Isn't it funny how our outlook changes with each new chapter of our life. This weekend I celebrated my 29th birthday. We started with a day on the lake yesterday and followed up with a dinner at my parents with the family. Today (my actual birthday) we went to church and then took a photography class. Growing up, my birthday excitement came from presents and time with friends. Now the gift that brings me the most joy is the time I have with my family!

The class Andy and I took today was titled Urban Landscape. These are a few of my favorites.

School is out for the summer!!

What a great feeling! I was able to stay in my pjs until 4:30 today...that is the best thing about the summer time Even though the summer officially started less than a week ago, we have already had a WONDERFUL vacation with the family. We went to Blue Ridge, GA for the Memorial Day weekend. We went white water rafting, played horseshoes, strolled through the downtown historic area, and make time for family pictures. Trips like that make me realize how blessed I am to have such a supportive family that loves to have fun and enjoy each others company.

White water rafting was a blast. We don't have any pictures yet because we are waiting for them to be developed. Richard brought along a waterproof camera but there is no guarantee that they turned out . Mark and Andy sat in the front of the boat and really enjoyed looking each rapid "eye to eye." Richard sat in the middle in front of me and had a difficult time recollecting himself after I fell in the center of the boat and looked like a dead roach with my legs and arms in the air. (But I held onto my t-grip the whole time). We almost lost Mark and Jessica on separate occassions but they remained in the boat for the entire trip. And by the end of the trip, I think Katherine was excited to hear what direction to stroke. Hopefully we will have pictures up soon.

My Handy Andy

Andy has been working hard on something that I have wanted for a while. I love my front load washer and dryer set but as I am gettting older I need some help. SO, Andy built some stands so that I don't have to bend down. He did a great job and I am so proud of him!!

Curtains

My mission for spring break this year was to finish the kitchen curtains. I am so excited to complete my mission. Here is the finished product. Let me know if you think there are things I need to work on so that my next sewing project is better than this. Thanks!!

Pretty Weather

I am so excited about the upcoming 80 degree weather we are expecting later this week. After this long winter, I have concluded that I am a much more productive person when the weather is pretty. It just inspires me to do more and stay out in the sun longer!

I know it has been a long time since my last post....let me explain myself. Very embarrassing but those who know me best will believe it. I forgot how to log in and then forgot my sign in email. I have so many different ones that I really had no clue that I was logging in with the wrong one. Oh, well! Thanks to Jessica Cooper for getting me back on track AND showing me how to get this cool background. Well, now that I am back, I hope to make more entries.

My new goal is to master coupon shopping so I am going to use this blog to share my progress. If you have any tips, please share them with me!!

It's been a long time!!

Sorry it has been so long. We have had a lot of fun finishing our summer in St. Simons, 4th of July at the lake with my dad's side of the family, painting bedrooms and the kitchen, Braves Game with Richard and Katherine, going to see Legally Blonde with Gwen, and getting ready for school to start. Andy is going to be really happy when school starts next week since he claims I spend more money in the summer. I have no idea what he is talking about :). Here are some pictures of our summer adventures as well as the progress of our kitchen backsplash.

Fireworks at the Fort

It was a great show...hopefully some of these pics will give you an idea! We had a great time even though Andy could not find a turkey leg. Ms. Louise made fried chicken and we had a great evening celebrating!