So Bare

I love our back yard. It has a huge porch, tall trees, a fire pit, and lots of areas for potential wonderfullness ;)
Yep, I love it but boy is it bare!!

There is not one piece of grass, one flower (accept for the planted flowers via Aunt Anne), and barely any plants. It kinds a sad sight. With the weather being so warm I am starting to see my neighbors flowers pop out, trees start to bud, and grass grow greener. I am soo jealous.

I do not have a green thumb but am hoping for some help by my vary talented Aunt.

Here it is:

Ohh so bare :(
Much work to do

April Already

I can't believe it is already April. Where have these past months gone??
Spring is making an appearance

Good-bye fall

- Hello Spring!!

A few weeks ago Jeff and I headed down to the Laughing Place for the opening weekend of Turkey Hunting. He went out with dad touring the land calling for turkeys. Mom and I thought for sure they would come back with one since they were gone so long and considering the luck we had. While the boys were out we took a casual stroll down to the dock when we saw this in the tree above us...

A Turkey!! Right there up in the tree by the lake.
It was a hen but still- we saw more than them :)

They strolled up empty handed - no Turkey


They Looked the part though!


All in all it was a great weekend! Perfect weather for sitting on the porch, taking the dogs swimming, and hanging out in the hammock.

Morning fog on the lake



Ellie learned how to jump off the dock!

And gave Lilly (my parents lab) some competition in the water


Look at both of these great dogs!!!





Jeff was reading Garden and Gun and noticed a great article and recipe on Drunken Pie. He insisted that I make it for the weekend. After reviewing the recipe, I made a few modifications by using our traditional Pecan Pie recipe, (from Renfroe Pecan Company) simply because it called for less sugar, and adding the bourbon. I personally think that Pecan pies are really sweet, but love the Renfroe Grand Champion Pecan Pie recipe.
It turned out great! The bourbon cuts some of the sweetness and really stands out. It was so good in fact that we are going to make it again for Easter!!

Bourbon Pecan Pie


3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup light Karo syrup
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
1 ½ cups chopped Pecans
2- 2 1/2 tablespoons bourbon

Mix all ingredients. Blend well. Pour into unbaked 9" pastry shell. Bake 350° for 50-55 minutes or until set in center.

Happy Ground Hogs Day!!

Did you remember it's Ground Hog's Day?


I always forget because it creeps up so fast after the new year and lets face it - it's ground hogs day, a day that most people don't celebrate.


Today, I forgot it was Ground Hogs Day and was pleasantly reminded when I received these at work...




They are from my dad!

Every year he sends my mom, my sister, and myself flowers for Ground Hogs Day. He started the tradition years ago when he was dating my mom and wanted another reason to give her flowers (I know what you are thinking: awhh how sweet). Well he continued the tradition throughout the years and at some point started giving Anne and I flowers as well. He started off small by giving us a single yellow flower when we were little and didn't appreciate them as much (They are always yellow flowers- with a pop of other colors). But now, I soo much look forward to them!! Every year I forget about the day and am pleasantly reminded by my dad!

Thanks Dad I LOVE them!

Came Home to.....

Look what I came home to:


I have the best husband Ever!! Lately work has been extremely busy with forecasting, month-end and quarter end. I won't bore you with the details but lets just say it has caused me to go in early and stay late. Knowing that I have had a stressful week he got me these flowers and had a glass of wine waiting on me for when I got home! Aren't they beautiful!