Last weekend we went camping at Yogi on the Lake in Pelahatchie. We totally roughed it.
The kids had a blast…
G fell in the mud (ten minutes after he was dressed, as we predicted). At first he said, “chocolate, YUM!”
The last time we went, everyone stayed in one cabin. My sister and brother in law ended up sleeping in the back of their SUV, because there are some snorers in the group. This year, we rented two. Speaking of my sister, she had to cut out a little early on Saturday afternoon. She was recently named the Schillig Distinguished Counselor of the Year and had to attend the recognition banquet at Mississippi State. So proud of her…
The new Adele CD “21” is fantastic. I’ve had it on so much that my kids know all the words to “Rolling in the Deep.” Obsessed much?
Love her. And her home. And her hair. Totally trying to rock an “Adele tail.”
What is that look on my face? Disgust? Loneliness? Shame for taking my own pic in the bathroom mirror? Ding ding. And what am I doing with that other arm? Ugh. Speaking of bathroom, I recently hung this new frame/chicken wire/holder thingy in there. I think it was meant for notes or photos, but I think it is super cute with jewelry on it.
Moving to the kitchen. I don’t eat breakfast very often. It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s just that I like sleep more. I might have to set my alarm earlier because I really like this combo. Greek yogurt (Dannon plain), granola (Bear Naked), and honey (Jasper County). It is yummy.
Wells and G had Easter pics scheduled for 4:10 this afternoon. You know, because we need more pictures of our kids. The pictures are taken outside with a bunny and baby chick, and we do them every year. I checked the forecast last night and was sure they’d be cancelled due to a high chance of rain. I put G down for a nap at 2, but he wouldn’t go to sleep. He finally fell asleep at 3:45. The picture lady texted at 3:46 and said we were still on, as it was not raining yet at her house. Uh oh. I hadn’t even picked out what they would wear. I threw something on Wells, and woke G from his 10 minute siesta. He wasn’t happy. We will leave it at that. As we pulled out of the driveway, I had a feeling this wasn’t a good idea. The closer we got to her house, the darker the sky grew. When I opened the door to get them out of the car, it thundered loudly. She motioned me to come on. Seriously? We are doing this? I didn’t even notice what they looked like until they sat down for the pictures. Wells’ hair hadn’t been brushed, G’s face was red and puffy from crying and it looked like I had accidentally switched their clothes. Wells was in hot pants, and Graham’s were so loose he will be referred to as Young Geezy from this point forth. He would not crack a smile, and the picture lady asked me to help. What makes Geezy smile? Duck and Goose find a pumpkin, duh.
It is Geezy’s favorite book. As I began the reenactment, which included waddling and quacking like a duck and saying “the whaaaaat,” a guy I once dated and his lovely wife walked up. They (and their adorable, well fitted children) had the next appointment. Really? This just can’t get any better. Sure it can. She snapped two pictures before the tornado siren started going off. I swooped in to scoop up my baby birds, but she waved me back. I have to give her credit. She is one determined photographer. I am sure the pictures will reflect the moment perfectly. Nothing says Easter like ill fitting outfits and terror filled eyes. After we were excused, we waited in the ditch with our heads between our knees until it was safe to drive home. Luckily, the tornado only touched down in our playroom. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
I’ll be back soon with a recap of our weekend camping trip. I know, I know… you cannot handle the suspense. You can be such a smarty sometimes. But, I like you anyway.
Last weekend we planted our backyard veggie garden. I know what you are thinking, but I AM from Jasper county. We plant tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and herbs. My Dad built the above ground box a few years ago, and we have really enjoyed it.
See G in the background? He really has a green thumb.
Here is Wells watering “the crops”…
And here he is back in 2009…
It is unreal how fast time goes by. Makes me sad. Switching gears…
A CONVERSATION WITH MY MOTHER ABOUT TWITTER
Nan: You know there is a cobra loose in New York? I saw it on Fox News.
Me: I did not. Why are you telling me this?
Nan: Y’all are going to New York, aren’t you?
Me: In like a month…
Nan: Well you can’t go if they don’t find that Cobra. They set up a twitter channel for it.
Me: Whaaaaa? The snake is on twitter?
Nan: You should tweet it.
Me: I am so confused.
Nan: Tweet the snake on his channel. Or google it to your blog. He has a lot of tweeters.
Me: (cannot reply because I am laughing so much I begin to snort)
By the end of the conversation, we were both laughing so hard we just had to hang up. Thank you for making my day, Nan. XOXO