The Day ALL about Mom!

Today is All about Moms. My Mom, Your Mom, and {I guess} You if you are a mom!! Happy Mother's Day to all those lovely ladies out there who are called Mom by someone - You are appreciated for all you do and have done and today is the day to talk all about it! 

Now lets talk about my mom shall we?!

My Mom is amazing, she is a hard worker, caring, compassionate, funny, loving … my list could go on with adjectives describing my mom and I think you get the drift. 

I appreciate my mom so much and thank her for shaping me into the woman I am today. I thank her for the little things like: helping me wash my dishes; teaching me how to plant flowers; taking silly pictures with me; being supportive; being a great Mother-In-Law; always leaving little love notes; teaching me to LOVE taking pictures; introducing me to popcorn & hot tamales … and most of all teaching me the importance of Family and Love!! 

I hope you are taking the time to show a little extra TLC to your mom today because let's face it, She Deserves It!! 

I Love You Mom! 

*Happy Mother's Day*

Happies & Crappies May 6-11

I'm doing my Happies and Crappies on Saturday instead of Sunday because Tomorrow will be All about my Mommy!!

Happies

1. My First Ever Blog Giveaway went live on Monday -- Ends the 13th you can still enter >> HERE
2. As a result of the giveaway my blog is growing, welcome to all my new lovely readers - I can't wait to get to know all of you
3. Beautiful weather = playing volleyball * Evening walks * Happy People
4. Got a gift I ordered for my Best Friend's wedding … Ahhh I can't wait for October!! 
5. Celebrated a good friend's birthday - I just love birthdays!
6. Hanging out with my Mom
7. Married 8 months - whew time flies >> This was us 6 years ago
   
8. Got a message from another ND blogger … Um Awesome!
9. Our {oldest} Niece had her dance recital yesterday. Oh she is so Adorable - Just Love Her
   
10. The Hubby Started Planting Yesterday {finally}

Crappies

1. This is kind of a half crappie {because it's not all bad} but now that planting has started {yippie}, I will be a Farm Widow. Steve is going to have super long hours and pretty much just be home to sleep - guess I'll just have to go ride in the tractor!! 
2. Sooo behind on my blog reading, that unread bloglovin' number gives me anxiety haha 

Now Stay Tuned Tomorrow for a Post All About My Mom!

2013 Kentucky Derby

Now the race is on, and here comes Pride in the backstretch, Heartaches goin' to the inside … And the Winner is Orb! 

We had our First Annual Kentucky Derby Party at my sister-in-law's house and it was a so much fun and I can't wait for next year already.  

My Mother-in-Law thought of everything for the party, Roses, Prizes and all. We each got to choose what horse we thought would win. My pick was Revolutionary and although he wasn't the winner he did get 3rd and that made me the Winner at our Derby Party. No one picked the 1st or 2nd horse so I got a pack of my Mother-in-Law's awesome photography stationary cards, 5 roses and a wine plaque {it is like she knew I'd win}!! 

We had so much fun with this little event even though the race itself was only 2 minutes we made a day out of it!! Next year I think I'm going to take after my Hubby and throw a little money down! 

The Little Things

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.

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I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.

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I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

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I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

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I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

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I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

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I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

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I got the above "I wish you enough" passage in an email forward and it kind of stuck with me. It makes you think about the little things that can change your day, your week, your month or even your year. Wow sorry the F.R.I.E.N.D.S theme song got away on me there; but honestly doesn't reading that little passage make you smile thinking that sometimes you need the rain and the pain to appreciate the joys and sunshine. 

We have had enough snow here that the sunshine is abundantly appreciated, here is what I've been up to Lately. 

1. A coworker and I had a wonderful Monday evening, the weather was wonderful so we met up with some ladies at the sand volleyball courts and had fun getting back in the groove of things. After that we took a little speed walk around town and by the river. 
2. I hung out at the farm a little bit Tuesday evening then it was off to celebrate my husband's cousin's birthday at the place with the giant burgers. 
3. I just love when my mom comes over. She helped me wash all {we are talking piles} of our dishes, then we repotted this beauty. It is an Hawaiian Orchid from the Hubby's Grandma, she brought it home from their recent trip to the Big Island and I can't wait for it to bloom - really hoping I can have a green thumb on this one. 

Stay tuned for tomorrow's recap of the Kentucky Derby Party. 

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Chain or Adventure??

We are a trip taking family. When I was younger I was fortunate enough to go a lot of places with my Mom, Dad and Sister. Most of the time trips were taken in the car, long trips with my sister and I fighting and the age old question "Are We There Yet". Ya it wasn't always fun but the memories I remember most are the good times and the laughs {well except for that one time in Napa when the Wine Tasting got the best of me}.  

One thing that has really stuck with me from all of our numerous vacations is something my Dad likes to do … Not Eat At Chain Restaurants. I love trying new places in our own area but sometimes when you are in a state and town that is kinda sketchy and you can hardly find it on a map do you really want to eat at Joe's Bar on the corner?! Well it sure makes lunch interesting let me tell you … Oh and you know the place I'm talking about, when you walk in and EVERYBODY and their dog stares at you because it is a local hangout and "you're not from around here" - yep that place! Okay it isn't like that all the time but usually those are the places that have the best food, the real homemade stuff and not the frozen triple-processed crap that you could get at the same restaurant 5 states away. I'm with my Dad on his philosophy and it sure does keep it more interesting than always going to Applebee's or McDonalds!

I am from a small town so if you walk in to one of the places I go out to eat I'll be the one staring and whispering about who you are; but please don't turn and walk out, have a drink, have a burger and stay awhile - we don't bite {I promise}! 

There is a newer bar/restaurant in a neighboring town that we just love, especially on the 1st Saturday of the month for $1 Beers! They have GREAT food, drinks, decor, and hospitality I mean what more could you ask for?! Maybe a Burger the size of your face?? Not kidding on this one my hamburger the other night was giant and of course Delicious! If you are ever in my neck of the woods, you should really stop by. 

Where is your favorite place to eat? Do you agree with my Dad's philosophy or would you rather stick to your chain restaurant?

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