...<br />
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9. Amazon Prime is amazing. We already know this. But did you know that Amazon Prime now has a music library?!?! You should check it out....there is TONS of free music!!<br />
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10. Pray for bravery. And patience.The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-11351690702922149882014-07-05T16:28:00.001-07:002014-07-05T16:28:43.111-07:00Fourth of July!Y'all. July 4, 2014. The weather was so perfect!!! We headed out to my grandparents' house in the country for an afternoon full of good food, family, baby kitties, exploring, and more good food. <div>
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2. Hayes was introduced to the Icee. No time like the present, especially when you move to Louisiana in the summer. He loved it, of course.<br />
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3. We had a fun weekend at the Peach Festival in Ruston. It was wonderful seeing so many familiar faces. And eating peach ice cream. That party was really wonderful...<br />
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4. I am super thankful for my R&F business...especially during my speech therapy hiatus.<br />
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5. I wish Miguel would come out with some tour dates. Just in case he reads my blog....Miguel, add some tour dates!!!!! Preferably in the south.<br />
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6. I neeeeeeeed some new grown up clothes that aren't scrubs. I think a shopping trip may need to happen soon...<br />
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7. Louisiana people think I sound "like a yankee." Ohio people think the southern accent is back. I'm on the verge of an identity crisis.<br />
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8. You know what's awesome? When Pandora plays like 7 awesome songs in a row.<br />
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9. The Epps sisters are starting a blog. It's official. Get ready to laugh. Hopefully.<br />
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10. Pray for people to find the strength they need to make good decisions.The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-83183148273935487922014-06-22T17:49:00.001-07:002014-06-22T17:49:19.515-07:00Top 10...back again1. It's about time the Top 10 made a comeback. No time like the unemployed present, right?<br />
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2. I must be the sweetest person on earth. If you doubt me, count the mosquito bites covering me. The bites on the back of my right shoulder and arm almost look like a constellation. If you want proof, I'll send you a picture. It's amazing and disturbing all at the same time.<br />
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3. I always knew I loved the structure of daycare. I crave it now that the boys have been out for 2 weeks. I think Ryan does too. And Nana.<br />
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4. We visited a new church this morning and loved it! It feels good to start putting new roots down.<br />
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5. It was so good for my soul to see familiar faces today.<br />
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6. I need a Stitch Fix. But it just doesn't feel right when I don't have a job...<br />
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7. I do have a birthday coming up though....if you need ideas, see #6;)<br />
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8. My mom is my waistline's worst enemy. And my stomach's best friend. How much sense does that make? If you know Robin, you get it.<br />
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9. Ryan had a coke icee for the first time this week. Now to find a peach icee....<br />
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10. Pray for that job for this mama!The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-2442519382124824092014-06-20T17:27:00.000-07:002014-06-20T17:27:10.167-07:00Living the dream...Or at least some version of it.<br />
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Ryan starts his new job on Monday and we are still so amazed at how quickly he found a job!<br />
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I have signed up for PRN work with 4 different companies. Hopefully one of those jobs turns into something more permanent soon...<br />
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We have an amazing realtor and some exciting house things happening...but everything is on hold until we find the Katie-job piece of the puzzle.<br />
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I don't think we are driving my parents crazy. Yet.<br />
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We are starting the search for daycares and a new church home! All recommendations are welcome!The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-10821143788149917932014-06-17T16:16:00.002-07:002014-06-17T16:16:24.404-07:00UpdateMcCormick update:<br />
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1 employed<br />
1 jobless<br />
4 still homeless<br />
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Congrats to Ryan for getting hired today! It's about time one of us was gainfully employed.<br />
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Prayers are appreciated for a job for this McCormick.<br />
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You know I'm a good speech therapist. Someone hire me. You won't regret it. Seriously.The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-57907560076771279872014-06-12T19:16:00.001-07:002014-06-12T19:18:15.557-07:00Homeless and JoblessI decided to pay a long overdue visit to my poor, neglected blog. Y'all. Life has been crazy. Hence the lack of blogging.<br />
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Why has life been crazy? Um....we kinda moved to Louisiana. Oh...and we are homeless and jobless.<br />
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Moving to LA has always been in our plans. Over this last winter, we talked a lot about selling the house and moving this summer. So, when winter was almost over, we found a realtor (who was amazing, by the way) and got ready to sell. For two weeks, we worked hard to de-clutter, spruce up, and stage our house. Then, for about 3 more weeks, we worked hard to keep our house picture perfect for potential buyers. And then...the best offer ever came in. It was like God was saying "time to hit the road, McCormicks."<br />
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And so, we did. The last few weeks have been filled with saying goodbyes, finishing jobs, packing, applying for new jobs, looking for new houses, tears, excitement, stress, celebration, etc. See why I have disappeared from blog land?<br />
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Leaving Ohio has been one of the hardest things I've ever done. We had an amazing life there and despite the wretched winter we had this year, I am going to miss it terribly. I had a job I loved, friends who rocked my world, awesome family, the best neighbors ever, a daycare who loved my babies like their own, and a house I made our home. I didn't even know how to tell them goodbye, so I said "see you later" instead.<br />
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Even though we left so much behind, we know we have so much to look forward to in this new phase of our lives. We are so excited about being even closer to family and friends and are looking forward to making our home in Ruston. We still have a ways to go before we feel settled, but we are excited to see where this adventure takes us.<br />
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We can't even say thank you enough for all of the help we have had so far. The packing, baby watching, coffee dates, and prayers have made everything so much easier. We have been so blessed to have so many amazing people in our lives. And hopefully some of them will move to Ruston soon too...ahem. You know who you are...<br />
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So here we are. Homeless (thank goodness for parents with spare rooms and an awesome realtor in Ruston) and jobless. Stay tuned to see what happens next!The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-47728893732285951672013-12-14T18:27:00.002-08:002013-12-14T18:27:50.135-08:00Meeting SantaSo Santa is not always well liked in our house. Hayes is not a fan of strangers...especially not strangers who sneak into your house at night. But he has been talking more about Santa, so we thought we would give this meeting Santa thing a try.<br />
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Our local Chick-fil-a had a Breakfast with Santa event this morning. I figured even if Hayes hated Santa and wanted nothing to do with him, we would at least get to have Chick-fil-a for breakfast.<br />
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Keller did not enjoy sitting in Santa's lap. Not shocking.<br />
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Hayes actually gave Santa a high five before we left. I was impressed. He was also quick to tell him "bye" as we left...ha! He didn't act super impressed by Santa while we were there, but he loves his picture now that we are home and far away from "Santa Cwause with long hair."The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-29080902925367894992013-12-14T18:20:00.002-08:002013-12-14T18:20:59.196-08:00Winter WonderlandSnow is stupid. Anyone who knows me, knows this is how I feel.<br />
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Our little man turned 1...kinda hard to believe. This first year went by waaaay too fast.</div>
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In honor of Keller, we had a "Little Gentleman's Party" complete with bowties and a milk & cookies bar.</div>
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Ele Cake Co. outdid themselves as usual with some delicious treats and an adorable smash cake. Melanie, the graphic design genius who creates the wild ideas I come up with in my head, made these adorable cookie labels to match the party decor.</div>
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For party decor, I used framed pictures of Keller from around the house and the yarn letters from his room. Melanie created the super cute banner, the "Little Gentleman's Rules," and a silhouette print to complete the look.</div>
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My awesome friend, Katie, made this "after party" shirt for Keller to wear...I love how it turned out!</div>
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As usual, I had lots of help making Keller's party perfect. I come up with lots of fancy ideas, but this busy mommy does not have time to get it all done. A huge thanks goes out to my vendors! Everything was perfect and all of you made putting this party together super easy!</div>
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Bowtie Cookies: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CookieBarn?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Cookie Barn</a></div>
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Bowties: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PrissyFits?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Prissy Fits</a></div>
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Cookies and Smash Cake: <a href="http://www.elecakeco.com/" target="_blank">Ele Cake Company</a></div>
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Invites, banner, signage: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeInvitations" target="_blank">Melanie Moffett @ Innovative Invitations</a></div>
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The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-39383145534309140712013-11-23T14:24:00.000-08:002013-11-23T14:24:18.693-08:00DogHayes has two loves in this world...his two stuffed dogs. Up until recently, both were named "Dog." Now we have "Charwie" and "Dog." Of course Dog was originally a gift for Keller from Memaw, but good luck convincing Hayes of that.<br />
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The other night after Hayes had gone to bed, I heard him wailing. This is so unlike him, so I went running, worried he had hurt himself. I burst into his room and Hayes was holding Dog in one hand, and Dog's ear in the other. Big fat tears were running down his cheeks as his told me Dog's ear had fallen off. I was trying so hard not to smile in front of him...is it weird that his heartbreak was adorable? He nearly killed me when he said "Mommy I need a tissue" and began wiping his sweet little cheeks.<br />
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Thank goodness for our adopted family in town. Mrs. Sharon came to our rescue and we cannot thank her enough!!<br />
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Hayes and Dog's reunion made me tear up. Hayes kept whispering "I missed you so much! I wove you Doggie!" Hayes was also elated that Dog now has his own dog bone! Most of these pictures are blurry because he kept jumping up and down with excitement.<br />
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So glad this boy and his dog have been reunited.The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-36241565770348713632013-11-12T15:42:00.000-08:002013-11-12T15:42:09.961-08:00Meat-za!Love pizza? Yeah, we do too. Here is a version I love that is grain free!! Thanks to <a href="http://paleomg.com/leftovers-meatza/" target="_blank">paleOMG</a> for the idea!<br />
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Ryan declared this his favorite paleo recipe so far...<br />
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2 lbs ground meat (I used lean beef)<br />
2 eggs<br />
garlic powder, onion, powder, oregano, paprika<br />
pizza sauce (can be pre-made or homemade)<br />
black olives<br />
mushrooms<br />
bell pepper<br />
banana peppers<br />
red onion<br />
fresh basil<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">{Spaghetti Boats}</span><br />
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1 medium spaghetti squash<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
olive oil, salt, and pepper<br />
meatballs<br />
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice spaghetti squash in half and remove seeds. Drizzle olive oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down in a baking dish or sheet with a lip. Put water in the bottom of the dish, just enough to create a thin layer of water. Bake for 30 minutes of until tender.<br />
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<br />The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-14791657482817396042013-11-05T18:29:00.000-08:002013-11-05T18:29:27.481-08:00Happy Halloween!Here are the McCormick cuties in their Halloween costumes. I might be biased, but I happen to think they make the cutest Cowboy and Indian!<br />
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Thanks to some super talented people who helped this busy mommy put these costumes together!!! I used clothes Hayes already had and made Keller's top and head band from a brown tshirt I picked up at Hobby Lobby. Keller's moccasins were perfect with this outfit AND will be wonderful for keeping his feet warm this winter and I love love love the precious leggings! Hayes loved having a cowboy "best" just like Sheriff Woody from Toy Story.<br />
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Keller's Indian Moccasins: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TOTMOCS" target="_blank">Totmocs</a><br />
Keller's Arrow Leggings: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreciousGoodes" target="_blank">Precious Goodes Designs</a><br />
Hayes' Cowboy Vest: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarolinaWildflowers" target="_blank">Carolina Wildflowers</a><br />
<br />The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-69761558574273081262013-11-05T17:55:00.002-08:002013-11-05T17:55:45.802-08:00Garbage Stir FryI saw inspiration for this recipe somewhere...but for the life of me I can't find the blog it came from!! Sorry, person I don't know who gave me this great idea!!<br />
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So, I love Chinese food. Especially fried rice. This dish does not taste exactly like fried rice, but I really love the flavors and lightness of it! It's so easy to throw together and is great for emptying the produce drawer in your fridge. Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">{Garbage Stir Fry}</span><br />
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1 package chicken thighs/breasts, chopped<br />
teriyaki sauce<br />
onion, chopped<br />
2-3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 bag frozen peas and carrots<br />
2 packages broccoli slaw<br />
1 lb mushrooms, sliced<br />
liquid aminos or soy sauce<br />
sesame oil for cooking<br />
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I like to chop my chicken the night before. I season with garlic powder and pepper and pour some teriyaki sauce on top so it can marinate over night. This also cuts down on prep work later.<br />
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Heat some sesame oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes until the onions are translucent. Add garlic, mushroom, and peas and carrots. Continue cooking. Add broccoli slaw last. Mix together with other veggies and add liquid aminos. At this point, I will heat some more sesame oil in a smaller skillet and start cooking my chicken. I like my veggies tender, but I'm ok with the broccoli slaw having a little crunch left. Once the veggies and chicken are done, it's assembly time!!<br />
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Place a layer of veggies in a large bowl. Top with chicken. I like to add fresh green onions and a few cashews on top. Eat up!!<br />
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*A few side notes: the veggie mixture is enough for 2 meals. Go crazy with your veggies, use whatever you have or whatever you like!!The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-21592587197222644082013-10-30T17:41:00.001-07:002013-10-30T17:41:50.539-07:00Happy Fall!!It's a shame we don't have pretty leaves in our yard. Thank goodness for a daddy who steals leaves from the neighbor's yard so we can have some fun fall pictures;)<br />
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<br />The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-13839671226182695262013-10-30T17:04:00.001-07:002013-10-30T17:04:44.222-07:00Backwards Chicken BurgersIn my Paleo searching, I came across this<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=370637396397034&set=p.370637396397034" target="_blank"> inspiration</a>. When we eat burgers at home, we always leave the bun out. This is such an easy way for us to cut carbs. I usually just top a turkey burger with lettuce, tomato, avocado, mushrooms, bbq sauce, etc. I thought this was a fun way to change it up a little.<br />
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Backwards Chicken Burgers<br />
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2 lbs ground chicken<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 onion, chopped<br />
2 tbsp tomato paste<br />
paprika, salt, and pepper<br />
fresh lettuce<br />
sliced tomato<br />
slice avocado<br />
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Mix your ground chicken, eggs, onion, tomato paste, and seasonings. Form into patties and cook on a griddle until done. Once slightly cooled, slice chicken patties in half. Fill with tomato, lettuce, avocado, and anything else that tickles your fancy.<br />
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And there you have it! Backwards Chicken Burgers!!<br />
<br />The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-81523756543908411672013-10-30T16:45:00.002-07:002013-10-30T16:45:31.160-07:00Turkey Zucchini ChiliThis meal is perfect for the colder temps we've had lately. It's easy to throw in the crockpot and makes heaps of leftovers! We usually get three nights worth of meals from this dish. This recipe is inspired by my mom's famous chili recipe...<br />
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3 lbs ground turkey<br />
2 onions, chopped<br />
2 bell peppers, chopped<br />
4 stalks celery, chopped<br />
2 large cans diced tomatoes<br />
3 medium zucchini, chopped<br />
chili powder, salt and pepper<br />
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Brown the turkey. Add in the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini and cook until softened. Add meat mixture with tomatoes and zucchini in crock pot. Season as desired and cook on low for 7-8 hours.<br />
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Enjoy!!<br />
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<br />The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663811985211283343.post-65306979602394117922013-09-16T09:00:00.000-07:002013-09-16T09:00:25.393-07:00To Paleo or not...It's no secret that I love to cook. And I love to eat. I really just love food in general.<br />
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After Hayes was born, I started caring about what I was eating and more specifically, what Hayes was eating. Nothing makes you want to get healthy more than having a tiny person you are responsible for.<br />
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After making some positive changes to our diet, I noticed a weight loss and energy increase without adding exercise to my day. Who doesn't love losing weight, right?<br />
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So began a new adventure, making "eating healthy" our new normal. I started making these changes right before we found out I was pregnant with Keller. We've learned a lot since then...what our bodies tolerate, dishes and flavor combos we like, what works for our family. This adventure is ever changing and I am definitely learning something new all the time.<br />
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I recently came across a Paleo cookbook, Against All Grain. I've blogged several recipes from this book and have loved everything I've made. This cookbook has prompted my research into the Paleo lifestyle.<br />
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What I love about Paleo:<br />
Eliminating things that have been processed with all the chemicals that we know aren't good for us.<br />
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What makes me nervous:<br />
Eliminating an entire food group. There are no grains on Paleo and very limited dairy.<br />
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Overall I think that it's up to me to decide what works best for my family and I think it's an adapted version of Paleo. I love that our plates are filled with lean meats and veggies at every meal. I'm not sure I want to cut out grains yet, we love brown rice and quinoa. I am definitely ok with cutting out the chemicals and learning how to make more kitchen staples myself to cut back on exposure to these chemicals. I see this as a new cooking challenge and that makes me super excited.<br />
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I will be posting many of my paleo recipes on here. It may not be for everyone, but hopefully everyone finds at least one recipe that inspires them!The McCormick Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353584060762827931noreply@blogger.com1