Rainy Day Derby Day

IMG_1446I think Atlanta has turned into Seattle.  We have had four days of solid rain and today, the 6th day of May, the high temperature was 58 degrees.  What’s going on?  What went on this weekend was #1 Daughter had a Kentucky Derby party and I volunteered to help out a bit.  Turns out one of her neighbors and fellow baseball mom’s is none other than Amanda of Dixie Delights blog.  Glad I had my creative hat on!  Continue reading

Life’s A Dance

IMG_1320Happy Belated Easter! Here is a shot of nature’s beautiful bounty from the mountain house.  Spring is finally in the air after a dreadfully dreary and damp winter. I had a wonderful post planned to showcase our typical Southern Easter, but alas, the best laid plans, etc., etc., etc..  I swear the older I get the more complicated life becomes! Continue reading

80′s Cheap Bookcase Redux

IMG_1234Today will be a quickie as I am in the midst of a painting remodel and getting ready for our upcoming family Easter dinner.  I don’t know about you but when I was growing up the two biggies for extended family gatherings were Easter and Thanksgiving.  I had lots and lots of cousins of around my same age and it was so much fun to hunt those eggs!  We still make it a big deal even though our families aren’t so large any more.  Old habits die hard and I think it’s sad that so many families aren’t able to get together anymore. What is the world coming to? Wait – don’t answer that! Continue reading