The rain and the worms that show themselves

It has been raining ALOT in Virginia these past 2 weeks. My husband laughingly says that even the worms are beginning to drown. At my house, I think every worm in the ground is on my sidewalk and driveway. Unfortunately this leads to smooshed worms also YUCK! My 5 yr old daughter finds them quite fascinating though and enjoys watching them slide along. I think about the sweet little Robin who has been showing himself lately around my house. I'm sure its only for the delicassies, but he brings a smile to my face as I hear him singing his sweet song. I'm reminded now that Spring is upon us. I begin feeling myself become lighter, as I enjoy the sunshine more and my time outside. Cabin fever is slipping away now.

Em's big kill!

Yes, my almost 11 year old daughter is a hunter. I'm not sure how this came about honestly. She was always a girly girl growing up, playing with baby dolls and barbies. Then her daddy talked her into going hunting with him and she was hooked. Suddenly there are camo bibs and boots in her room and a hat that says "I do hunt like a girl" emblazoned in pink across the camo. I think back to my younger days and say "maybe she got it from me". Honestly, I remember going hunting with my dad one time and he insisted I should fire my gun. I came home with a sore shoulder and a wrecked self esteem as I distinctly remember seeing that squirrel laugh at me. I think he realized all along he was safe from me. So, obviously she didn't get it from me, but I digress! Last year she shot her first deer on my parents farm. One shot and it went down right where it stood. It was a little doe. This year she had her sights on a buck. I had no doubt that she would succeed in getting her buck this year. Funny thing is, her dad and her both thought this deer was a doe until they got about 5ft from it and it jumped up on them while they were tracking it. Yes, it was a spike! She pounds the air with her fist! She kept the phone hot on their ride home from the farm and called everyone she could think of according to her dad. I am waiting for her with the camera when she gets back. Bundled up in my columbia coat as today it decided to snow. So now I show you the magnificent buck :)

Family photo!

Convincing my hubby to have his picture taken is kind of like convincing our dog that she doesn't need her chew toy! It ain't happening!!! But last night I was in luck! We were all dressed up, unfortunately to attend the wake of my hubby's best friends grandfather, but dressed up all the same. So I decided to grab the camera for a few quick snaps. Now, all of us are not in any one picture of course because I do not have a tripod, but at least you get the picture :)

The pictures aren't the best in the world, but at least we have some to keep now of most all of us together. Now I'm trying to figure out how to convince him to get a Christmas portrait :)

Our little friend has disappeared

I haven't seen the toad since posting his picture the other day. I have to wonder if the cat next door might have found him an irresitible treat. :(

The visitor in my yard

I find myself chuckling as I write this tonight. My dogs, 2 mini schnauzers, are totally terrified of our visitor! He has been waiting patiently nightly for about a week now on my front sidewalk. He sits there, doesn't say anything and doesn't move. He just watches us as we move around him. I sometimes wonder if he is waiting to be kissed so he can turn into a prince again LOL!








My daughters have enjoyed looking at him. Not exactly a handsome fella, but he looks like he is eating good.





I took the opportunity to take some pictures of my flowers out front also when I took the toads picture. It was night and I used my night flash. It also had just rained. I was impressed with how well these pictures turned out.

All alone today

I dropped Trey off at the sitters this morning at 8:30, trying to prepare myself for the inevitable of returning to work tomorrow. I feel like I am a bad mother for having to work outside of the home. I need to work outside the home to pay the bills though.

Today I am going to occupy some time by working on my website and listing some of the kids outgrown clothing on ebay. I guess I really should be cleaning my house and doing laundry, but they of course will wait patiently on me LOL.

Preparing to return to work

yes, it has been a while since I have written. I am now the proud mother of a beautiful baby boy. Trey was born on July 22 and weighed 7lbs 10oz and was 19 inches long. I am totally in love with him, along with my 2 girls! Our family is now complete. As you can see in this picture, he is not quite sure what he has gotten himself into.

I found myself in the daunting task of having to find a babysitter for my little man, since financially I will have to return to work. I found a young lady who just recently graduated from Virginia Tech. She also has an 8 month old daughter. She will only be keeping Trey, which definitely makes me happy. I know that I will cry when I have to return to work next week though. He has only stayed with her for about 2 hours one day last week by himself. I'm scared about leaving him, angry that I have to return to work, and wishing I could win the lottery! Now is a great time for a plug about my business :) Go to my website and buy bows and headbands so I can afford to stay home with my little man!

I have to return to work on October 1. I am dreading the day. I cry thinking about it. :(