Happy Mother's Day to the Best. Mom. Ever.

Yep. This is my Mom. I was talking to her the other day about how she raised 8 children (and is still raising us, even though we're all grown)...and I realized how much of her life she sacrificed for us. Of course, she was kind of forced into it with 6 kids under the age of 8, but she did it with style, grace, and unconditional love for each of us. I'm so glad she's my mom, and I'll always keep this image of her in my heart - the special smile she always seems to have for me. I just hope I can grow up to be exactly like her someday.

Love you Mom.

Backyard Happenings

We have been a little busy lately (reasons for the long time between postings...) and our latest projects - always one going on around here - is our backyard! We finally decided to bite the bullet and put in a patio and redesign the yard, and now it's under way. We hired an amazing crew to dig out, tear up, remove, replant, and layout our new patio and we LOVE it! Of course, we're on to phase two - the grass. Phase three will be the plants and bushes. Any suggestions of what grows easily out here are more than welcome! I've got my garden all planned out - get

ready for some fresh fruit and veggies!! Thanks to all the hard work from the crew this last week - we're loving it!