tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76380074752495817332024-03-13T14:28:45.057-05:00An Alley Bammy FamilyMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-1676059016090714442011-02-18T13:51:00.003-06:002011-02-18T14:13:27.438-06:00Kitty MansionEvery since we made the decision last summer to keep the cats in the house they've been angry. Really angry. They scratch up the furniture, knock things off the counters, chase each other up and down the curtains...it's not been any fun for any of us. So what was our solution? We went online to kittymansions.com and placed an order.<br /><br />I came home from yoga this afternoon to this on the front porch. 73lbs of kitty mansion goodness!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456262651/" title="km by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5456262651_6375645fdd.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="km" /></a><br /><br />I dragged it through the house with cats and dogs following right behind me. LOC didn't waste any time investigating the emptied box.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456264325/" title="km5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5456264325_cfb3efe976.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="km5" /></a><br /><br />THESE were the ONLY instructions. Seriously.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456263169/" title="km2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5456263169_26afbb60e9.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="km2" /></a><br /><br />Surrounded by bits and pieces.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456263553/" title="km3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5456263553_c1eab30d2e.jpg" width="500" height="386" alt="km3" /></a><br /><br />Did I mention these were the ONLY instructions?<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456263169/" title="km2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5456263169_26afbb60e9.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="km2" /></a><br /><br />I was a little worried...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456872968/" title="km4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5456872968_4a4b74762b.jpg" width="434" height="500" alt="km4" /></a><br /><br />Thank GOD I didn't have to do it alone :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456873752/" title="km6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5456873752_5dec8341ae.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="km6" /></a><br /><br />Just hold it still...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456874140/" title="km7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5456874140_d500676314.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="km7" /></a><br /><br />It was a balancing act...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456874714/" title="km8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5456874714_954a7f3696.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="km8" /></a><br /><br />It didn't take long to get it together. Even though these were the ONLY instructions.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456263169/" title="km2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5456263169_26afbb60e9.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="km2" /></a><br /><br />My darling Korduroy was the first visitor.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456875056/" title="km9 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5456875056_1672b46b17.jpg" width="347" height="500" alt="km9" /></a><br /><br />And with a little help the others joined him. Top to bottom for those of you who may not know these bad kittys... LOC, Mittens, Korduroy and Five.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5456266661/" title="km11 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5456266661_2e3591f234.jpg" width="358" height="500" alt="km11" /></a><br /><br />I know I've been horrible updating the blog lately. I do have some pictures from Christmas, my dad's visit, A's basketball tournament, A's induction into the Jr Beta Club at HHES...tons of pics really. I promise to get some of them on here soon.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-24515740677593888252010-12-23T08:11:00.002-06:002010-12-23T08:47:39.243-06:00Birthday CupcakesCupcakes Y'all is one of EG's favorite places so it was no surprise when she wanted to have her birthday party there.<br /><br />It really is a cool place. Oh and they have the BEST coffee in the wiregrass!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285666634/" title="bdayblog by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5285666634_123b3f1f8d.jpg" width="500" height="318" alt="bdayblog" /></a><br /><br />There she is!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285666988/" title="bdayblog2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5285666988_e26a2b527e.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="bdayblog2" /></a><br /><br />She traded the headband for a bakers hat and apron.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285667362/" title="bdayblog3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5285667362_919e9d8241.jpg" width="500" height="351" alt="bdayblog3" /></a><br /><br />Surrounded by friends.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285071285/" title="bdayblog8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5285071285_e91697a2b8.jpg" width="500" height="403" alt="bdayblog8" /></a><br /><br />Getting decorating instructions.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285667764/" title="bdayblog4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5285667764_41dac59452.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="bdayblog4" /></a><br /><br />Paying close attention.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285668020/" title="bdayblog5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5285668020_34065ebcd0.jpg" width="500" height="390" alt="bdayblog5" /></a><br /><br />Let the decorating begin!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285668430/" title="bdayblog6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5203/5285668430_7ee88c2b10.jpg" width="500" height="320" alt="bdayblog6" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285669384/" title="bdayblog9 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5285669384_e1c2365ba0.jpg" width="500" height="296" alt="bdayblog9" /></a><br /><br />She may have sampled the frosting. Maybe.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285668726/" title="bdayblog7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5285668726_d9c6f99c35.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="bdayblog7" /></a><br /><br />Maddie takes the most frosting used award. The most Ever.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285072063/" title="bdayblog10 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5285072063_bd1e3a6fff.jpg" width="342" height="500" alt="bdayblog10" /></a><br /><br />The cupcake tree. Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuu!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285072267/" title="bdayblog11 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5285072267_3c87b27ee5.jpg" width="500" height="450" alt="bdayblog11" /></a><br /><br />And then there were gifts. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285073001/" title="bdayblog14 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5285073001_3a65152b89.jpg" width="367" height="500" alt="bdayblog14" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285072825/" title="bdayblog13 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5285072825_dccb3d23ff.jpg" width="500" height="395" alt="bdayblog13" /></a><br /><br />This one's for you, Aunt Kathy.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5285670188/" title="bdayblog12 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5285670188_356bdb7bab.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="bdayblog12" /></a><br /><br />I can't believe she's 6. Happy Birthday sweet EG!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-13277176504970835542010-12-03T10:32:00.003-06:002010-12-03T12:14:06.763-06:00Eglin AFB FamCampWe made a trip to Eglin AFB last weekend and camped at the FamCamp. The campground wasn't nearly as nice as the one at Uchee Lake. There were nasty little weeds with pokey burrs that attached themselves to everything. Taking them out was quite the adventure too. Painful little things are covered in stabby spikes. That and the ticks...yeah, not my favorite camp ground. <br /><br />We hiked through the burrs and ticks to the water where we found a TON of hermit crabs.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5229401230/" title="Eglin5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5229401230_6cbb7f508b.jpg" width="500" height="499" alt="Eglin5" /></a><br /><br />Brian showing EG a bunch of them. Shelby was interested too. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5228806515/" title="Eglin by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5228806515_e5288dd215.jpg" width="500" height="447" alt="Eglin" /></a><br /><br />EG decided to gather up a few and get a better look.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5228806877/" title="Eglin2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5228806877_961f4accf1.jpg" width="391" height="500" alt="Eglin2" /></a><br /><br />"See mom"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5228807059/" title="Eglin3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5228807059_752c29cc63.jpg" width="500" height="421" alt="Eglin3" /></a><br /><br />Abigail thought this one was cool.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5229400980/" title="Eglin4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5229400980_3ea27ef2de.jpg" width="487" height="500" alt="Eglin4" /></a><br /><br />One the hunt.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5228808027/" title="Eglin6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5228808027_01f4062112.jpg" width="500" height="337" alt="Eglin6" /></a><br /><br />The next morning we decided to head over to Destin to play on the "real beach"<br /><br />I'm not sure if A is hugging EG or trying to keep her from jumping in the water :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5229402522/" title="Eglin8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5229402522_e5ee3f414a.jpg" width="500" height="414" alt="Eglin8" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5229402770/" title="Eglin9 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5229402770_a19f7abd90.jpg" width="500" height="401" alt="Eglin9" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5228809171/" title="Eglin10 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5228809171_6b03cdbb55.jpg" width="500" height="488" alt="Eglin10" /></a><br /><br />You've gotta love standing barefoot in the water in November.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5228809571/" title="Eglin11 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5228809571_52f43667e9.jpg" width="454" height="500" alt="Eglin11" /></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-27621500742667854492010-11-23T07:38:00.004-06:002010-11-23T08:32:31.284-06:00Uchee Creek LodgeThe Class C motor home we bought showed up just in time for us to take a short overnight trip this past weekend. We loaded it with all of our "must haves" Friday night. The girls were up bright and early Saturday morning...ready to go! Lake Eufaula had been our destination but reservations, 2 night minimums, 4 days notice put a halt to that. Back up plan, Uchee Creek just outside of Ft. Benning, Georgia. <br /><br />On the road! (the dogs were a little weirded out by the moving house)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201480912/" title="rv by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5201480912_ea92fbd982.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="rv" /></a><br /><br />The girls loved sitting at the table. Arts, crafts, books, and games.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201481190/" title="rv2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5201481190_ab3f012aea.jpg" width="500" height="404" alt="rv2" /></a><br /><br />EG decided she'd rather lay down on the couch.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5200888595/" title="rv3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5200888595_439bf8cb3c.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="rv3" /></a><br /><br />After a 3ish hour drive (we stopped and made lunch) we arrived at the lake.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201482154/" title="rv4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5201482154_c0c04f3cde.jpg" width="500" height="300" alt="rv4" /></a><br /><br />It's deer hunting season so all the deer were in the campground. Everywhere. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201485538/" title="rv14 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5201485538_4e6bd4caff.jpg" width="426" height="500" alt="rv14" /></a><br /><br />Sunday morning walk.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201485776/" title="rv15 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5201485776_f879629880.jpg" width="410" height="500" alt="rv15" /></a><br /><br />The leaves on the trees were Beautiful!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201486216/" title="rv16 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/5201486216_44dd6b1a82.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="rv16" /></a><br /><br />We see helicopters of different sizes and shapes everywhere back home. But a C17...wow! These things are huge! EG took off running..."look moooooooommmma"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5200889509/" title="rv5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5200889509_59b3c61241.jpg" width="443" height="500" alt="rv5" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5200889873/" title="rv6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5200889873_16406a8f1e.jpg" width="500" height="443" alt="rv6" /></a><br /><br />She stood there until that monster plane was out of sight.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201483366/" title="rv7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5201483366_428a2ffaaf.jpg" width="500" height="365" alt="rv7" /></a><br /><br />Poor Abigail hasn't been fishing in about 3 years. So we rented a boat and took the girls fishing. EG's first time :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201483870/" title="rv8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5201483870_f8e13e3879.jpg" width="437" height="500" alt="rv8" /></a><br /><br />Out on the boat here comes a C130. Dropping airborne trainees.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5200891103/" title="rv9 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5200891103_258ecb73d8.jpg" width="484" height="500" alt="rv9" /></a><br /><br />The Chattahoochee River <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201484450/" title="rv10 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5201484450_15d801a78f.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="rv10" /></a><br /><br />Heading out.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5200893185/" title="rv17 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5200893185_b50e407722.jpg" width="500" height="343" alt="rv17" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5200894549/" title="rv21 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5200894549_0ff8261ba1.jpg" width="500" height="363" alt="rv21" /></a><br /><br />Abigail LOVES to fish. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201487490/" title="rv20 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5201487490_3955e834b3.jpg" width="422" height="500" alt="rv20" /></a><br /><br />See! Look at that face.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201486848/" title="rv18 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5201486848_14c2b24f59.jpg" width="500" height="414" alt="rv18" /></a><br /><br />Turns out EG likes it too.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201487158/" title="rv19 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5246/5201487158_2ea69088af.jpg" width="438" height="500" alt="rv19" /></a><br /><br />Brian isn't much of a fishing fan but he IS a fan of hangin with his girls.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201484852/" title="rv11 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5201484852_27d34a5157.jpg" width="500" height="312" alt="rv11" /></a><br /><br />EG found her favorite boating activity :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201484996/" title="rv12 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5201484996_fd6c7ec0a2.jpg" width="223" height="500" alt="rv12" /></a><br /><br />After a fun filled camping experience we headed home. Abigail retreated to the bedroom to work on her independent study. I turned around to check on her and found this.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5201485220/" title="rv13 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5201485220_2e5f383f54.jpg" width="487" height="500" alt="rv13" /></a><br /><br />I'm glad we didn't go to Lake Eufaula. Uchee Creek is an awesome place! We may even head back this weekend.....Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-63833496928967778352010-11-18T19:10:00.003-06:002010-11-18T19:36:39.069-06:00Science!Today was Abigail's Science Fair (book fair/parent visitation)at school. Beginning in the 5th grade they begin to take this whole science thing seriously...and it's awesome. There were tons of kids and parents walking through the 5th grade classrooms looking at the awesome projects these kids had on display.<br /><br />This is Katie.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5188661602/" title="science by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1017/5188661602_d3b6d21651.jpg" width="396" height="500" alt="science" /></a><br /><br />And Kayla (you may recognize this doll face from A's bday party)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5188662066/" title="science3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5188662066_0d92b9df49.jpg" width="367" height="500" alt="science3" /></a><br /><br />And here's our little darling telling a parent all about her project. So confident :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5188060003/" title="science2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5188060003_6b69615329.jpg" width="500" height="487" alt="science2" /></a><br /><br />Anna! She took 3rd place overall....YAY ANNA!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5188662252/" title="science4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5188662252_37eeeb2ec5.jpg" width="400" height="500" alt="science4" /></a><br /><br />After the Science Fair we visited the book fair where we bought some pretty cool books. Then we checked A out and ran off to lunch. After lunch we (me and A) headed to EEEC to visit/volunteer in EG's class. I was thrilled when Mrs Curry (EG's teacher) asked A to do an art lesson for the class.<br /><br />Drawing a turkey.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5188062077/" title="science8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1024/5188062077_dcfb26f58b.jpg" width="359" height="500" alt="science8" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5188662422/" title="science5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5188662422_c397d566f4.jpg" width="500" height="421" alt="science5" /></a><br /><br />She's got their full attention :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5188061417/" title="science6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1272/5188061417_186aa15408.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="science6" /></a><br /><br />"OK now you draw..."<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5188061903/" title="science7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5188061903_f61e4785dc.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="science7" /></a><br /><br />Back to their seats to color. A offers a little more instruction. This kid may grow up to be a teacher.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5188664258/" title="science9 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5188664258_a90cb04eaa.jpg" width="500" height="384" alt="science9" /></a><br /><br />During A's visit Mrs Curry asked if she would mind doing some reading with the students who leave a little later than others after school. A was thrilled to help. Looks like we've found her community service project for the Jr Beta National Club....Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-72199386219969522212010-11-13T16:51:00.003-06:002010-11-13T17:02:45.319-06:00BuzzzzzzzzLook at me...two in one day! But I couldn't resist sharing this. Brian has NEVER buzzed the house. (mostly because he doesn't fly anywhere near our house) This weekend he is flying with his Guard unit, destination...Enterprise airport via right over our house. I got a text "5 min" so outside we went.<br /><br />The girls jumped on the tire swings.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5173184066/" title="Buzz2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5173184066_990005c9a4.jpg" width="500" height="412" alt="Buzz2" /></a><br /><br />I took pictures of my Thai basil. Just look at it! So pretty this November 13th hehe<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5173183672/" title="Buzz by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5173183672_c9d8d2077e.jpg" width="308" height="500" alt="Buzz" /></a><br /><br />A took a break from the tire swing to play with Tory.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172581029/" title="Buzz3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5172581029_d7a9d14791.jpg" width="500" height="481" alt="Buzz3" /></a><br /><br />EG pushed her imaginary friend for a bit.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172581315/" title="Buzz4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5172581315_0f5f42bd10.jpg" width="500" height="434" alt="Buzz4" /></a><br /><br />Tory was worn out.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172582417/" title="Buzz7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5172582417_b67dcb3084.jpg" width="500" height="499" alt="Buzz7" /></a><br /><br />Then off in the distance there came a familiar sound....<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5173184998/" title="Buzz5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5173184998_3dbf665113.jpg" width="405" height="500" alt="Buzz5" /></a><br /><br />There he is!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172582149/" title="Buzz6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5172582149_3fd1738468.jpg" width="500" height="497" alt="Buzz6" /></a><br /><br />Right over the house!! We danced we waved we laughed :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172582593/" title="Buzz8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5172582593_5c165eab00.jpg" width="500" height="383" alt="Buzz8" /></a><br /><br />The best part came after they flew away. The text message that said "I saw you"Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-24097958401901118202010-11-13T13:58:00.013-06:002010-11-13T15:16:10.286-06:00Finally...I knowI can't believe I haven't taken the time to sit down and post an Alley Bammy Family update since the girls went back to school. We have been getting used to our new routines and the excitement and challenges that come with them...and of course having a little fun too.<br /><br />EG has made friends with our neighbors son, Cole. He is a big football fan so when EG asked if she could play ball with him, he was more than happy to show her how to throw a football.<br /><br />Here he is showing her how to hold the ball.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172137103/" title="Cole5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5172137103_e66dc29542.jpg" width="500" height="451" alt="Cole5" /></a><br /><br />Bring your arm back....<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172136145/" title="Cole3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5172136145_037a7abb62.jpg" width="500" height="466" alt="Cole3" /></a><br /><br />And now forward....<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172136671/" title="Cole4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5172136671_bb7e62870b.jpg" width="500" height="497" alt="Cole4" /></a><br /><br />Turns out she has a pretty good arm ;-)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172740900/" title="Cole6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5172740900_feb646eeb2.jpg" width="500" height="413" alt="Cole6" /></a><br /><br />Fall is a busy, busy time around here. Festivals, pumpkin patch, birthdays, Halloween. First stop, Aplin Farms.<br /><br />We love this place. We've gone every year since we moved to Enterprise. This year they added a number of new attractions. They have a petting zoo, train ride, hay ride, bouncers, corn maze, farmers market and more. <br /><br />I love these hay animals. The kids aren't half bad either.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172737274/" title="PumpkinPatch12 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5172737274_4d69457989.jpg" width="438" height="500" alt="PumpkinPatch12" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172133493/" title="PumpkinPatch11 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5172133493_cdbc961fc9.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="PumpkinPatch11" /></a><br /><br />My favorite this year...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172735830/" title="PumpkinPatch10 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5172735830_60161a3392.jpg" width="470" height="500" alt="PumpkinPatch10" /></a><br /><br />Duck race<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172734022/" title="PumpkinPatch8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5172734022_0b3935d71b.jpg" width="485" height="500" alt="PumpkinPatch8" /></a><br /><br />And they were serious...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172130305/" title="PumpkinPatch7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5172130305_0f495f1255.jpg" width="500" height="408" alt="PumpkinPatch7" /></a><br /><br />With hay animals, bouncers, petting zoo and duck races behind us we went for pumpkins.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172738106/" title="PumpkinPatch14 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5172738106_db9775f0ca.jpg" width="423" height="500" alt="PumpkinPatch14" /></a><br /><br />And sunflowers<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172733224/" title="PumpkinPatch6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5172733224_76f80b7124.jpg" width="500" height="409" alt="PumpkinPatch6" /></a><br /><br />Love this<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172732142/" title="PumpkinPatch4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5172732142_1b2ef3b790.jpg" width="500" height="444" alt="PumpkinPatch4" /></a><br /><br />With the pumpkin patch behind us, we begin the birthday celebrations. Brian had his birthday and managed to escape my camera. Happy Birthday, Honey. :)<br /><br />Abigail was up next. She turned 11 this year. Brian took her and her 3 best friends on post to fly the Blackhawk simulators. He was kind enough to take these pics and send them to me :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172718740/" title="3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5172718740_92e439b8f5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="3" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172115137/" title="1 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5172115137_9deb64055f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="1" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172115331/" title="2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5172115331_7795d2606a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="2" /></a><br /><br />After flying over each of their houses and crashing a few times he brought them home for dinner and some cake.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172115997/" title="4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5172115997_1f2aa74cda.jpg" width="480" height="500" alt="4" /></a><br /><br />"Happy Birthday to youuuuuuu"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172719510/" title="5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5172719510_a128622115.jpg" width="500" height="412" alt="5" /></a><br /><br />Ah yes, and the gifts. She got the DSI she's been beggggggging for.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172719742/" title="6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5172719742_38bee6fa0d.jpg" width="500" height="431" alt="6" /></a><br /><br />The Enterprise Fall Festival was the same weekend as Abigail's bday party. We kept Anna and headed downtown. I was too busy having fun to get many pictures but I did manage to get a few of this event....<br /><br />Anna Loading up<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172721704/" title="11 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5172721704_cbf571e486.jpg" width="494" height="500" alt="11" /></a><br /><br />A loading up<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172119031/" title="13 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5172119031_2e93331319.jpg" width="396" height="500" alt="13" /></a><br /><br />Anna thought the leaf blower filling the balls with air was tooooo loud.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172721958/" title="12 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5172721958_c94be20440.jpg" width="460" height="500" alt="12" /></a><br /><br />But well worth it.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172722788/" title="14 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5172722788_4341a8f486.jpg" width="500" height="415" alt="14" /></a><br /><br />They had a blast!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172120241/" title="15 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5172120241_5f47e038ae.jpg" width="500" height="428" alt="15" /></a><br /><br />EG came down from the bouncer long enough for one picture.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172724170/" title="16 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/5172724170_969f338fc9.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="16" /></a><br /><br />The Enterprise Fall Festival wasn't the only festival we went to this year. Halloween day we headed to Dothan for the Peanut Festival. <br /><br />With tickets in hand we went straight for the "Fun Slide"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172121947/" title="18 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5172121947_196c621089.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="18" /></a><br /><br />Weeeeeeeee!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172122301/" title="19 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5172122301_5c827bdae5.jpg" width="500" height="481" alt="19" /></a><br /><br />Who knew EG wouldn't think it was fun and dad would have to come to the rescue. He really had to do some talking to get her to slide.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172122603/" title="20 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5172122603_1798ff655c.jpg" width="388" height="500" alt="20" /></a><br /><br />She does NOT look happy.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172726098/" title="21 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5172726098_2d3b5c66f7.jpg" width="500" height="448" alt="21" /></a><br /><br />Poor thing was traumatized.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172123519/" title="22 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/5172123519_b8d173e99a.jpg" width="500" height="493" alt="22" /></a><br /><br />But only for a second!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172123769/" title="23 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/5172123769_3621753e8b.jpg" width="362" height="500" alt="23" /></a><br /><br />Much better.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172124017/" title="24 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5172124017_87016e1182.jpg" width="408" height="500" alt="24" /></a><br /><br />The daredevil rides were reserved for Abigail.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172727590/" title="25 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5172727590_48f5c1dbfa.jpg" width="434" height="500" alt="25" /></a><br /><br />Eeeeeek!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172728040/" title="26 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5172728040_a83c878b00.jpg" width="470" height="500" alt="26" /></a><br /><br />They did find one ride they both enjoyed.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172729348/" title="30 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5172729348_d8254f6dd9.jpg" width="500" height="473" alt="30" /></a><br /><br />A LOT<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172729584/" title="31 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5172729584_5c7edbce99.jpg" width="490" height="500" alt="31" /></a><br /><br />But I think the highlight of their day was dad playing the balloon/dart game and winning his girls the prizes they just couldn't leave without.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172724564/" title="17 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5172724564_a1c24f6d3a.jpg" width="500" height="457" alt="17" /></a><br /><br />Just look at them :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172125029/" title="27 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5172125029_7d53da8f94.jpg" width="337" height="500" alt="27" /></a><br /><br />EG and Dad while A was on some crazy dangerous ride.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172728720/" title="28 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5172728720_0842bda6df.jpg" width="500" height="464" alt="28" /></a><br /><br />"Dad take a picture with me and Mom"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172729036/" title="29 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5172729036_c205900817.jpg" width="366" height="500" alt="29" /></a><br /><br />And our last stop, Halloween. Trick-or-treat!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172720560/" title="8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5172720560_6b489b51fe.jpg" width="322" height="500" alt="8" /></a><br /><br />Abigail and once tiny Timmy relaxing before we headed out.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172118163/" title="10 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5172118163_bb485d091c.jpg" width="373" height="500" alt="10" /></a><br /><br />Here he is learning what this whole Halloween, trick-or-treating thing is all about.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/5172117693/" title="9 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5172117693_9dc89fe795.jpg" width="369" height="500" alt="9" /></a><br /><br />Whew! There you have it. An Alley Bammy Family update.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-38414820963613906492010-08-23T19:06:00.003-05:002010-08-23T19:22:26.168-05:00Let the school year begin!What a day! Our 5th grader announced that today was "The best school day ever" and EG has decided she loves kindergarten.<br /><br />We were up early and ready for the day to begin.<br /><br />The girls were very chatty at the breakfast table this morning. I did manage to get them to look my way for a moment...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4921245755/" title="school by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4921245755_2618d00f35.jpg" width="500" height="282" alt="school" /></a><br /><br />Ready to head out the door.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4921842062/" title="school3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4921842062_6f183fa3da.jpg" width="292" height="500" alt="school3" /></a><br /><br />"Kindercat"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4921841772/" title="school2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4921841772_1518f60343.jpg" width="316" height="500" alt="school2" /></a><br /><br />You'd think I matched their clothes intentionally. Nope...I didn't even get to pick the first day outfits.<br /><br />Abigail begged me not to take any pictures around her classmates. She did let me get one shot of the classroom though but only because it was empty.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4921842782/" title="school4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4921842782_6549ba1644.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="school4" /></a> <br /><br />EG on the other hand didn't mind me and my crazy camera pointing :)<br /><br />Mrs. Curry<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4921843316/" title="school6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4921843316_19aa841b25.jpg" width="452" height="500" alt="school6" /></a><br /><br />The kid has a locker. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4921247237/" title="school5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4921247237_eb0a6deb91.jpg" width="313" height="500" alt="school5" /></a><br /><br />A neat reading area.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4921248051/" title="school7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4921248051_9cbcb84e7c.jpg" width="500" height="494" alt="school7" /></a><br /><br />I had to stop taking pictures at that point. Once EG understood that we were leaving she became a little upset. Brian was thrilled when he picked her up this afternoon. He bent down beside her and asked her how her day was...she looked up and said "Daddy I loved it"...whew!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-181947143533633712010-08-22T12:17:00.014-05:002010-08-22T14:05:35.574-05:00Time fliesI can't believe the last time I posted was when EG graduated preschool. Now here we are...the last day of Summer vacation. Tomorrow our girls start back to school. Abigail is going into the 5th grade and EG starts kindergarten. Wow, I don't feel that old! Abigail is looking forward to dissecting a cow eyeball this year. EG tells me she's a little nervous about having to follow the rules, she's pretty sure she can't and is going to end up in the principals office. I'm hoping she's wrong. <br /><br />We started the Summer off with a visit from my seeeester. We actually started Summer a day early, skipping the last day of school to drive to Montgomery to pick her up.<br /><br />It was a nice quiet visit. We did a lot of long overdue hanging out.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916620217/" title="kvisit2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4916620217_51ae78bd7c.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="kvisit2" /></a><br /><br />You know, sister stuff.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916619501/" title="kvisit by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4916619501_c8b9f24dbc.jpg" width="500" height="412" alt="kvisit" /></a><br /><br />Oh but I didn't let her out of here without taking her picture at the beautiful historic Rawls Restaurant/Hotel<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4917220100/" title="kvisit3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4917220100_a46b715b52.jpg" width="427" height="500" alt="kvisit3" /></a><br /><br />And the Boll Weevil Monument. Hehe<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4917220738/" title="kvisit4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4917220738_d522cc2a6b.jpg" width="413" height="500" alt="kvisit4" /></a><br /><br />It was a nice visit. Too short, but nice. We sent her home after a only 7 days....she did promise to come back though :)<br /><br />When it came to the day to day we spent most of our time here...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916306409/" title="Swim6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4916306409_b8024dd652.jpg" width="500" height="311" alt="Swim6" /></a><br /><br />EG started out afraid of the pool but by the end of the summer she was flying down these. Laughing and announcing "I love these slides" every time she came down.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916908032/" title="Swim7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4916908032_156284db11.jpg" width="500" height="351" alt="Swim7" /></a><br /><br />Fearless.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916906908/" title="Swim4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4916906908_ea6039668c.jpg" width="394" height="500" alt="Swim4" /></a><br /><br />Abigail mastered the art of the rock wall.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916906406/" title="Swim3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4916906406_7927c28695.jpg" width="431" height="500" alt="Swim3" /></a><br /><br />And the diving board.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916907322/" title="Swim5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4916907322_84d90b8839.jpg" width="384" height="500" alt="Swim5" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916304481/" title="Swim by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4916304481_52813f7f78.jpg" width="500" height="360" alt="Swim" /></a><br /><br />GranMom and PaPaw joined the fun when they came to visit.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916906052/" title="Swim2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4916906052_df17a57fa2.jpg" width="500" height="447" alt="Swim2" /></a><br /><br />Abigail and Dad spent some time at the POW Range this summer working on their shooting skills.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916898938/" title="Shooting2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4916898938_cd56e41884.jpg" width="500" height="419" alt="Shooting2" /></a><br /><br />Up goes the flag. "The range is hot"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916298501/" title="Shooting by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4916298501_59e7da65d6.jpg" width="500" height="478" alt="Shooting" /></a><br /><br />Out go the targets.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916300075/" title="Shooting4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4916300075_070c1d1b1f.jpg" width="500" height="448" alt="Shooting4" /></a><br /><br />Pile o ammo<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916900602/" title="Shooting3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4916900602_311f97fca1.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Shooting3" /></a><br /><br />Beautiful in her pink shooting gear<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916301157/" title="Shooting6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4916301157_f8cc7c6884.jpg" width="500" height="456" alt="Shooting6" /></a><br /><br />Letting range control know they're ready to shoot<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916901842/" title="Shooting5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4916901842_1dfd1fe73f.jpg" width="469" height="500" alt="Shooting5" /></a><br /><br />Bang!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916304087/" title="Shooting10 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4916304087_6fffde21ac.jpg" width="500" height="428" alt="Shooting10" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916904416/" title="Shooting9 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4916904416_2f5a97ee62.jpg" width="500" height="390" alt="Shooting9" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916903270/" title="Shooting7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4916903270_28ac130fe1.jpg" width="500" height="349" alt="Shooting7" /></a><br /><br />25 yards <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916903744/" title="Shooting8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4916903744_b0ebc110a7.jpg" width="500" height="479" alt="Shooting8" /></a><br /><br />She's a pretty good shot!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4917035106/" title="Target by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4917035106_9201028513.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Target" /></a><br /><br />While GranMom and PaPaw were here we took a trip to the Florida Caverns in Marianna, Florida.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916291325/" title="Caverns4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4916291325_934d021131.jpg" width="500" height="424" alt="Caverns4" /></a><br /><br />EG was a little concerned about going underground. There was a lot of carrying in the beginning.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916893824/" title="Caverns5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4916893824_f4a372aeba.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Caverns5" /></a><br /><br />The "pokey things" didn't help<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916296021/" title="Caverns10 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4916296021_7eafffaeb3.jpg" width="500" height="356" alt="Caverns10" /></a><br /><br />There, that's better<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916898144/" title="Caverns11 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4916898144_c23b879270.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Caverns11" /></a><br /><br />The "Christmas trees" were a favorite<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916895632/" title="Caverns8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4916895632_af2808de03.jpg" width="466" height="500" alt="Caverns8" /></a><br /><br />Ahhhhh, and the water<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916894694/" title="Caverns6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4916894694_0118f6b8ed.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Caverns6" /></a><br /><br />Finally, the ONE you were allowed to touch<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916294151/" title="Caverns7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4916294151_b1e3c7cbdc.jpg" width="500" height="395" alt="Caverns7" /></a><br /><br />Oh and I can't forget the bat!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916892058/" title="Caverns3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4916892058_027cda347c.jpg" width="500" height="392" alt="Caverns3" /></a><br /><br />Not THAT one...<br /><br />This one :)<br /><br />He was very tolerant while I took picture after picture. Poor little guy.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916297345/" title="Caverns12 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4916297345_3b49865e9e.jpg" width="438" height="500" alt="Caverns12" /></a><br /><br />Climbing our way out of the caverns<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916891522/" title="Caverns2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4916891522_3155632c3a.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Caverns2" /></a><br /><br />Another wonderful event took place while GranMom and PaPaw were here. Miss Bevin (A's art teacher) and Clay (the love of her life) got married. <br /><br />Miss Bevin putting the final touch on Abigail's hair.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916888142/" title="BevWed by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4916888142_df98d85157.jpg" width="367" height="500" alt="BevWed" /></a><br /><br />Ready.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916888514/" title="BevWed2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4916888514_f92070a70a.jpg" width="371" height="500" alt="BevWed2" /></a><br /><br />All dressed up and ready for the wedding. Abigail in her flower girl dress. She looks so grown up.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916288271/" title="BevWed5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4916288271_065606f851.jpg" width="370" height="500" alt="BevWed5" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916889832/" title="BevWed6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4916889832_223f2065b5.jpg" width="500" height="402" alt="BevWed6" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916287949/" title="BevWed4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4916287949_55cebf275b.jpg" width="287" height="500" alt="BevWed4" /></a><br /><br />Mr. and Mrs. Clay Bright<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916287719/" title="BevWed3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4916287719_fb21e424f9.jpg" width="353" height="500" alt="BevWed3" /></a><br /><br />After the wedding GranMom and PaPaw drove back to Arizona and Brian headed for Mobile, Alabama. He spent a week there with his National Guard unit (or part of it anyway) spotting oil in the gulf.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4917036266/" title="BMobile by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4917036266_596d1f3ce4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="BMobile" /></a><br /><br />Doors off over water. I love this shot!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916890000/" title="BMobile2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4916890000_f4beec2909.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="BMobile2" /></a><br /><br />The rest of our summer was spent<br /><br />playing at friends houses<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4917033188/" title="DSC_0003 (2) by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4917033188_21f1f8c813.jpg" width="500" height="491" alt="DSC_0003 (2)" /></a><br /><br />rescuing Rhino Beetles from the pool (a total of 7 I think)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4917033852/" title="Rhino by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4917033852_2297cbb272.jpg" width="452" height="500" alt="Rhino" /></a><br /><br />They're big<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916434257/" title="Rhino2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4916434257_fa6bd068af.jpg" width="500" height="459" alt="Rhino2" /></a><br /><br />Gardening<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916435861/" title="Garden by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4916435861_6300a8a823.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Garden" /></a><br /><br />Enjoying our new grass<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642137690/" title="grass21 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/4642137690_8a102e14ba.jpg" width="475" height="500" alt="grass21" /></a><br /><br />And saying goodbye to friends who moved back home to Florida. We will miss you Dean family!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4645828441/" title="EGGrad10 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4645828441_464258a9fc.jpg" width="465" height="500" alt="EGGrad10" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4916622581/" title="DSC_0019 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4916622581_319501effa.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="DSC_0019" /></a><br /><br />We had an awesome Summer. We're ready for the school year. Well most of us anyway....Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-56715770748690198592010-05-27T20:19:00.002-05:002010-05-27T20:37:37.094-05:00"Do I go to kindergarten tomorrow"?EG's preschool career came to an end today. Poor girl was sick this morning and missed her last day. With lots of rest and fluids she was ready to go to the graduation ceremony this evening. I'm so glad she did, they put on a really cute show for us.<br /><br />Saying goodbye to Miss PokYon<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4646441162/" title="EGGrad by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4646441162_f7e5e71890.jpg" width="441" height="500" alt="EGGrad" /></a><br /><br />The Deans came out to see EG and Layla graduate<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4645828441/" title="EGGrad10 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4645828441_464258a9fc.jpg" width="465" height="500" alt="EGGrad10" /></a><br /><br />The proud sister<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4646441972/" title="EGGrad5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4646441972_16255605f7.jpg" width="460" height="500" alt="EGGrad5" /></a><br /><br />Miss Stacia introducing the graduating class of 2010<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4646443604/" title="EGGrad11 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/4646443604_78e4158466.jpg" width="418" height="500" alt="EGGrad11" /></a><br /><br />Here they come<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4645829047/" title="EGGrad12 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4645829047_3151218372.jpg" width="500" height="285" alt="EGGrad12" /></a><br /><br />There she is!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4645826491/" title="EGGrad2 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4645826491_062d9027e5.jpg" width="439" height="500" alt="EGGrad2" /></a><br /><br />Putting on a show<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4646441672/" title="EGGrad3 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4646441672_91a5fab1d4.jpg" width="466" height="500" alt="EGGrad3" /></a><br /><br />Say a little prayer<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4646442226/" title="EGGrad6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4646442226_3ce40f17bf.jpg" width="500" height="347" alt="EGGrad6" /></a><br /><br />Good stuff<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4646441790/" title="EGGrad4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4646441790_3bb334e7eb.jpg" width="388" height="500" alt="EGGrad4" /></a><br /><br />Diploma time<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4645827641/" title="EGGrad7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4645827641_4f5a8b9135.jpg" width="429" height="500" alt="EGGrad7" /></a><br /><br />One last hug<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4646442790/" title="EGGrad8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/4646442790_0560247abd.jpg" width="411" height="500" alt="EGGrad8" /></a><br /><br />Graduated. She's already begging to start kindergarten :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4645828179/" title="EGGrad9 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/4645828179_6c8e7d7305.jpg" width="383" height="500" alt="EGGrad9" /></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-73078698346035974032010-05-26T09:01:00.003-05:002010-05-26T10:30:46.675-05:00The Grass IS GreenerBrian and I have been trying to get grass to grow in our backyard for a couple of years now...with zero luck. We would put grass seed out, it would sprout sweet little blades of grass and then it would rain, or rather "gully wash" and send it all down stream to the corner of the yard leaving us with this...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642129882/" title="grass9 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4642129882_3c6aa69f10.jpg" width="495" height="500" alt="grass9" /></a><br /><br />Don't get me wrong sand is nice...when you're at the beach! But look at this...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642128744/" title="grass7 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4642128744_2be6c6ef56.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass7" /></a><br /><br />And this<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642127440/" title="grass6 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4642127440_1d558016ef.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass6" /></a><br /><br />And this<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642126192/" title="grass5 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/4642126192_a704f88d91.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass5" /></a><br /><br />It was awful<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641515315/" title="grass4 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/4641515315_f844b892af.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass4" /></a><br /><br />So we gave up. This year we broke down and decided sod was our only hope. We hired Brian McCrory owner/operator of McCrory Lawn Care. "You grow it we mow it" If you're local and need sod or someone to mow your lawn, we HIGHLY recommend Brian.<br /><br />First things first. He got rid of the existing "grass"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641520407/" title="grass10 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4641520407_aac55c8f9b.jpg" width="500" height="429" alt="grass10" /></a><br /><br />Then he called in some help. This is Matt.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641525161/" title="grass17 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4641525161_29a19f5c85.jpg" width="399" height="500" alt="grass17" /></a><br /><br />Matt helped smooth everything out.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642121652/" title="grass by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4642121652_f276d18b70.jpg" width="489" height="500" alt="grass" /></a><br /><br />It was a late night but they got everything prepped and ready for grass.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641519427/" title="grass8 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4641519427_5e714777dd.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass8" /></a><br /><br />Dirt.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641521537/" title="grass11 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4641521537_71efc26386.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass11" /></a><br /><br />The next morning he came by with this on his way to pick up our sod.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642133106/" title="grass14 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4642133106_744f0c5986.jpg" width="500" height="422" alt="grass14" /></a><br /><br />"It's better than a wheelbarrow"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641524117/" title="grass15 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4641524117_524b5c651d.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass15" /></a><br /><br />There it is! (That's DJ, more help)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641524963/" title="grass16 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/4641524963_b1918ed232.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass16" /></a><br /><br />Here we go!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641525643/" title="grass18 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/4641525643_591f1b6d07.jpg" width="500" height="467" alt="grass18" /></a><br /><br />"What's gonna work? Teamwork"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641526757/" title="grass19 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/4641526757_613e10c5c3.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass19" /></a><br /><br />One.....<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641527299/" title="grass20 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4641527299_d8ab16fbf3.jpg" width="417" height="500" alt="grass20" /></a><br /><br />They even let EG help. Never mind that she had showered for the day and was in her pj's...this was grass!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642138164/" title="grass22 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4642138164_c51bf6a765.jpg" width="500" height="421" alt="grass22" /></a><br /><br />It went a lot faster than I thought it would.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642139008/" title="grass24 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/4642139008_23971f7c50.jpg" width="500" height="292" alt="grass24" /></a><br /><br />Even with Five's help<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641528395/" title="grass23 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4641528395_d001dbda5c.jpg" width="471" height="500" alt="grass23" /></a><br /><br />And Korduroy's....<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641529763/" title="grass26 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/4641529763_866751e0db.jpg" width="500" height="499" alt="grass26" /></a><br /><br />Done for the night.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642139684/" title="grass25 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4642139684_69c3a87988.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass25" /></a><br /><br />The dogs exploring phase I<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641530093/" title="grass27 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4641530093_e244ac72ac.jpg" width="500" height="396" alt="grass27" /></a><br /><br />Let the watering begin!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641531243/" title="grass28 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4641531243_5aa811fb17.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass28" /></a><br /><br />Poor girl has never had grass in her backyard before now.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641532353/" title="grass29 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4641532353_c2cf85bb0b.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass29" /></a><br /><br />Before I knew it they were done.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641535309/" title="grass32 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4641535309_081182a0c6.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass32" /></a><br /><br />And it was beautiful!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4642144486/" title="grass31 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/4642144486_201226acf5.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass31" /></a><br /><br />We love it!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32137843@N02/4641535309/" title="grass32 by MissMelis1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4641535309_081182a0c6.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="grass32" /></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-65460185305558196092010-05-19T09:02:00.003-05:002010-05-19T09:18:17.395-05:008th Continent Soy Milk Drawing ContestMy awesome dad sent Abigail some postcards a while back. The postcards were for a drawing contest for 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> Continent Soy Milk. Abigail drew a couple of suns and sent them in. Well this morning she received email notification that her drawings were approved and posted on their contest site. The 50 drawings with the highest rating will win $1000 for their schools art program. She was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooooo</span> excited! Take a look at her drawings (there are 2) and rate them. (find them by searching for her by name, Abigail Wilkins, in the search field in the lower right corner)You can rate them daily and help her win!!! Voting goes through July 11<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>.....<br /><br />Here is the link to the site <a href="http://8thcontinent.com/sun/">http://8thcontinent.com/sun/</a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-36072664290668186542010-05-12T20:20:00.000-05:002010-05-12T20:21:03.648-05:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/Pavementblooms5-8-10008.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-53912809492941081962010-05-07T17:09:00.002-05:002010-05-07T17:27:03.859-05:00Gardening Wiregrass StyleI have planted a garden every year since we've been in this house. And every year we get a little of this and a little of that. Well this year I had a long chat with the owner/operator of a local farm. Oh boy, the things I learned. Gardening in South Alabama is NOTHING like gardening in Oregon. But...I may be getting this whole "wiregrass gardening" thing figured out.<br /><br />This was the plan.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Fill these containers with plants that would produce food.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We even added a garden bed this year.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We planted....and so far things are looking good :) (we even "had" to put in a second bed)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Behind me...those are tomatoes.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden17.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Yes, they are taller than me :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden18.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Blueberries have gone from this<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />To this<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Abigail grabbing a green bean snack<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Mmmmmm<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden15.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG heard there were more green beans ready for "harvest"<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The potted herb garden is doing really well. <br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden16.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We also have several different kinds of herbs stashed all over the yard. We've mixed them in with the azaleas, roses, and iris along with cantaloupe, watermelon, and more tomatoes.<br /><br />Cantaloupe :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden14.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Onions<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Squash<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And my tomatoes....well some of them<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Ahhh and you may not be able to eat it but my hummingbirds can. The best it's looked since we planted it.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/garden13.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-91205130429702169992010-05-06T19:47:00.004-05:002010-05-06T20:07:46.346-05:00Muffins with MomI woke up a little early this morning. I had a special date and I needed to be dressed and ready to go by 730. Last week a darling little 5 year old brought me....<br /><br />This...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/muffins2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Personalized and everything!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/muffins3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We were a bit early for the festivities so sassy pants and I sat in the car and read a little of "Swimming with the Dolphins".<br /><br />Just look at her :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/Muffins.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />She was thrilled when we finally got to go in :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/muffins4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We headed back to her classroom where I was shown this.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/muffins5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Hmmmm that explains the favorite food/flower questions last night :)<br /><br />Getting ready to recite a poem. Not really sure what was goin on here....<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/muffins6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />A quick smile for me<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/muffins7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Then it was Muffin Time!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/muffins8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Another surprise at the table<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/muffins9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We had a really good time!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/muffins11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And just a little bonus. We "kidnapped" TF and brought him home with us so Miss Megan and L could have some "mommy daughter time". This is his first time being in the exersaucer (and liking it). He was looking up at EG. <br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/muffins10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-89321665385426277962010-04-21T20:18:00.001-05:002010-04-21T20:18:39.661-05:00McClellands Critters...what a blast!Nine of us packed up today and headed to McClellands Critters in Banks, Alabama. I had heard of this place before but for some reason had never made the trip. It's only a little over an hour from the house and after today we WILL be going back!<br /><br />Here we are...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Paid for our tickets, $8 for me and $6 for each of the girls. It was bright and sunny so we also picked up a couple of visors for the girls.<br /><br />Orange for Miss Abigail<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And pink for EG<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Located on 70 wooded acres, this place has all kinds of critters!<br /><br />This guy was a character<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo35.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I'm not really sure what the deal was here...somebody doesn't look happy<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />These guys were too busy sleeping to entertain us...I thought they were sweet<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Mr Mike hand feeds the big cats<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And they like it<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />One noisy cat<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Layla didn't care for the roaring<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />But all in all fascinating to watch<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />One of the best parts of the day was the reptiles...yup, the reptiles.<br /><br />It all started off with this little guy<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo16.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Hands on<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo13.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />and on<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo15.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />and on<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo14.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Somebody decided reptiles were cool and grabbed a couple of them<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo17.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />After talking EG out of the gators Mr Mike brought out a ball python<br /><br />Where's it's head?<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo18.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />See mom!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo19.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Next came the corn snakes. EG LOVED them!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo20.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Gimmie, gimmie!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo21.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Soooo happy :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo22.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />She did share with her sister...eventually<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo23.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Somehow Miss April got talked into holding this guy<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo24.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Which led to me holding him<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo25.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And of course Miss Megan wasn't getting off the hook!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo26.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Abigail held him too<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo28.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And who looks most comfortable and at ease with a big snake around her neck? Um, yeah, EG.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo27.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Ash thought we were all nuts<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Oh but they got bigger....and who was there wanting first hold? Yeah, EG.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo29.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Look at her<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo30.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Then it was Abigail's turn. Seems EG was concerned it was going to land on her...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo31.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Brave girl<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo32.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />At the end of the tour Mr Mike asked the girls if they'd like to give Oreo, the calf, a bottle.<br /><br />Of course they did!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo38.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Uhhh, this calf is strong<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo39.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Really strong<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo40.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Stronger than I expected<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo41.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Hungry baby<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo42.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />You would think we'd had a full day. We had seen, held and fed several animals. Then we looked up and here come the McClellands with "BooBoo"<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo36.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG sprinted for them<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo37.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I really wanted to hold this little guy<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo43.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />He nuzzled Abigail<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo44.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I think EG would have preferred another reptile<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo45.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Layla even gave him a hug<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo46.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />OK, OK...enough of that!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo47.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG and L hanging out at the end of the day<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo33.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Preston did not want me to get this picture. Thank you, April for the help :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/zoo34.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />What a great day with some pretty terrific friends. Thanks guys!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-47231791796483959672010-04-15T21:36:00.006-05:002010-04-15T21:59:14.226-05:00Jammin'It's strawberry season here in Alabama...I've been to the Country Best Farm twice in the last two days taking absolute advantage of it. We froze our picks from yesterday, but today...well that's a different story. <br /><br />I grew up with a gardening, pickling, canning kind of mom. You would think that would make me a natural for following in her footsteps. I have to admit that I have never canned or pickled anything in my life...before today. I decided (with the help of the Pioneer Woman) to make strawberry jam with the girls. It was more fun than I could have imagined!<br /><br />EG and I ventured out after she got out of school and picked these...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Of course removing the caps was all me :/<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />It seemed to take forever but I finally achieved this<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We took a strawberry break and ran to pick Abigail up from school. It didn't take long before the girls were in full speed! They mashed...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And mashed<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And mashed some more<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Ahhh, done.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />All measured out<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Add a bit of lemon juice (please forgive the strawberry stained fingernails...I've been at this for two days :p)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG helped squeeze<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And pour it in<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam13.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />A bit of pectin<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam14.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And 1/2 a pat of butter. The Pioneer Woman says it helps reduce the foam...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam15.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />With all of the ingredients in the dutch oven Abigail ran off to make labels :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam21.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Then it was time for homework<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam18.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG pinned on her cat tail and put on her ears and headed for the hammock<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam19.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I manned the berries<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam20.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Finally it was time! Out with the jars, one by one.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam22.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Beautiful<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam23.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />There it is!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam24.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Don't ask....<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam25.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />9 jars of wonderful yummyness<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam26.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />On toast<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam27.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Mmmmmmm<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam28.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The symphony of popping jars was wonderful! We can't wait for the peach and blueberry seasons!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/jam29.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-24394566001902675522010-04-09T21:04:00.005-05:002010-04-09T21:15:41.246-05:00Hangin with my boyI had the absolute honor of being TF's first babysitter today. His mom and sister went to family day to see dad fly...way too noisy for such a little baby boy. Lucky me!<br /><br />He did a lot of this....<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/DSC_0021.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Five discovered him after a couple of hours.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/t.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Moving in for a closer look.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/t2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Toes! Five likes toes!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/t5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Five woke him up for me.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/t6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />So I fed him. And EG loved him.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/t7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Then we loaded him into the stroller for a walk around the neighborhood.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/t3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />He liked the stroller.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/t8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We took him to meet Miss Charlotte. They liked each other :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/t4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG took a break to look at the lake.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/t9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We got him home and he passed out in the bassinet I put up months ago...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/t10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Thank you, Megan, for trusting me with this precious little boy. Love him, love him!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-64179804874101979132010-04-05T19:29:00.009-05:002010-04-05T20:01:58.244-05:00Easter WeekendWas busy! Brian made it home from his drive back from Oregon in time to color eggs and enjoy an Easter feast.<br /><br />Coloring eggs was too much fun!<br /><br />Serious business<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Very serious business<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e8-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />OK, not that serious<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e7-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e6-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Getting creative<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e11-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e3-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Daddy, handling with care<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e4-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Easter morning came quickly. The girls couldn't wait for the hunt....<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e16-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e15-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e17-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e14-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e13-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e12-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />There was a lot of treasure brought back from Oregon. I think this was a favorite for the girls. They kept sneaking out to the garage and getting in...and honking the horn.<br /><br />A 1959 MGA roadster. It has been in the Wilkins' family for over 45 years. What a beauty.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e18-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The girls insisted on being taken to school in it. <br /><br />First up...Abigail<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e19.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e20.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Then it was EG's turn. <br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e21.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Crazy excited.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e22.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e24.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />This beautiful handmade sweater that belonged to GranMom when she was EG's age (or thereabouts)was sent as well.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/sweater3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/sweater2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Ahhhh, yes. And the other family favorite treasure from Oregon. Seen being enjoyed by Five in this picture....<br /><br />The hammock :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/e25.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-4947764476963899712010-04-02T19:55:00.004-05:002010-04-02T20:11:13.780-05:00Daddy sickBrian headed west last week to help move GranMom and PaPaw from Oregon to Green Valley, Az. The girls, being the Daddy's girls that they are, have missed him terribly. Counting the days until he'd be home. Well tonight was the night. After dinner they were bouncing off the walls, so we went outside to wait.<br /><br />Abigail writing "Welcome Home Daddy" on the back sidewalk.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG adding her creative touch.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />That got old so Abigail was off to "keep watch"<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Tory helped<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />"He's here! It's him! C'mon EG!!!"<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Two very excited, Daddy sick girls, waiting "patiently" for him to get the truck parked.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />They nearly took his feet out from under him :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Now a tour of Dad's "home" for the last 5 days.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />"Ohhhhhh, what's that"<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home13.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Feeling defeated (it was locked) they posed for me<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />They hauled half his stuff in the house.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And unpacked this....thanks honey :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Home Sweet Home<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/home12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />A very special thanks goes out to my wonderful friend in Houston. Thank you, Shannon, for taking my hubby in last night and packing a wonderful lunch for him. Love you!!!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-27381375511830071202010-04-01T15:13:00.014-05:002010-04-01T15:57:56.215-05:00On the huntToday was an Easter party having, egg hunting kind of day. First party on the schedule was EG's....<br /><br />The kids sang songs. Sorry, I don't have any pictures I was filming for Meggo...maybe she'll share later.<br /><br />They also recited John 3:16<br /><br />"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a13.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />A beautiful table was set for the "feast"<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And, yes, there were eggs<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a14.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Some really cute eggs<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a15.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And when you hide eggs...you have to have someone who is willing to find them<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a16.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Quick lil thang<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a17.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The hunt<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a19.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a20.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG and L stopped smack dab in the middle of the hunt to show each other what they'd found<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a18.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Visiting when they were done<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a22.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And making a surprise visit....<br /><br />Meggo and Lil T<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a21.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Off to A's party....<br /><br />These beautiful young ladies are Miss Allison and Miss Carole. They are the two class mom's who are always there when we have events at the school. Wonderful ladies!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a23.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And Miss Allison was kind enough to snap a shot of me. Thank you Miss Allison :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a24.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Here they come...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a26.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Having a little lunch before the big hunt.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a25.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Getting the hunting instructions<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a27.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And they're off<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a29.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG even got to hunt<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a30.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Golden egg :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a28.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Hanging out after the hunt. <br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a32.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />More hanging out...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a33.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a31.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The rest of these pictures are random shots I took around the yard today. The hummingbird flew up while I was watering. I was afraid to move too much and scare him away so I only had one hand available to take the picture and couldn't zoom in. But I got him!<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Silly Tory.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Sunning Shelby.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/a11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-15858615074273232122010-03-16T15:20:00.035-05:002010-03-16T16:29:17.324-05:00Playing catch upThe past few weeks have been very, very busy around our house. I have been taking pictures...just no time to post them.<br /><br />First things first...please allow me to introduce to you Timothy Frederick Wade.<br /><br />Such a handsome little boy.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/TF.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Lil T, Timmy Fred, or TF as he is known, was born 6 weeks early. He and mom have been back and forth to UAB these past weeks. Each time they leave, we are lucky enough to have his big sister Layla stay with us. (first attempt to prove we've been really busy)<br /><br />We've kept the girls busy....<br /><br />Abigail painted this one for Megan's mom, Mrs Julie. She loves owls.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The close up.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/MB.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG and L have been to a couple of birthday parties. The first one was for Lacie. We celebrated with her and her family just days before they moved to Alaska. That was a tough good-bye to a great family!<br /><br />The party was at Mellow Mushroom...the kids got to make their own pizzas.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/MW5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Layla waiting for further instruction....<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/MW10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Caught her a little off guard :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/MW11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Smart gal, she waited to throw the dough until the little people had sauce and cheese on theirs.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/MW12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Lacie LOVED her gift from the girls. <br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/MW23.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I will miss my little Alek.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/MW15.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And Melissa and Ben.....<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/MW3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The two Melissa's. Ugh, I miss her.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/MW.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The other party was for their classmate, Ali Grace. This time it was cupcakes instead of pizza.<br /><br />EG and L with their party headgear :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb14.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Each party goer got a hat and an apron.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb15.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And cupcakes.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb13.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />They each got to decorate a plate of cupcakes.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb16.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />It wasn't as messy as you might think...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb17.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And the cupcakes were beautiful (and tasty)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb18.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />A collection of cupcakes makes up the "cupcake tree" for the birthday girl.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Happy Birthday Ali Grace!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />New babies, art projects, birthday parties, and.....rotten houses. Yup, rotten. It seems when a previous owner put siding on the house they didn't have the chimney cap extended to prevent water from leaking alllll the way down the chimney and rotting it from top to bottom.<br /><br />Soooo we had it torn out.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb19.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />From top to bottom.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb26.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG supervised.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb22.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Little cutie.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb23.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We took a little break from our supervisory work to pick A up from school.<br /><br />I was a bit camera happy...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb24.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />She was only slightly amused.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb25.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />These guys made short work of this project...nearly done.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb21.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />That was fast! Only 2 days total. Whew! Now I can have a rug on the porch and not worry about the rain leaking out from the chimney.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb27.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />With spring in the air I decided to get ahead of the gardening this year (for the first time since we moved here)<br /><br />We started by adding some rocks to the landscape to help minimize the sand floods each time it rains.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I really like it.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We took all the "unhappy" plants from all over the yard and moved them in.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We even had enough rocks left over to shore up the mudslide on the side of the shop.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />There are tons and tons and tons of wildflower seeds in there. I can't wait to see it once it fills in!<br /><br />Blueberry buds.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We've added a 12x5 bed to the cattle troughs and containers this year.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />All prepped and ready for plants.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />In fact, I would have planted today but I went to Family Fun Day instead!<br /><br />Layla waiting to head to the activities. Not sure what she was doing but I thought it was cute :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb29.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />They had a TON of stuff set up for the kids. EG found the slide right away!<br /><br />Up she goes....<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb30.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Down she comes...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb31.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Layla preferred the bouncer.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb32.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />They got tattoos.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb35.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />They went fishing for prizes.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb36.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Loooooooook Mrs. Melissa.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb37.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />They had a snack.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb33.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The best preschool director ever, Mrs. Stacia.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb34.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />EG headed back to the slide while L and I went in to play some of the games.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb41.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />She got all 3 rings. Mrs. Karen enjoyed watching her. (so did I)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb38.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />A real celebration when she got the horseshoes on the ring.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb40.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We finished up the Family Fun Day with one last snack.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/mb39.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Busy times lie ahead....hopefully not so busy that I wait another month to share!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-65010300516109452882010-02-19T15:40:00.002-06:002010-02-19T15:50:27.145-06:00Parker's PieMrs Parker took a pie in the face when her 4th grade class earned over $6000 for their school during the Boosterthon Fun Run.<br /><br />Before <br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/ParkerPrePieFace.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />After :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/DSCN1385.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-82690930619425274442010-02-19T12:36:00.017-06:002010-02-19T13:13:21.356-06:00Fun Run!I went to the most awesome fundraising event today! The Boosterthon Fun Run was this morning. I would like to thank all our friends and family who sponsored Abigail on her run....she ran the maximum 35 laps and kept going! Mrs. Parkers 4th grade class raised the most money for the school at over $200 per lap! Goooo Parker's Pride!!!<br /><br />All painted and ready to run!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />It's wonderful to be able to be there to support her.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Two of my favorites :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Lining up. Each class was announced as they ran through.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Waiting their turn<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Here they come!!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Getting everyone excited and ready to run!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And before any real sporting event....our National Anthem<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Following the flag....getting them all lined up<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And they're off!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The end of the first lap. Everyone is getting their shirts marked for each lap.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun13.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />There was A LOT of this.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun15.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The guys who were in charge of the run were incredible! They kept the kids motivated with music...they talked to them throughout the race.<br /><br />They danced...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun24.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />They jumped...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun16.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I even caught the principal doin a little dancing of her own :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun21.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And a little more...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun19.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The teachers were out there too!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun26.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />These kids ran<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun20.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And ran<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun14.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And ran some more<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun23.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />They even had a nifty conga line!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun22.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Smiling the whole time!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun18.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And then it was over...35+ laps complete!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun25.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The victory lap.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun27.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />These kids are awesome! They did an amazing job!!!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/funrun28.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638007475249581733.post-30542543417203816982010-02-12T11:27:00.003-06:002010-02-12T11:47:16.941-06:00Snow Day!I have to admit that when they made the decision yesterday to close schools today because of a "good chance" of snow I was skeptical. Then we woke up to this....<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We woke the kids up and didn't even bother to dress them before we turned them loose.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />This was all the snowman we could build with the snow we had...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And then the sky opened up and dumped a ton more snow!<br /><br />Wow Mom LOOK!! (this is EG's first "real" snow)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Poor Layla didn't know what to think of having a snowball fight...here she is bracing for impact.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />It didn't take her long to figure it out though :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Then she ran!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And together putting the final touches on a snowman<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Burrrrrrrr!<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Shelby making a run for the house. She is NOT a fan of the snow.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Tory on the other hand...<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog13.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Catch the snowball is her new favorite game :)<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/beesmom1/blog14.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />It's only 11:45 and they're saying there is more on the way! Yay for snow days!!!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04990349276587091714noreply@blogger.com0