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~Jen~

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About Me

I am a true Southern Belle, born and raised,loving all things "southern" (with the exception of redneck) and really enjoy a simple life. Next to God and my Christian life, my wonderful husband, Audley, and our marriage is my greatest love! We have been married for 12 3/4 years and each day is a new and exciting adventure waiting to happen. Eventhough our schedule is sometimes overbooked and we often have to travel to the ends of the earth, my children and their activities always come first. If we have to miss something it is because it can't be avoided! My children are my pride and continually fill me with joy. Audley and I are heavily involved in the Children's ministry at Oak Hill Church of Christ, as well as other wonderful ministries. I adore being a housewife! It is a priveledge that I have enjoyed for 11 years now and a job that I do not take lightly. Keeping house and making our little part of the world beautiful is such a joy to me. I love to pamper my husband and spoil my children. With three here with me and one staying with grandparents to attend school, my life is never dull. I have been blessed to live a life such as this and would not have it any other way.
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My Interests

Anything that I do with my husband from golf & tennis to those mini dates to Starbucks makes my life such a pleasure. I absolutely adore holidays-- all of them (from May Day & Derby Day to Veterans Day & Christmas, we cherish it), shopping, & traveling. I love history, genealogy & scrapbooking. Making and recording memories is such a joy. Cooking and baking are extra fun and I have really gotten into a little cake decorating of late. As my husband says, I carry my camera in a holster ready to shoot at all times. Combing estate sales and antique stores for that awesome find is my favorite way to relax. I probably spend too much time decorating and gardening, but the world is a beautiful place and I want my corner to shine. Entertaining is so much fun. We love nothing more than to have friends and family over to have dinner, play games and clebrate a momentous occasion.

I'd like to meet:

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Music:

I have varied interests in music from top 40 to classical. It all depends on the mood.

Books:

I am a book worm! The Bible, Devotional books, & Christian parenting books keep me sane and help keep my life focus. I get lost in biographies and history books. I have also enjoyed the Harry Potter series,anything by Mary Higgins Clark, Anne of Green Gables, Gone with the Wind, North and South, home decorating books, & cookbooks, especially international flavors

Heroes:

My awesome, inspiring husband because of the continual support he offers me and the faithful love he gives me.

My Blog

Delicious Derby Pie

Just to get you in the mood for the 134th Run for the Roses, here is my favorite Derby Pie Recipe. Serve with fresh whipped cream (not that stuff in the freezer or from a can!)  Enjoy! INGREDIENT...
Posted by ~Jen~ on Fri, 02 May 2008 07:29:00 PST

The "Never-Been-Asked-Before" survey

Do you sleep with socks on or off:OffDo you flip your pillow to the cold side?YesDo you like to hold or be held?I LOVE to be held! Do you want a small or big wedding?Ours was rather small, but very ro...
Posted by ~Jen~ on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:10:00 PST

Sunday Dinner

Here is an absolutely divine dish that makes for a wonderful Sunday dinner:   Braised Lamb Shanks INGREDIENTS 6 lamb shanks salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped ...
Posted by ~Jen~ on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:10:00 PST

A light and Quick Salad

Audley and I have come to really enjoy this quick and easy salad in the evening: 2 cucumbers, sliced thinly 1/2 of a bellpepper, sliced into thin strips 3 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced Red Onion rings ...
Posted by ~Jen~ on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:34:00 PST

Tagged

My friend Bekkah has tagged me, so here I go: Here's how you play:Once you've been tagged, you have to write a blog with 10 weird, random things, facts, or habits about yourself. At the end, you choos...
Posted by ~Jen~ on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:01:00 PST

My Christmas Planner

In my usual OCD behavior regarding the holidays I have put together a Christmas planner (besides my palm pilot and day planner) this year to help me keep everything together for the holidays...
Posted by ~Jen~ on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:45:00 PST

The Greastest Moment in this Moms Life

I just wanted to share the most wonderful moment in my life as a mother....our beautiful Kenzie-Grace was baptized by her dad tonight.  Oh, the emotion is too great to express. To say I am thrill...
Posted by ~Jen~ on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:38:00 PST

Something for Everyone to Think About

CHILDREN SEE! Add to My Profile | More Videos Next time you are out and about, think twice about what you are representing. You never know who may be watching you and imitaing your every...
Posted by ~Jen~ on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:05:00 PST

No More Teachers, No More Books.....

WOOOOHOOOO!  It is the last week of school.  Believe it or not, I am really glad.  Since August 1st I have gotten up at 5:15 every morning to get hubby, kids, and myself ready to run ou...
Posted by ~Jen~ on Wed, 23 May 2007 02:19:00 PST

Audley

I wasn't going to break this news yet, but right now Audley and I need EVERYONE's prayers.  About two weeks ago Audley went to the doctor for a routine physical.  While there the doc discove...
Posted by ~Jen~ on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:52:00 PST