The Great Outdoors!

We did a spur of the moment camping trip with the kids. First time to use the trailer this year. It was great to be away for a minute with the kids, even if it was just one night!

My try at photography!

I won a drawing and recieved a free photo shoot. We are trying to come up with a spot to get our family pictures taken. My neighbor told me about an old truck that is parked down at their shop. I took Jordan down and tried a few. I think they might turn out cute there. On the way back home we saw an old shed in my friends yard so we stopped and took a few there too. Jordan was a good sport about it. He was a little nervous when I had him get out and go pose by the shed. He didn't think I knew the people that lived there and they weren't home.

Spring Fever

I have it! It had been so cold and rainy here for so long. A couple of weeks ago we finally had a sunny day. I was walking through Wal-mart and decided to stroll through the garden department. There was a pot of purple tulips just calling to me. I couldn't resist the urge so I bought them and then wondered where I would find a spot for them. As I drove home I remembered my chair planter. I usually plant it later in the year but I thought I would try a spring arrangement this year. I came right home and planted it and gave it a home on my front porch. It has just taken me a while to get this posted. I picked a pot that the bud weren't quite ready to bloom and so now I am still waiting for my tulips to blossom. Now it has been two weeks and the basket of gold that is in with it is starting to fade so I am not sure it will have the same effect when it blooms as it did in my head. I will post a picture when the blooms finally emerge!

S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G Bee Winners!

Jordan and Ashton both participated in spelling bees for their grades in school, and they both won first place! They did a great job and each earned 5 dollars from the principal as their prize! They were awesome! We are so proud.

My 5 Handsome Toads!

Thought I need to post a picture of the inspiration behind my blog name. I really do think they are far from toadish looking. They are already the handsome princes.

Finally! I conquer the computer!

I have been struggling with this for a couple of weeks now. I have been trying to customize this blog so it has a little more personality in it. What a frustrating process for someone who has little computer skill. I am learning though. Thanks to Lori my talented sister-in-law. A few minutes on the phone with her helped immensely. She is very talented.
I have been suffering from the winter doldrums I think. Hopefully the sun will shine soon and things will look up. I need to get a project going to help perk me up. Maybe a shopping trip. New living room furniture is on the list soon.

Jr. Prom

Tyler went to the Jr. Prom on Saturday. He had a great time. It is amazing that he is 17 yrs. old. He has been such a good kid and I am proud of him. I think he looks quite handsome in a tuxedo also.