"Queen"pin

Went we bowling last weekend since it was definitely an "indoors" type of day due to the rain. Kalaya has never been before and boy, it was a hoot! She had an entire lane to herself, bumper guards up, a hot pink ball, and an attentive audience- all a girl could need.

She did pretty well actually- finishing the game with a 64. (Not bad for a chick who can't even count that high)

She went from bowling to popcorn, to bowling, to a racecar game, to popcorn, to bowling, to popcorn, to popcorn, to bowling.....non-stop the entiretime. (notice popcorn takes precedence here- she has bit of a popcorn addiction)

She got pointers from Uncle Kevin and his, oh so fly, neon Kanye-esque bowling shoes. Nicely complimented by his Alabama t-shirt. Kayne wouldn't know what to do with that kind of flair.

'Nita didn't bowl though.

Why?

Oh I'm so glad you asked.

Because 'Nita crossed the bowling lane line last year, slipped, and pretty much gave herself a concussion. It was not a moment she was looking forward to repeating.

She let out some steam shooting things.

Well all got in a game or two and Kalaya learned the golden rule of air hockey:

RULE #1 : Never take your eye off the puck!

I would say my little grasshopper handled that rule quite well.

Wanted: Truck Load of Gopher Bark

Any one feel like this?

We definitely got drenched quite often this weekend.

But remember what it was like last year when all the lakes and rivers were drying up? We can't complain now. God knows what he's doing and just think of the beautiful spring and wonderful crops we should have next year.

So pull up on your rainboot straps...

and- " Rise and shine and give God the glory- glory"

Do a Happy Dance-- It's Friday!

Or the chicken dance--- whichever suits your tastes better.

For Your Viewing Pleasure.....

It just simply beared to be repeated.

We have no shame when it comes to acting out with a 3 yr old-- obviously.

But to be specific-- it's really just Bubba.

Sally the Camel Has 2 Humps......and a Porsche

The circus came to Ft.Payne this past weekend. And no, I don't mean Barnum and Bailey. They don't do 'country'.

We went to the Lewis and Clark Traveling Tent circus. It was small (granted) but pretty cute over all and well worth the price. (Kalaya was free and mine was only $10) Of course that $10 has to go to the feeding, health insurance, pay, training, and costumes of all the actors and talents. So that's a pretty good deal- right?

Now, who is making out like Donald Trump in this whole shebang you ask? That sir, would be the camel.

At $5 a pop, this camel better be sleeping on a Sealy Posturpedic and eating truffles from a Faberge egg. Of course it was worth it to see Kalaya enjoying herself.

(Please note the lady working there telling about being short. This was soon followed up by a summary of all of her children, where they are, how long it's been since she seen them, and all of their personal issues. I think I have "TALK TO ME" written on my face. {I get this from my Aunt Sandy I think}But you know, I enjoy it because I feel like maybe I can let whoever is talking to me know that someone cares.)

'Nita came with us- we love our aunt Danita!

We also had a little craft time this weekend.

If you are reading this and you are family- you can count on the fact that one of these lovely gifts are heading your way.

And what does a day at the circus, a Dr.Pepper, cotton candy, a SnoCone, and peanuts equal at the end of the day?

Slight pandamonium.

Go BAMA!

If you're watching the Alabama game this weekend, stand up and cheer!

I saaaiiiddd-- IF YOU'RE WATCHING THE ALABAMA GAME THIS WEEKEND STAND UP AND CHEER!

That's more like it!

ROLL TIDE ROLL!

All In A Day's Work

The whole family got together for Kalaya's birthday and we bought her a new swingset. Of course, we needed help putting it together so we employed Bubba and his tools for the job. It ended up that most of the entire family came and had a workday at my house! Bubba built the swing set while the rest of us worked hard in the yard. We trimmed bushes, dug up bushes, made flower beds, and generally worked hard all day long. The results are beautiful though!

We created this flower bed beside my patio. I'm going to fill it with elephant ears and kangaroo paws so they will come back each year. I'm hoping to put out some potato vines in the spring as well (they don't come back each year). The purple clover in there already is something that was there when I moved--it comes back every year.

I found lantanas on sale at Lowes the day before so I made two lantana beds. If you don't know, lantanas are great plants. They come back each year and attract TONS of butterflies. In fact, some people call them butterfly plants!

I still have to get rock to surround this one but the wood will do for now.:)

Jeff and I went hunting through my old barn and found some goodies-----

• old military records
• letters from a soldier serving over seas in the 60's
• lots of mule/horse/I'm scared to ask poop
• a scary tool shop with scary knifes and chairs
• UGA notebooks from the 60's (hope they saw the error of their ways and went for Roll Tide later in their life)
• a nest of rats
• an old sewing table
  I'm using the sewing table for a plant table on my patio for now. I love finding old things to use creativly as flower pots or holders in my yard.
  

This is an old plow umm-- thingie i found.

Old glass jug found

Nana painted my great uncle's old swing for us.

I guess I'm going green and I didn't even realize it:)

No matter what, we are happy girls! Mommy has her yard looking great and Kalaya has a new swingset to play on.

Like a mule with a spinning wheel-- darned if he knows how he got it and darned if he knows how to use it

We went to Mule Day in Ider, Alabama yesterday for Labor Day. If you are wondering what exactly is a Mule Day and how does one celebrate such a festive day full of mules-- lucky for you- Wikipedia has a interesting article that you can peruse at you own leisure by clicking HERE.

There were mule pulls and horse pulls and horse shows.

(Also, if you want to see some really neat footage of pulling mules, check out the Dirty Jobs episode with mule loggers.)

Weird enough--- it seemed as if it was also Bring Your Miniature Livestock to Work Day. Miniature mules and horses pulling miniature wagons! (Miniature drivers sold seperately) Yes- that is a minature horse on a leash and yes- I do want one for Christmas. Thanks for asking.
Miniature puppy on a string.

But just because we like our livestock tiny and compact, does not necessarily mean we like our vehicles that way too. (Ever seen a little horse toting a gun rack? Doesn't work well. Gotta have a big truck for a big gun.)

Can't you just picture a gun rack on the back and a bumper sticker on his rump that says " These Colors Don't Bleed" or " The South Will Rise Again"?Of course all cowboys and girls aren't as cute as this one.

And speaking of miniatures----- Kalaya pulled her own miniature Superman act too!

Needless to say- my child has NO fear and I'm sure this will eventually result in ER visits in our future. But I have to admit- I LOVE her spirit! She's so much like me.

( I believe I can fly.....)

It was such a great weekend at Nana's. We are blessed with so many good times like these and a wonderful family to share it with.

( Nana and Grandaddy's)