The skeleton is not real, I promise.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
This weekend I co-hosted a retirement/birthday tea for a very dear friend of mine. Tea was held up in Maysville at the Burns-Telford Tea House. A tea house with plenty of character and delicious food. The group of attendees are all tea aficionados and enjoy a proper cuppa!
My plate of yummies...
Isn't this beautiful? Makes my mouth water
It's not even Halloween, but...the tree matched my hat & I couldn't resist the photo opp.
After the tea, full of cafiene, we got silly and snap happy! :) But, the photo shoot produced this cute picture.
While I was enjoying a relaxing day with friends, Matt ran "The Fast Pace 5K" in Cumming,GA! His time was 29 minutes, 7 seconds and he came in 71st place out of 140 runners! Yea Matt!! I am VERY proud of him!!!
My plate of yummies...
Isn't this beautiful? Makes my mouth water
It's not even Halloween, but...the tree matched my hat & I couldn't resist the photo opp.
After the tea, full of cafiene, we got silly and snap happy! :) But, the photo shoot produced this cute picture.
While I was enjoying a relaxing day with friends, Matt ran "The Fast Pace 5K" in Cumming,GA! His time was 29 minutes, 7 seconds and he came in 71st place out of 140 runners! Yea Matt!! I am VERY proud of him!!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
It's Fall Y'all!!
This past Sunday we trekked up to Dahlonega, GA to participate in "Gold Rush Dayz"! One of my favorite GA Fall Festivals. LOVE, LOVE "Gold Rush Dayz"!! If you are in GA, you should check it out next year!
It was a chilly day and I relished the opportunity to put on my crocheted hat and knitted scarf!
One of the F.U.N parts in the festival experience is trying out the fair food. We just couldn't pass up trying the DEEP FRIED REECE'S CUPS. We stood in line 4-ever because the booth really wasn't ready for customers (even though they thought they were.). First they dipped the chocolate cups into funnel cake batter, then they fried them in a big vat of grease, turning until they turned golden brown. Well, that is how the cooking should have gone if the process went as planned.
Their first try at making these, their grease wasn't hot enough to fry the treats...the reece's cups just melted into a gooey mess...
What seemed like 30 minutes later, the treats were finally ready. Man, they sure looked good
But, they tasted horrible!! YUCK! A Total waste of money, just look at Matt's face for a clear idea on what he thought of them:
Not even golden on the outside, melted chocolate mixed with uncooked batter on the inside, with a frozen peanut butter center! Note to self: Don't try these EVER again!
This past Sunday we trekked up to Dahlonega, GA to participate in "Gold Rush Dayz"! One of my favorite GA Fall Festivals. LOVE, LOVE "Gold Rush Dayz"!! If you are in GA, you should check it out next year!
It was a chilly day and I relished the opportunity to put on my crocheted hat and knitted scarf!
One of the F.U.N parts in the festival experience is trying out the fair food. We just couldn't pass up trying the DEEP FRIED REECE'S CUPS. We stood in line 4-ever because the booth really wasn't ready for customers (even though they thought they were.). First they dipped the chocolate cups into funnel cake batter, then they fried them in a big vat of grease, turning until they turned golden brown. Well, that is how the cooking should have gone if the process went as planned.
Their first try at making these, their grease wasn't hot enough to fry the treats...the reece's cups just melted into a gooey mess...
What seemed like 30 minutes later, the treats were finally ready. Man, they sure looked good
But, they tasted horrible!! YUCK! A Total waste of money, just look at Matt's face for a clear idea on what he thought of them:
Not even golden on the outside, melted chocolate mixed with uncooked batter on the inside, with a frozen peanut butter center! Note to self: Don't try these EVER again!
Monday, October 19, 2009
More Columbus Day Weekend, GA Aquarium pictures
I FINALLY uploaded the rest of our pictures from our Columbus Day, GA Aquarium experience! Unfortunately a lot of my pictures did not come out as well as I had hoped. I think I should pull out the user manual from my digi camera and refresh my memory on how to take indoor pictures!
One of my favorite rooms in the GA Aquarium is in the "Tropical Diver" section. It has a huge window with waves that come over head & crash onto a coral reef. The day we were there the waves were turned off so divers could clean the tank. I was disappointed that Ed and Matt didn't have an opportunity to get the entire affect of the waves however it was neat to watch the divers clean off the glass.
Walking through the tunnel
In the "Ocean Voyager" section is a LOOONG tunnel that walks guests through the BIG tank. On one side of the tunnel is a moving floor however, we decided to walk ourselves through.
Waiting for the 3-D movie to start
We decided to pay a little extra to watch the "Deepo's undersea 3D Wonder show" cartoon. Here Matt and Ed wear their 3d glasses (it's a bad picture, but a wonderful memory). The cartoons theme was regarding how humans are responsible for the oceans welfare. And, the special effects made this 3D movie a 4D experience...chairs moved, bubbles floated through the air & water droplets sprinkled on our faces.
Newt Gingrich
As we were waiting for the break period to end, at the "Explorer Touch Pool", Ed said, "That's Newt Gingrich"!! I said, "OMG, no...no way!!" But, as usual, Ed was correct...Newt was feeding the rays and sharks with the help of his Granddaughter (in the picture, that is not his grand daughter, that was an aquarium employee.)
At first I didn't believe Ed, but later I googled Newt and pulled up pictures and sure enough, the lady standing next to us (who was also taking his picture) looked exactly like his wife!! How cool!!
I am Not Afraid!!OMG
Matt & Ed didn't hesitate to put their fingers in the water to "pet" a ray. Matt tried several times to touch a shark, but the sharks preferred to swim just out of reach, deeper than the rays.
All hands in the water, watch your finger tips...I hope the sharks got enough to eat...
this is what they were reaching for...
What Brave Miller Men I have!!
I FINALLY uploaded the rest of our pictures from our Columbus Day, GA Aquarium experience! Unfortunately a lot of my pictures did not come out as well as I had hoped. I think I should pull out the user manual from my digi camera and refresh my memory on how to take indoor pictures!
One of my favorite rooms in the GA Aquarium is in the "Tropical Diver" section. It has a huge window with waves that come over head & crash onto a coral reef. The day we were there the waves were turned off so divers could clean the tank. I was disappointed that Ed and Matt didn't have an opportunity to get the entire affect of the waves however it was neat to watch the divers clean off the glass.
Walking through the tunnel
In the "Ocean Voyager" section is a LOOONG tunnel that walks guests through the BIG tank. On one side of the tunnel is a moving floor however, we decided to walk ourselves through.
Waiting for the 3-D movie to start
We decided to pay a little extra to watch the "Deepo's undersea 3D Wonder show" cartoon. Here Matt and Ed wear their 3d glasses (it's a bad picture, but a wonderful memory). The cartoons theme was regarding how humans are responsible for the oceans welfare. And, the special effects made this 3D movie a 4D experience...chairs moved, bubbles floated through the air & water droplets sprinkled on our faces.
Newt Gingrich
As we were waiting for the break period to end, at the "Explorer Touch Pool", Ed said, "That's Newt Gingrich"!! I said, "OMG, no...no way!!" But, as usual, Ed was correct...Newt was feeding the rays and sharks with the help of his Granddaughter (in the picture, that is not his grand daughter, that was an aquarium employee.)
At first I didn't believe Ed, but later I googled Newt and pulled up pictures and sure enough, the lady standing next to us (who was also taking his picture) looked exactly like his wife!! How cool!!
I am Not Afraid!!OMG
Matt & Ed didn't hesitate to put their fingers in the water to "pet" a ray. Matt tried several times to touch a shark, but the sharks preferred to swim just out of reach, deeper than the rays.
All hands in the water, watch your finger tips...I hope the sharks got enough to eat...
this is what they were reaching for...
What Brave Miller Men I have!!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
GA Aquarium, Columbus Day Weekend
We headed off to The GA Aquarium (Matt and Ed's first visit) this past weekend. We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with our noses pressed to the tanks. Shark Attack is the special exhibit that replaced Titanic.
Unfortunately the Beluga Whales tank was empty, no sign was posted as to what was going on so I approached an employee to get the 4-1-1 and I was told they were in Texas (until December)!!! WHAT?!?!? Yes, a major disappointment! However, we did see Newt Gingrich feeding the sting rays in the "explorer tank"...I'll have to share those pictures later!
We headed off to The GA Aquarium (Matt and Ed's first visit) this past weekend. We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with our noses pressed to the tanks. Shark Attack is the special exhibit that replaced Titanic.
Unfortunately the Beluga Whales tank was empty, no sign was posted as to what was going on so I approached an employee to get the 4-1-1 and I was told they were in Texas (until December)!!! WHAT?!?!? Yes, a major disappointment! However, we did see Newt Gingrich feeding the sting rays in the "explorer tank"...I'll have to share those pictures later!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Lordy, Lordy, Matt is 40!!
Today we celebrated Matt's 40th Birthday with a luncheon at Buford's own 37 Main Restaurant in Old Town Buford. The music was fantastic (Matt's ipod play list), the company was fantastic (friends & family) and the food was delicious!
Check out the Birthday cake. Rhodes Bakery did a fabulous job making this special "4-0" cake! On the "four" is a sign that says "youth <----" and on the "Zero" is a hill scripted "over the hill..." and a male figure (with red hair, blue eyes, and a goatee) & notice the little chihuahua next to the figure!! Matt says "I am the Goat" and I said, "how so?" He says, "I'm the Greatest Of All Time"...LOL, yea, right; Bless his heart. ;)
Thank you to all our friends and family who braved the horrible down poor to help us celebrate this new chapter in Matt's Life- Old Age. LOL
Below are links to the 2 part video of highlights from the festivities:
Part 1:
Part 2:
Today we celebrated Matt's 40th Birthday with a luncheon at Buford's own 37 Main Restaurant in Old Town Buford. The music was fantastic (Matt's ipod play list), the company was fantastic (friends & family) and the food was delicious!
Check out the Birthday cake. Rhodes Bakery did a fabulous job making this special "4-0" cake! On the "four" is a sign that says "youth <----" and on the "Zero" is a hill scripted "over the hill..." and a male figure (with red hair, blue eyes, and a goatee) & notice the little chihuahua next to the figure!! Matt says "I am the Goat" and I said, "how so?" He says, "I'm the Greatest Of All Time"...LOL, yea, right; Bless his heart. ;)
Thank you to all our friends and family who braved the horrible down poor to help us celebrate this new chapter in Matt's Life- Old Age. LOL
Below are links to the 2 part video of highlights from the festivities:
Part 1:
Part 2:
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Tea Party, Crystal's Birthday Celebration
Oh, how I love tea! Any time to celebrate with "the girls" requires a proper tea!
Each of us decorated our own hats for this special event. I'm afraid mine looks very similar to a swim cap! But, I'm a sucker for color and for flowers!
The front door was so pretty! Here Connie was patient with me and took tons of pictures so I could pick my favorite to share. She is so creative with her photography! A natural!
Oh, how I love tea! Any time to celebrate with "the girls" requires a proper tea!
Each of us decorated our own hats for this special event. I'm afraid mine looks very similar to a swim cap! But, I'm a sucker for color and for flowers!
The front door was so pretty! Here Connie was patient with me and took tons of pictures so I could pick my favorite to share. She is so creative with her photography! A natural!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Friday, August 07, 2009
Another recipe I came across that I have to share with you wonderful blog readers! If you like Margaritas You HAVE to give this one a try. I think the recipe came from "Hungry Girl" which is associated with Weight Watchers. Whatever!! Give it a try!!!
Margarita
2 cans diet white soda
1/8 cup lime juice
1 or 2 tubes of the lemonade mix-in (like Crystal Light or Kroger Brand)
10 ice cubes
1.5 oz. tequila
mix in a blender.
If you follow WW it is good to know that the whole blender is only 2pts. Makes about 3 drinks. Can be made without the tequila. Citrus vodka could be substituted for the tequila or gin with diet tonic water.
Now all we need is this beach front spot to put our feet in the sand:
Margarita
2 cans diet white soda
1/8 cup lime juice
1 or 2 tubes of the lemonade mix-in (like Crystal Light or Kroger Brand)
10 ice cubes
1.5 oz. tequila
mix in a blender.
If you follow WW it is good to know that the whole blender is only 2pts. Makes about 3 drinks. Can be made without the tequila. Citrus vodka could be substituted for the tequila or gin with diet tonic water.
Now all we need is this beach front spot to put our feet in the sand:
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
I got this in an email that I had to share with our blog readers. I hope you enjoy!
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me..
It is the most-requested column I've ever written." My odometer rolled
over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.
Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood.. But the second
one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take
no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain .
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words -- In five
years, will this matter?
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you
did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,
we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me..
It is the most-requested column I've ever written." My odometer rolled
over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.
Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood.. But the second
one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take
no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain .
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words -- In five
years, will this matter?
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you
did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,
we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Saturday, August 01, 2009
OOOH, THAT smell!! Gotta Love that smell!!
Sierra and Penny have found the art of rolling in freshly cut grass to be so enjoyable they do it every dry, hot summer day! Check them out!
First, find the perfect spot...
Taking turns... me then you...
nose dive...
back roll...don't be shy
Dry grass + Back Scratch= Happy DAWG!!
Happy Dawg + Grass Clippings + another carpet will be vacuumed= priceless!!
Sierra and Penny have found the art of rolling in freshly cut grass to be so enjoyable they do it every dry, hot summer day! Check them out!
First, find the perfect spot...
Taking turns... me then you...
nose dive...
back roll...don't be shy
Dry grass + Back Scratch= Happy DAWG!!
Happy Dawg + Grass Clippings + another carpet will be vacuumed= priceless!!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tonight, we are going to 37Main, a bar in the old part of Buford, to see DEPARTURE, a Journey tribute band, play. The really cool part is, Doug Ballard, a guy that Matt goes to his Monday night Bible study with, is the bass player. So, we are going to go see them play. It should be a lot of fun. Plus it is a chance for Julia to meet Doug and for the wives to meet. We will, no doubt, take some pics and post them to the blog.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Carol's Delicious Banana Bread
Oh MY Sweet Goodness! Yummy to the tenth power! Oh my gosh! My mouth is watering just looking at the picture. Okay, Okay, Okay, so... I was recently introduced to the most wonder banana bread I have EVER tasted! YES!YES!YES!! And, Thank you Carol for passing along the recipe!
I have now made two loafs of it and I have only had the recipe four days! Let me just say, I make banana bread! I make it often...that was BEFORE I tasted this loaf! Now, I will make it until we get sick of it. Which, believe you me, won't be any time soon. Would you like the recipe? I have to share it. You have to make it. You will need to make it over and over again, so beware: ONLY make this if you are willing to make it over and over again, because it won't stay around long enough for YOU to get a piece!!
Here I bestow upon you the golden recipe
Carol's Banana Bread
1 stick of room temperature butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 C sugar
1 & 1/2 C bisquick
3-4 medium bananas
Soften 1 stick of butter @ room temperature. In a bowl, cream the margarine with a fork. Add sugar and mix. Then add eggs and mix. Then add bisquick and mix well (still using your fork). In a separate bowl mash your bananas then add them to the other mixture. Put in a loaf pan that has been sprayed with pam. Bake for 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
Enjoy!!
Oh MY Sweet Goodness! Yummy to the tenth power! Oh my gosh! My mouth is watering just looking at the picture. Okay, Okay, Okay, so... I was recently introduced to the most wonder banana bread I have EVER tasted! YES!YES!YES!! And, Thank you Carol for passing along the recipe!
I have now made two loafs of it and I have only had the recipe four days! Let me just say, I make banana bread! I make it often...that was BEFORE I tasted this loaf! Now, I will make it until we get sick of it. Which, believe you me, won't be any time soon. Would you like the recipe? I have to share it. You have to make it. You will need to make it over and over again, so beware: ONLY make this if you are willing to make it over and over again, because it won't stay around long enough for YOU to get a piece!!
Here I bestow upon you the golden recipe
Carol's Banana Bread
1 stick of room temperature butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 C sugar
1 & 1/2 C bisquick
3-4 medium bananas
Soften 1 stick of butter @ room temperature. In a bowl, cream the margarine with a fork. Add sugar and mix. Then add eggs and mix. Then add bisquick and mix well (still using your fork). In a separate bowl mash your bananas then add them to the other mixture. Put in a loaf pan that has been sprayed with pam. Bake for 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
Enjoy!!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Introducing.... BINGO
Bingo (Uno, Dingo, Big Boy, Monster Butt, Tubby) was Nacho & Sierra's FIRST litter February 11, 2003. Did you read that correctly? He was the only one in the litter...and as he grew we quickly saw why. Matt and I gave Nancy (Matt's Mother) Bingo for Mother's Day 2003. When Nancy passed away Matt and I requested of Ed (my Father-in-Law) that we re-unite our Chihuahua Family. Matt and I have both enjoyed having Bingo with us. He reminds us daily how he loved and cared for Nancy and we feel like a piece of her is with us.
Bingo has fit in perfectly! He seems to be a calming influence on the clan. He is the biggest of them all. Though he is not fat. Just Big "Boneded", lol. Unfortunately for him, he is the low man on the totem pole. Even his much smaller sister has authority over him. However, they willingly share a crate!! To our surprise the two walk into the same BIG crate to spend their mornings together. Is it possible that Penny was kicked out of her Mother's crate?? We may never know.
Bingo arrived with three VERY important personal items...Stairs, for easy access to the couch. "HIS" fluffy pillow. And, "HIS" Fiddle! NO ONE, I mean NO ONE is allowed to even look at his pillow and God Protect you if you attempt to play with his fiddle. We have caught him more than once licking his fiddle with love and laying his head on his fiddle like it is a pillow! He rarely plays with his fiddle, but he will not let it out of his sight. A couple of times a day he requests for us to make it play music so he can nibble on it with great pride.
Nancy, being an extremely talented dog trainer, taught Bingo a couple of tricks we were unaware of. However, one night as he waited (rather impatiently) for us to pass out their nightly "vitamin B" (our affection term for dog bacon)Bingo "Moon Walked"!! Oh, My! YES! MOON WALKED!! We have not figured out what the name of the trick is, so he hasn't done it on command yet. But, when he gets excited and really, really, really wants something he will shuffle his back feet backwards over and over again. It is precious. We must get it on tape to share with all of you.
Also, in Nancy's wisdom she taught Bingo how to "Whisper"!! YES!! He has a horribly loud bark so she taught him how to use his "inside voice" on command. Totally another you tube moment! His mouth makes the movement of a bark but nothing comes out. The first time he did it I thought he was trying to bite my nose off- then we quickly figured out he was whispering, again, in an attempt to receive vitamin B early! What a silly, intelligent, loving, crazy BIG BOY he is!
Bingo (Uno, Dingo, Big Boy, Monster Butt, Tubby) was Nacho & Sierra's FIRST litter February 11, 2003. Did you read that correctly? He was the only one in the litter...and as he grew we quickly saw why. Matt and I gave Nancy (Matt's Mother) Bingo for Mother's Day 2003. When Nancy passed away Matt and I requested of Ed (my Father-in-Law) that we re-unite our Chihuahua Family. Matt and I have both enjoyed having Bingo with us. He reminds us daily how he loved and cared for Nancy and we feel like a piece of her is with us.
Bingo has fit in perfectly! He seems to be a calming influence on the clan. He is the biggest of them all. Though he is not fat. Just Big "Boneded", lol. Unfortunately for him, he is the low man on the totem pole. Even his much smaller sister has authority over him. However, they willingly share a crate!! To our surprise the two walk into the same BIG crate to spend their mornings together. Is it possible that Penny was kicked out of her Mother's crate?? We may never know.
Bingo arrived with three VERY important personal items...Stairs, for easy access to the couch. "HIS" fluffy pillow. And, "HIS" Fiddle! NO ONE, I mean NO ONE is allowed to even look at his pillow and God Protect you if you attempt to play with his fiddle. We have caught him more than once licking his fiddle with love and laying his head on his fiddle like it is a pillow! He rarely plays with his fiddle, but he will not let it out of his sight. A couple of times a day he requests for us to make it play music so he can nibble on it with great pride.
Nancy, being an extremely talented dog trainer, taught Bingo a couple of tricks we were unaware of. However, one night as he waited (rather impatiently) for us to pass out their nightly "vitamin B" (our affection term for dog bacon)Bingo "Moon Walked"!! Oh, My! YES! MOON WALKED!! We have not figured out what the name of the trick is, so he hasn't done it on command yet. But, when he gets excited and really, really, really wants something he will shuffle his back feet backwards over and over again. It is precious. We must get it on tape to share with all of you.
Also, in Nancy's wisdom she taught Bingo how to "Whisper"!! YES!! He has a horribly loud bark so she taught him how to use his "inside voice" on command. Totally another you tube moment! His mouth makes the movement of a bark but nothing comes out. The first time he did it I thought he was trying to bite my nose off- then we quickly figured out he was whispering, again, in an attempt to receive vitamin B early! What a silly, intelligent, loving, crazy BIG BOY he is!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Playing in the dirt continued...more gardening. Herbs!!
Ed, my wonderful Father-in-Law, is a Master Gardener with his County. And, the MG Club offers educational gardening classes for the community. In May, We attended the Herbs class. I have always been interested in Herbs and found this to be the perfect opportunity to learn from the pros! The day After class Matt and I were off to our local garden center. We went in search of herbs suitable for our space and empty containers!
Among other things, I learned to plant Mint in containers because they will take over your yard. Mint is drought tolerant (important to me since I tend to be inconsistent in watering outdoor plants). Also, mint grows well in shade or sun!! My favorite mint is the Chocolate mint that the instructor displayed. I had a difficult time finding chocolate mint for sale but eventually found it at Hamilton Mill's "Natures Fifth Season".
And, I'm sure you KNOW I had to find Lemon Balm for my tea cup! Unfortunately my Lemon Balm leaves are turning brown around the edges. I am not sure why. Also, I added Bee Balm to attract humming birds. However, I have yet to see it bloom. Which is okay because I have failed to keep the humming bird feeder full this summer. hmm...which reminds me, I need to make some more nectar.
Rosemary, Basil & Lavender in the yard garden...
Container Gardening: Lemon Balm, Chocolate Mint & Spearmint...
Basil popping up everywhere...Last year I planted Basil in a container, closer to the kitchen. This year I planted it in the yard. However, several pots are sprouting basil!! Which must have come from seeds from last years plant! In class the instructor mentioned you can harvest seeds from your Basil plants. Something I would not likely waste my time doing...at least that was before I saw these little guys growing in odd places....can you spot the basil?
I look forward to the December MG Club class on making oils/vinegars infused with herbs. Ooh, Can't wait!! It sounds like an interesting way to put all these herbs to use!
Ed, my wonderful Father-in-Law, is a Master Gardener with his County. And, the MG Club offers educational gardening classes for the community. In May, We attended the Herbs class. I have always been interested in Herbs and found this to be the perfect opportunity to learn from the pros! The day After class Matt and I were off to our local garden center. We went in search of herbs suitable for our space and empty containers!
Among other things, I learned to plant Mint in containers because they will take over your yard. Mint is drought tolerant (important to me since I tend to be inconsistent in watering outdoor plants). Also, mint grows well in shade or sun!! My favorite mint is the Chocolate mint that the instructor displayed. I had a difficult time finding chocolate mint for sale but eventually found it at Hamilton Mill's "Natures Fifth Season".
And, I'm sure you KNOW I had to find Lemon Balm for my tea cup! Unfortunately my Lemon Balm leaves are turning brown around the edges. I am not sure why. Also, I added Bee Balm to attract humming birds. However, I have yet to see it bloom. Which is okay because I have failed to keep the humming bird feeder full this summer. hmm...which reminds me, I need to make some more nectar.
Rosemary, Basil & Lavender in the yard garden...
Container Gardening: Lemon Balm, Chocolate Mint & Spearmint...
Basil popping up everywhere...Last year I planted Basil in a container, closer to the kitchen. This year I planted it in the yard. However, several pots are sprouting basil!! Which must have come from seeds from last years plant! In class the instructor mentioned you can harvest seeds from your Basil plants. Something I would not likely waste my time doing...at least that was before I saw these little guys growing in odd places....can you spot the basil?
I look forward to the December MG Club class on making oils/vinegars infused with herbs. Ooh, Can't wait!! It sounds like an interesting way to put all these herbs to use!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Summer Garden 2009
In the spring we moved our little garden to the opposite corner in our back yard. And, we decided to dress it up a little with a rock border. This year we decided to only plant tomatoes and cucumbers.
Spring Planting...
Summer Growth...
Late July we are finally seeing itty bitty tomatoes and flowers on the cucumbers. We can't wait for our first "harvest".
In the spring we moved our little garden to the opposite corner in our back yard. And, we decided to dress it up a little with a rock border. This year we decided to only plant tomatoes and cucumbers.
Spring Planting...
Summer Growth...
Late July we are finally seeing itty bitty tomatoes and flowers on the cucumbers. We can't wait for our first "harvest".
Friday, July 24, 2009
Hello Family and Friends!
Matt and I apologize for being MIA on our blog. Since Matt's Mother's death in April we have both experienced a myriad of emotions. Our pain is still indescribable and beyond words. We miss Nancy so very much. Every day we think about her and wish we had more time with her. And, we will always regret that she did not have the opportunity to meet her grand child in person. However, we feel confident that she is well aware of our adoption status and likely is keeping her watchful eye on baby Miller while we wait to meet her/him!
We Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts during our time of loss. Also, thank you for hanging in here with our blog and not forgetting about us! I am sure it has been discouraging to visit us here to find nothing new has changed. Now that some time has passed we are attempting to get back into the grove of life. So we will re-start our blog by getting some of our aggression out by going to our first ever live MMA fight night!
Yes, you read that right! LOL. We are going to fight night tonight at Wild Bills! We hope to get our picture taken with Wanderlei Silva!!! Also, Matt will bring a magazine that has Silva on the cover, in hopes of getting his signature! hehhee, this should be fun! I personally have never met a "celebrity" so I'm a bit nervous and anxious!
Here's a picture of Matt in his Ghee before his Ji Jitsu class. I am sure all those words are misspelled, but I shall leave them to give you people in the "KNOW" a laugh!
Matt and I apologize for being MIA on our blog. Since Matt's Mother's death in April we have both experienced a myriad of emotions. Our pain is still indescribable and beyond words. We miss Nancy so very much. Every day we think about her and wish we had more time with her. And, we will always regret that she did not have the opportunity to meet her grand child in person. However, we feel confident that she is well aware of our adoption status and likely is keeping her watchful eye on baby Miller while we wait to meet her/him!
We Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts during our time of loss. Also, thank you for hanging in here with our blog and not forgetting about us! I am sure it has been discouraging to visit us here to find nothing new has changed. Now that some time has passed we are attempting to get back into the grove of life. So we will re-start our blog by getting some of our aggression out by going to our first ever live MMA fight night!
Yes, you read that right! LOL. We are going to fight night tonight at Wild Bills! We hope to get our picture taken with Wanderlei Silva!!! Also, Matt will bring a magazine that has Silva on the cover, in hopes of getting his signature! hehhee, this should be fun! I personally have never met a "celebrity" so I'm a bit nervous and anxious!
Here's a picture of Matt in his Ghee before his Ji Jitsu class. I am sure all those words are misspelled, but I shall leave them to give you people in the "KNOW" a laugh!
Monday, July 06, 2009
This is Matt. Just wanted to post here that, over the weekend, I ran the 40th Annual AJC Peachtree Road Race, which is a 10k (6.2 miles). I did the race in 1 hour, 10 minutes, 28 seconds, coming in 23971st out of 50,007 runners listed. At least I was in the upper 50% of runners. Pictures will be coming.
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