Obama comes to town!

Yesterday was very exciting because the President of the United States came to our neck of the woods for a town hall meeting with the employees of the local Kroger's grocery store. My sister and her daughter came over and we were able to watch from right here on our property as Air Force One made it's final approach to the airport just a few miles down the road (which I captured on video) and as the president's envoy made it's way down I-81 we were standing on the back porch of my mother in law's house (next door) taking pictures, waving and hollering. It was exciting even for my husband who is not an Obama fan. As he said whether you like him or not he's still our president and it is not everyday that he comes to town and definately not everyday that he drives right behind your house. It was GREAT to see. My sister was very happy to have been able to stand 50 feet from his limo at the edge of the hay field while he drove by. Just had to share the experience...I'll never forget it!

Pat's Awesome Jeep Sahara

Congratulations to our friend Pat on his latest purchase. It is a sweet ride! We all absolutely love it...this thing has some power too! We got to take it for a spin. What a fun vehicle. Ok Pat...now we're jealous :)

Loving the sun and my pool!

Revengeful people.

“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” ~Confucius

Revenge is defined as harm done to someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to you. When engaging in revengeful activity, in thought or deed, one takes on the responsibility for punishing another or others who, one feels, deserves just punishment for "making me feel bad, or wrong or deficient" in some way, shape or form. The bottom line is that acting on feelings of revenge can become dangerous. For many, revenge is like a drug, an addiction, the more one experiences it, they more they want to, and need to, experience it. So, initially, one needs to exact revenge on this individual, then that one, then this group and then that group in order to maintain the sense of feeling safe, secure and satisfied. So, unable to experience a true and real feeling of peace and security from inside, their addiction continues to tug at them; it's never ending; it's progressive, not unlike the drug, food, alcohol, or sex addict, who needs to score one more fix, and then another, and another to experience satisfaction or pleasure, while hiding and denying their deeper fears and insecurities that continue to live, fester and grow inside. For many, revenge becomes a way of life at work, at home, and in relationships. A lifelong self-sabotaging, self-limiting obsession.

Noah mows the yard

Today I mowed the yard and Noah came by to help his Aunt Ashley. He loved riding around the yard. You couldn't wipe the grin off of his face. Uncle Brian came home and he even drove him around. It was great. I just had to preserve this moment.

Amber's Birthday Dinner

Amber Jane had a great 34th birthday...we grilled out on the back deck at her house and even Dad dropped by for some yummy food and cake. She loved the pool I bought her and the big Amish star. She also got several cards and some money, a coffee pot, some lotions, body sprays, and I made her a nice picture book of our trip this summer. I think she really enjoyed her special day.

On the way home we spotted some deer just down the road from the house...Brian is getting the hunting bug again...I know what you are thinking...it's way too early but not for the serious hunter. Right now he's thinking food plots, he's entered his party in for the quota hunts, and I am pretty sure the trail cams will be coming back out of hiding soon and probably an archery target as well. Look out deer!

Happy Birthday Amber!!!

Yet another birthday to celebrate in the month of July...my little sissy turns 34 today! We will be going to her house for a cookout this evening and I am really excited about giving her birthday presents to her. Love you sissy...Happy Birthday!

The Hubby's Birthday!

Yesterday my husband celebrated his 38th Birthday and he got everything he wanted. His Mom, Dad, my sister, her husband and Noah stopped by for some food and desserts that I must say were delish! I outdid myself this time...I made a peach dessert that was wonderful (I will post the recipe later) and just the regular old birthday cake too. Brian got some great gifts as well. He got a new STIHL weedeater, a Bosch multi tool that is totally awesome...it will do anything, a new battery for his 4 wheeler, a bunch of gift cards to Lowes, Bass Pro, etc...a new tape measure, and square, and fishing lure. Let's just say he racked up. Happy Birthday to my Honey!

Dad turns 60 years young!

Today my Daddy turned 60 and we had a great get together for him. Doug and I cooked some awesome steaks and I had the Bristol Motor Speedway announce his birthday on the giant sign. It was a great day. Happy Birthday Dad.

Camping in the yard!

Last night was a blast! Amber and I decided to try our new tents out and test Noah to see if he would be a good tent camper. So we set up camp in my backyard. We never dreamed it would be so much fun. We grilled out, had a bonfire, and then friends came by and we sat around the fire listening to Ryan, Amber, Doug, and Tim play the guitars and sing. Noah did GREAT...he loved sleeping in his big tent. We are definately ready to load up next time and head out to the lake.

Hey Pat we are ready now!

In this post I'd like to thank Ed and Amber for getting us our new tent so that we can all go camping soon. I'd also like to send a shout out to one of our best buddies Pat P. to let him know that "We are ready for the next camping trip in Rogersville! Yay!" Bring it on buddy!

Mamaw turns 90 years young.

Sunday brought more fun when we went to help Brian's grandmother celebrate her 90th Birthday. It was a great cookout despite the fact that there was a little bit of drizzle thankfully the church had let us borrow their tents and they worked perfectly. It didn't dampen anyone's spirits. We enjoyed seeing some of Brian's family who we hadn't seen in quite awhile. Everyone enjoyed getting their family pictures taken with Mamaw and the food and fellowship couldn't be better. Happy 90th Mamaw...we love you!

4th of July was a blast

We enjoyed an awesome 4th of July this year. Brian and I started off our day by sitting by the pool in the morning just talking and watching the birds and the water. Then Brian and Ryan decided to drive Brian's Dad's old car in the annual 4th of July parade. So they sprayed it off, found a flag and put it in the back and they headed out to get in line. I loaded up my camera and headed out to meet my friends so we could all enjoy the festivities and I could get a good spot to take pics. The parade was great this year and I've never seen so many people show up for it before. After the parade we headed to Whitney's house for the big cookout and fireworks party. We had a great time playing horseshoes, badminton, partaking of good food and socializing with friends. After the sun went down the fireworks started and I have to say that my husband really out did himself this year. He had an unbelievable array of fireworks and Whitney even put on her own show with the Roman candles. It was a 4th of July to remember for sure.