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Black Bean Brownies, what??
Black Bean Brownies, what??
Y,all! Seriously! I never in my life thought these would be good, but even my kids loved them! I read so many different recipes of other people’s versions of them that I just ended up combining their ideas and mine to make it my own. I will continue to tweak the recipe as I go to find what works best for us.
Here’s the end result:they were more like blackies instead of brownies, but oh so…
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DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a counselor or psychiatrist! I’m just a wife and mother who wants to share my experiences and thoughts with others.
Before you read this I want you to understand that this is based on a sermon I heard at church on Sunday. “WHAT?!?!” you say. I’m not kidding. It’s actually kind-of awesome! My pastor actually talked about a typically taboo subject in a church sermon.
Stop and don’t read any further if this type of topic makes you feel uncomfortable or put on your “awkward sunglasses” to hide your eyes and keep reading. This blog includes an uncomfortable topic and racy jokes to make you even more uncomfortable.
The sermon wasn’t anti-sex or pro-sex. It was a “put your big girl panties on really reflect on sex, how it affects your life, and what God thinks about it” kind of sermon.
There were all different ages in the congregation as well, but before you get said panties in a twist, Pastor Jeff asked parents to dismiss their underage children to Sunday School if they were concerned about the subject matter and the affect it might have on the kids. There were however, teens in the congregation which I think is important to note. The sermon wasn’t aimed solely on married or adult couples. It also discussed topics of sex before marriage.
If you would like to hear the entire sermon and not just what I am discussing here and my thoughts on the matter you can visit Lifepoint.com and click on menu and then messages to find the “Together” series. It’s the fourth one in the series. If it isn’t posted now, it will be by the end of the week.
Now, on to the hard part…no pun intended.
Sermon Points:
God created sex.
If God created sex, and sex is good, why is it not good in my marriage?
Experience before marriage creates expectations in marriage.
What happens outside the bedroom affects what happens inside the bedroom.
You can BOTH want sex and still not have sex.
Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk about sex.
We need help.
Practice makes perfect.
Bible Passages: New International Version– click the link to pull up the verses)
Genesis 1: 26-28
Genesis 1: 31
Proverbs 5: 18-19
1 Corinthians 7:3-4
2 Corinthians 5:17
GOD CREATED SEX
The following is proof from the bible that God created sex and it is good:
GENESIS 1:28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.
GENESIS 1:31 God saw all that he had made, and it was good…
PROVERBS 5:18-19 May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe, a graceful deer–may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love.
1 CORINTHIANS 7:3-4 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife.
It was discussed that God created people and then asked them to have sex and multiply. How can it not be seen as a good thing? The bible even says it should be satisfying and intoxicating. Satisfying and intoxicating is good, right?
Having said this, the Bible also states that it should be had with your spouse. This is a point that is made clear with the repeated use of the words husband and wife.
Sex is a gift from God to be fully enjoyed by married couples. When we honor God’s boundaries and expectations of us, sex is a beautiful thing.
IF GOD CREATED SEX, AND SEX IS GOOD, WHY IS IT NOT GOOD IN MY MARRIAGE?
AND
EXPERIENCE BEFORE MARRIAGE CREATES EXPECTATIONS IN MARRIAGE
These went hand in hand, I thought, because if you think about it, the second answers the first. However, we will begin with the first point.
Firstly, there is an important question to ask yourselves in your marriage, “Am I fulfilled or frustrated?” Go ahead, hide behind your computer screen, awkward glasses, or what-have-you. Don’t look around the room at others…this question is for you to answer. Oh, and yes, I said “yourselves,” which means you and your spouse must answer the question together!
If you say fulfilled, I say good for you, you are one of the few that can honestly say this. I did say HONESTLY, it’s an important word here.
If you say frustrated, welcome to the club…and yes, my husband knows I am writing about this in a public space. As he put it, “Lot’s of people go through this sort of thing.” That being one of the points that was made in the sermon as well. I hope that this blog post can help another couple in need. Anyway, back to the grinding…I mean, the grind. Just read on!
So…my husband and I both answered this question with the word fulfilled. No, I’m joking, how boring would this part of the post be if that happened?!? We answered with frustrated.
You are probably asking yourself, “Great, now that I’ve answered that deeply embarrassing question, what do I do now?” Now, you have to talk to your partner about it! Hey, where are you going? Don’t shut your phone off, don’t run that way, come back!
Good, you’re back! Now that you’ve calmed down here’s the tricky part. You and your spouse have to think of what makes you frustrated. Ask yourself, “What makes me turned on and turned off by him/her?”
Is it a turn on when they do the laundry? Play with the kids? Sing to you?… What is a turn off for you? This question doesn’t necessarily mean stuff in the bedroom. It means everyday things that lead up to being in the bedroom. What behaviors does your spouse elicit that make them irresistible to you?
Work on the turn-offs to better your relationship. These things can dampen the marriage and cause things to begin to fall apart.
Which brings us to the second point. Experiences. Experiences before marriage. These experiences shape our view of what we think sex should be like after marriage. These can shape it in a positive manner or a negative one. If you answered that your sex life is frustrating then you had past experiences that affected your married sex life in a negative way.
God says to wait until marriage to have sex. It is a gift he gave you and your spouse. Sex before marriage causes unrealistic expectations. These unrealistic expectations make it so that you feel frustrated that your partner isn’t performing to your previous partners’ level of experience. Your spouse may feel ashamed or frustrated that they are not performing to your expectations. See where this is going?
Pastor Jeff suggested that there are 4 types of pasts. Which one of these types fits your past?
The Sexually Curious Past–Did you experience pornography earlier in life that created the idea that sex is going to be like these fantastical videos, pictures, and whatever that you have seen? Did you think sex with your partner was going to be WAY different than it actually is and now you both are frustrated? Pornography is just that, fantasy. Science, the Bible, and Chris Rock all agree that pornography is destructive! Normal couples don’t experience sex in that way.
The Sexually Naive Past–Did you get an education from your parents/media/school that gave you a basic working knowledge, but not enough information to completely understand it all? Basically, the “I know what sex is, but I don’t really KNOW what sex is” person. Are you the naive person that pretty much knows nothing one way or the other about sex? So, you go into sex with no expectations and experiences and have no idea what is supposed to happen. You may even be a bit frightened about the whole situation.
The Sexually Active Past- You were sexually active before marriage for whatever reason. It can create a “crowded bed” feeling with comparisons of past partners to your spouse, guilt, and other feelings.
The sexually Abused Past– Maybe you were abused in your past and now it’s extremely difficult and/or uncomfortable to talk to your spouse about sex or even have sex. Thus causing sexual tension and frustration in the marriage.
These past experiences types are what got me thinking the most.
We really need to have talks with our children about sex! Children are becoming active earlier than before. By the time parents are working up the courage or think it’s an appropriate time to discuss it, it’s too late. Their children have already had questions or experiences and have worked to find answers on their own or have experienced things in the media.
My son, who is 9, and I had a funny and uncomfortable dialogue. I am putting on my awkward shades for this one y’all.
Him: Mommy does your vagina fly up? Me: Do what? What do you mean? Him: Well, sometimes my penis flies up when I’m thinking of this girl at school, or when I am nervous. Me: Well, that’s natural. Um… your Daddy can tell you more about that when he gets home. Before then though, here’s a book that might help answer your questions. Why don’t you go read it.
The following book is what I handed him. It’s what I was given to help me understand what was going on when I was a kid.
Yep, that’s how I handled that one. Caught me completely off guard too! Was not prepared in the least!
Just in case you are in the same boat, these books were suggested by my pediatrician.
Anyway, I think that we as parents, myself included, need to have more open and honest discussions about sex with our children when they reach that questioning age. We need to be able to give them the truth about sex and God’s expectations as well. We need to be able to openly and honestly answer their questions, but give them the faith and understanding that goes with it. Research shows that the number one reason teens abstain from sex is because of their parents’ disapproval. They eventually need to be able to answer the following questions:
What are God’s expectations of me?
What does God expect from me when I am married?
What do my parents expect of me before marriage?
What are my parents’ boundaries for me? (These will help your child abstain)
Do I understand what sex is and it’s purpose?
What falls into the category of sex?
How do I respond to temptation? Peer pressure?
Is it OK to ask for help and guidance? If so, where do I seek it?
STATISTICS:
Boys who are exposed to sexually explicit material are 3 times more likely to become sexually active.
Girls who are exposed to… are 2 times more likely…
Those that are just exposed to sexually explicit lyrics in music are also more apt to try them, same goes with things they see in the media.
90% of men and 70% of women who have sexual addictions claim that pornography had a huge role in them becoming addicted to sex.
WHAT HAPPENS OUTSIDE THE BEDROOM AFFECTS WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE THE BEDROOM
AND
YOU CAN BOTH WANT SEX AND STILL NOT HAVE IT
Hmmm… this is a really good point! Think about it. If you don’t like someone at the moment are you going to want to have sex with them? If one of the things you listed as your turn-offs happens are you going to be completely into that sex later on if you have it? On the other hand, if your spouse did all those things you find a turn-on how will that sex be for you later?
Also, if you think about it, you can both want sex and not have it because of this frustration. You can get more info on this point in the sermon. Just follow the link I mentioned at the beginning to hear it.
TALK, TALK, TALK, TALK, TALK ABOUT SEX.
AND
WE NEED HELP
Don’t be afraid to talk to each other about your concerns, thoughts, and past experiences! These discussions can lead to a healthier sex life and in turn a healthier marriage. Don’t just talk now after you read this article and leave it at that. Continue talking. The more your talk the better it gets. Communication is key.
In this same sense, don’t forget to talk to your children about sex. Communication is key here also!
Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help. This includes books, friends, the pastor, counselors, and the like.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
If I have to spell this one out, something’s wrong! LOL
So, tally-ho tallywackers! I mean, go forth and communicate!
RELATIONSHIPS, SEX, & THE BIBLE- An Honest Talk About Sex DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a counselor or psychiatrist! I'm just a wife and mother who wants to share my experiences and thoughts with others.
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Lemon Chia Poppy Seed Muffin Dry Mix
Lemon Chia Poppy Seed Muffin Dry Mix
PICTURES TO COME– this image is not mine. I forgot to take photos last time I made these. I will add my own photos soon. If this is your photo please let me know and I will take it down if it bothers you. Thanks! DRY MIX INGREDIENTS: 2 boxes lemon cake mix poppy seeds and chia seeds (use your eye and a tablespoon mixing as you add) 1/2 cup ground flax seed 2 1/2 cups dry milk 1/2 cups quick…
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CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP MIX
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP MIX
To make the soup mix: 1 package of brown gravy mix 1 package of Lipton onion soup mix (there is also a mushroom soup in this form, but it’s harder to find) as many dried mushroom as you like (see how to dehydrate vegetables here). Just keep in mind that each piece is a who;e mushroom slice even though they are smaller. 1 1/2 packages of dry milk black pepper (optional) 2 tablespoons of flour…
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CAMPING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
CAMPING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
While camping with our kiddos this weekend we took time to learn about the stars using an app called skyView. There are other versions that you can buy, but here’s the free one: My 9 year old loved exploring the sky and finding all the constellations. He loves to read and learn about the sciences so he enjoyed clicking the constellations on the screen to learn more about them. While searching for…
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Today I needed to make more dog food for Gimli, Mr. Sensitive.
I tossed frozen chicken breasts into the over on 350 for about 30-40 minutes until they were done. Sliced them about 1/4 inch thick and laid them in the dehydrator on 160 Degrees.
Meanwhile, I “baked” 2 sweet potatoes in the microwave after viciously stabbing them with a fork so their juices would ooze out onto the plate. LOL
In a separate bowl I mashed some frozen bananas I had and a few blueberries. When the potatoes were done I mashed those in and glopped it onto the pan for the dehydrator.
Gimli loves the chicken and the potato mixture.
DEHYDRATED CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO DOG FOOD Today I needed to make more dog food for Gimli, Mr. Sensitive. I tossed frozen chicken breasts into the over on 350 for about 30-40 minutes until they were done.
This weekend we tried camping at the Cliffs of the Neuse Stake Park near Kinston, NC. It was a smaller state park than what we were used to, but that made it really nice. It was only one loop this time. Our site was, according to the husband, about 40-50 feet across from boundary’s edge to edge. This does not include the woods between our site and the site on the right of us or the field and bits of woods between us and the campsite on the left of us.
It was so nice! The bath house was kept really tidy and so were the moss laden and/or sandy paths leading to it.
The kids received their own tent, lanterns, lanyards with whistles attached, and hammocks for Christmas. All kids sized of course. They already had their own sleeping bags, mats and pillows, and other such items.
We had enough walkie-talkies for each of us to carry one. This made it so the kids could explore the site and nearby trails without too much parental involvement. Me, being a bit of a worrier, asked for updates a little more than periodically. This did, however, give us the opportunity to practice our walkie-talkie lingo.
CAMPING AT CLIFFS OF THE NEUSE STATE PARK This weekend we tried camping at the Cliffs of the Neuse Stake Park near Kinston, NC. It was a smaller state park than what we were used to, but that made it really nice.
After 11 years of teaching a little over a year ago I quit my job due to numerous reasons that had been building up over the last few years. Some of the reasons, the main reasons actually, were depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and some serious stress.
Don’t get me wrong I LOVED my students and I loved the teaching. Choosing to leave them was the hardest decision I’ve had to make in a long time, but the fact remains that if I had continued teaching I was well on my way to having a mental breakdown and ending up in the hospital. No question about it. I spent the better part of a year laying around the house and moping. I wasn’t the best company to be around. I wasn’t going to church either, this had been going on for a while because I haven’t only suffered from depression for a year.
Recently I began going to a different kind of church then I have been use to. I decided I give this place I kept hearing about a try and see what I’ve been missing out on. I was born and raised a Presbyterian in a Presbyterian church. Typical hymns sung by a choir, sermons, and the same familiar church feel as most of the churches out there. I switched over to Lifepoint Church.
The first sermon I hear there was called “Watch Your Mouth,” which is part of a Proverbs series called “Verbs” It is a 4 part series:
Above All Else
Watch Your Moth
Choose Wisely
End The Sluggard
We were asked to read 1 verse from proverbs every day. By the end of the month we would have read the entire book of proverbs. Anyway…
These sermons hit some wall in my heart and began breaking it down. It felt like every one of these sermons were written for and spoken directly to me because God wanted me to hear them. Ever since I have been looking forward to going to church to hear the sermons preached.
Today I want to share with you the notes from these sermons that I took. You can click on the link (verbs) that is listed above if you would like to listen to the sermons.
ENEMIES OF THE HEART:
fear– take a step of faith instead
offense– be unoffendable
negativity– be positive instead
busyness–take time to enjoy life
VERB-TALK:
words hurt and are permanent
build each other up
build yourself up
forgive others and yourself
Remember: God loves your right where you are!
CHOOSE WISELY:
make better decisions
we are better together than apart
Who advises you? (best friend, parents, teacher, pastor…?)
Who do you advise? (children, students, peers?)
There are 3 TYPES OF FRIENDS:
Board of Directors– these are people who coach and advise others
A Band of Brothers–these are your teammates or peers
A Crew to Coach–these are the students, children, or others that need guidance
Your challenge today: What do you want to do with what you have learned?
ME- “I want to speak more positively to my family. I want to raise them up. I want to be a better advisor to my children.” I want to raise myself up and learn to speak positively about and to myself.”
USING FAITH AS A TOOL TO SURVIVE DEPRESSION After 11 years of teaching a little over a year ago I quit my job due to numerous reasons that had been building up over the last few years.
ADHD & THE FAMILY
ADHD & THE FAMILY
As mentioned in a previous post, I along with my two children have diagnosed ADHD. This info-graphic explains what that is for those of you who are unsure or unfamiliar. My son is 9 and my daughter is 7. Both are highly intelligent, my son especially and has been tested as having an extremely high IQ for his age. This is normal. I want to stop any misconception that people with ADHD are not…
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BBQ BACON PORK LOIN
Ok, so a friend of mine posted this to her FB page today. I thought it looked delicious! Elizabeth’s recipe: BBQ sauce, strips of bacon, wrap, and let marinate, then cook. I was thinking on a variation of this. Wouldn’t it be delicious to slice open the middle of it and add a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple tidbits with a little juice, and chopped candied jalapenos. I’m going to have…
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Y’all this made my day! Kayla, from MamaUnrated, nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. I just had a moment after my kids dinner/bath/bed routine to sit down and read her post about what that actually is. I have to say that I’m pretty stoked and feel really good right now. All smiles! Thanks, Kayla!!!
The stipulations that follow this award is that you must state seven facts about yourself in order to put more of a face behind your blog, per Kayla I’m good at talking about my kids and things, but have trouble talking about myself. This is why I suck at interviewing!
I think this is important enough to be said and can be related to by others. I suffer from depression and anxiety and have found several things lately that help me to deal with day to day life struggles. One of these things is this new fangled thing called blogging. Oh, it’s not so new? Well…it’s new to me! It helps me focus on the positive and keeps my mind busy.
I have 2 wonderful, brilliant, and creative children that have ADHD. Unfortunately, that’s my fault since it’s a genetic thing. Yes, I have it too. I TRY to pass on my coping strategies to the kids and stay calm while doing it. It’s hard when 3/4 of your household have the same diagnosed disability.
I am a HUGE David Bowie Fan! I find him simply marvelous! I love his music, art,
DAVID BOWIE
style, characters, charisma, acting, and everything in between. I collect his albums on vinyl and am working on collecting the movies he’s been in. A huge regret in my life in not finding a way to see him in concert.
I LOVE to cook for others! I don’t like it so much if it’s just for myself, but give me a crowd to cook for and I’m all about it.
Animals are one of my most favorite things in the whole world! I have had a pet iguana, rabbits, chickens, dogs, cats, fish, guinea pigs, birds, mice, gerbils, hamsters, turkeys, ducks, and I’m sure there have been other things in there somewhere. I lost my best pooch, Phoenix, at age 12 or so this past summer. I was devastated. My other dog, Hershey, stood up and helped me overcome the grief.
One day I hope to own a small backyard farm with plenty of acreage. Man, I miss my chickens and things! I want to add goats and pigs to the farm as well as some of the others listed above.
One of my dreams is to find a way to live in Ireland. It’s my favorite place in the whole world!
So, as I read back through this I feel that it sounds as if a kid wrote it. HAHA That’s ok. I was only a teacher for 11 years.
THE VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD Y'all this made my day! Kayla, from MamaUnrated, nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. I just had a moment after my kids dinner/bath/bed routine to sit down and read her post about what that actually is.
Happy very early Thanksgiving and Christmas! Or happy turkey any day day? LOL
So…we had an extra turkey and decided to make this delicious bird because we had leftover celery and bacon that needed to be used.
INGREDIENTS:
turkey
celery
sliced onion
1/2 a stick of butter
bay leaf
bacon slices cut in half
salt and pepper
celery salt
fresh garlic cloves (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Stuff the turkey with sliced onion and celery as shown in the picture.
Rub the skin of the turkey with a fresh garlic clove cut in half. When done stuff the garlic clove or two under the skin.
Rub the skin with half a stick of butter and stuff the excess under the skin.
Sprinkle the whole thing with celery salt, salt, and pepper.
lay strips of bacon over the turkey as shown in the picture.
Cover your turkey with foil for the over half of the baking time (according to the temperature and time per pound of turkey)
Uncover and bake until the rest of the way, but keep an eye on the bacon as it can burn easily. If the bacon is burning and the turkey is not done yet, remove the bacon and cook the turkey the rest of the way.
When done, let cool slice and enjoy!
GRAVY DIRECTIONS:
Note: too much fat can cause your gravy not to mix properly. So, be careful. Remember the rule about fat. So, if there is too much fat in your turkey drippings you may want to separate the fat from the broth before making the roux.
Cook and drain some bacon and drain the fat or use the bacon from the turkey and break into bits.
Make a Roux–Take a tea spoon of bacon drippings and a 1/2 cup of turkey drippings and mix it with a about a cup of flour (add the flour a little at a time and it should create a thick paste. Keep cooking the Roux until the fresh flour smell is gone (about 5 minutes).
Slowly add a more turkey broth from the pan or chicken broth from the store until you get the desired consistency and amount of gravy you want.
Bacon Butter Turkey Recipe Happy very early Thanksgiving and Christmas! Or happy turkey any day day? LOL So...we had an extra turkey and decided to make this delicious bird because we had leftover celery and bacon that needed to be used.
WHAT TO PACK WHEN CAMPING WITH KIDS
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Do you love camping? I adore camping! Our family goes camping as much as we can during the spring, summer, and fall. We usually go to the mountains of NC. On our last camping trip I wanted to go back to the mountains around valley Crusis or Boone as per our usual. However, my husband really didn’t want to drive that far for a short weekend camping trip. This I understood, but was disappointed. Then he suggested Falls Lake.
I don’t know what I was expecting when we got there. I guess my thought process went something like this:
” There’s no way that it’s going to be anything like the mountains and I know I’m just not going to like it. I wish I could have convinced Chris to go to Boone like usual. It will probably hot or sandy and just not what I’m looking for in a camping spot.”
Still, I was glad to be getting away from the house. When we pulled into the area I noticed that there were so many trees it blocked any kind of view of the city surrounding us and completely closed off the rest of the world. It immediately reminded me of the mountains and felt like we were there. I had been transported to my favorite spot in only about 2 hours. Woohoo!!!!
FALLS LAKE STATE PARK is an absolutely beautiful park in the heart of NC.
We all loved it! Above are pictures of our happy Hershey dog and my happy husband. See that beautiful lake? We even got to see a squirrel swim the width of that entire thing just to get across to where we were. The kids were amazed!
I’m telling you people, this is a great place to take your kids camping!!! There were so many children that in the evening all the kids at the nearby camp sites gathered together with their headlamps and glow sticks and the like and played in the darkening woods. They played for hours without any parental intervention. Which, for me, was a little unnerving at first until Chris convinced me that there really wasn’t anything to be concerned about. They played cowboys and Indians, cops and robbers, and they hunted for bears. Imaginations going wild the whole time!
I learned so much about my own children on this weekend trip. I learned how resourceful and intelligent they really are. I mean, I already knew they are book smart. What I didn’t know is that everything we have done as parents has created two pretty amazing little beings that can handle themselves without me. I learned that they can play independently without me hovering over them and still be safe and make good decisions! I learned to let go a little. They were with a bunch of other children their own ages and weren’t completely alone at any point anyway and they weren’t far away.
Chris put up fairy lights around our camp site to help guide the kids in the right direction back to camp. The kids used the landscape and found “markers” to help guide themselves back to camp all on their own. They were never out of shouting range and could hear us if we needed them. Even if we couldn’t see them we could hear them clearly.
We have always shared a 4 person tent, but the kids got their own tent for Christmas along with kids sized lanterns, walkie-talkies, and their own kid-sized hammocks. They are so excited to use them. We also have more glow sticks and necklaces, a laser tag game, and some other fun things to take with us.
Anyway, if you love camping and love kid friendly places with beautiful scenery we will see you there!
CAMPING @ FALLS LAKE Do you love camping? I adore camping! Our family goes camping as much as we can during the spring, summer, and fall.
Vacationing in Ireland
(More pictures as soon as I find the disk from our honeymoon!!!) It was a hot June here in NC when we got married! Of course nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning…but it’s darn hot by lunch time! We had planned to take our honeymoon in Ireland where the weather would be nicer. Our plane pulled into Dublin, Ireland on Monday morning around 8:00am. We went to pick up our…
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