Day 51

When I got home from the Y this morning, this is what I saw in our backyard.

There were seven adult deer!

It was hard getting a good photo.  The deer instantly noticed me when I came out onto the porch to take pictures.  I only snapped five photos before the one in the lower right hand corner stamped her(?) foot and then huffed really loudly.  As soon as that happened, they were all gone!

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Day 50

It is on...

First baseball practice of the year!

Here's to hoping we play Little League from February to August!

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Day 49

FIRST signs of spring...

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Day 48

After the race, we checked out and headed north to Oak Island, NC for the night.

Even though cold, rainy weather was on the way, the afternoon was beautiful and almost 60 degrees.

Maria and I walked on the beach, and we both took a few photos.

Again, I cannot choose just one.

This first photo was taken right when we got down to the beach, and the sun was still shining.

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After our walk, many clouds had rolled in, and it was getting much darker.

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Still beautiful though...

Day 47

This morning bright and early my three runners headed out to rock the 16th Annual Myrtle Beach Half-Marathon!

Two out of the three runners set personal records and one was only off by 45 seconds! Ca-razy Running!

So proud of them! They all finished strong!

Day 46

I meant to post this on Friday, but it slipped my mind with us traveling to the beach.

This is Emma before school. She and her doll have on matching outfits! She was so excited to take her for show and tell!

Day 45

Valentine's Day 2013

My HEARTS walking around outside of my body...

ok...so they had HAD IT by this point.


The love of my life...surprised me by cooking dinner!

And even...

which are usually a big no no...I just don't see the point in spending the money at Valentine's Day, but the thought was oh so sweet!

Day 44

Emma's FIVE year check up at the doctor...

An Instagram of my Lenten Rose on this first day of Lent!


~ Rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and relents from punishing.
~ Joel 2:13

Day 43

Mardi Gras!!!

Day 42

Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday so today we started getting ready for our Fat Tuesday celebration.

Emma was especially helpful in unwrapping the masks.

*Photoshop is really acting up tonight.  If I was not so tired, I might try to figure it out !