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  • ☎️

    We have so much exciting stuff happening and I want to call my Mama soooooooo bad and just talk to her and tell her everythinggg. That’s the hardest thing for me. Gary’s wonderful about going through my hard days with… Continue reading

  • When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)? The second I had my son. Immediately I felt a sense that my life was no longer really about me. My kids will always come before… Continue reading

  • Losing a Parent as a Child

    Today was a pretty somber day in the Alcina house. My 12-year-old son, Gage, had a friend over Friday to spend the night. Thursday, his father suffered a very serious stroke. His mother wrote me Friday morning and let me… Continue reading

  • Obsessed.

    We are so in love with these blankets. I bought one for the bed and one for the sofa and now the kids want them for their rooms for Christmas. This is the Tye-Dye which I LOVE. It looks like… Continue reading

    Obsessed.
  • Almost Friday!

    Whew. I’m tired. Gary’s work had its quarterly safety bonus, so we were treated to a fantastic steak dinner. It was amazing. The rain stopped just in time where we could enjoy a nice night out.🤩 We’re just now climbing… Continue reading

  • Fall This or That

    Sweaters or Hoodies? Always Sweaters Fires- Indoors or Outdoors? It’s Florida. We have 3 electric fireplaces inside and they are usually on without heat. So, outside. Boots or Sneakers? Oh, both. Candy Corn or Candy Apples? Apples Jeans or Sweatpants?… Continue reading

  • Hmmm

    Have y’all tried this? The chocolate smell is off putting. I think I was just expecting peppermint. I’m on the fence. 🥴🤷🏼‍♀️ Continue reading

  • What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? Recently it was my back issues. It took a lot of pushing through pain to get my muscles strengthened and to rehab myself at home. My ortho couldn’t believe I… Continue reading

  • What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Decorating or making art. I feel like decorating is my art sometimes. It scratches my creative itch. I’m redoing some areas of the house right now. My hallway and foyer area needed a… Continue reading

  • Who are your favorite artists? I know this probably means physical art, but my mind went to music so I’ll do both. I know y’all want me to say Taylor Swift but I’m not gonna pretend to like someone just… Continue reading