Down by the creek

We decided to take a break from packing and take Maggie to Buck Creek on Saturday. We used to do this all the time, but we have been so busy lately that I think she has missed swimming in the water. This is my fist try and uploading video, so hopefully it will work.

Video of Maggie getting her workout on the Treadmill.

She loves to dive for rocks.

Buck Creek just makes me feel like I'm way out in the country. It reminds me of a Kenny Chesney country song. While we were there some boys were swinging on the rope swing. This was just the perfect picture of a gorgeous summer afternoon!!!

4th of July

YIPPIE!!! I think that has become my new favorite word this summer!! We had a great 4th of July holiday. We rode over to Lake Oconee in GA on Monday. Ryan worked at the plant that week while I read relaxed on the dock. Ryan's parents came over on Tuesday also. We had a great time relaxing, reading, and playing with the entire 4th of July crew. It wasn't as eventful as last summer, but it was a nice one. I am trying to figure out a way to post a video that Matthew made of the adventures from last 4th. I would love to tell more, but I am now spending my time trying to find a new house. We sold our house on the 4th. We sold it a little faster than expected (less than 2 weeks on the market) so the rest of my vacation time will be spent looking for houses. We close at the end of the month, so I am a little frantic, but thankful!!!!

Our only picture from the week. We tried to get Maggie in it, but she decided she would rather jump off the dock and swim. She also had a blast with all the other dogs.

FINALLY!!!!

The sign is up!!!!

First fruits

Bell pepper, lettuce, cucumber, zucchini, and jalopeno pepper

 Things are growing like crazy!!  It is so nice to just walk out and pull off something to have with dinner. This is the first year I've done lettuce and it has been wonderful. I know for sure I will plant more of it next year.  Hopefully the squash will be ready by the end of the week.  

Ryan and I took this little cutie to the pool on Saturday.  We realized it might be our last summer with the neighborhood pool, so we are trying to take advantage of it.  

It is  a lot more fun to have someone to play with rather than just laying out.  Hopefully we will have many more trips to the pool this summer! 

The letter

The letter came in the mail last week addressed to me on very nice letterhead. It stated how I hadn't visited in a while and they missed me. How nice of them to notice. Yes, we had been a little busy lately, and I did really miss my daily visit. So this morning I packed my bag and headed over after work. I walked in said hello and began to notice some of the changes since April. Here are a few things I noticed and observed: 1. Every boy under the age of 20 was wearing a colored wife beater. Yes colored. Red, Gray, Black, mostly black. I sure hope this is not a new trend. 2. Every person over the age of 70 was wearing pants, long sleeves, and a jacket. My how things change from 20-75 3. I don't really like my exercise playlist anymore. I'm tired of all the rap, rock, and hip hop songs. The only thing that worked good for me was Hillsong and Third Day. 4. I need new running shoes 5. My knee popped a few times. Am I getting old? 6. There should be a required dress code. I do not like those short running shorts on men. They just look funny. 7. There should be directions posted on how to work the rowing machine. I really want to use it, but I can't figure it out. 8. I missed my old friends that I saw every afternoon. Even though I had never had conversations with many of them, I was nice to smile and say hello. Thank you YMCA for caring enough about me to send me a letter, see you again tomorrow.

Just a little reminder...

of how awesome God is. Please take 8 minutes to watch this video. It is so cool!!

Monday Night Lights

Ryan got this...

from playing this.

He has been playing second base on our church softball team this spring.  Tonight the ball took a bad hop and gave him a nice goose egg (and possibly a shiner, we'll see in the morning!) above his right eye.  The stitches on the softball even made an imprint!  They don't have the best record, but they have fun playing.  It is always funny when you hear them joking in the field "maybe 10 years ago you could have made that play."  He has had a great time playing with the guys and the wives and children have had a lot of fun hanging out during the games.  This cute little guy came in town last weekend.  He is getting so big and is a blast to play with!! We miss you Jacob and can't wait to see you again!!!