Landon's Maiden Voyage

Landon got to go on his very first boat ride this weekend! We were lucky enough to be invited to join some friends for an evening boat ride across the bay to the local Elks Lodge for some dinner and outdoor fun. Landon absolutely LOVED the boat ride. I was so nervous that he would be afraid but he wasn't even the slightest bit scared. The weather was perfect and it was a great evening! This is what I love about living in Florida! Enjoy the pics!

Happy Birthday Miche!

My best friend Miche turned 29 again this past weekend and I was able to make the trip to Birmingham to celebrate with her. What a weekend! When I got there, Miche had a little surprise for me... she was getting a new dog and he would be arriving momentarily. It seems her friend had found a homeless Huskie and was bringing it by for Miche to see. He is so beautiful, even though he as a bit on the skinny side. So, looks like Miche has a new puppy! Then we went and picked up the boys from the airport, Rusty & Jeb. Then we headed off for some grub at Jim N' Nicks which was delicious. On our way home, we just happened to pass a park where the Charlie Daniels' Band was playing. And it just so happens that Miche's bank was one of the main sponsors. So, after a brief run-in with the rent-a-cop (who took his job WAY too seriously) we got VIP, front row seats and free drinks. It was so awesome!

Saturday began with a pedicure which I desperately needed. Of course, leave it to me to mess it up as soon as I step out of the salon and so I had to go right back in and get it fixed. Then we headed to get facials. Miche was sweet enough to get several of us ladies facials and it was so relaxing. Nothing like some wine, food and great conversation while being pampered. I even got my makeup done for Miche's party. Then it was off to the main event, Miche's birthday party, so we got all "dolled" up and headed to one of Miche's friends condo that overlooks Birmingham. What a great place! It was such a great party, complete with a bartender and a little Bon Jovi, compliments of Miche and myself.

What a great weekend and I'm so glad I got to celebrate Miche's birthday! I hope it was a great birthday, Miche. Special thanks to Miche, Rusty and Jeb for making the weekend a memorable one that I wish would have never ended. Love you guys!

Poster Boy

Landon is a star... he is the face of the Florida Department of Transportation's Buckle Up Campaign. And what a gorgeous face it is!! This poster and others are proudly displayed in area schools and I am just so proud!!!

Summertime!!

Waiting all winter for the time to be right....

Here are some photos from our recent summer fun!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Mommies out there! Mommy is the hardest job in the world, but also the most enjoyable and rewarding! I must share with you a couple of the gifts I have received already. Miche and Rusty sent me some pastries from a place called Pastry Art Bake Shoppe in Alabama and oh so yummy!!!! So sweet of them! And my sweet little boy and my mother got me a beautiful heart necklace. Naturally, being a Mommy is all the gift I ever need but it sure warms your heart when the people you care about are so unbelievably sweet and go out of their way to make you feel so great and special! Love you all!

Before I was a Mom,
I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not
my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body..
I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
before I was a Mom


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

Backyard Visitor

This one has nothing to do with post but it is just too darn cute!!

We had another turtle visitor yesterday. Apparently the word has not gotten out that venturing into our backyard can be hazardous for turtles. Lily & Lucy think they are chew toys!!