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Leben’s A New Dog! Sort-of. Reflections On Doggy Boot Camp

March 16, 2017Mandi

It’s one month after I got my puppy back home, and I finally have an update for you on his progress. This is an open and honest account of our experience so far—and in truth, most of the remaining work… Continue Reading →

Family

Leben Goes To Puppy Training Bootcamp

February 2, 2017Mandi 2 Comments

Yesterday I left my bebe with perfect strangers who are going to help turn him into a fantastically trained pup– or so I’m banking on. Literally. Here are some of the behavior issues that my lifetime of learning everything I… Continue Reading →

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Christmas Time Is Here (2016)

December 26, 2016Mandi

Merry Christmas, everyone!!! Here are a few moments of our Christmas celebrations, both in Austin and back home with the whole family. A beautiful memory. I hope you have had a lovely and warm holiday. <3 ღ ღ ღ ღ… Continue Reading →

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Familiar Places & Familiar Faces

August 29, 2016Mandi 2 Comments

This weekend I got the opportunity to return home and see a few of the people that are most important to me. After the anxiety I felt surrounding the “first day of school” and the crazy nightmares I’ve been having,… Continue Reading →

Family, Self-Care, Travel

Welcome to Austin

June 2, 2016Mandi

The past few days have been my first official days as an Austinite! (Is that right?) Austin welcomed me with delicious food, interesting people, and less-than-delightful weather. Two out of three ain’t bad. My first week in Austin, I tried… Continue Reading →

Books, Family, Nature, Travel

Girls’ Trip

May 30, 2016Mandi

I spent a few lovely days on South Padre Island with my family last week! Mama, Abi, Annie and I had a fantastic time going to the beach, relaxing by the pool, eating delicious food, and enjoying the waves from… Continue Reading →

Family, Nature

The Appearance of Bliss

May 16, 2016Mandi

This is the first post in Keeping the Flame’s “Farewell Denton” Series. This week will feature one post per day up until moving day (May 22), and will feature reflections on my undergraduate experience, posts about Denton in general, and… Continue Reading →

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Catching Up

April 21, 2016Mandi

The past couple of weeks have been very eventful! I thought I’d take a moment to catch you all up on some lovely memories! ARKANSAS and COLLEGE STATION I spent two lovely weekends visiting friends at different college campuses! First,… Continue Reading →

Family, Uncategorized

My Little Annie

April 18, 2015Mandi

This little bundle of joy came into the world on March 17th, measuring a healthy 8 lbs 14 oz, 22 in. Here are some ADORABLE pictures from her first week on earth! “A baby is God’s opinion that life should go… Continue Reading →

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To Granny’s House We Go

March 25, 2015Mandi

Welcome back to the blogging world! I have taken a much-needed haitus from blogging (and life) to enjoy a restful and joyful spring break from university. The week leading up to spring break was, for me, the most difficult of… Continue Reading →

Family, Nature

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