Seriously?!?

Haha... the real story is that Grayson was yelling "CHEESE" (which sounds more like, "chaa-aszzz")... but still... funny stuff! 

Tough Times

Tonight I googled my own name and I found this photo... 

I wish I could tell the girl in that photo how everything will eventually wind up being okay even though she will relive the experience from several months ago for many more years...

I wish I could tell her that I am proud of her strength during those times.

Wow, that was a tough ride.

The Most Random Blog Post Ever

Since I left you:

Grayson and Gordo decided they kind of love each other... 

I took 50+ eighth graders to Atlanta for the weekend to compete in a concert band competition!

We spent some time at the park!

Okay... back to more regularly scheduled blogging... :) 

New Plants

Today I went to our local nursery with a few photos of our front yard and a confused feeling. I found a guy who looked like he worked there, looked helpless, and said, "YES!" when he asked if I needed help!

I showed him the photos of our front yard in its former state. He brought me over to a table, sat down and began drawing. Minutes later he had developed a plan for my yard. What a cool guy!

THEN, he took me around, showed me the plants that were in his plan, and picked out the ones that looked the nicest for me.

I thought this was going to be difficult!!!

Anyway-- I paid for everything, helped watched the guy load it into my truck, and headed for home. I laughed when I thought of what Jason's face would look like when he saw how full the truck was. Then I called mom to tell her all about what I had purchased.

I am NOT a plant girl... and since I'm pretty sure that I'm going to forget what is in my yard in one day (In truth, I don't even remember now-- I just currently have the guy's sheet of paper near the computer.) I've decided to take pictures with plant names and links to care instructions, lol... I have to make this easy for myself.

We still have things to do... mulch and my favorite annuals to put out... but our yard is getting there. I bet our neighbors are so thrilled! :)

OH- and anyone with tips... PLEASE SHARE!! I have a 1 year warranty, but I'd LOVE to not have to use it!

Encore Autumn Twist Azalea

Degroot's Spire Arborvitae

Gumpo Pink Azalea

Gardenia

Loropetalum

Harbor Belle Nandina

Don't Put Laundry Detergent In Your Dishwasher

Otherwise you'll end up with a sea of bubbles in your kitchen. 

Seriously... it is too stupid of a story to even get into... just don't make my mistake. Ever.