Give me a 10 for We Shot the Moon's Best Photo

Give me a 10 for We Shot the Moon's Best Photo

Father's Day Weekend

Growing up, I can always remember my Dad being a hard working person. He always believed in putting in the extra time and effort to get a job done. And as hard working as he was, he was just as giving as well. He's the type that would give to someone without them knowing, because after all, he never wanted the recognition for the good things he did.

He always told me I could be anything I wanted to be with goals, persistence, and a little determination. He taught me that losing was OK, so long as I got back up and tried again. Those heart to heart talks growing up seemed tough, but ultimately he always pointed out the silver lining to the cloud. I am thankful for such a wonderful, giving, loving father.

Happy Father's Day Dad!

Some of my favorite photos of Dad and I over the years...





One of our many family vacations at Fort Wilderness


A Sunday afternoon ride...


Having dinner at a small Italian "hole in the wall" restaurant in Las Vegas, 1994

The signature look...

After a few days of this, he's beginning to fit in with the crowd. This is the signature look of my handsome boy Stormy. He is ruling the roost (2nd place) just behind the girl.

So far, he's not that in to food/begging (lucky for me) but he does have a thing for towels...and this big rope that all the kids have played with over the years. So far, no one's destroyed it past recognition. (even in the jaws of Bailey) This thing is beyond durable. Wish I could remember where it was purchased.

Early June Garden Update

Lantanta, a butterfly favorite

Sweet Potato Vine

Asiatic Lily - Orange Pixie

Red Velvet Verbena

Creeping Jenny

I've been out numbered...

Meet Stormy, he's the latest addition to my hound dog clan. Is this just a coincidence or is someone dropping hounds off near my house?


Bailey and Stormy are best buds...they love to play, even though Bay is 5 times bigger.


When he first arrived, Lucy and Bailey gave him a good sniffin'


Ah, what Mommy loves...the end of the day when everyone is very tired and passed out. How cute is this?!

Things change here overnight...

...literally! It's a different world outside every morning.




As you can see, the garden is shaping up and filling in nicely. I can't wait until the harvest.

Wildflowers

The wildflower garden is starting to emerge...


Everday new things are coming up.

Happy Mother's Day

Ah, Mother's Day weekend is upon us and I wanted to create a special post to say what a GREAT Mom I have. She is probably the most selfless person I know, always thinking of others and putting them first. Her smile is radiating, her laughter infectious...she is truly one of a kind. Many thanks to my Mom for being so supportive, encouraging, and loving.

Here are some of my favorite photos of Mom and I over the years.

This is one of Mary's (Mary Englebreit) new drawings. This could perhaps become a favorite!




Love, love

I was doing this 23 years ago...

I was looking for a photo tonight when I ran across these in one of my old photo albums. Location: Douglas, GA. Who: Me and my grandparents (Mema and Papa Adams) When: I'd say these are 1985-ish photos.



Gotta love those fall days of visiting Grandparents in South GA. Looks like this could have been the early stages in my love for gardening.

What's this a sign of...

A spring freeze here in the mountains.

Almost May and it will be below freezing. The kids are enjoying all the plant life coming inside for tonight.

Beginning stages of new flower garden

The cutest thing I may have ever seen hopping through my yard

Snow in April...

The view of Mt. Pisgah Wednesday morning. Not such a shock here in the Mountains, I think it's snowed in April every year since I've been here.

New Office Decor

New canvas paintings for our regional office...

Back to the garden...

Pictures of spring can't help but make you happy...potted plants everywhere, the smell of fresh dirt, and look at those thorns on my 1 yr. old hawthorn, ouch. Last but not least, what gardening does to the girl...she passes out. And I get a break from all her hound like activity.(sniff, sniff)

Ok, ok, so I haven't updated this page as often as I promised, but that is partially because I have attempted several times and couldn't remember the correct password. I remember the days when you could have one password for everything. Life was so much easier.

Time has flown by the last few weeks and a lot has happened. Seeds have been started in pots all over the house and yard, the grass has grown almost 3 feet, the hounds are digging for moles, and spring is definitely in the air.