Kindergarten Days

Recent Conversation:

Student: Why'd you write your "e" like that?
Me: Because
Student: Did you forget how to write your e's?

And thus continue my days in the world of Kindergarten.

Indian Seats Hike

Tyler and I have finally stopped spending our weekends at Home Depot and have begun to explore the area around us. Most recently we visited Sawnee Mountain, a local mountain with various trails. And, now that we can be outside for an hour without coming back soaked in sticky sweat, we decided to go on an evening hike up Sawnee Mountain. We hiked a trail called Indian Seats, to an area that researches have "reason to believe" was used in ancient Indian rituals. It was all quite picturesque.

The Current State of our Yard

So-- it has been really really hot here in Georgia. Don't believe me--refer to the "burnt" plant (below). Yes, "burnt" to a crisp. When we first arrived in Georgia the plants had been kindly left for us. They were in a sad state though and I took them to a nursery, got professional advice (she suggested watering them) and tried to nurse them back to health. Well-- all was fine and dandy when it was raining everyday, but once it warmed up, the poor plant couldn't contend with the heat and thus, we are hosting a funeral shortly. (Note: bird nest to the upper right of the burnt plant--adds character).

But, proof that I do have some kind of a green thumb and 18 years experience of learning from the gardners of all gardners, my dad, here is our healthy and thriving plant:

Our yard-- well, actually, just one corner, is a weed patch. We are proud owners, or reluctant owners since lawn mowers tend to be expensive, of a lawn mower, weed wacker, and many "yard" supplies now. Tyler and I have both spent countless hours working in our little yard--if you count 4 hours countless. Nonetheless, we love our yard and even though it has weeds, at least they are green. We are looking forward to the fall so we can actually do stuff with our yard--the professionals said fall is the best time to make changes.

Our House

This is the house that Tyler and I fell in love with...and so we bought it.

The sitting room (seats to be purchased) and dining rom.

Our "white" kitchen.

"Birds eye view" of the great room where we hang out.

This is our bedroom--painted by our own professional painter, Tyler.

Here is a proud accomplishment: the Laundry Room--shelves installed by Tyler and Rachael.

The "blue room"-- our guest room used by 3 guests already. Guests welcome. Georgia is a cool place.