Update

I've been away from here for a while. Our laptop suddenly stopped working at the beginning of last week so we only have our desktop computer at home that doesn't have internet access...boo. It's frustrating not having the internet at home. Work has been way too busy lately to catch up on internet things there, but I finally have the opportunity today.

I can't post any pictures, but hopefully soon I'll be able to share updates on some flowers...our Pride of Mobile azalea is fully loaded & blooming with huge, gorgeous blooms. We planted a new yellow daisy shrub over the weekend & some purple African daisies in our back garden. There will be more yard work this weekend with 18 bags of red mulch to spread in our front flower beds. Lowe's had it on sale last weekend for $2/bag & thanks to our neighbor letting us know, we got to take advantage of that.

I'll also have to post some new pictures of Sadie. We're taking her to the vet next Wednesday to be "fixed". To our best calculations, she weighs about 32 lbs., but we'll find out exactly how much next week. She's quite a doll!

After my 3 days next week at work(Tues, Wed. & Thur), I have 7 days off!!! I have big plans for them too. I'm hoping to finish painting the trim in our hall bathroom & work on getting some accessories for it. I may start painting our bedroom too. I have some sconces I ordered from Southern Living that I'm dying to hang on the wall, but we're waiting until we paint. I'll have to post some picturs of the sconces. I couldn't get a great picture but they're gorgeous. Otherwise, I hope to have some time to relax and catch up on some reading.

I finished making the invites for Courtney's shower & mailed them on Friday. I think they turned out great. I hope she likes them. I took a picture, which again I'll post as soon as I can. The shower plans are coming right along & now it's less than a month away...that's hard to believe!

I should get back to work. I hope to post pictures soon!

Chris' birthday & the weekend

Yesterday was Chris' 24th birthday! I worked 7a-7p yesterday, so we had a mini celebration after we both got in from work, but we will have a nice dinner together later this weekend to celebrate. I gave him two shirts, a c.d., & a pair of binoculars. I figured the binoculars would come in handy on our trip to Alaska!

Tonight Chris & I are headed to a Durham Bulls baseball game with Will & Vanessa. We're meeting for dinner before at Mellow Mushroom downtown & then we'll walk over the ballpark. It's supposed to be in the low 50s today so it'll be a chilly game as it doesn't start until 7 p.m., but I'm looking forward to it. Will is leaving for Hungary next Wednesday to do some chemistry research abroad so it'll be nice to spend a little time with them before he heads away. Safe travels Will!

Even though it's going to be a bit chilly Saturday, we're planning to work in the yard. We've got some bushes we need to dig up and a few new things to plant. Our Pride of Mobile azalea has just started blooming & it's absolutely gorgeous. I'll have to post some pictures of it soon.

Sunday is of course Easter. I always look forward to Easter worship services. This will be the first Easter that we will celebrate it at our church in Chapel Hill, University Baptist. We're looking forward to it but we will definitely miss celebrating with our family and church friends from home.

Happy Easter!

New things...

I returned back home yesterday, Tuesday, with my grandparents. I enjoyed the visit home, but it was nice to be back in our house too. I have some new things to share.

I bought Sadie a new collar last Friday. I think it's absolutely adorable! Too bad it'll be too small for her all too soon.

Today at Target there was a huge pet clearance section & if you can imagine, I bought Sadie another toy! It's the cuttest little puppy that has a rattle & a squeaker in it. All the noise may get old very quickly.

These are a my new shoes! I absolutely love them! I wore them out for the first time today when I went shopping for Chris' birthday. They're simple ballet flats, but sometimes I think the simplest things are the cutest.

Check out this new scrapbook album I bought when we were home over the weekend. I of course had to make a trip to Hobby Lobby while we were home & I discovered it there at the great discount of 50% off. I love Hobby Lobby, but unfortunately the nearest one to us is more than 2 hours away. That actually might be the best thing for our budget though.

Our tulips started blooming while we were away this weekend. Here are some pictures of the ones that are open now. It looks like soon I'll have about 25 more blooming :-)!

I love new things!

Home Again

Well, we'll be starting our trek back to Conyers for a visit this afternoon. We haven't been home since a couple of weekends after Christmas, so we're very excited to visit with our families at home again. Unfortunately, Sadie seems to be carsick....ewww. We're going to try some Benadryl to see if she'll just sleep the 6 1/2 hour trip home away. I hope it works!

The weather here has been so beautiful for the last few days. Sadie & I have been enjoying playing in the yard together before I'd leave for work at night. We've been taking our late afternoon walks to & Sadie has met lots of new friends down the street. She does love people! Here are some photos I shot of her playing outside with me this week. Isn't she adorable?

Spring has Sprung

I am so glad that the signs of spring are all around us! The weather has taken a turn for warm (thank goodness), flowers are blooming, and our grass is getting greener.

I love these ways that God uses to remind us of the new life that we have in Him each day. Easter is just around the corner. It's one of my favorite times of the year.

Here are some pictures of the flowers blooming in our yard right now. We can't wait to see what else blooms & to get some more things planted in the next few weeks!

Our little family

Welcome to my blog!

I started this blog at the suggestion of a good friend as a way to keep my family & friends updated on the simple, everyday things that go on in our lives.

This is a picture of our little family-me, Sadie & Chris. We are so happy together and I am truly thankful everyday that I have been blessed to be a wife to such a wonderful husband. We love our puppy Sadie who is such a great little companion and playmate. Because we are so far away from the rest of our family, the three of us are very important to each other.

Keep checking back here for updates on my simple life!