T. Time

T. and E. got up to go to yoga with me (he had never done it) and then we did a core class........got coffee.......went to the Farmer's Market and then headed down to Belmont Barbeque (wasn't as good as Chris'). It was a lovely morning. He then mowed the yard.........without any attitude and then asked me if I wanted to layout by the pool with him. I consider this a rare and good day. I think he is more relaxed and happy because school is out..........J. is still in Baltimore playing Lacrosse..........got his first goal..............E. went to her friends farm to spend the night..........not sure what to do with myself..........

Tournament Weekend

This hot and sweaty lacrosse player left from school early today to head to Baltimore to play in his very first lacrosse tournament this weekend..............Needless to say, he was quite excited.

Growing Old

The kids say they are sick of being the only victims on here..........so now we are even.

Growing Up number 2

This is only a year old, but he looks so much younger here. It's amazing what a year can do......

Growing Up

Last year
Today
3 years ago

Memorial Day

One reason Memorial Day will be rememorable is it is the day T. and I had to get on the roof to clean the gutters. For those of you who don't know............our house is on a small hill and then actually 3 stories high.............you can't tell from this picture, but it is quite high.........and stupid that we were on the roof, but I had called the gutter guy several times to no avail.......and then a big storm was supposed to come in and I actually had trees growing in the gutters. It was a beautiful day and later that evening we had a cookout with some friends..........let the rains begin.

Wedding Day

8 year old Erin always came to stay with me and play with T. and E. when they were little. She adored the kids and we adored her. When J. was born, she was turning 16 and learning to drive. She drove to Oklahoma with the kids and me and whittled with my Grandfather......he thought she was the best. Today, she got married at President James Monroe's home, Ash-Lawn Highland in an outdoor wedding on a cloudless spring day on Jefferson's mountain in Virginia. It was 75 degrees and the breezes were lightly blowing. Erin was stunning and the bridal party wore flipflops and were barefoot............400 cupcakes filled the silver and glass tiers on the table. It was one of the best weddings I have ever been to because it wasn't so stuffy............One of my best friends did the music...........she is the blond in the pic. with me above.............. we had a ball. Many of us went up the mountain this morning to set up for the wedding. I think about 40 people were there.............a testament to the friendships Lisa, Steve and Erin have in this town.

My Wall

Today I spent 4 hours doing yard work...........and I have the screaming hip and back to prove it. I totally took apart the bed down by the driveway and built a small wall. It may not look like much, but I love it...............and can't wait till the lantana and sweet potato vine cover my rocks.......It's a great feeling of satisfaction to be done, but there were times today that I would work on one job just to see something else that needed to be done...very overwhelming, but I pushed through and got quite a bit done..............hopefully I'll get just as much done next weekend.

Time Flies

This picture from last Fall of E. and I at Foxfield races has nothing to do with today............I'm just tired and have no pics to post. It isn't for lack of trying though. I took my camera with me to get a picture of the water balloon fight in the senior parking lot between the juniors and seniors.........but the police ran them off into the park and J. and I didn't want to walk that far. Today was strange at school. It was supposed to be the last day for the seniors, but most made it senior skip day...........others made it senior prank day and mice were let out in the cafeteria, stink bombs, fireworks, underwear in the trees just to name a few...........nothing too serious. I am a little sad though......I liked this class and this means T. is a senior now and I don't care much for that.

Belated Birthday Dinner

It's All About The Children

Today is Chris' birthday............but J. had his lacrosse picnic and E. had her "one act play" at the High school tonight. So we are pretending it isn't his birthday and are going to celebrate it tomorrow night when we are all home...........but now T. has a college essay night to go to and our neighbor wants us to go down and have cake and ice cream for another neighbor tomorrow night..........poor Chris.......maybe Friday night can be his.

Jefferson District Soccer Player of the Year

yep, the one on the left was announced our district player of the year.............here she is Christmas eve with her older sister............we are all proud of her!

Easy Afternoon

E. and I took a walk and caught some of my flowers and then the boys hitting lacrosse balls on the wall........T. can play lacrosse AND talk on his cell!

End of Lacrosse Season

J. had his last game this weekend........and tried out for a summer league. He is number 6, same as T.

Double Trouble

Sometimes I could strangle these 2, but for the most part I guess I'll keep them.

Baby Shower

Today we had a baby shower for one of the Assistant Principal's at the High School. Luckily it was the first day the pool wasn't green...............the flowers were all blooming.........and the weather was perfect for a shower on the porch. The Principal and other assistants surprised her with a serenade..........It was a great way to end the week....
Oh, one other thing............Tucker was so funny about his English Teacher and Principals being in his house...........even at 17 they still must think teachers go in the closet at the end of the day......

Safe at Home

For over 19 years, this guy has called me if he was going to be even a few minutes late........he is very good about that........or was....until tonight. He went missing for over 3 hours and wasn't answering his cell phone. Dinner had passed and I was starting to get slightly nervous..........Finally, after visions of him lying on his office floor of a heart attack, I drove over there, but his car was gone.............therefore, he must have been hijacked by some kids on crack..........needless to say, it was just a meeting and his cell was in the car...............So glad to have him home safe...........so sad to be me with my imagination!

May Madness

This is the look of standardized and advanced placement testing month. They are such a joy to have around.............. :}

19 Years Today

Today we have been married 19 years...........I got beautiful flowers sent to work with a perfect card................tonight was all lacrosse and yard work..........I did bake a chocolate pie though.....great ending to a great day.

Yoga

I love this picture of E. running cross country last fall.............I hope she will do it again next year and that running will become a passion for her through her lifetime. I have only run as an adult and for about 14 years, but am concerned my running days are over. I haven't run in a month and my chronic muscle strain in my hip is worse than ever............so today I bit the bullet and went to yoga. I decided to do this after I realized lately I can't stand up straight when I wake up in the morning. I am getting old, but not that old yet. I did Yoga last summer, but wasn't consistent. It felt really good to stretch for a solid hour. I am hoping if I do this 3 times a week, I'll be able to maybe run again in a few months....

Happy Mother's Day

I had a really nice day.........the youth led the service at church today and they were so great....then I was treated to lunch at Panera........with wonderful cards and gifts, including a massage certificate....I am happy....talked to my Mom and Grandmother.....saw my Mother in Law yesterday.......I made a big dinner with strawberry shortcake .........and the picture above depicts how it all ended. They were wrestling on the kitchen floor..... It wasn't all smiles when it ended....a little complaining, but all in all, everybody is ok.

Weeds

Today was supposed to be all about yard work...........but I got distracted all day.....doing nothing really........and then at 3:30 I invited my friend Sheryl over for a margarita and an hour later, she and I ....with help from her Emily and my J...........had weeded the top rock wall...............you know who ...................who was smoking a chicken...........sat and watched.

Districts

T, on the left in the top picture, had 7 goals tonight in the first game of the district playoffs........He was mad at me and took it out on the field. Coach told me to make sure he is mad again next Tuesday.