tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62795127857493995062024-03-14T00:26:05.893-04:00the brown bunchAnna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.comBlogger348125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-49347317451080633412013-11-07T14:11:00.001-05:002013-11-07T14:11:33.424-05:00Fall (Harvest) Festival 2013 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pyuDX2uhlqc/UnvhxLs5WQI/AAAAAAAADzk/aInPC8r6RiU/s1600/DSC_3061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pyuDX2uhlqc/UnvhxLs5WQI/AAAAAAAADzk/aInPC8r6RiU/s320/DSC_3061.JPG" width="320" /></a>Well, if there's one thing I may be known for it's <em>loving FALL</em>! Especially here in Virginia...the colors are vibrant! Maybe the most beautiful I've ever seen them (trees/leaves). I can only imagine it's due to all the rain we had this Summer. Either way... I'll take it! ;)</div>
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<br />Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-61989422523469946992013-11-02T08:45:00.000-04:002013-11-02T08:45:22.945-04:00Halloween 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-57580705181877772452013-10-26T12:39:00.000-04:002013-10-26T12:44:35.794-04:00We love FALL!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-69354141992718236982013-10-25T07:41:00.000-04:002013-10-25T07:41:04.479-04:00Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-20792413108363425692013-10-18T13:33:00.001-04:002013-10-18T13:33:34.163-04:00Smith Mountain Lake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-574726875030672582013-08-14T21:14:00.000-04:002013-08-14T21:15:15.984-04:00Bermuda (2013;)...Jessamie turns 30!!!! :)))<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-52726334687498889632013-06-05T09:43:00.004-04:002013-06-05T09:43:49.566-04:00Forgive me blog...Dear Blog,<br />
I've really neglected you... as in I just looked at you for the first time in MONTHS!!!! And I've also realized how behind I am on "following" my blog friends!!! WOW... kids are growing, new houses, new cars, people have moved... WOW, it's amazing what I've missed!!??<br />
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We had two successful birthdays and parties... MaryBradford turned ONE on March 21st and we had a sweet little family birthday party with the theme... "You are my Sunshine." ;)<br />
*She started walking right around 13 months.<br />
* She just the sweetest baby girl.. she'll stop what she's doing and just hug or kiss me...very affectionate and tender-hearted! ;) She is however starting to show her "sassy" and determined side (she's Brown...or should I say "Fussell"...determination and stubbornness runs in the DNA!;).<br />
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Hudson turned FOUR on May 26th... we had his HORSE RIDING Birthday party... something he had asked for since September!!! The weather was awful the day of his party and Hudson said the sweetest, most sincere prayer asking God to protect the horses and please "part the skies" so we could have his party...and OF COURSE God answered.. FAITH.Like.a.CHILD!!!!! ;) It was fun party and perfect for Hudson! ;) <strong>*Pictures are on Facebook!</strong><br />
*Hudson is swimming better than ever... consistently swimming (stroke swimming, face in the water, kicking his legs...real deal swimming;) the <strong>width of our neighborhood pool by himself</strong>. I'm amazed at what a FISH he is!!! He tells us he'll be swimming the length of the pool soon (we shall see;). However, I can't seem to get him interested in riding his bike to save my life?! Go figure?! ;) <br />
I'm absolutely LOVING age 4... I'm sure just like every age it will present it's challenges but it's such a fun age!!! ;)<br />
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I know a post is not nearly as enjoyable without pictures... I'll hopefully stay motivated and get the pictures up and running...<br />
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I'm enjoying<strong> Instagram</strong> (with the iphone.. quick and easy!;) and I try to post some every so often to Facebook as well (again, convenience!;).<br />
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Oh yeah, We're moving... AGAIN!?! <br />
More on that later... see ya soon Blog world!!! ;)<br />
Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-3298803677365593652013-04-04T12:43:00.000-04:002013-04-04T12:43:39.515-04:00Returning...slowly...I'm honestly trying to get this thing up and running again and truthfully I only want to do it if I can post PICTURES!! I mean the pictures alone can do the narrating, right?! ;)<br />
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My friend, <a href="http://www.pittsburghpohls.blogspot.com/">Carol</a> has informed me there is a WAY... a way to conquer this blog mess and post pictures like the old days! ;) haha! STAY TUNED...<br />
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In the meantime, MaryBradford had a lovely birthday party with a "You are my Sunshine" theme. It was a sweet, intimate family birthday party! I can't believe our precious angel is ONE!!! I hope to do a fun comparison post sometime soon of she and Hudson... it's been fun to see their similarities and differences!! ;) <br />
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I hope to have pictures soon... but I did finally join <em>Instagram</em>!!! I LOVE it!! My username is <strong>annafbrown19</strong>... look me up and let's follow each other! ;) <br />
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xoxoAnna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-47159830885602560702013-02-24T14:33:00.002-05:002013-02-24T14:33:52.529-05:00A "re-launch" very soon! ;)I know it may seem like I've retired the blog... and yes, I've debated but the truth is this blog was created shortly after we announced we were pregnant with Hudson. It has been our journey of life, parenthood and all the adventures in between. I have a goal of "re-launching" closer to MaryBradford's FIRST birthday which will be March 21st. I can't exactly say "when" but I have that time frame as a goal. <br />
Stay tuned... {Love you all!!!}Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-28116999182482490472013-01-12T14:19:00.001-05:002013-01-12T14:19:24.805-05:00Disney World (Part 1 of what could be 100;)...It's been a long (and isolating) week. Brad was at his corporate meeting in Orlando all week and Hudson was diagnosed with the FLU! :( So thankful my mom was able to come for a few days...<br />
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Anyhow, I posted alot on Facebook...it didn't go to my friends Newsfeed... I somehow accidentally made them "private" but I fixed it where you can at least view my pictures when you visit my facebook page. ;) </div>
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{And hopefully the pictures do enough narrating! ;) One of our favorite things was the <strong>Lion King</strong> show at Animal Kingdom...I don't think I posted any of the pictures but I'll hopefully be able to post some here SOON!;)}</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NqUtv5A8m24/UORiv2sp_EI/AAAAAAAADr0/sXueb8EUUvU/s1600/DSC_1798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NqUtv5A8m24/UORiv2sp_EI/AAAAAAAADr0/sXueb8EUUvU/s320/DSC_1798.JPG" width="320" /></a>For some odd reason the blog will not post my pictures in the order I want {my apologies!;)}. MaryBradford loved all the Christmas morning excitement! ;)</div>
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<br />Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-7605004910872955842012-12-30T11:05:00.000-05:002012-12-30T11:05:15.355-05:00T'was the morning AND night BEFORE Christmas...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>You've read about in your book</strong>!!!" ;)</div>
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Brad has his annual Corporate meeting in Orlando and we've been saying for years we want to go a few days before to take Hudson... he is THRILLED to say the least!!! ;) He loves his Disney books.. he can't wait to meet Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Belle and the Beast, etc.. we leave on Thursday!!! ;) It will be a short trip, Hudson and I will fly back and leave Brad for the week in Orlando. </div>
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<br />Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-76468757850082398292012-12-27T16:46:00.000-05:002012-12-27T16:46:50.489-05:00T'was the DAY(s) before Christmas... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bAJAwT8F6og/UNy5WOWqEGI/AAAAAAAADn4/_MdxhI2BsBQ/s1600/DSC_1705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bAJAwT8F6og/UNy5WOWqEGI/AAAAAAAADn4/_MdxhI2BsBQ/s320/DSC_1705.JPG" width="320" /></a>A little reindeer sandwich (a sweet tradition from my childhood...just <em>another</em> reason my momma is so special!;). Hudson loved eating the cherry nose. ;)</div>
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We are so proud of our little man! ;)</div>
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<span style="color: red;">{Also, in case you're wondering... one of the reasons I haven't been posting as much lately is due to the fact that I now have to re-size all my pictures before the blog will post them...it's a tedious added step...an <u><strong>extra</strong></u> 20-30mins to re-size, save in a file and post but I'll keep at it only b/c <strong>I LOVE Y'ALL</strong>!!!!;) }</span></div>
<br />Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-80682973537284584042012-12-11T10:20:00.002-05:002012-12-11T10:20:48.078-05:00Christmas at the Governors Mansion...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-euXwjBdGn0g/UMdLMdHaPII/AAAAAAAADhE/qk6CzQZYx9Q/s1600/DSC_1583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-euXwjBdGn0g/UMdLMdHaPII/AAAAAAAADhE/qk6CzQZYx9Q/s320/DSC_1583.JPG" width="320" /></a>The 20+ ladies, volunteers, husbands, etc all met at the <strong><em>Atlanta Fish Market</em></strong> for lunch after we helped with the Christmas tour(s). This appetizer platter was compliments of the Chef...that's right, my mom really knows how to work her magic! ;) {She and her friends also know the chef from other events!;)}</div>
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{A BIG Thank you to Brad's dad for coming for the day to help with MaryBradford! Hudson had two birthday party's to attend and without Granddaddy's help I'm not sure it would've worked out for me to go or for Hudson to attend the party's. THANK YOU, Mr. Brown!!!} :)</div>
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<br />Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-83327334020815210912012-12-06T15:36:00.000-05:002012-12-06T15:36:19.426-05:00Christmas fun...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mMd59YQrCbk/ULGBsmU6XdI/AAAAAAAADW4/o00tg5GgTLw/s1600/DSC_1316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mMd59YQrCbk/ULGBsmU6XdI/AAAAAAAADW4/o00tg5GgTLw/s320/DSC_1316.JPG" width="320" /></a>We're so impressed with all Hudson is learning... and so is his instructor, Miss Sarah. She seems to really appreciate his inquisitive, curious, and out-going personality. ;)</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4qaViFmMIoo/ULGByTK6OcI/AAAAAAAADXA/BrqqRUvqNrc/s1600/DSC_1332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4qaViFmMIoo/ULGByTK6OcI/AAAAAAAADXA/BrqqRUvqNrc/s320/DSC_1332.JPG" width="320" /></a>My contribution to Thanksgiving dinner with my side of the family... <em>Pumpkin Dump Cake</em>. A recipe I found on Pinterest! ;) {It was just about to go in the oven.}</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oz-gS2clWAU/ULGCDVIiiaI/AAAAAAAADXY/ghO274T-rlc/s1600/DSC_1339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oz-gS2clWAU/ULGCDVIiiaI/AAAAAAAADXY/ghO274T-rlc/s320/DSC_1339.JPG" width="320" /></a>I feel terrible I didn't get a picture of my mom's beautiful table that she always puts so much effort, creativity and thought in to... but hopefully these cute cousin pictures can make up for it.. ;)</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T71CaKSv2nQ/ULGDZ-Iig4I/AAAAAAAADXo/Y2nHvsGWmbY/s1600/DSC_1358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T71CaKSv2nQ/ULGDZ-Iig4I/AAAAAAAADXo/Y2nHvsGWmbY/s320/DSC_1358.JPG" width="320" /></a>Tis the season for {matching} Christmas pajama's. Hudson is "Mr. Claus" and Mary Bradford is "Mrs. Claus".. love them! ;)</div>
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<strong>Thank you Bee and Dee for a wonderful and special Thanksgiving</strong>!!! :)</div>
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Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-1248818666422624932012-11-14T21:05:00.002-05:002012-11-14T21:05:32.807-05:00Pilgrims and Indians<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xY1MgFEb64A/UKRCs4k5ppI/AAAAAAAADTA/Znlto1t4Er4/s1600/DSC_1279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xY1MgFEb64A/UKRCs4k5ppI/AAAAAAAADTA/Znlto1t4Er4/s320/DSC_1279.JPG" width="320" /></a>Today was Hudson's classroom Thanksgiving feast. I love their adorable feathers and pilgrim hats. ;)</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lj6x04kxth4/UKRGTDODyRI/AAAAAAAADUs/dVlR5oUITk8/s1600/DSC_1301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lj6x04kxth4/UKRGTDODyRI/AAAAAAAADUs/dVlR5oUITk8/s320/DSC_1301.JPG" width="320" /></a>Some people tell me he's going to be the "<em>ladies man</em>"..but honestly I think he's just very comfortable and confident with his "feminine side." ;)</div>
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I'll do my best to do my "thankful" post again this year... I have such a strong desire to go on an over-seas mission trip that I find myself praising God for things like: paved roads, heat, bath-tubs, showers, a comfortable bed and roof over our head {the list goes on}... </div>
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Anna and Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319905971010797867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279512785749399506.post-28592298295585607162012-11-13T10:23:00.001-05:002012-11-13T10:23:30.518-05:00Catching up...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wEaTW9b5xcQ/UKJiYfOnI1I/AAAAAAAADRE/OsGaIqwC_ic/s1600/DSC_1240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wEaTW9b5xcQ/UKJiYfOnI1I/AAAAAAAADRE/OsGaIqwC_ic/s320/DSC_1240.JPG" width="320" /></a>Hudson and his dinosaurs..watching his dinosaur movie. It's been a fun "phase." ;)</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2e1OwLF62Qk/UJPOYzyhdoI/AAAAAAAADNs/--A_5a6Q2DY/s1600/DSC_1183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2e1OwLF62Qk/UJPOYzyhdoI/AAAAAAAADNs/--A_5a6Q2DY/s320/DSC_1183.JPG" width="320" /></a>Daddy and Hudson riding on the hayride.</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eQF9m96yYQI/UJPOhGRU0ZI/AAAAAAAADN0/t-PkPb_NVlU/s1600/DSC_1192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eQF9m96yYQI/UJPOhGRU0ZI/AAAAAAAADN0/t-PkPb_NVlU/s320/DSC_1192.JPG" width="320" /></a>Our precious little chick ready for the "trunk or treat" ;) (at the church we've been attending...Brad has all the pictures on his iphone;).</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-unqeMQWOm4k/UJPOqfQNaWI/AAAAAAAADN8/od8hqzqPRz8/s1600/DSC_1195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-unqeMQWOm4k/UJPOqfQNaWI/AAAAAAAADN8/od8hqzqPRz8/s320/DSC_1195.JPG" width="320" /></a>I truly heart {love and appreciate;) pinterest...I pinned this on my "yummy" board. Go check it out.. so delicious and festive (using candy corn), you can totally do this for any holiday. I may try red and green m&m's for Christmas..mix it all together, throw it in a bundt pan and <em>Voila!</em> ;)</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yXrK_xDudoQ/UJPOzq1ffTI/AAAAAAAADOE/ZDqPgaX0X_Q/s1600/DSC_1199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yXrK_xDudoQ/UJPOzq1ffTI/AAAAAAAADOE/ZDqPgaX0X_Q/s320/DSC_1199.JPG" width="320" /></a>It was fun having my parents down for Halloween...Hudson enjoyed all the Halloween festivities! </div>
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My dad has a business friend who now works at the Chick-fil-a headquarters..he's been wanting to take Hudson for quite some time. It was a real treat and a fun tour...</div>
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(this is the original kitchen/diner in the museum).</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3qYi90ffwHw/UJPO_9DLiRI/AAAAAAAADOM/3jjRvnTO6mo/s1600/DSC_1207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3qYi90ffwHw/UJPO_9DLiRI/AAAAAAAADOM/3jjRvnTO6mo/s320/DSC_1207.JPG" width="320" /></a>Truett Cathy is a car enthusiast.</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tG-MjyH6k84/UJPPNRlQLMI/AAAAAAAADOU/ULHq80qp6Xw/s1600/DSC_1212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tG-MjyH6k84/UJPPNRlQLMI/AAAAAAAADOU/ULHq80qp6Xw/s320/DSC_1212.JPG" width="320" /></a>This is Dan Cathy's (Truett's son and current CEO of chick-fil-a) first car. Truett had a scripture engraved in the dashboard to remind Dan of the property he owns and to always be safe. :)</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xC1CYDWUbT4/UJPPWPOa9qI/AAAAAAAADOc/NU14QDnw3to/s1600/DSC_1222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xC1CYDWUbT4/UJPPWPOa9qI/AAAAAAAADOc/NU14QDnw3to/s320/DSC_1222.JPG" width="320" /></a>The wall of FAME (all of the most popular Chick-fil-a items;).</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-890t6FHtGzI/UJPPdMCyjMI/AAAAAAAADOk/9qRsrpFF4f8/s1600/DSC_1224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-890t6FHtGzI/UJPPdMCyjMI/AAAAAAAADOk/9qRsrpFF4f8/s320/DSC_1224.JPG" width="320" /></a>The wall of SHAME (items that didn't do so well and were taken off the menu;). This was in the kitchen where the "taste testing" takes place.</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5_uy7LjF0sE/UJPPw4SF9zI/AAAAAAAADO0/0w6rJIBhUwM/s1600/DSC_1231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5_uy7LjF0sE/UJPPw4SF9zI/AAAAAAAADO0/0w6rJIBhUwM/s320/DSC_1231.JPG" width="320" /></a>Truett Cathy's office...</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iraLDs81xwg/UJPP9rpCrJI/AAAAAAAADO8/upBiVmkxhWk/s1600/DSC_1233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iraLDs81xwg/UJPP9rpCrJI/AAAAAAAADO8/upBiVmkxhWk/s320/DSC_1233.JPG" width="320" /></a>He actually still comes in to the office about 2-3 times a week...at age 92! That's impressive. ;)</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YqOtkAAX_Tg/UJPQavqMMJI/AAAAAAAADPE/GRgEHtv78HU/s1600/DSC_1239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" qea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YqOtkAAX_Tg/UJPQavqMMJI/AAAAAAAADPE/GRgEHtv78HU/s320/DSC_1239.JPG" width="320" /></a>The best part was the Cafeteria that offers breakfast and lunch to the staff and their family (fresh salads/salad bar, sandwich bar, specials each day and it's not all chick-fil-a items)..along with the fully-equipped gym for employees and their spouses. I was pleasantly surprised at our experience/tour and the history of this amazing corporation. Every employee is grateful, personable and happy to be there...you could see it and feel it. ;)</div>
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*Clearly I couldn't help myself narrate! ;)</div>
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I'll post more pictures from Brad's iphone soon! :)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Happy FRIDAY, y'all!</span></div>
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