Dear Cassie:
I’m seriously IN LOVE with your Map Wall.
I want one.
I want to marry one…
I want to BE one…
OK. Not really, but it’s so freakin’ coolio.
Dear Morgan:
I’m so proud of you! You are growing up to be such a responsible young man, full of character and strength.
Congratulations on being elected Quartermaster for you Scout Troup. I know you will do an excellent job, and you’ll learn bunches and bunches.
Just stop growing or I’ll have to put the proverbial brick on your head.
Dear Halloween:
I normally don’t care much for you. You are the worst holiday for this chocolate-lovin, peanut-butter-chew-freak, SUGAR FREE Momma.
But I’m kinda diggin’ you this year… Can’t wait to show this finish this puppy up and share it with my bleeps!
Dear Pizza Soup:
You were so deliciously good. All my boys loved you..
Just don’t tell them I made you with Ground Turkey… It’s our little secret, K?
Dear Forty:
Dern it. We got off to such a good start! I thought this milestone was going to be a graceful one…
Why you hauntin’ me all up in my head, now? Back off and let me enjoy this decade, yo.
Dear Bleeps:
Here we are enjoying another Friday! I hope yours is SPECTACUTLARLY SPECTACULAR.
And if it’s not, know that I’m thinking about you.
You, my friend, are loved. ~Click to Tweet



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aaaw, thank you! my map wall wants to marry you and have your babies.
and i am so proud of morgan.
cassie recently posted..Friday Guest: Kristy from Hyphen Interiors
Your wall is out of luck. There tain’t no mo’ babies happenin’ at The Bold Abode…
But if your wall would like to have little map babies and ship them to me, I’d be open to that!
And, Thank you! Morgan was SO super excited and his leader said that Morgan has really grown a ton since joining the Troop! It’s been a great experience for him!
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
Dear Friday Letters from Gwen – I love you. That map wall is cool. You do 40 well, don’t worry, every day is a step towards not giving a BLEEP what people think – which is WAY fun.
Dear Helen Hartman recently posted..The Book of Love?
Oh, dear Helen! Thank you!
Yes, not caring what people think is a fabulous side effect of growing older! I’m SO thankful for that!
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
Happy Friday Gwen! Tell 40 to back off and be nice. I need to try the pizza soup. My kids aren’t liking anything I’ve cooked recently.
Suzy recently posted..Giveaway Reminder
I will tell 40! UGH!
Pizza Soup is good… It’s just meat and sauce and olives and cheese… YUM.
When you are gluten free, you’ve got to get spaghetti any which way possible!
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
Dear Gwen, you are awesome. Can’t wait to see your Hallowe’en escapades. Don’t let the 40 get you down. I’m two 1/2 years ahead of you and it just gets better and better.
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Oh, thank you, Jane! I’m so glad to hear it…
I’m actually pretty stoked about my little Halloween project. Outside of Christmas, I’m not a big seasonal decorator, so it was fun doing something a little different!
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
Cassie’s wall is pretty cool! Thanks so much for commenting on my post at Primitive and Proper. I really appreciate it. Thanks sharing the color you chose! I hope to get a list by color out soon and on it will be more whites.
Ha! I read Kelly’s comment and commented back on yours. Nevertheless, thank you for commenting! So glad the post was helpful!
Tha’t's too funny! Thanks so much for popping over, Kristy! I did really enjoy your guest post at Cassie’s… I’m trying to figure out some cool things to do, and I was loving the photos!
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
Awesome job, Morgan. Awesome job, Cassie. And awesome job, Gwen. Going sugar free is so hard. Tell your friend the 40′s to behave…the 50′s are knockin’ and it’s going to be fun!
Tina recently posted..Bet’s Bottles
Oh, Tina! You always are so encouraging and I really appreciate it!
One day, and then one more, right? I’m working on being “present” so I don’t think about some of the things that are “potentially” going on right now… Worrying never helps anyone, anyway!
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
From someone…ahem…boldly leading ahead of you in the decade of the four-oh, it’s not so bad, hold your head high and march on – don’t let ‘em scare ya! Love the tweet and tweeted…GREAT letters Gwen, as always. That map wall is awesome, I agree. You rock girl!
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Ha! You are bold, my friend… lead on!
Thank you, Bonnie… and thank you for tweeting! You are SO sweet!!!
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
Isn’t Cassie’s map wall AMAZING!!!!? I looove it! Happy Friday

Ali recently posted..Aqua {LOVE}
OMG! Yes it is!!! I want one…
Happy, Happy Friday to you, too, Ali!
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
Map wall babies?? I want one toooo!
Turkey burg is the only way to go up in this hizzouse.
And is it wine o’clock yet? Mama needs a cocktail! xoxo
Bella (@weheartDIY) recently posted..Freebie: September 2012 Printable Calendar
Map wall babies all around, yo!!! You are totally cracking me up!
It’s not wine o’clickty clock here yet, but it’s getting close!!!
I love you.
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
Happy Friday to you G-Dawg! Congrats to Morgan – that’s awesome, and Cassie’s wall is first-mention-worthy for sure!
My Friday was full of boob-smashing and blood drawing and fasting until my appt. at 2:00 pm. (TMI?) But after that start, there’s no where to go but up!!
Jill recently posted..Mid Century Nightstand
Happy Friday to you, too!
Ugh. I got the card at my visit last week… part of what threw me into the 40′s tailspin, I think!
Not interested in having the girls smashed, kwim? But I guess, it’s necessary!
Can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to!
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
Is that black reveal going to be something to eat? I’m anxiously waiting.
~Bliss~
Blliss recently posted..Operation: Fall Chores
If you like eating glitter… and I’m sure it’s been done before! haha!!!
Happy, Friday, my Bliss!!!
Gwen recently posted..Friday’s letters
I loved my 40′s and I have to admit my 50′s aren’t much different. You have much to look forward to! Have a wonderful weekend ~ Ann
Ann recently posted..Home Tour at Debbiedoo’s
Love that wall!! How did I miss that?? Got to pop over quick like and see it!!
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I know! Isn’t it AMAZING???? I want to do this in our school room!