Family

Between my Mom's family in Arkansas and Oklahoma and my Dad's family in Texas.............I have a ton of family. My Grandparents all came from big families, one 14 kids.........and most everybody lives in these 3 states........I don't get to see everybody very much, but I keep up with them through my Mother, Grandmother and various cousins, etc..... I have 3 people who faithfully read my blog..........and then some sorority sisters that I trust and they drop in from time to time as well as my own sister......I mean, I really am just a boring little blog that details the mundaneness of our lives...........but to my Mother and Mother in Law it is GREAT reading......yes, they are 2 of my 3 faithfuls of course. The third, and the reason I am posting this, is my Mom's first cousin. She is my first cousin once removed............(I love that stuff)....her son, my second cousin, and I remember him as a little boy with red hair, cute and full of spunk...........died this past week. He was 38.......My first thought was that he is with his Grandfather, my Great Uncle Doyle, now in heaven....So to my cousin, out in Oklahoma, my prayers and thoughts are with you all day long. As you have read of my everyday happenings this year, I will be praying for yours and your families every day. Peace be with you.

Anthropologie

Today we drove home from Va. Beach and of course we go through Richmond so we had to stop at the Anthropologie store........................E. introduced this store to me in Austin in May and we love it...........we being E and I...............T and J had no use for it and again today, J's feeling didn't change. The layout of this store is so enjoyable to shop in and the smells, clothing, home decor and even chest of drawer knobs are just charming.....We don't go to Richmond as much as I would like to, but the clerk told us they are opening one up in Va. Beach, so now when we go see Grandma we will take her with us to Anthroplogie.

Family Reunion

Chris' parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this weekend with a big dinner celebration that brought 2 of my Father in law's brothers to the beach. J. also got to hang with his cousins all week and is worn out. I would have taken better pictures, but didn't find the camera till the end of the night..........but it was loads of food, loads of laughs and a great night to remember.

New Joisey

T. leaves today for a 3 day lacrosse tournament in New Jersey...........where tons of college coaches will see him play..........he is so excited......hope he comes home happy........he is always fiddling with his cleats...

Fussing at your Mother..........

...........is not nice.........it'll get your picture on her blog.

Virginia Plantations for Sale

Montebello, not to be confused with Jefferson's Monticello, is for sale. It is the birth place of President Zachary Taylor. For a mere 3.6 million you can own an historical plantation!! There are many old plantations here in Virginia and today T. went to work on one..... It would be so very great if he could do that every summer and maybe some off weekends. He went with a friend who has been doing it for years. The farm has 100's of vegetable and flower gardens and has been in Thomas Jefferson's wife's family, well forever...............can't wait to hear what his experience was like when he gets home.

Gardening Expert

http://awaytogarden.com/

The site above is my new favorite blog.......I have already learned so much from her about gardening.. J. went to spend the week at the beach with Grandparents and cousins, so I have more time to check it out.