Happy Birthday Grandmama. Love you. Miss you.

To Garden or Not to Garden

Brad and I have often talked about planting a vegetable garden. Last night the subject came up again. We both really like the idea and want to get started but quite honestly have no clue where or how to begin. Brad suggests we get some dirt, throw out some seeds, and see what happens. I have a feeling it isn't that easy.

I have this odd prairie like desire to spend time with the kids in a garden this summer. Then again, I could also spend time with them at one of the bazillion farmers markets around here. Same fresh veggies. Much less work. Possibly less satisfying.

So here I am. Online. Digging before we dig. If anyone can point me in the right direction...oh man...please do.

Not Much to Say

Not much to say, I just had to get rid of that snow picture being on top...I'm sooooo ready for summer and today's temps are perfect. I love love love this time of year. Don't you just feel better when the sunshine hits your face and the days are long and the weather is warm? Man I do.

Today was a teacher workday and it flew by. I got some planning done, had a long lunch with friends, packed a few boxes, and had a massage! God bless whoever came up with the idea of giving teachers massages on work days!!!

My View

How about a closer look at Mr. Obie Frosty Horner...I think the name is a nod to Star Wars maybe? Aaron gave him hair, Maci used blueberries for eyes, and Andy molded the nose. Brad filled in the gaps.

Snow Day

Here we are in the heart of the south, at the beginning of March, home because of snow. What is up with that? Once we saw Georgia getting hit we knew it was inevitable. When I say the world stops around here for snow, that is an understatement. At my last check there were 880 closings or delays reported on WBTV. The funniest delay is the ABC stores won't open until noon today. (those aren't school supply stores by the way...I know...I made the same mistake when we were new here)

On the agenda-

*snow ice cream for breakfast- check

*watch Saved By the Bell reruns with the kids- check

*clean my closet

*do the 2 hour delay dance for tomorrow

You Must Pick-a-Lily

If only Maci were still young enough for ruffles and frills... My friend Cherise designs and makes the most adorable, most whimsical, most fabulous clothing line I have ever seen. You simply must check out her site. She takes custom orders as well so I'm sure she'd whip up the perfect outfit especially designed for those tiny ones out there...Harper...Savanna...tell your mommies to pick you up something fabulous!

That Subject We Aren't Allowed to Mention

While I'm reflecting on moving...let me pass out some wisdom too. (Yeah, I know...this won't take long.) We have a dear dear friend that will be moving soon. We aren't allowed to discuss it because the tears start flowing. In fact, they flow just thinking about it. I've been on the "leaving end" and now I'm on the "being left end." This end is much worse. Here is a top 10 list for you...10 things I've learned from moving halfway across the country.

1. Brad said the first six months would suck. But they didn't. They won't for you either.

2. However, at some point it will stop feeling like a vacation and more like the permanent decision that you made. If fear grips you from that revelation, you just push it out by doing something fabulous that is unique to your new area. (for you that might be as simple as snuggling with your husband)

3. When you don't feel like going out and meeting people, go anyway. You never know where or how you will meet your new best friend.

4. Anticipate everything with excitement...trying a new grocery store...exploring a new road...treat it all as the adventure it is.

5. Call your momma everyday if you need to. I called mine everyday for that first year.

6. Yes it is possible to be at home and still call somewhere else home too.

7. But be prepared. If you stay gone long enough, that original home just won't quite feel like home anymore. That's ok. Actually, that's probably good.

8. Your friends here in NC miss you more than you know but we are also happier for you than you could ever imagine.

9. People will tell you that they'll visit and some of them actually will. (like us!)

10. You'll find more strength in yourself than you ever believed possible.

Home Sweet Home

Three years ago last Friday we became official North Carolina residents. We spent the first weeks painting, unpacking boxes, and planting ourselves in our new life. We were giddy with excitement and worried out of our head. There were more unknowns than I care to remember. We learned more about eachother and ourselves than we could have learned in a lifetime had we stayed in our own back yard. Three years ago. Wow.

Of course it's been hard being so far away from family at times. I've felt the sting of being needed and being too far away to do any good. But somewhere along the way this became home. Home. That's what it is. When did that happen? Was it in year 1? Year 3? Somehow an adventure turned into the norm. Stress turned into comfort. Lonliness into abundance. It's good to be home.

First Dance

Sneak Peek

The Valentines Day dinner/dance is just around the corner....

The Valentines Day dinner/dance is just around the corner....