Getting settled in

We are slowly (and somewhat painfully) settling back in after a fabulous 10 day trip to NC! We had a great time, got to see most of our wonderful NC friends and a whole lot of my family because of my brother's wedding.  The NC trip recap will be in several phases because we took tons of pictures and I feel the need to share a lot of them!

Phase 1. Jenny's birthday and related stuff

Jenny's birthday was a ton of fun. We went to Sweet Potatoes which of course we all love and then headed to Foothills afterward. Lots of shenanigans, lots and lots. Hey, but that's when those crazy kids are at their best! :)  Love them.

We visited with the kiddos for a bit too during the week. Unfortunately no good pictures were taken of them. However, this next picture is courtesy of the husband who likes to convince small children it is fun to play in dog crates. Thanks husband.*

*No children were harmed during this process.

Garden stuff again

Pictures for ya of the craziness! Enjoy.

The so called cherry tomatoes

Chili peppers

Cucumber flower

The red pepper plants have made a comeback!

Let's play count-the-tomatoes!

Herb containers

Oregano

Veggie containers

Jalapenos

Tomatillos

Has it really been 17 years??

It's my bff's birthday today!!! We've been friends for 17 years. That makes me feel old - really, that's most of my freaking life. But I can't imagine those years without her. She is amazing - an amazing mom, wife, friend, sister, daughter, and more. I love her like a seester. I love her family like a family (yeah, her dad married my husband and I). She has and continues to be such a wonderful friend to me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAT GIRL! :) (I thought I would break out a middle school nickname there for you).

 

A good laugh

This article is funny, especially if you are a woman and live with or are married to a man. Please read it, at least the first two paragraphs. Thanks.

And if you're a man, you can read it too. It might clue you in on a fantastic annual just-because gift - hiring a nanny or maid (DO NOT give this to your partner as a birthday/holiday/mother's day gift - those occasions are for pretty shiny things or spa gift certificates).

Enjoy people! :)