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Laurel at THE HIVEOctober 18, 2016

Reminders of Dooley

Ryan Patrick "Dooley" Miller

It’s so hard to believe that it has been 14 years since Dooley went to heaven! Dooley, my goofy little brother, was on his way to hockey practice on October 17, 2002 when he had… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEOctober 17, 2014

Dooley Day

October 18, 2002 is the day my sweet little brother Dooley went home to be with The Lord. Because of the injuries he suffered from a car accident twelve years ago today, the 17th, it was time… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEOctober 18, 2013

Eleven Years Ago

October 18, 2002 is one date I’ll never forget. Eleven years ago today, my little brother Ryan (better known by his nickname Dooley), went home to be with our Lord and Savior. I wrote a… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEOctober 18, 2012

A Homegoing

Today is the ten-year anniversary of what my family likes to call “a homegoing.” A significant homegoing. On October 17, 2002, my little brother Ryan Patrick Miller (who most knew as Dooley) was in a… View Full Post

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How many friendsgivings for you this season? 🥰 How many friendsgivings for you this season? 🥰
Renaissance at Colony Park has a VERY fun event co Renaissance at Colony Park has a VERY fun event coming up this Sunday, November 23! Stop by the clock tower (which houses the iconic blue light Christmas tree) for HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS from 2-5 pm! 

They’ll have…
🌲 live Christmas jazz music
⭐️ selfies with Santa 
❤️ Cindy Lou Hoo and other Christmas characters 
✨ hot cocoa bar with @scoop.dee.doo 
🌲 cookie decorating with @whimsycookieridgeland 
⭐️ face painting
❤️ giveaways
✨ specials from Renaissance shops
🎄 … more that I’m forgetting about! 😆

Renaissance is home to an incredible number of shops that will help you outfit your whole family, your holiday table, your home, and your gift list! 

Hope you can make it out on Sunday! It’s going to be FUN! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 and Merry Christmas! 🎄⭐️❤️
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