Monthly Archives: May 2008

Take 3

Getting MR to smile for the camera these days has proved to be quite the challenge. You have no idea the extent I go to get her attention. While jumping up and down and singing “Reesta Lavista” in my best … Continue reading

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Telling MR a thing or two about a thing or two

Two years ago, I never would have dreamed that gas could be up to $4 a gallon. Yes it’s true, in just 28 short years, I have watched prices soar. Heck, I can remember when gas was .86 a gallon, … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Weekend with Big Daddy and Gran-C

Few things in life make me happier than family, porch time, and grilling. Thankfully, this is how we spent our Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, Big Daddy and Gran-C made their monthly trip to Charlottesville. After enjoying lunch at Christians Pizza on the downtown … Continue reading

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Friday Fun

Friday’s have always been my favorite day of the week and this Friday was no exception. Our day started off with a cousin playdate. Hendley and Mary Reese had so much fun being outdoors and playing tug of war with … Continue reading

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Introducing Marfa May…

Since Sadie was a puppy, we have lavished her with toys. We pride ourselves on the fact that she can distinguish between each of her “stuffed friends”. There’s Gentleman Jim, Little Lowell, Henry the Puffer fish, and Charlotte the pig. … Continue reading

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Calling all magical hair fairies…

A few months back, my sister posted a picture of Hendley with a head full of bows. Like MR, Hendley didn’t have a lot of hair, but Julie was bound and determined to make a bow head of little Love … Continue reading

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The flowers are all yours, P Allen Smith…

Our backyard is in full bloom right now. Don’t ask me what kind of flowers there are; all I know is that they are the type that cost no money. Intent on picking some fresh flowers for the house, Sadie and … Continue reading

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Thankful Tuesday…it is Tuesday, right?

Five things I love about today: 1) MR is feeling better…not 100% yet, but getting close. Today has been a “mama” day; I love hearing her say my name even though she refers to every man, woman, and dog as … Continue reading

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