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Hilary Barnett's avatar

I love that you did this, and I know it was an undertaking so kudos!!! The kids will never forget the memories made. And.... very much appreciating the linky links too :)

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

😘 always!

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Jolina Petersheim's avatar

Love that picture of you and your hubby! We hit sixteen years next month.

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

Thank you! I loved saying "our marriage can drive, now!" last year :)

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Fotini Masika's avatar

Life is an adventure :) Enjoy!

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

Thank you!

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Cliff's avatar

I’m so proud of you for taking that trip on your own with the kiddos!! It’s been an amazing 17 years as your partner in crime. I can’t wait for the next 17 years!

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

Me too!! <3

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Nicole Bennett's avatar

oh man, that video 😭😭 thanks for sharing that!

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

It got me good!!

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civil winters's avatar

i felt wistful and nostalgic all at once reading this beautiful piece (and the photos!), Kristine. would you believe me if i told you The Power of Love was playing as this dinged in my inbox? <3

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

No way!! That's uncanny timing. Thank you for reading!!

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Sam Scott's avatar

Hello from Knoxville. Enjoy your travels. Hope our scruffy town looked pretty from the interstate. Sorry about the traffic.

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

Hey!! Thank you -- we hit a little rush hour traffic coming home, but otherwise Knoxville was kind, as always!

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Jody L. Collins's avatar

Kristine, thank you so much for taking us along on this ride. You packed a lot of beauty and reflection into your post. And goodness, that photo of you and your husband on your wedding day. Priceless!

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

Thank you for reading, Jody!!

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Jenny's avatar

Long summer road trips! So nostalgic. Also, why is July such a weird month? I like what you said about it being a time for hidden sowing 🙏

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

Thanks for reading, Jenny! July is a weird one but I also kinda love it. Mixed bag!

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Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

It’s so good to hear the latest from you! And that wedding picture is so beautiful 💛.

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Penny McGinnis's avatar

I'm guessing your children were excited to travel with you. What a great rip for end of summer. My summer is ending with Home at Last launching tomorrow, August 1. Remember that first chapter you all helped me with in Kentucky. Keep writing Kristine! P.S Love the photo of you and your husband.

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

Yes, we had a great time! And congratulations on your launch! Well done, Penny!!

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civil winters's avatar

i felt wistful and nostalgic all at once reading this beautiful piece (and the photos!), Kristine. would you believe me if i told you The Power of Love was playing as this dinged in my inbox? <3

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