Zoo - Part 2

We were lucky enough to keep Cathy and Jenna for a couple of extra days thanks to some travel delays. So, Cathy, her Mom & Jenna joined us for a trip to The Northwest Florida Zoo. It was Jenna's first trip to the zoo! And what a perfect weather day for the zoo! I think Jenna enjoyed it and I know the rest of us did also. Aside from Landon's little meltdown in Taco Bell afterwards (thank goodness they are extremely rare), it was a another great day. Cathy and Jenna will be heading back to Honduras on Monday and we will be counting down the days until they return in June!!!

Our Country Adventure

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My Kansas roots have a very strong hold on me as I prefer the country to the beach any day! So I was really looking forward to taking Landon up to a friend's place in North Florida on Saturday. My friend Cathy, Landon and I headed up to the Donaldson's house for a day in the country. It was so peaceful and an all-around great day. We started the day with a little horseback riding. Cathy and I rode "Daisy", a beautiful, sweet mare. Then it was Landon's turn to ride. I really wasn't sure if he would even get on the horse but he got on with me. It didn't last too long however. But then my friend Larry got on Landon took a ride with him and enjoyed it. Then he got to meet the Pony, "Star". "Star" was his favorite but he didn't care to ride him. He wanted to walk him. He walked him over and over and over again, all around the pen. Then he got to feed the horses and the pony which he loved. Then it was off to the pond for a little brim fishing. I'm proud to say that Landon caught his very first fish. His casting needs a bit of work though. Cathy was the expert fisherwoman - she was catching them left and right like a seasoned pro. I, however, didn't catch near as many, but the ones I did catch made up for it in size. When we got back up to the house, Landon wanted to see "Star" again so he and Larry headed back to the horses. At one point, Larry brought "Star" out of the gate so Landon could walk him around outside. This is what Landon and I have come to call "Star's Great Escape" because while Landon was holding the lead, Star took off at a run and we all tried to round him up. Luckily Larry was able to catch him so Landon now calls Larry a hero. And finally, Landon found the tractor and Larry was sweet enough to take him for a ride and even let him drive. I thought I would never get him to leave. I'm pretty sure all of us could have stayed there forever. Needless to say, he passed out on the ride home. When he woke up, he talked about his adventure all evening long. I can't wait to visit again! Thank you so much to the Donaldsons for allowing us to spend some time with them at their beautiful country home. I think Landon has now officially adopted both of them as grandparents. He has already asked numerous times if he can go back to Mr. Larry's house!

For my friends!!!!

Lately I have really been needing my friends. And what great friends they are! Things have been very tough lately and I don't know what I would have done without some of you. I am so blessed to have so many TRUE friends and I cherish each and every one of you. I can't begin to thank you for all that you are to me! So, here's to all of my wonderful friends. I love you all so much!

A little sentimental:

We all need someone to talk to in our life, A friend to whom we run in times of stress or strife A friend who's always there throughout the years, A friend we know will care and take away our fears. A friend who's always near, waiting for our call, to wipe away our tears, and lift us when we fall. A loving friend indeed, on whom we can depend to fulfill our every need -Thank you, precious friend!

And a little humor too:

1. When you are sad - I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.
2. When you are blue - I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile - I will know you are plotting something that I just have to be involved with.
4. When you are scared - I will rag your sorry ass about it every chance I get.

5. When you are worried - I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining.
6. When you are confused - I will use little words.

7. When you are sick- Stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.
8. When you fall - I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.

9. This is my oath.... I pledge it to the end. 'Why?' you may ask;'because you are my friend'. Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.

For my fellas too:

Our Weekend Getaway

Landon and I had the absolute BEST weekend. My friend Cathy is home from Honduras until the end of March so we were invited to stay with her and her sweet 3-month old Jenna at a gorgeous condo in Destin. It was like old times... my friend Lauren also came out and brought her cutie pie, Kate, for an evening. I can't remember a time when Landon has had so much fun. He LOVES Aunt Cathy's "house" and didn't ever want to leave. That makes two of us!

It was exactly what I needed. I am going to be so heart broken when Cathy & Jenna return to Honduras later this month but I will cherish the memories from this weekend and keep them with me... always! Looking forward to so many more! Love you girls and thanks so much! You truly saved me!

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