Latest & Greatest News, November 2015

Thanksgiving Wrap-Up

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you & your family had an awesome day with your loved ones and were able to reflect on the many blessings that we all have ❀

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We kicked our holiday weekend off with a super cute lunch at Liam’s school. Little man was thrilled to also see his daddy pop in to join us, as we thought he wasn’t going to be able to make it. It was a great time!

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We headed up to my dad & stepmom’s house in Jacksonville for a few days, so that meant a road-trip. Timber is not as great a traveler as he was in his younger days. So, below is how he rode for the majority of the trip….in Daddy’s arms. Not to mention the fact that our normal 2 hour drive literally took us FOUR hours….SO not fun with our whining fur baby & one impatient/excited 4 year old….but, we eventually made it up there & had a great time πŸ˜‰

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Had to start our Thanksgiving morning with Macy’s Parade, right?!?! πŸ™‚ ….I think I was more excited to watch this than Liam. LOL!

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I honestly didn’t snap many pictures throughout the day, but this was a cute one. Timber was unsuccessfully begging for a hand-out πŸ˜‰

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So thankful that this guy calls me mommy ❀

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Turkey time!!!

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Always the helper in the kitchen….potatoes may or may not have been dropped on the floor a few times πŸ™‚

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We took a trip to St. Augustine to see their “Night of Lights” …the city was all decked out in beautiful white lights. Β Liam was in awe & walked up & down the sidewalk singing Christmas songs to himself & us….cutest.thing.ever ❀

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We asked him to stand in front of the Ponce de Leon monument to snap his pic….instead, he thought it was the perfect place to make shadow puppets…hilarious & imaginative!!!

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Loved the tree in the town square, so we took a quick family pic ❀

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Here’s a look back on previous posts from Thanksgiving:

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It was a fun & relaxing weekend. So nice to spend time with family and also talk to those that we weren’t able to be with. Life may be busy & hectic, but when we take time to pause & reflect, we really do have much to be thankful & grateful for. Each day is a gift ❀

Until next time, friends!

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Latest & Greatest News, November 2015

Welcoming Back Elf on the Shelf

It’s Elf Return Week!! Exciting times around Casa de Murphy, people! Our elf, Mr. Elf, flew back on Saturday night & Liam was SUPER excited to discover him when he woke up Sunday morning πŸ™‚ ….I will be sharing pics of our first week of fun with him later this week.

For now, be sure sure to check out my latest Orlando Moms Blog post for some Elf on the Shelf fun.

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You can link to the full article HERE.

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I’m sharing some ideas for keeping the Elf on the Shelf fun & lighthearted in your home. Plus, a list of easy & simple suggestions to get you started with your elf. I also am excited to share a FREE printable calendar to help you plan your stay with your elf ❀

Happy Reading!

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Latest & Greatest News, November 2015

Happy Birthday, Timber!!

Our sweet fur baby, Timber is 13 years young today ❀
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{photo credit above: Dawn Geraghty Photography}

We are so honored to have shared these last 13 years with him. I have always said he is our ‘forever puppy’, and Stephen now teases me that I’m in denial that he’s actually a senior dog. My head knows it, but yes, my heart is having a hard time accepting it. We’ve definitely seen signs of him getting older. Even today, as much as I would love to treat him to a fun doggy day, he’s not well. We’ll be making a vet visit here soon. Hopefully, this is just a doggy cold & nothing major. Overall, we know that each moment we have with this guy is precious, and we will treasure whatever time God gives us with him.

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He is, and always will be, a member of our little family. He loves us unconditionally, and we love him more than words can express ❀

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This one below is a bit of a throwback of the two of us, but I’ve always loved it πŸ™‚ ….me & mommy’s little buddy

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Happy Birthday, boo boo man! We love you so much!!

xoxo

(Mommy)

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Latest & Greatest News, November 2015

Fall Fun at Green Meadows

Things have been quiet around here lately but that’s not because we’ve not been busy. Just the opposite actually. It’s been hard to find time to sit down & collect my thoughts. We are definitely feeling the hustle & bustle of the holiday season….not a bad thing, though. Makin’Β some family memories, right? ❀

Recently, we took, what’s become an annual trip, to Green Meadows Petting Farm in Kissimmee. It’s such a cute & fun family place. We especially love to visit during the month of October because each guest leaves with a pumpkin that they pick out on the property πŸ™‚

You can check out our past trips hereΒ and here

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Each year, I’ve tried to get Mr. Liam to milk the cow. He wants no part of it πŸ˜‰ …however, this year he did pet Mrs. Cow so that was something new.

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We spent the afternoon with our good friends and had the best time. Liam & Kenadie have been besties since they were babes ❀ Β ….I seriously can’t believe how much these two have grown up. Especially as I looked back at pics from our visits to the farm the last few years.

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Ah, the goats are always a HUGE fave for us πŸ™‚ …so stinkin’ cute! ….& always SO hungry!

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Liam got a kick out of the Llama this year because we are now reading the “Llama Llama” books. He thought this guy looked like the character from his books πŸ˜‰

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baby chicks are cool ….

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here piggy piggy …

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The pony rides are another fav for our little man ❀ …this was the 1st year we didn’t have to walk with him, as he was big enough to ride with just the staff member (*insert mama tears…lol*)

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Cheese!!

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Doesn’t get much better than this ❀ …we love this boy to the moon & back.

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Such a fun day at the farm! Definitely a great way to spend a Florida fall day.

Until next time, friends!

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