Poppie's Off for a Fun Day

Last Friday, Poppie took the day off. Katie Lee was so excited that Poppie was going to have a Fun Day with her and Grammie. They began their morning at Har Har (Hardees) for breakfast. Then it was off to Huntsville for a quick doctor's appointment. After that they stopped back Big Springs Park in Huntsville. Grammie said that it was just nasty from all of the ducks and geese. They left and came back to the Wellness Center Park in Athens. They even went to McDonalds for lunch. I think that it was a Fun Day for all.

Story Time

Wednesday, Grammie took Katie Lee to story time at the Elkmont Train Depot. Katie Lee could not wait to tell me about story time when I got home. The ladies read them a story, made a spider hat to go along with the songs that they sang, and had a snack. I think this may be a new weekly activity for them.

We're on the News

You remember how back in early May I had a few days off because of this...


Swine Flu/H1N1 vacation.

Well, tomorrow

will be at Harvest filming live all day. It is a day in the life of a school after being closed for Swine flu. They will be showing our school, teachers, students, parents, etc. online and on TV all day, so if you get a chance you may want to check us out.

Just remember no autographs please. :)

Lucky is Home

About two weeks ago, Donnie calls me after school. His first words are "How much do you love me" Well, knowing Donnie so well, I knew that meant money or something was wrong. He goes on to tell me that we lost $800. I am thinking stocks fell or something. He continues telling me how we lost a cow. I knew that we had just gotten a couple more so I thinking he brought some sick cow and it died. Finally he completes the story, by telling me that one of our cows got out and they cannot find it. I am still not thinking this is a big deal, Zeb's cows get out all of the time. I figured that it would be in the field over and be back in our fence within the day. Well, a week later, our cow is still not home. Donnie calls the Ardmore police to find out if anyone has spotted a lost cow. He puts an ad in the paper. I am by this time just thinking it's gone and I forgot about it. Anyway, Donnie comes home Thursday night and tells me that they think that our cow has been found. He got a phone call from someone wanting him to describe it. It is a big black cow looks just like most other big black cows. Well, sure enough it is our big black cow with the white 63 tag in its ear. Today Donnie got Lucky back. Lucky, so kindly named, not only survived outside of his home fence, but crossed HWY 53 in down town Ardmore without being noticed.

Crepe Myrtle Festival

This morning, Katie Lee and I went the Ardmore Crepe Myrtle Festival. It was at the park. I have not been in several years and boy has it grown. There were lots of vendors selling goodies, girls painting faces, churches performing, beauty queens, and lots of rides. After I looked through all of the vendors things, it was time for Katie Lee to play. We rode the train first. She waved at everyone. Then it was off to the playground. I love these small town festivals. You know everyone and their brother. :)








Ready for the Train Ride
Playing at the playground

Waiting on the puppet show.

Ready to go. Balloon dog and a purple heart painted on her face

makes one very sleepy girl.

Red Devil or Ardmore Tiger

Friday night, we went to the first football game of the season. Long time rivals, the Elkmont Red Devils vs the Ardmore Tigers. When the mommy went to EHS and the daddy went to AHS, what does that make Katie Lee. A red devil of course. HA She was so excited about going to the football game. It is the first one she has even been too. We got there late because Donnie did not get off in time. Katie Lee could not wait to get to the ballgame and eat a hot dog. Well, when we got there, I really do believe everyone in Limestone County was also there. I thought that it was going to drive me crazy--claustrophobia was kicking in BIG TIME!!! Katie Lee was so taken by the crowd that she could not decided what to do and could not focus enough to eat her hot dog. Anyway, by the middle of the 4th the Ardmore side had cleared out (because they were getting beat) that we finally found a place to sit. This is when Katie Lee decided that she really liked the game. She could finally see what was really going on. I did not get any pictures at the game, but here is one after we ran back to the car because it was pouring down rain. We ended out great adventure with a milk shake from Sonic. Maybe we will try it again next year. :)

Teddy Bear Tea Party

Today I am joining Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.

Last week, my aunt and uncle passed along their children's table and chairs for Katie Lee to use since their children are now grown and in college. We got it Saturday night. I could not wait for Katie Lee to see her "prize" from Freddy and Charlotte. She got just a sneak peak of it before church on Sunday. After church, while Katie Lee was taking her nap, I set the table for a little girl and teddy bear tea party. Needless to say, she was very excited to see it when she woke up.

I set it up in the playroom.

I used a light pink tablecloth.
Thanks to my friend Amber for sending Katie Lee yummy cupcakes. I served these on a bunny silver tray.
The plates are Noritake China in Maywood. These were my husband's aunt's china. I tied a sweet bow around a simple white napkin. Katie Lee is too young for tea so we had pink lemon-aide. (That is her favorite treat.)
The blue carnival glass was my mother-in-laws. The little pink bouquet of flowers in a mint julep glass was a gift from a student several years ago. I just change the flowers out as needed.
Katie Lee was very surprised at her treat.
We have had a tea party every night since. I think that we will be having many more.

My New Favorite

Over the years I have tried several different kinds of make-up. I've used expensive ones from the mall, cheap ones from Wal-Mart, and in between. In the last couple of years I've gone back and forth between Merle Norman and Bare Minerals. These are two completely different kinds of foundations. I loved using Merle Norman Long Lasting Foundation because it will last most all day without me having to touch it up. It is great for the school year because I never touch my make-up after 6 in the morning. This one is about $40 for a small tube. In the summer, I loved using Bare Minerals, you know the one off TV. It is by far the healthiest make-up I think that I've ever used. It covers well and does not clog pores. I do believe that it would be great for teens especially those who are just beginning to use make-up. It gives a more natural appearance and you don't have make-up lines. The bad side to this make-up is that it doesn't last all day, so by the time I get home from school, it is gone.

In the last few weeks, I've tried a new make-up.




This little jewel is my new favorite. It is the Max Factor Pan Stick. You apply it with a sponge, so no messy make-up hands! It stays on all day with out touch-up. It is less than $10 at Wal-Mart.

Along with my stay on make-up, I love stay-on lipstick. This is my favorite.

Ready for Church

Sunday morning, we actually got ready with time to spare. I decided it was the perfect time to take a few pictures. It was just beautiful that morning and felt like fall.

One More Birthday for the Month

Saturday night, we helped celebrate Amber's big 3-0!! We had a great time and I think that she did too.

The birthday girl!

All of the girls gathered round for her to blow out the candles.

The boys; however,watched the race.