Friday Letters

Dear Far: You seriously made the cutest Simba ever. Mommy and Daddy loved taking you Trick or Treating last night with our family and friends :) 

  

Dear RB: I love you for being my cheerleader. Although times are tough right now, you always remain positive. One of the many many reasons I love you. Dear Best Friend: So so thankful for you. and the fact you let me call you to rant. a lot. <3 Dear Bloggers: I'm trying to work up the energy to do my hair  work up the courage to do the Girl Behind the Vlog... It might happen! Dear Weekend: Please be kind to me. Lots to do in a little time to do it!! Dear ABC: Even though my beloved Grey's is not on tonight, thanks for giving me the CMA's to watch :) 

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Dear Bloggy Friends: Watch this video and you may hear my voice toward the end :) 



Dear RB: I love you so much! Thanks for being an amazing husband and letting me take a 30 minute nap after dinner last night while you occupied the crazy kiddo above :) Dear FAR: You've been babbling like crazy these past few days! The babbles are starting to sound like.... WORDS! YAY! Dear Baby J: Your not even a week old and I love you already! :) and you know that whole wetting through every outfit your mommy and daddy put on you... keep up the good work ;) 
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Dear Mountain Weekend: After 3 months of planning, anticipating, and being overly excited you are finally here. Yay!! Dear RB: I can't wait for some rest, relaxation, and not having to chase a toddler for 48 whole hours! Dear FAR: Mommy and Daddy will miss you, but I know you will have fun with your Aunt KK and Uncle G. Dear Bestie: So excited we finally get to hang out and have bestie time. It's been far far too long... Dear GPC: If you are going to hire online instructors to instruct us, make sure they know how to do their jobs. We meet the deadlines or we get penalized... they don't meet their deadlines to us and it ticks me off!! 

Linking up as always with the lovely Ashley :)

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Dear RB: A mountain weekend with our best friends next weekend? So very excited. Cant wait for some adult alone time with you!! Dear FAR: I know mommy had to leave you last weekend to go into the hospital and that broke both of our hearts, but next weekend I know you will have a blast with your Aunt Kay Kay and she will spoil you rotten! Dear Face: Keep up the good work with the healing thing. Dear Self: Why was I so crazy to schedule a gyno apt. Thursday, a Dr. Apt Friday and were leaving Friday night! *Crazy self* Dear Grey's: Last night you broke me. That was the saddest episode ever. Cannot wait until next week!! Dear Bloggy Friends: I love each and every one of you. Just thought you should know.

Wanna write your own Friday Letters? Click the photo and link up with Ashley @ Adventures of Newlyweds :)




Happy Friday Dolls! Make the most of your weekend.... and think of me while i'm doing yard work and taking midterms! Blah.

Friday Letters

Dear RB: Thank you so much for an amazing vacation. Walks on the beach, and snuggling in the tiny tiny queen bed. You are the best! Dear FAR: You know that new thing you've been doing where you run up to me with your arms open wide and you give me the best hug ever? Yeah, don't ever stop. Dear Low Country Boil: Get in my BELLY! Dear Amy: Me. You. Girl time. Saturday. Be there. And don't go into labor before hand. Dear School: Please be kind to me. You're tough. 

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Dear RB: I know right now you are doing a lot of extra around here. Washing dinner dishes, putting Fletcher to bed, and sometimes even going to bed alone. and I thank you so much for supporting me! Dear FAR: Mommy hates to see you sick! Please get better soon... bad germs bad germs go away! Dear GPC: Stop kicking my butt please. I'm exhausted! Dear Stacy: I know you're having your surgery today and i'm saying big prayers!! Dear person reading this blog: Go enter this giveaway right now. 

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Dear RB: I love your passion. What I mean is I love how when you get something in your mind, and you stick with it and you always accomplish what you want. One of the many features I love about you! Enjoy your boys night with my brother :) Dear Andy: Please take care of my hubby tomorrow night, and stay outta jail trouble (I kid... my brother is a youth pastor) Dear FAR: Are you so excited for mommy Fletch night tonight? You, Me, and Mickey Mouse!!! Dear Michelle: I get to see your face tomorrow! I'm so excited!!! And by the way, if you don't blog soon i'm gonna punch you in the kidney. I kid, I know you've been uber busy! Dear Blog: I know i've been neglecting you and i'm so so sorry. This week has been crazy and I start school on Monday - so there might be a little bit more neglect in your near future but it'll be ok, I promise.

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Dear RB: Thanks for taking the trash out.. ya know, the bag that is sitting right beside me.... Dear Weekend: I'm tired already and you are already here. Lets try to fit in a nap ok? Dear Fletch: I love you, but I promise you if you dont stop pulling my hair I will eat your fingers. Dear Calculator: I reallllly don't want to spend all this money on you. But you better help me pass college math! Dear Vacation: One month from today, we will be together. My toes will be in the sand and I. cannot. wait. Lets hurry it along ok? Dear Island Vista: Get that bed ready for me!! See you in 30 days and counting down :) Dear Michelle: I really miss you.. I need to see your face again soon!! Dear Brit: Bloggy date today and family get together tomorrow? Could I really be this lucky to hang 2x in one weekend? #win. Dear RB: I'm now getting up to take the trash out. Good job hubs ;) 

Friday Letters: Back to the Basics

Dear Followers: 

As I sit here and stare at this blank post I remember that I only started blogging just a few short months ago. and the entire reason I started this blog was to create a place to look back and see memories of Fletch. Instead i've found myself blogging about what i'm recently loving, and how much I want to win a giveaway. I have a feeling that in 5 years i'm going to look back and not really care about winning a planner (although today that'd be pretty awesome) or that my current crush is a yummy yogurt. So what i'm trying to say is: i'm sorry. I will still do my lovely link ups (like my favorite Friday Letters!), the ones that will let me talk about me. my family. and what's important to us.

Most importantly, I will do anything in my power to always help out a bloggy friend.  If you needs anthing.... amanda[at]talesfromfar[dot]com is where you can find me morning, noon, and night. 


to the girls on my sidebar: I am honored. and I will promote your blogs with all i've got! 

One last thing, I promise... you will be seeing a LOT more of this guy. 

love him

PS- Don't forget to enter my 100 Follower Giveaway! I have 7 awesome ladies wanting to spoil you with prizes!! 

Friday Letters

Dear RB: Doing 2 loads of laundry while I was at Orientation? A-ma-zing. And I didn't even ask! I love you. Seriously, to the moon and back. And I can't wait for our *DATE* tonight! 

Dear Fletch: Do you know how my heart melted when I was leaving for school yesterday and you held your arms out and gave me the biggest hug? Totally made my day. Your getting to big baby guy... 

Dear Bloggers: Why do you link up to a link up when you haven't even written your post yet? Is it cool to be #1? And i'm really not being rude.. just curious. 


Dear Brit: You+Me+Pedi's+Michaels= YAY!! (PS Were gonna go on a Be Flirty wine hunt too!) 


Dear My Lovey's: Thanks for being so awesome! ♥ 

PS: Have you entered our DIY Linkup? It ends tomorrow... and you don't wanna miss this prize!! 

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RB: Do you even know how excited I am about our double date next weekend to the Vortex? and I know that's next Friday but i'm really excited about it today :) 

Dear GPC: This week i'm coming to see you. to register for your classes and to get my parking sticker. Be nice to me! 

Dear Fletcher: Your getting way to big way to fast buddy. Slow down okay? 

Dear Stacy: I am SO proud of you for starting a blog. But i'm gonna need you to actually.. um ya know, blog. Please & Thank you! :) 

Dear Brit: Hurry up & get here so our bloggy party can begin!! PS- don't forget the wine ;) 

Dear Weekend: You are the first one in a long time that nothing is planned for you. Lets keep it that way, my family needs rest!! 


Dear You: Have I told you how AMAZING you are?  And as soon as you tell all your friends about me, and they follow me, I will do a 100 follower giveaway, and it will be epic. 

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RB: Those pancakes you made yesterday? A-ma-zing. Seriously. You spoil me. As much as I don't deserve it, I am so thankful for it. And you! 

Fletcher: You are growing up sooo fast! Seriously. 12 teeth now and you've learned to drink through a straw. I love each and every one of your milestones! 

Michelle: I'm so thankful your my best friend. And you live in the fancy neghiborhood where we can watch fireworks in your yard. Yay for 4th of July :) (& blueberry beer!) 

Chelsea: You are seriously one of the sweetest blog friends I have. Thank you so much for everything! Especially my new social media buttons :)  One day i'll buy a blog design. When i'm not  cheep. poor. umm.. yeah no other words. 

Momma- THANK YOU for giving me your Coach wallet. That's true love right there... 

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Dear RB: You are the best husband ever! Not just because you gave up you iphone.. but because you gave it to me. Oh and you grilled amazing pork chops for dinner last night. ;) 

Dear FAR: I'm so proud of you, It's only been a week and you are 100% completely off the bottle. I'm so glad our little chat last week worked ;) 

Dear Georgia Weather: Didn't we discuss the my family and my besties going to Stone Mountain Park on Sunday? And your gonna be 102 degrees? Not cool... literally.
Dear Big Lots: Please be reasonable with RB's schedule this coming week. Were pretty busy. So off on Sunday and no working past 4 on Wednesday and Saturday please?? 

Becky: Hurry up and have that baby so I can see photos Puh-leaseee!? 

Dear Saturday: Can you hurry up? I'm ready to have Italian night with my bestie, her family, and my family. Manicotti, Lasagna, Salad OH MY!

Happy Friday lovelies :)  

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Dear Bloggy Friends: How many kids does it take to change a diaper? 

Poor Fletcher... 

Dear RB: Thanks for giving me alone time this evening. AND for having Fletch bathed and ready for bed when I got home. You spoil me. 

Dear BJ's: I'm reallllly mad that you teased me with an expired Pampers coupon. Your $6.00 BJ's Coupon + my $4.00 Manufacturer coupon= $10.00 off a box of Pampers!! You stink. 

Dear Amy: Thanks for our day yesterday. I love your kiddos and the fact they occupy my kiddo so we can have adult conversation!! 

Dear Fletcher: I'm sorry to tell you this. But the bottle is gone. forever. Please accept this & lets get over it so we can move on. I'm not being insincere but the screaming yourself to sleep every night is giving mommy a headache. 

Dear GPC: You made an EXCELLENT choice in admitting me. You're not gonna regret it. 

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Dear Fletch: Today we have to do something yucky and mommy is so so sorry. Today is your 1 year old check up.  and that means S-H-O-T-S :(

Dear RB: Happy 2nd Father's Day!! You will always have one up on me since FAR was born between Mother's and Father's day. You are such an amazing dad and I love you almost as much as Fletch does ;) 

Dear Michelle & Stacy: Yay for planning out a week of FUN! So excited -PS- Michelle you haven't blogged in a week. Get on it;) PPS- Stacy: Start blogging NOW!
 Dear Dr. Miller: Don't fuss at my too badly because Fletch is not off the bottle yet. It's only been a week since he turned 1 and he really loves it! 

Dear Cheryl: Thanks for capturing this photo of Fletcher eating cake. It's my favorite, seriously. 

Dear Fletch's Molars: Quit causing the runny nose and fever please. I'd like my non snotty baby back. 

Happy 1st Birthday Fletcher!!!

Week of Fletch: Day 5
Dear Fletcher, 


Happy First Birthday! I cannot believe you are ONE! It feels like yesterday you were doing this

then I blinked and now your doing this!

Mommy is so proud of you! You now have 10 teeth (including 2 molars) and you are 100% on cow milk. You can say 'NO' by shaking your head especially if you don't want to try a new food. Speaking of food, your favorites right now are still Cheeseburgers. But you also love sandwiches (just like mommy!), mashed potatoes, and animal crackers! 2 nights ago you finally figured out you could fed yourself dinner and shoveled in lots of Mashed Potatoes and broccoli. We still have to give you a bottle to go to sleep, but that's okay. 


Daddy is still your favorite person in the world and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse still makes you stop whatever your doing. You've added to your vocabulary and not just saying Mommy and Dadddy but now you can say Bye, Nanny, & Stacy. And you love babbling on the phone to everyone and giving kisses before you hang up on them.


Today for your big day your cousin Mandy is giving you your first haircut! We are also having cupcakes at home and this evening after it cools off your cousin Kim will be taking your first birthday photos!! Sunday is your big celebration, Your having a Mickey Mouse Swim Party with all 45 of our family and closest friends! 


You have grown up so much and this past year has been amazing, We cannot wait for the next!! 


love you forever,
Mommy

Friday Letters

Dear Internet company: THANK YOU so much for fixing the internet connection so I can pay my bills. & write this post.

Dear Husband: Follow your dreams. I love you, always.

Dear Fletcher: Thank you for being my little boy! And thank you for being super good today!

Dear Kara: Happy Belated Birthday! I am so proud of you for asking people to donate to www.mycharitywater.com/karamcgiboney

Dear Drop Dead Diva season 3: Thank you for keeping me entertained while I had no internet.

Dear Chocolate Milk: (that I'm about to consume) PLEASE take away my heartburn!!! 

Happy Friday!! 

<3,

A

Friday Letters

Dear Shonda Rhimes: Seriously??? Seriously!!! I have no words for you today. But thank you for the almost heart attack and for NOT killing my McDreamy last night.
Dear Husband: Thanks for doing this dishes this morning! I'm ready for 6:00 so you can be home with your family!! Dear FAR: Puuuhhhleeeeseee take a nap so you will stop being a fussy gussy! Momma loves you!

Dear Saturday: Can you please hurry up and get here so I can hang out with my BFF's and watch the hubby run his first 5k and eat pizza?
Dear Water: Can you magically start tasting like sweet tea? That big pitcher in the fridge sure looks inviting.... Dear towels: Can you hurry up and fold yourselves? Oh and put yourselves away when your done! 

<3,
A