{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Kalena Langford","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/Kalena","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"2876","username":"Kalena","bio":"Fun motherhood moments and gardening and homeschooling and where we live and a little traveling here and there and lots of pictures. 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She built and painted this birdhouse probably close to a year ago. Finally decided to put it outside. Told her we could put it on a concrete block, and her brain immediately thought bird hotel. 🤍 She filled it all with seed and twigs, and it’s magical!</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/7a8961e1b6-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small birdhouse sits atop a concrete block in a grassy area with a wire fence in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/03/20/my-sweet-girl-made-a.html","date_published":"2026-03-21T01:52:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-21 01:52","date_timestamp":1774057949,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86267042","content_html":"<p>Wore some spring colors this week. (Even though it was pretty cool (to me) in Missouri.) Loved seeing the trees start to come back to life on the drive. 🌱</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/befadc5e1f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A person wearing green and white sneakers, cream-colored striped socks, and a mauve skirt is seated in a car with their feet pulled up on the seat. \" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/03/15/wore-some-spring-colors-this.html","date_published":"2026-03-15T19:51:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-15 19:51","date_timestamp":1773604297,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86266714","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/lukemperez\">@lukemperez</a> Ha! I wish! I think…</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/86266714","date_published":"2026-03-15T19:46:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-15 19:46","date_timestamp":1773604004,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86210228","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/bstn@social.lol\" class=\"u-url mention\">@bstn</a></span> So many! Ha. Thanks!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/86210228","date_published":"2026-03-14T19:25:28+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-14 19:25","date_timestamp":1773516328,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86208548","content_html":"<p>Oh, and me and my bud climbed 14 flights of stairs to our hotel room in Little Rock. Also, went down them twice, but that was nothing compared to the upward direction. 😅</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/d9a1fe30b0-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A staircase with multiple flights is viewed from above, showing a dizzying downward perspective and a person wearing sneakers.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/03/14/oh-and-me-and-my.html","date_published":"2026-03-14T18:49:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-14 18:49","date_timestamp":1773514178,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86199273","content_html":"<p>Left Monday on a family trip to Branson, MO. Stayed a night in Little Rock, AR on the way. Did a little walking and exploring at the Arkansas State Capitol after dinner. Excellent way to stretch our legs after 6-ish hours in the truck.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/9ab6bababf-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A neoclassical dome with columns is prominently featured under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/85069d5974-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A grand building with a large dome is seen behind a series of stone steps, flanked by bare trees and illuminated by a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/819533b7ab-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A neoclassical building with a dome and columns is set against a blue sky with scattered clouds.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/03/14/left-monday-on-a-family.html","date_published":"2026-03-14T16:03:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-14 16:03","date_timestamp":1773504233,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85868513","content_html":"<p>Just powered up 14 flights of stairs with my bud. Will probably be sore tomorrow.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/03/09/just-powered-up-flights-of.html","date_published":"2026-03-10T00:26:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-10 00:26","date_timestamp":1773102372,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85518629","content_html":"<p>Pond pup</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/992b390170-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small black dog stands in shallow water among tall reeds.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/03/04/pond-pup.html","date_published":"2026-03-04T22:18:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-04 22:18","date_timestamp":1772662683,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85313074","content_html":"<p>Soaked up some sun this afternoon ☀️💛</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/a8a761efa0-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A person extends their hand towards a black dog lying on the grass in a large, open yard with trees and small buildings in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/03/01/soaked-up-some-sun-this.html","date_published":"2026-03-02T03:42:34+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-02 03:42","date_timestamp":1772422954,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84339559","content_html":"<p>Spent Valentine’s Day at a Mardi Gras parade with friends. Gumbo and good times were had.</p>\n<p>(Shifted plans last minute to do our tradition of homemade heart pizzas tonight instead of last night…and looking forward to it!)</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/ed0696df57-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A hand holding a cup of gumbo with a spoon in it, while a person sits blurred in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/02/15/spent-valentines-day-at-a.html","date_published":"2026-02-15T22:24:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-15 22:24","date_timestamp":1771194252,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84168106","content_html":"<p>Remembering to thaw meat from the freezer for dinner is a skill I’m still trying to improve.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/02/12/remembering-to-thaw-meat-from.html","date_published":"2026-02-13T03:18:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-13 03:18","date_timestamp":1770952715,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84018366","content_html":"<p>About to start the next color on this <a href=\"https://amzn.to/4qt2fes\">querkle</a>.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/6134de6e05-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"An intricate owl drawing is composed of numerous circles, partially colored in black, with a small paper showing color samples beside it.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/02/10/about-to-start-the-next.html","date_published":"2026-02-11T03:41:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-11 03:41","date_timestamp":1770781293,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83798878","content_html":"<p>Headed to a king cake testing party 💛💚💜</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/7a6558b6be-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A colorful Mardi Gras King Cake is packaged in a festive box with a fleur-de-lis design.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/02/07/headed-to-a-king-cake.html","date_published":"2026-02-07T19:28:57+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-07 19:28","date_timestamp":1770492537,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83311717","content_html":"<p>A cup of wassail + Frozen ❄️</p>\n<p>We’re going to see a friend in a junior play version of Frozen tomorrow. And my kids knew very little about it. So, here we are. Fitting on this cold Louisiana day.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/cb3e861048-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A burnt orange mug with a cinnamon stick sits on a white table in a warmly lit room, with a piano and television in the blurred background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/01/31/a-cup-of-wassail-frozen.html","date_published":"2026-01-31T22:02:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-31 22:02","date_timestamp":1769896978,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82541984","content_html":"<p>Went to a church tea party with my girl on Saturday. A really sweet time. She won some prizes. And she happily helped me and others clean up for an hour after it was over. 💕✨</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/83b85f9305-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A group of people are toasting with decorative teacups at a tea party.\" loading=\"lazy\">&lt;img</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/01/21/went-to-a-church-tea.html","date_published":"2026-01-21T15:30:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-21 15:30","date_timestamp":1769009405,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82010697","content_html":"<p>Cute company 🖤</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/ac8a102e94-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A black puppy is resting on a patio chair viewed from under a metal table, with a large yard visible in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/01/13/cute-company.html","date_published":"2026-01-14T03:46:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-14 03:46","date_timestamp":1768362371,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82002197","content_html":"<p>Today has felt like Wednesday all day.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/01/13/today-has-felt-like-wednesday.html","date_published":"2026-01-14T00:31:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-14 00:31","date_timestamp":1768350681,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"81517333","content_html":"<p>Getting ready for a big garage sale at our church. Several of us did a LOT of work today moving and organizing things. But my kids (and their friends while they were there) did the most! And this afternoon, my babies took it upon themselves to make the “toy section” look nice. They did just that! 🤍</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2026/0c12f61ea9-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A collection of colorful stuffed animals and toys is displayed on a gym floor.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2026/01/06/getting-ready-for-a-big.html","date_published":"2026-01-07T05:16:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-07 05:16","date_timestamp":1767762973,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"78238990","content_html":"<p>There are soooo many birds in San Antonio.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/11/18/there-are-soooo-many-birds.html","date_published":"2025-11-18T14:52:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-11-18 14:52","date_timestamp":1763477522,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"77936850","content_html":"<p>Pig profile</p>\n<p>11.12.25 | Zoosiana | Broussard, LA</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/fea211716f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/11/13/pig-profile-zoosiana-broussard-la.html","date_published":"2025-11-14T00:39:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-11-14 00:39","date_timestamp":1763080747,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"77693160","content_html":"<p>5 Books I'm Currently Reading: <a href=\"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/11/10/books-im-currently-reading.html\">kalenalangford.com</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/11/10/books-im-currently-reading.html","date_published":"2025-11-10T20:09:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-11-10 20:09","date_timestamp":1762805376,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"77622863","content_html":"<p>Closed out the Fall ball season for my bud (and Coach Matt (aka Daddy)) yesterday. Glad for it to have been and glad for it to be complete now. ⚾️❤️</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/210b3e90d8-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A young baseball player in red is crouched in a ready position, preparing to catch a ball on a field surrounded by a fence and trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/b018cb836f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A youth baseball game is taking place on a sunny day, viewed through a protective netting.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/11/09/closed-out-the-fall-ball.html","date_published":"2025-11-09T20:01:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-11-09 20:01","date_timestamp":1762718472,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"77351963","content_html":"<p>Recent Thrift Finds | October 2025 <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/db04e4e514.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A counter displays a football, a frame, a jar of colored markers and pens, various books, and a folded map.\"> : <a href=\"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/11/05/recent-thrift-finds-october.html\">kalenalangford.com</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/11/05/recent-thrift-finds-october.html","date_published":"2025-11-05T22:15:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-11-05 22:15","date_timestamp":1762380929,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"77249139","content_html":"<p>Had a busy wedding weekend. For my baby sister! It was a happy and beautiful celebration. And I’m excited for the next chapter for her (and our family). ❤️</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/1524d04d65-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A chocolate dessert in a clear cup is held up, with a couple dancing in the blurred background of a decorated reception hall.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/f5877a8221-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A man in a blue suit and a woman in a red dress stand smiling together on a grassy area with trees in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/11/04/had-a-busy-wedding-weekend.html","date_published":"2025-11-04T22:42:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-11-04 22:42","date_timestamp":1762296126,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"76980542","content_html":"<p>Started the day yesterday (and spent most of the rest of it) outside (in this cool and windy Louisiana weather) with school (and coffee). So refreshing.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/ea796c6fa6-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/7f55ab522c-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/10/30/started-the-day-yesterday-and.html","date_published":"2025-10-30T23:38:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-10-30 23:38","date_timestamp":1761867505,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"76903132","content_html":"<p>Field trip to a local news station yesterday. The weather guy showed the kids his whole setup. Their favorite part was clicking through options for the green screen and pretending to do the weather. Or just dancing and seeing themselves on the monitor. 😄</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/3e90d0418b-m.jpg\" width=\"449\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A group of children and adults gather around a weather station setup in a studio with bright lighting and large screens.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/10/29/field-trip-to-a-local.html","date_published":"2025-10-29T20:21:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-10-29 20:21","date_timestamp":1761769306,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"76743454","content_html":"<p>We celebrated my boy’s birthday last week! He chose everything for the day! Homemade waffles, whipped cream, and strawberries for breakfast. Coffee out. A little shopping at Target (he got a LEGO from us and his sis ❤️) and Academy. Lunch out. Family game time. And Cajun pasta at home for dinner. 🎉</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/01f2b2a577-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A smiling child sits at a table enjoying a breakfast of waffles with strawberries, milk, and sausage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/31687fbc68-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A family of four, with two adults and two children, smiles while posing for a selfie outdoors on a sunny day.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/9932/2025/fa0297cf56-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Two children happily holding a LEGO set in a toy store aisle.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com/2025/10/27/we-celebrated-my-boys-birthday.html","date_published":"2025-10-27T14:43:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-10-27 14:43","date_timestamp":1761576238,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"74794101","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jarrod\">@jarrod</a> <a href=\"https://micro.blog/mtt\">@mtt</a> told me this just before my trip this past weekend. I’ve yet to give them a try. Guess I should!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/74794101","date_published":"2025-10-01T18:51:19+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-10-01 18:51","date_timestamp":1759344679,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"74513129","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Miraz\">@Miraz</a> Incredible and beautiful progression of photos!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/74513129","date_published":"2025-09-28T02:33:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-09-28 02:33","date_timestamp":1759026787,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"74442567","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/hidesheng\">@hidesheng</a> So pretty!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/74442567","date_published":"2025-09-26T23:52:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-09-26 23:52","date_timestamp":1758930749,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"74442232","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/kaa\">@kaa</a> Ha! We have bats that swoop in most evenings at dusk. They’re fun to watch (and listen to)! And welcome because they eat alllllll those diseased mosquitoes. 🤪</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/74442232","date_published":"2025-09-26T23:44:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-09-26 23:44","date_timestamp":1758930247,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"72895445","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Miraz\">@Miraz</a> It was super fun! Got great “reviews” from the kiddos as well!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/72895445","date_published":"2025-09-06T01:37:40+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-09-06 01:37","date_timestamp":1757122660,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"72541611","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/adamprocter\">@adamprocter</a> Ha! I have a few extra containers of cinnamon as well. I think I’m currently at 2.5 jars of ground cinnamon and 2 Costco size containers of cinnamon sticks. You still win!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/72541611","date_published":"2025-09-01T21:24:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-09-01 21:24","date_timestamp":1756761889,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"72541409","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/aeryn@social.lol\" class=\"u-url mention\">@aeryn</a></span> It really, really was.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/72541409","date_published":"2025-09-01T21:20:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-09-01 21:20","date_timestamp":1756761632,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"72541364","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Miraz\">@Miraz</a> Yep. So majestic!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/72541364","date_published":"2025-09-01T21:20:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-09-01 21:20","date_timestamp":1756761606,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"72403479","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Miraz\">@Miraz</a> So pretty! We just spent a week at the beach and the shell diversity wasn’t close to this. Still beautiful, though.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/72403479","date_published":"2025-08-30T19:52:39+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-30 19:52","date_timestamp":1756583559,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"66061834","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jnicholson\">@jnicholson</a> So cool!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/66061834","date_published":"2025-06-05T18:13:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-06-05 18:13","date_timestamp":1749147218,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"65530909","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/val\">@val</a> They’re both thriving! 🎉</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/65530909","date_published":"2025-05-29T16:58:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-05-29 16:58","date_timestamp":1748537915,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"64964989","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/val\">@val</a> Such beautiful and special gifts!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/64964989","date_published":"2025-05-22T03:36:18+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-05-22 03:36","date_timestamp":1747884978,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"64517533","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/bryan\">@bryan</a> Well, we were at 90-something degrees here today. 🥵 So, before too long, it’ll be too hot for a lot of things!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/64517533","date_published":"2025-05-16T01:18:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-05-16 01:18","date_timestamp":1747358288,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"64394787","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/dustan\">@dustan</a> Thanks. They are so lovely and tasty! Tomato season is one of the best! Hope yours is spectacular when it arrives!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/64394787","date_published":"2025-05-14T14:41:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-05-14 14:41","date_timestamp":1747233680,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"63738584","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Miraz\">@Miraz</a> Thank you!!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/63738584","date_published":"2025-05-06T01:59:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-05-06 01:59","date_timestamp":1746496762,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"63253150","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/heyloura\">@heyloura</a> It’s the best!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/63253150","date_published":"2025-04-29T13:13:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-04-29 13:13","date_timestamp":1745932384,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"63221931","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Mikehendley\">@Mikehendley</a> My kids are big marten fans. I’ve got to show them this. It’s beautiful!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/63221931","date_published":"2025-04-29T02:50:50+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-04-29 02:50","date_timestamp":1745895050,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"63221571","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/aeryn\">@aeryn</a> I’ve been thinking a lot about making this a habit too. Sounds absolutely wonderful!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/63221571","date_published":"2025-04-29T02:44:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-04-29 02:44","date_timestamp":1745894685,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"63060026","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/rscottjones\">@rscottjones</a> Well, that is true. Thankfully, I wasn’t up against a beast. Haha.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/63060026","date_published":"2025-04-26T18:09:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-04-26 18:09","date_timestamp":1745690948,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"61333150","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/annahavron\">@annahavron</a> Beautiful in black and white!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/61333150","date_published":"2025-04-02T23:22:23+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-04-02 23:22","date_timestamp":1743636143,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"61016505","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/val\">@val</a> They are cool! We’ve been to the Houston Zoo I think 3 times in the last 5 or so years. There’s been something new every time. We enjoy it!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/61016505","date_published":"2025-03-29T22:33:57+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-03-29 22:33","date_timestamp":1743287637,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"60991341","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/bryan\">@bryan</a> Thanks! Was a fun day!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/Kalena/60991341","date_published":"2025-03-29T15:06:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Kalena Langford","url":"https://www.kalenalangford.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2FKalena%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"Kalena"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-03-29 15:06","date_timestamp":1743260774,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}