Mother’s Day recap

Ansley reading to Alex:

Macey playing with Will:

Jason and Brian enjoying a chat…and a beer:

The other photos didn’t turn out well.  Bugger.  My “new” camera is not playing nice, but we had a great time.  The guys brought side dishes and MM grilled some steaks…and they all cleaned up.  All the mothers (Amy, Haley, Faith, Joy and me) got the royal treatment, as we so deserve.  We could learn to love this, but it won’t happen again until this time next year!

It was great while it lasted, and was much more fun than going out to eat.

Thanks, guys!  Y’all rock!!!

Happy Mother’s Day!

A very Happy Mother’s Day, especially to Haley and Amy, who blessed me with the wonderful gift of grandchildren…and to Faith, who arrived with another grandchild to love.

~~Thanks to my mother, not a single cardboard box has found its way back into society.  We receive gifts in boxes from stores that went out of business twenty years ago.  -Erma Bombeck

(Some of us understand cardboard boxes; for the rest of you, it’s reusing gift bags!)

Just remember that you girls and Brian were all raised with love, despite the many quirks, and boxes, that were undoubtedly thrown into the mix!

And everyone survived, relatively sane…and with a sense of humor!  You are all exceptional adults that have made Dad and me very proud.

I love you all to the moon and back,

Mom

And a Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers, surrogate mothers, aunties, sisters, and strong women everywhere.  We make the world go round!

Soggy soccer and stuff

This was yesterday when we had a little sun. I doubt we will see the sun today. Bugger. More rain is on the way, and today the wee boys have their final soccer games. Boys aren't afraid of a little mud, especially our youngest. He is a mud magnet.

--When your mother asks, "Do you want a piece of advice?" It is a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway. -Erma Bombeck

Don't forget about your mama tomorrow, if you are blessed to still have one. I sure miss my mother and my mother-in-law.

Share some smiles today. I definitely will. Run, boys, run!

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Sweet music

I am busting with pride in our local high school choral group, and not just because Ansley is a member either.

Their performance was nothing short of great.  There is some amazing talent in our town, and the director showcased it well last night.  Kudos to her and to these awesome young adults.

The rest of our evening was spent installing the (second) new router, which did not go well.  Plug and play it was not, so I had to call for tech support, which always takes awhile.  The fun isn’t over.  I set up the iPad this morning; the wifi worked, then it didn’t work.  It doesn’t want to stay connected.  The laptop is working—two feet away.  Bugger.  Play nice!

Did I mention that the first replacement router arrived DOA?  Yeah, we are having fun…NOT!

At least the sun is shining and the temps are warming up, so that makes me happy.  And our KC boy arrived home after staying out all night.  I’ve told that boy his curfew is dark thirty, but he doesn’t listen.

Have yourselves a ginger peachy, electronics gremlin-free Friday, y’all!

Life is good!

Yes, I do claim this bed, thankyouverymuch, and the blanket is soft and customized to my liking. Please don't rearrange it. Any questions?



These two sweeties had their final choral concert last night. Much enjoyed by all parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts:




Well, except for one restless little artist cousin who got bored. This one:



He wound up playing on my iPhone to keep him quiet. I remember my own little boy playing with Matchbox cars at the many recitals and concerts he had to endure because of his two sisters. Wait, that same now big boy snuck in a game or two on his own phone last night, but I know he was paying attention when lil Haley and Macey were singing. Only the toys change over the years with boys!

Good job, kids. We get to do this all over again Thursday night for the high school concert.

Who says Mayberry is dull? Nevah! Sing on.

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Let’s dance!

 

And dip

And shake our booty

And pose with old friend Bob

And sit with old hubby and rest

We had fun, even if we are senior citizens!

Dance while you can.  Life’s too short not to enjoy it, y’all!  Have a fab Tuesday.

Budding artists

Haley and kids admiring artwork:



Ansley's contributions:












Alex made this...naturally it involves boating and water!



There was a lot of talent on display in a variety of mediums:









Not bad, considering these were made by kids of all ages.

Encouragement and opportunity are important keys to success in anything.

I am proud of ALL their efforts!

Life is about blooming where you are planted, y'all! And smiling.

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