Summertime is almost over!

I can't believe that it's the end of August already! Where does the time go? We had a VERY fun and busy summer. We had family staying with us, a big fourth of July party, vacation and alot of FUN! It's winding down and slowing down. Getting ready for the new school year to start. I think I might be the only mom who loves NOT having the morning routine of school and wish summer was a bit longer.

We went to Saratoga racetrack last week and our boys had alot of fun. I didn't think they would like it there but they had alot of fun! Here is a picture of them in the "walking circle" where we went to watch one of my uncle's race horses walk into the race. And also another picture of them with Aunt Dana and their cousin Jeana they adore :)

Patio projects

Here is one of the urns I bought for our back patio. It's iron and only $39.99 at BJ's! Of course I had to snap up two of them! I have 3 other pairs all around the house and garden. It's becoming an addiction, lol! Could be worse right? I have two different kinds of verbena, lobelia and white allysum in it. I'll take a pic later in the season when it's grown a bit! The other two pictures are Weigala's that I bought last year to replace the poorly planned rhodo's I had there. It was just too much sun for them and they were suffering. So I relocated them and these weigala's ,which were TINY last year, are loving this area and got so big this year! The stone is finally done back here. After I took these 3 pictures my battery died, so hopefully I'll have more pictures today!

Where does the time go?

When I look at my beautiful boys, I ask myself this question. I remember being pregnant like it was yesterday. The first few months of their life was a little fuzzy, lol, but having twins does that to you! They are 6 yrs old now and but they still (and always will be) my babies. I'm cherishing every moment the best I can. Six years seems to have flown by in the blink of an eye. Here is my "first" born (by a minute) playing with the hose. They are just precious to me. And I'm honored to be their mother. :)

Almost June......

I can't believe it's almost June! I have been scarce (as usual) lately, but getting alot done outside! I love spring and summer for the simple fact that I can play in the dirt all season long. My irises have just bloomed, along with one of my early blooming lilacs. The peonies are going to open any day now. I have a few pics to share of my pride and joy. It is like therapy being outside, watching it all grow and thrive. I have filled my pots and urns. And today I'm planting my vegtables. There will be more pics to come!

The Gala

This past Saturday night was the annual Autism Society Gala. This is the 4th annual gala our local chapter has held. It's a great night of dinner, dancing and most of all raising money for awareness and funds for autism. They had 3 pro-football players there this year signing autographs, it was very exciting! I have to ask John who they were, lol. At the moment I can't remember. They had a wonderful silent auction and a live auction.

My father gets a corporate table every year. Of course I remembered I brought my camera at the end of the night! Here are a few pics! The first one is my sister Dana, my husband John and me. And the second is my childhood friend (after all these years!) Anna and I! It was a great night! :)

Easter Greetings!

I hope everyone had a very Happy Easter! I have been absent lately, just super busy and hope to be around more. Here are my pride and joy! This was at my mothers on Easter Sunday. We all went to Church together. Then it was off to Mema's and Papa's for the Egg hunt and Easter dinner! My neices and nephews were there and had a wonderful time. They always play so well together. Here are a few pics of the Easter Egg Hunt and having so much fun going through what they found! These truly are the most special times to have with my family that I love so much. I am blessed.

My new goodie!

Hello! I went out for a little shopping therapy yesterday and boy am I GLAD I did! I found a Mary Kay Crowley litho for $29.99 which is a STEAL! It's 27x36 and so pretty! I can't decide whether to hang it in the kitchen or the living room.... I collect her art and just love it all. Decisions, decisions!