Has It Really Been 11 Years?

Yep, it sure has. Eleven years ago exactly to the day I met my darling husband at The Chili Pepper in Buckhead. Wow! that's hard to believe. I actually have to pinch myself when I think about it. I'm sure neither one of us could have imagined we would get married and have two beautiful daughters to show. God has blessed us and continues to bless us every day. I'm so thankful for what a wonderful man I have and I have to say "thank you to Heather, Lorna, Robby, Jimmy and Hillary" because had it not been for them I might be here. Thanks you guys! I love you all.

My Biggest Fans

Today was the last day of my pastels class,and I have enjoyed it immensely. It was definitely the catalyst I needed to get my creative juices flowing again. Our girls are my biggest supporters and have been cheering me own during these past four weeks as I took baby steps back toward the familiar. Every Friday when I would pick them up from school they would get all excited asking me "Mommy, what did you draw today?" We could barely get in the door before Lacey was digging through my bag searching for my "art." It warms my heart that they get all excited over fruit, flowers, landscapes, and now the toys blocks I have drawn. I have started sketching again and I find it so funny when Lela goes "Wow Mom, you can draw a ?" I just laugh because it's so funny to me because that's what I went to college to study was art. I try and explain that to her, but I'm not sure she quite understands that yet. My only hope is that they continue to get excited not just about my art but others as well.

Lunch

Today I got to do one of my favorite things, which is have lunch with a friend!!! At none other than one of my favorite places in Newnan...Redneck Gourmet. If you ever come to visit I highly recommend "the Redneck." It's a great local establishment and a very popular place among us "locals." For months my friend Joy and I have been trying to get together for lunch and we finally made it happen. It was nice just sitting and catching up. We both even brought our kids and they even seemed to have a good time. It's days like these I can really see how my girls are getting bigger. I can remember a time not so long ago that trying to do something as minor as having lunch was a major ordeal. Eat, run and no talking. Well, it is finally appearing that we are heading into a new phase of our lives, yet again.

Here's a picture of Lela, Lacey and Sam enjoying some cookies and moon pies at the Redneck.

Watching the rain fall outside.

I'm Behind...I Know

and I feel so bad that when I started this blog I promised myself that I would keep it updated on a regular basis and it's been a week since I've written anything. YIKES!!! So, let me catch everyone up to speed.

Last Monday, we attended the Georgia Gymnastics Pink Out. The meet was in support of breast cancer research and everyone was encouraged to wear pink. It was the GymDogs vs. Utah which was very exciting because Georgia and Utah are like the two top teams in NCAA gymnastics. It was a close meet and that made it very nail biting. Of course, Georgia came out on top but not by much. The girls loved it because all the girls were wearing pink, pink balloons, pink pom poms, etc. I think you get the idea.

Then on Friday at preschool the 4 year old and Kindergarten classes got to go and celebrate the Chinese New Year at a Chinese restaurant. I unfortunately couldn't go because I had my art class that morning, so Daddy stepped in to save the day. From what I heard everything went great! And everyone got to eat sweet and sour chicken. Yummy!

In my art class we were working on flowers in water. I'm still trying to work on mine, but here is a preview of what it is starting to look like. I had totally forgotten how much I enjoy seeing the reflections in water, it's amazing all the shapes that appear. I still have a lot to do on this piece, but I thought you might enjoy seeing it in progress. It is actually some hydrangeas in a vase.



Well, I think I'm caught back up. Next time I'll do better and won't be such a slacker.....sorry.

Cirque Du Soleil

Last night Kevin and I celebrated an early Valentine's Day. We went to see the new Cirque show called Kooza and out to dinner afterwards. My dear mother in law kept the girls for us (thank you, Jan.) Like most it's always a treat for Kevin and I spend time together and last was no exception.

Going to Cirque is really special to us because it is something that we have done since before we got married in 2000. We have seen many shows both here and around the country. In all the time that we have been together there has been only one show that we missed and that was due to the early and unexpected birth of Lela, which was in 2003. Other than that we have seen many. We both really enjoy going! The music is always awesome, the show is incredible and the clowns are hysterical.

Out of 18 shows throughout the world, we have seen 8 of them. My favorite still has to be La Nouba in Orlando. There was just something about that show that still sticks in my mind. I can't quite put my finger on what it was but I loved it! Here is what we have seen:

1. Quidam


2. Corteo


3. La Nouba


4. "O"


5. Alegria


6. Dralion


7. Vareki


8. Kooza

Study Of A Pear

I have started taking a pastels art class on Fridays. This is a drawing of pear I did in class. I absolutely can not remember the last time I used pastels, that is one reason I decided to take the class. I'm really enjoying it and it makes me realize how much I miss "my art." I'm really hoping that this year will bring some changes to this part of my life.

Donuts With Dad

One of my favorite times of the year at school is Donuts With Dad. The girls really seem to enjoy it as well as their daddy. Yesterday, Lela had her Donuts With Dad and Lacey's is today. I heard that everything went well and in fact I had both Miss Patty and Miss Josie tell me how funny Kevin was about everything that they did. He is such a trooper. The thing I love the most about this day is the questionnaire the kids are given and their responses.

Here is Lela's List:
ALL ABOUT MY DAD.

My dad's name is Kevin.
I call him Daddy.
He is 37 years old.
His favorite color is Blue.
He likes to play the Wii.
He likes to wear his perfume & smell like mama's boyfriend.
He gets upset with me when I hit Lacey.
His favorite food to eat is my food! (When he finishes his food.)
The thing I like most about my dad is he kisses me before he goes to work.
My dad has a cool computer.

And here's Lacey's List:

ALL ABOUT MY DAD.
My dad's name is Kevin.

I call him Da Da.

He is 20 years old.

His favorite color is Green.

He likes to go to work.

He likes to wear his work clothes.

He gets upset with me when I knocked over the lamp.

His favorite food to eat is corn & coffee.

The thing I like most about my dad is he gives me piggy back rides & we take trips.

My dad has a cool clothes.