Spring Fever

These 70 degree temperatures have me really longing for Spring. I can't wait until we are complaining about how hot it is every day. I also can't wait until we can spend more time with Maddie, take a beach trip, swim every day, take care of my flowers, and all those other fun things. Also, in just a couple of months Caleb will be a senior in college. How hard is that to believe? Since I am quite certain we are going to have some more cold weather, and I am going to have to wait awhile for all my Spring and Summer dreams-I am going to post to some old pictures that remind me of these times.......


I can't wait for......

 

1.  River Trips

2.  A Little Fishing

3.  Maddie Time!!

 4.  Pool Time!!

5.  Gardening (This is Reed's area!)



6.  Flowers (My area!)

I simply can't wait.  Don't get me wrong-I actually enjoy winter.  I love fires in the fireplace, hot chocolate, snow, cold days at home with a good book, homemade chilli, and so many other things about cold weather.  However, enough is enough!  Bring on the flip flops, sunscreen, and new spring flowers.  I am so ready!!

This and That

We had a wonderful time with Maddie filled with simple but fun things.  Below are just a few highlights of our time with her...

(These pictures were also taken on her last visit.)

Pop found this etch a sketch at the local dollar store.  It was

a very big hit!

She loves to have her hand traced!

Check out this ponytail - courtesy of Pop!

Precious!  She begins everyday with a bow although they

seldom last more than a few minutes!  So we were extra

proud of this ponytail....

Pop and I consider it our responsibility to

help broaden her horizons and expose her to

new things - so Nana introduced her to pretzels dipped

in peanut butter!  Yum!

This was quite a hit!

And Pop introduced her to vienna sausages.  These were

also pretty yummy!

Pop and Maddie put out a little bird seed in the front

yard for the birds. 

We are meeting at the zoo in Birmingham for a visit this weekend.  More on that later........

Lovely Day

For Valentine's Day(actually the day before) Reed and I journeyed to Tuscaloosa to see a movie he has wanted to see for a few months-True Grit.  I am always amazed that even though Reed and I have been either dating or married for over 30 years, he has seen about 10,000 more movies than I have. I think he slips down in the middle of the night and watches all those shoot 'em up movies.  (He will point out that I have subjected him to MANY Hallmark movies over the years...) Old westerns, especially John Wayne westerns are his favorite.  So, I think he enjoyed the movie greatly.  I on the other hand simply enjoyed being with him.......


Hope you also had a great time with your sweetie!

Just Dance

We pushed back the furniture, Uncle C put  Just Dance in the Wii and the fun began!!

(These pictures were taken on Maddie's last visit.)


Uncle C showing his moves!



At first, she just watched while C showed his moves......

And then while holding her blanket close,

she began to show her moves!



 

She actually got her baby and let her dance a little bit!!

Although you will NEVER see pictures of it, I would like for the record to show that I actually beat Caleb on Proud Mary.  Rock on!!!

3 Days Later

The snow is mostly gone, but these icicles are pretty tough.  I am sure they will be gone by the end of the day, but I must say I am impressed by their endurance.  We've had several a few big snows over the years, but I can't remember ever having icicles before...........

Happy Anniversary!

Reed's parents recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.  This marriage has produced 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.  Wow! We met at the Cypress Inn with several members of the family.  It was simply a very nice afternoon. 

Anniversary Cake

Grandmother and Papa-Still smiling after 60 years

A little rocking on the porch

Caleb and Reed

Me and my sweet baby boy

Happy Anniversary!!

More of the White Stuff

First of all, what do people that don't have to be at work until 10:00 do every morning?  I could really get spoiled by today's delayed schedule!  Reed and I rode around and checked out some of his hunting land and pasture.....Simply beautiful!

First, Reed scattered some birdseed for our birds in the

front yard.  We have been covered with birds!  I was

actually standing inside the house and took

these pictures through the glass door.

This little fellow was right outside our front door.

The creek was beautiful...

So peaceful looking...The pine trees were really gorgeous!

The road that runs through the big hayfield...

We had one little problem....The lock was frozen!  We weren't

able to get it open to take pictures of the slough or river before

I had to go to work.

Hayfield

More of the creek.....

I am happy to say that much of this snow did not melt today.  I know it will be gone tomorrow,

but it was simply wonderful to look at today.  Bundle up and stay warm!