Happy Mothers Day

When I think of Mothers day--my mom and mother-in-law come to mind first. I love to think of what I could get them that would let them know that I'm so thankful to have them both in my life. Now that I am a mom it makes me appreciate even more my mom and what she did for me growing up. It makes me think of the times that I maybe didnt listen or that I would not give up till I got that toy or candy before leaving the store. It makes me think of all the times I probably made her think she was about to go crazy. As an adult and now as a mom these are the things that I remember that made me love my childhood. They are little things and kinda silly but its what makes me want to say THANK MOM. I loved having a pool growing up--it was the highlight of my childhood. I loved how you use to put tea bags in a glass pitcher and set it on the diving board to make sun tea when we lived in Arizona. I loved how we would thru Wendys' and you'd get me a happy meal sometimes before heading to meet dad at the CHURCH;). I loved my Snoopy snow cone maker....still obsessed with snow cones till this day. I loved how you'd let me eat the raw dough after kneading it. I loved how you made me crushed ice when I was sick...(see obsessed with shaved ice) I loved how we would watch the Golden girls on the small TV in your room at the house in Gallatin. I loved and remember the year you got me the coolest Easter basket with a giant white bunny with long pink satin ears. I love how you got me a giant bubble gum machine for my room. I loved how you let me try and quit all kinds of things...piano, viola,gymnastics,flute..dont forget ballet:) I love how you bought me a favorite outfit I wanted I LOVED that you were a stay at home!! I loved that you let me drive to my first job before I could drive legally. I loved how you loved to travel I love how you know how to cook ethnic food better than some ethnic people. I loved how you let me be me. I love how you trusted me. And I loved that I could give you that trust back(admit it...I was a pretty good kid) I loved how you'd encourage me to try,try, try again. I love how you didnt fuss too much over an occasional C or D as a grade in school. I love how you've taught me to "add a dash of this and a dash of that" when I'm cooking. I love the life you and dad gave me but most of all I love having you as a mom and all the thinks you continue to do!! Love you mom. Happy Mothers Day!

Sailing with Papa Tom and Mimi

This past weekend we made a fun, quick trip to Chattanooga. I had originally had a Lacrosse game scheduled but it got canceled. How do you tell two little girls that are obsessed with their MIMI and PAPA TOM that we are not going. Well, I didnt and we went anyway! Chris was left behind tackling a HUGE project cutting down 6 massive pine trees that lined our driveway. Although they were beautiful, big and created a nice barrier to the neighbor they were a pain. The needles and the sap all over our cars they had to go. We plan to plant something else soon. Chris sure did miss out cause Papa Tom dusted off the sail on his 26 foot sailboat and off we sailed! Mom, be sure to show dad. We were kealed over pretty good. It was a great breeze that day. Papa Tom thought we got up to about 5 or 6 knots. SO FUN!! It was so relaxing, for me anyway as I sat at the helm smellin the Chicamauga dam air:) What better way to start a sailboat adventure than with a FISHY lunch. After church we headed out for a picnic. Mimi thinks of it all....fish bread, shark crackers and jello jigglers. The girls loved it all. We love you guys!!Thanks for a GREAT weekend!

Grease Monkeys

Just caught the girls at a silly time. Cant seem to decide whether to pack up the winter clothes or not...good thing I didnt this day cause it was chilly.

My summer sunflowers

Before I forget, an update on our Garden!! It is doing fabulous! I have managed to keep everything a live. We had a perfect little strawberry go from green to red.....that a squirrel must have enjoyed:) but other than that it looks great! I am always so fascinated how it seems like it changes overnight. I cant wait. Pictures to come soon but we have done a whole revamp of our landscape. Thanks to Teton, a friend that owns a nursery helped us out. He did about $2000 worth of work for $500(thank you Lacrosse) We moved everything from the front to the back practically. We planted two dogwood trees up front, a crape myrtle and box bushes in front. I (yes, I) moved 22 plants to different locations. Landscape work is a workout!! I would work in the yard 4-5 hours and then go to Lacrosse and I was beat. We painted the stone grill and put landscape all around. We are putting a small deck around the hot tub in two weeks, we stained our master deck and put new posts. It is slowly coming together. Wont be putting it on the market this year but I think it will be ready to go next summer. I am tackling the project of getting a community boat dock(since that seems to be our biggest hangup why it wont sell) with our neighbor. Hopefully that will work out. Anyway, now back to fun information. I decided to fix the girls hair or i should say they agreed to let me fix their hair so I got them all fixed up. It was a beautiful day. They picked out their boots. I wish I could say we were going to a friends house to play or a tea party with lady friends but really they were all fixed up only to go get MULCH from Youngs Nursery down the road. They were the cutest mulch getters.

Crazy, red haired, hello kitty lovin girls

They kinda have crazy hair every morning, unless Chris baths them the night before which they'll wake up with it all nice an neat. He takes the time to comb their hair. This particular morning though they wanted to show me what "big girls" they are and undress. They know how to get each button undone. Trista last week took her entire outfit, went up stairs and put everything on herself. I was so surprised and proud of her. They are both sleeping thru the night without diapers!!! We have our accidents but hey DONT WE ALL!;) Trista has been without a night time diaper for a long time, over a year but Sadie was just being a little lazy and took her longer. They also, as you will see in the picture, they love taking pictures. Trista took the one of Sadie and I together. Not bad. I told her to make sure she could see our faces in the square. They are so fun to watch grow, change, discover new things, say new things, REMEMBER new things. At this age you literally have to tell them one time and they will remember it. Bahahahah! I just laughed reading that last sentence. Unless of course you are asking them to finishing eating, pick up their toys, get in the car, put your shoes on and so on and so on!!:) We sure do love our crazy haired little monkeys.