The official start of summer

Some people consider Memorial Day weekend the start of summer while others wait for the official day in June. Around here, summer is marked by the first ski run - that was this weekend. Jim, Jonathan and Jacob threw their gear in the truck and headed to Lake Anna Friday afternoon. After a quick bite to eat at our favorite lake spot, Leonard's (actually Lakeside now, but it'll always be Leonard's to me), they met up with Jim's cousin Eric and his friend to hit the water. They were able to sneak a few runs in before the sun set; up at the crack of dawn Saturday morning to do it all again. That's all it took, they've got the ski bug again and can't wait to get the boat on the river! Welcome summer '09!

Max A.K.A. Simba!

I noticed that Max wasn't getting the proper recognition as the lion of the family - there's been no mention of him here. So, I thought I'd post a pic of him outside on the patio. To know Max is to know that he is rarely still and spends most of his time on patrol. That's how he got the nickname Simba. You can just see it in his eyes, can't you?!

Inspiration

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”—Albert Schweitzer
Thanks for being my blog inspiration Luanne! :)

Happier days...

Days like today make me stop and think about happier times! This picture was taken at Lake Anna the summer of 2000. Lots of sun and fun....Hope you're feeling better soon Grandma!

Ice cream for the 'boys'

Are they spoiled? Of course they are! Isn't that what they're for? Mason and Titan think Frosty Paws are the bomb!

Peace, Love and KENNY!

So at the last minute (literally) we 'found' tickets to The Sun City Carnival Tour! With a list of things I needed so I could leave straight from work, Julieanne met me in Frederick and away we went. Needless to say, it was a great night! Kenny is always the best, but Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert didn't let us down either. Perfect weather and plenty of funny stories about our fellow concert goers :) By the way - this was Julieanne's first Kenny concert and yep....she's hooked!

It's beginning to look a lot like.......SPRING!

All of the rain that's fallen lately has brought some happiness....to the flowers!

Cat's Meow

Most of the time when you pass the house, you'll find Miss Molly perched in the front window just like the cat in the Cat's Meow collection. It's her window to the world. As nosey as she is, I'm surprised she gets any rest here!

Thanks for thinking of me

On Mother's day, I got the best surprise! A perfect card and wonderful treats from Bath & Body! I think they might love me after all =)