NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Tennesse dippin’

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You know those family members that you just feel so happy to be related to… this would be them. Ryan’s aunt and uncle from Tennessee.  We love them. Like, really really love them. They made this dip while they were in town. Real, Tennessee dip. (It contains Rotel, which makes it Tennessean to me. I’d never […]

“It’s a Twin Thing” baby shower recap

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The “Thing One and Thing Two” baby shower last weekend went off without a hitch. I hope the mother-to-be had as much fun as we had planning and executing. Here’s where it was held – my aunt’s home. (Gorgeous, right?) And, here we are getting ready for folks to arrive: Here’s the beautiful momma on […]

First motherly moment

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Hold the phone. I ain’t pregnant. (Sorry, mom.) But, I’m pretty proud of myself for having my first motherly moment. Let’s be honest… motherly would not be a word to describe me.  I’m usually having too much trouble tripping, spilling and hurting myself to worry about anyone else. Perhaps it’s selfishness. Busy-ness. Clumsiness. Many ‘nesses […]

Always. Sometimes. Never.

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(Da Bears photo… in honor of football beginning) I always: sprinkle salt on tomatoes. highlight words and paragraphs with my curser when I’m reading online. say “I love you” at the end of phone calls with Ryan and my parents. sing in the car, with no shame. want to watch Sister Act when I’m feeling […]

Drinking… alone… at 4:30 p.m.

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(I’ve realized that I haven’t posted some of our real-life stories that I don’t want to forget. This is one of them. Decorating, DIY and all our regularly-scheduled funness will return shortly.) When I got home today at 4:30 p.m., Ryan was already drinking a beer. If you know Ryan, you will think this is […]

It’s a twin thing – baby shower

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I enjoy planning events. Luckily, I have the opportunity to do it a lot in my career. But, I’ve never had the opportunity to help with a baby shower. Until now. My lovely aunt is hosting a baby shower for her daughter-in-law, who is expecting TWIN BOYS. (Gasp! Two…boys…together? YIKES!) But, I moved past my own […]