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Fashion Friday: Edition heavy on the anthropologie

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It's hard to believe that we are on the official countdown to Christmas. I can honestly say I have yet to put up one decoration or buy one gift. I still have pumpkins on my porch that may or may not be rotten and flowers in my flowerpots that are leftover from the summer. Maybe after Thanksgiving I'll get it together. Or maybe I'll just put Santa hats on my pumpkins. Here are some cute Read More

Big Boo Cast: Episode 211 (men and women’s gift guide)

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We are a little behind this week because Sophie had the Covid last week. Thankfully she is on the mend and we were able to record our gift guide. Our Amazon Shop Become a Patron! You can click here to listen. Or here. You can even listen right here on the blog. And if you're on the Facebook, well, we are, too. We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if Read More

Fashion Friday: Edition fast and furious

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Hi. How are you? This is going to be quick today because it's midnight and I just drove back from Houston so I'm a little tired and need my bed. Here are some cute things I found this week: 1. with love denim top I saw this denim top online at Free People and, well, I'm in love. I believe in the value and versatility of a good denim shirt and this one has these sleeves that Read More

Fashion Friday: Edition what an uneventful week

Diary

So. Anything interesting going on in the world this week? via GIPHY Here are some cute things I found that have nothing to do with United States politics. 1. a new day fleece hooded sweatshirt This is the best sweatshirt and it's just $20. It's a little boxy, hits at the waist but is super flattering and cozy. Super cute with jeans and sneakers. It comes in a bunch of color Read More

Big Boo Cast: Episode 209

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This week we discuss some thoughts on 2020 and you'll see that we recorded this before the election so we had no idea the curveball that would throw our way. It continues to be the gift that keeps giving. Like a bad fruitcake. Sophie also shares her five favorite things which leads to a discussion about how much we love Somebody Feed Phil. Become a Patron! You can click here to listen. Read More

Fashion Friday: Edition Happy Halloween

Diary

Yep. We've made it to Halloween weekend. Halloween falls on a Saturday night, we turn the clocks back an hour, there's a full moon and the Aggies play the Razorbacks. What could possibly go wrong? via GIPHY But I found a lot of cute things today, so let's get started. 1. colsie faux fur lounge tunic sweatshirt I saw this in Target and it is the dreamiest. So super soft and Read More

Fashion Friday: Edition lots of cute stuff today

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This has been a whirlwind week. I left for Pawhuska, OK early Sunday morning and then got home Wednesday late afternoon. Then I had my first in person speaking event since last December last night. And I have two more Zoom things to do later today. Plus, I still need to go vote which is on my to-do list for today. All that to say, it feels good to be a little busy and have actual things on Read More

Fashion Friday: Edition the high today is supposed to be in the 70s

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As I'm typing this, I can hear the north wind blowing and the forecast is saying it'll only get up to about 71 degrees tomorrow. I find this delightful. And in true Texas fashion I'll probably be getting all my sweaters down from the top of my closet just in time for it to be back in the 80s and 90s by next week. I'm also currently watching For the Love of the Game with Kevin Costner and Read More

Fashion Friday: Edition I really hope the Aggies beat Florida

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Because hope springs eternal, I really believe the Aggies have a chance against Florida this weekend. Which is why I will get up for Gameday and the dreaded 11 a.m. kickoff time and cheer them on. Sometimes love means you have to believe the best. Here are some cute things I found this week that I may buy to cheer myself up if the Aggies lose. Never underestimate the power of retail Read More

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Melanie ShankleMy name is Melanie and, in some strange twist of fate, I’m also known as Big Mama because I started this blog in July of 2006 when my daughter, Caroline, was not quite three years old and I was in the process of convincing her that BIG girls use the potty and BIG girls don’t have pacifiers, thus she thought BIG was the highest compliment in the land and began referring to me as BIG MAMA.Read More

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I’ll apologize in advance because the next few m I’ll apologize in advance because the next few months will have me awash in nostalgia as Caroline moves through the last of the firsts. ⁣
Tonight is the first high school soccer scrimmage of the season. The last first scrimmage. ⁣
And so I made her let me take a picture because she knows her mom is deep in my feelings as we round the corner of senior year. The fact that Perry jumped in was a bonus. ⁣
Also, she scored two goals. Go mules 💙⚽️💛
Look who’s officially a Fightin’ Texas Aggie. Look who’s officially a Fightin’ Texas Aggie. 👍🏻❤️⁣🎉
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As a parent, I don’t know if there’s anything better than watching your kid have a dream and then seeing them work hard to make that dream a reality. She’s wanted to be an Aggie from just about the day she was born. It took a lot of blood, sweat, tears and prayer but she did it. ⁣
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I couldn’t be prouder of our Texas Aggie. Gig’em! 👍🏻 #Classof2025
Eye of the tiger. Happy Halloween! Eye of the tiger. Happy Halloween!
So this photo session just happened today. I’m So this photo session just happened today.  I’m not crying, you’re crying. 💙💛💙#alamoheights #classof2021
Number of times I will get tired of watching Carol Number of times I will get tired of watching Caroline play soccer? ZERO. It is my favorite. ⁣
Add in a huge Aggie win over Florida and it’s been a nice little day. ⁣
Yay for sports!! ⚽️💙👍🏻🏈
This little guy running through the bluebonnets wi This little guy running through the bluebonnets with the unfortunate bangs he cut himself is fifty years old today. ⁣Those bangs speak volumes about who he would become. He never does anything halfway. 
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I am so grateful that boy grew into a man who loves God, loves his family and leads us with unwavering loyalty and love. In a year full of chaos and uncertainty, he remains steadfast, solid and full of opinions he is never afraid to express. I’m thankful for all of it. Except maybe some of the opinions. ⁣
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I also love that he hates social media and won’t see this until I say “Look! I posted about you on your birthday!”⁣
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Happy 50th birthday, P! I love you. I’d say let’s grow old together except I think we already have. 😂❤️
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