Busy Weekend

We have a super busy weekend. I am the Vice President of our local festival, and we had tons of things to do this year. B got to spend alot of time with his friends. He stayed at my mom's Thursday night, Friday night he didn't get home until about midnight, Saturday night he had a friend stay over, and Sunday night he stayed at a friend's house. He fell asleep at 7:00 today. As soon as we got home he took a shower, ate, then fell asleep on the couch. That's the second time he's done that this summer, and I love it. He hasn't done that since he was very little. He even got to be in the parade, which he enjoyed.

Here's a picture. Don't mind the hair. It rained all day.

Gardening

B has become quite the little gardener. My husband went a little crazy this year, and we ended up with a barry patch which includes strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and blueberries. I'm actually excited about the berry's, but I'm really excited about the zuccini. I love zuccini. I will eat it for lunch and dinner all summer long. I won't bore you with a list of all the stuff we're growing, but trust me when I tell you it's alot. The pictures don't really do the garden justice, but believe me when I tell you it's my husband's pride and joy. :)

Happy Fourth of July

We are celebrating the Fourth of July on the fifth actually because that is when the big fireworks are where we live. The fifth actually will be our four month anniversary since we lost our baby Brenna. I'm not sure what the day holds for us, but I'm feeling like the day will be good. I hope you all have a happy (and SAFE!) Independence Day.

Growing Up

Where has this year went? B is growing up so fast, it's unbelievable! It seems like just yesterday he was a little baby. Now he's almost as tall as I am. He's grown so much that we had to buy him all new clothes. Nothing fit. NOTHING. Not even socks or underwear. He grew two inches in two months. He's also decided to grow his hair long. I think it's safe to say that I hate it. But his dad had long hair when he was B's age, so it must be in his blood.


As I write this he's outside helping his dad in the garden. He's become quite the little gardener. This summer has been busy for him, and I'm glad. It's good to stay busy.



I don't know where the past few years have gone. It seems like he was just born. I wish our kids could stay little forever. They really do grow up way too fast. The picture on the right is of Brendan and I. He was about 5 or 6 months. I was 20. That was probably the best time in my life. I miss those times.

Busy Weekend

We had a super busy weekend that included a hotel stay, suprise birthday party, visit to the grandparents, a wedding, swimming, and boat races. We've went to the boat races every year of B's life, so we couldn't miss it no matter how busy we were. He enjoyed it with a few of his friends.

The day before we left B stayed at a friends house. They must have stayed up all night long because he came home and fell asleep watching TV. That never happens so I had to snap a picture.

Take Your Dog to Work Day

Yes, it's true. Today is National Bring Your Pet to Work Day. Since I'm going out of town for a few days, I thought I'd share this little tidbit with you and schedule it to post today.


I love my dogs. Well, actually I love one of my dogs like she is a child. The other two I like on varying levels. (It really depends on if they woke me up barking during the night, or scratched my screen and ripped it again, etc.) We have three dogs, all of whom I brought home (my husband must really love me!).


Daisy is a Shih Tzu that we got 9 years ago. She was a rescue dog, and in very bad shape when we got her. She is my love. I seriously love this dog like she is a child. She goes on vacation with us, actually she goes everywhere with us. She's 10 years old now, and I know she's getting old (but still acts like a puppy!). I dread the day I have to say goodbye. My brother jokingly tells me he expects me to keep her DNA and clone her. I laugh and say I will. I'm not joking.

Lilo is a mutt that someone was trying to give away at the grocery store. She was about 6 weeks old when I felt bad for her and brought her home. She's 5 now, and still not that smart. We love her anyway. She hates it inside (and I hate her fur inside), and we live out in the country so she spends most of her days running around chasing who-knows-what in our fields. She's a good girl, and never leaves our yard.

Peanut is a Chihuahua that my brother found as a stray. When we found him he weighed less than four pounds. He was a sad sight. B always wanted a Chihuahua, and when I saw him I really fell for him. Although we're not sure how old he is, he's getting up there in age. His day goes something like this: take a nap, eat, poop, bark at neighbor, go back to sleep. He's got it rough.

We also have a cat who my husband had before he had me! He's 14 or 15. His name is Simba and now that he's older he will finally allow me to pet him.





Oh yeah, I also have this little lady:

Her name is Sadie. No she does not live in our house, but she does follow us around like a dog. Her only "trick" is to squeal at us until we give her food.

And for your viewing pleasure, my favorite picture of my baby Daisy, and grandbaby, Mason:

It's one of those pictures you get lucky enough to take, but didn't plan on it. I makes me smile every time I look at it. I just love it.

FYI- I did not take any of my pets to work today. I hope you didn't either.