Just When You Think...

Just when I thought he couldn't get any cuter....

He makes this face...

Amazon...Amazing...

I gotta be completely honest folks. I LOVE http://www.amazon.com/. It is my go-to place for purchases. I love the free shipping. I love that I can make lists of things I want and look at them from time to time. I love the fact that the app for it is so easy to use on my phone. I am an Amazon-aholic. Do you use amazon? Do you love it?

Dead Line....

It's a big day for me today. It's April 15th. It's also known as the day before I get my life back. I am an accountant, so the weeks leading up to today can be pretty stressful and crazy. Tomorrow will be great. I'll lay on the sofa and watch Lifetime Movie Network. I'll eat ice cream for lunch and stay in my pajamas all day. I might not even comb my hair. Ha!!!

Creepy Cave Guy...

There is a man who wanders downtown. I call him Scary Homeless Guy. I wish I knew his name, so I could call him that instead. He is a little scary though. He mumbles to himself all the time and screams the F-bomb from time to time. I bought him an electric blanket. A woman I know laughed hysterically when she heard me tell the story of my midnight run to Wal-Mart because I was afraid Scary Homeless Guy was going to freeze to death. She laughed because he has no outlets. I tried to explain that there are a number of buildings with outdoor outlets in downtown. The explanation was too late. I am officially that girl who bought an electric blanket for the man with no outlets. I leave food for him in his favorite spot to sleep. Why am I even telling this story? Maybe the point will hit me later...

Spell It...

Does anyone know how to spell check a blog post in the newer setup? There was an icon for it in the old version. Now, I don't see it. Please tell me it's easy to add.

The Bottom of His Shoe?...

Who takes a picture of the bottom of their shoe? Layton does of course!! I am not sure why he felt the need to  take this picture, and I am really not sure why I didn't notice this picture until a few days ago. Apparently, this picture has been hanging out on the memory card for quite some time. :)

Objects May Appear Lazier...

Have you ever felt this way? I know I have.

Have you ever been really, really rude to a client because they called one too many times? I know I have.

Have you ever wanted to sell all your possessions, move to Montana, and live off the fat of the land for the rest of your life? I know I have.

I am not a lazy person. In fact, I don't thrive on calmness. I stay in motion much of the day. Jay asked me last night to sit still and relax. I tried to explain to him that I really don't know how to relax. If I am sitting, then I am not taking care of something that needs to be done. This is where he chimed in and asked, "Does it really NEED to be done? Or, is it something you THINK needs to be done?"

Have you ever cleaned the house before the lovely girl who cleans it for you comes just so you won't be embarassed by the spots on the floor? I know I have.

Do you insist on wiping down all the counter tops after every meal? I know I do.

Do you ever wake up in the night and wonder if you turned the dryer on? I know I do.

Are you completely anal about the way undershirts are folded? I know I am.

Have you ever begun to realize that many of the things you do don't have to be done? I just did. Last night.

Oh My Goodness!...

The bench that Layton loved in front of Flutterbuys is available in another local store in lots of different colors!! I love this lime green one!!

More Downtown Fun With Layton...

Anyone who has read my blog, followed my tweets, or knows me in real life, is well aware of my love for Downtown Athens. I adore walking in Downtown and supporting local businesses.

A new store opened a while back, and I am ashamed to admit that I just made it into the store recently. I took Layton with me of course.

Flutterbuys has all kinds of adorable bags, blankets, and other monogrammed goodies. There were quite a few things that I will probably be purchasing to give as baby gifts soon.

There was an adorable bench out front that Layton kept sitting on! I thought it was so cute!!

Picture This...

I really want a new camera. I want one that takes incredible pictures. I have been shopping around for one for quite some time. I love this one:



















But, I am afraid it might be too much camera for a girl like me. A novice.
This one is also great:

















This one also looks like a camera I would love to have:

















I am having a really hard time trying to pick one out. So, I thought I'd come to the blogosphere and ask all of you what kind of camera you have and what you would recommend for me.

Seriously?...

This was the pumpkin my brother carved last Halloween. Don't you just hate artsy people?!!?? He does this stuff without a pattern too. I can't even draw stick people....

Hadley Smiles Outside...

Normally, Hadley is not one to pose for a picture. I caught her though. She was having a blast outside. Notice the American Girl backpack. She loves all the American Girl merchandise. When the catalog comes, she immediately flips through it and circles everything she wants. Birthday and Christmas are easy after that!!

Another Reason To Love Chick Fil A...

Last week I mentioned the Chick Fil A 5K for the benefit of the Jessica Elkins Meningitis Foundation. Jessica was a beautiful 15 year old cheerleader who died from Meningitis.

I have to hand it to Matthew Kyle. He owns and operates our local Chick Fil A, and he is a class act!! Keep in mind that our Chick Fil A has only been here a couple of years.

There were close to 500 runners in the event!!!!


Mayor Dan was there along with Mignon Bowers, councilwoman. Here they are posing with Trisha Black the executive director of Spirit of Athens.



Spirit of Athens gave out pedometers to anyone who stopped by our booth. Westside Jiffy Pharmacy was kind enough to donate the pedometers to SOA's cause.

The cards with the pedometers have walking routes on the back. Of course all the routes go through downtown Athens! Three laps around our courthouse square is a mile!! Spirit of Athens is trying to promote more walking in downtown. Three of the restaurants in downtown served a heart healthy lunch today! Yum!!

I just loved this picture of Trisha and Diane!! Diane Lehr is the chair of the organization committee and is doing a fabulous job with it!! Notice the adorable iWalk t-shirts we were selling too.

I put together a team to represent Spirit of Athens in the race. If I get their consent, I am going to post the group photo of them. They looked so adorable in their red shirts!!

I Thought Richard Nixon Left the Building...

BUT, the Richard Nixon pose is still alive and well in Layton's arsenal of cuteness.

I Made My Bed...Now I Have to...

You've heard that expression, right? You made your bed, now you have to lie in it.

I've been thinking a great deal about this particular cliche lately. Care to take a gander why?

Just Cuz He's Cute...

This little fellow really melts my heart, and I can't wait to take him to the beach again this summer.

Gosh, He's Nice...

If you follow me on Twitter, you may remember me mentioning something about my husband mowing our neighbor's yard.

I paused to take a picture of him, and Ella ran across our yard to jump in it with him. I surprised him with the camera. He thought I was just going to talk to him.

Anyhow, the point of this story is that our neighbors are super nice people. They are from China and ask us to call them Michael and Michelle. If you look them up in the phone book, that's not what their names are. :)

They own our favorite Chinese restaurant in town. Michael's dad is very sick and will not live much longer. So, Michael (the only son) went to China to be with his father. In his absence, my sweet fellow has been mowing their yard so that Michelle doesn't have to do it. Isn't that nice of him?

My Little Easter Bunnies...

We had Easter lunch at my mom's house. All five of the grandchildren were there in style. They look so happy!!! Except for Charsy. Who refused to smile.

Ella had already pulled out her hair decorations by the time this photo was made too.

Breaking the Law...

Several years ago Jay and I went to Italy. It was an excellent opportunity for us. We had so much fun.

While we were in Florence, we went to see David. There were security guards. There were signs requesting that no pictures be made.

We took photos anyway. We were very discreet about it and hoped that we wouldn't get kicked out. Sleuth photography!

No image of this statue does it justice. Whether or not you like art, you would love this. In my opinion it is the only statue that one ever need see in person. The smoothness of it is sheer perfection. It is honestly one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

Relay for Life...Ain't Too Proud to Beg...

On May 7 and 8, I will be participating in my local Relay for Life. This is event will help raise money, awareness, and political support in the fight against cancer.

Cancer is something that affects every person on this planet. Everyone of us knows someone who has had or is currently battling cancer.

My father died from cancer, so I am eager to participate in the Relay for Life. In years past, I have served as a banker. I was behind the scenes tallying the money. This year, I am actually going to be walking the relay.

I joined the team of someone I don't really know. Not in real life anyway. I met Bamaboy on Twitter. No, seriously. We had some mutual friends, so I decided to follow him. Right before Christmas, his mother found out she had pancreatic cancer. In the days and weeks following that diagnosis, I noticed he tweeted about starting a Relay for Life team. I committed to being on that team.

Please consider making a tax deductible donation to our team. This is my personal Relay for Life site. Every donation no matter how big or small makes a difference.