in my chest is a nest

swallows i think

i haven't fed them in a real long time

will they come back next spring?

i can only hope

never seems to be enough time

not till it's too late

had two beautiful days out at petals from the past in the country.  antiques in the garden is their annual festival that we participated in.  if you ever get a chance, please go down and visit jason and shelly.  it is a family run business.  they have such a magnificent variety of plants and trees.  looking forward to their black and blueberry festival in june!  yum!

biker babe

adrian loves his new bike seat i scored that the thrift store.  $4.98!  and found a bike helmet there too.  only $1.98!  total investment=$6.96!  but the memories are priceless.  it makes us get off our butts, out of the house, and get the exercise and vitamin d we need so desperately.  ahhh, spring.  

wedding weekend

it was a beautiful day for a wedding.  wasn't sure in the morning when a massive thunderstorm passed through, but it cleared to a perfect day.  my friend, mary and i drove to montgomery to our dear friend, marie's, mama's house.  my friend, marie, had met billy over the internet, on myspace.  he lives in the u.k.  they have had a wonderful relationship of writing each other, talking to each other via webcam, and flying back and forth to visit when they could for 2 years now.  they are perfect for each other in every way.  i am so happy marie found someone who loves her the way she is, not the way they want her to be.  i have known her for 10 years now, and it is wonderful to see her so happy and in love.  they finally tied the knot on saturday.  it was a beautiful ceremony in the old house.  her mama was there, as well as her 3 siblings.  they are such a lovely couple, and of course i wish them well.  she is moving to the u.k. to live with him.  i am going to miss her, but we will keep in touch with a little help from the internet.  

clover crawl - green event

the annual clover crawl was today at vulcan park.  it's a green event.  and the sun was so beautiful today as well.  first sunburn of spring.  spent time learning about green companies and products.  pretty cool.  wore my green treads.  adrian wore his green tee.  good music from friends and good food.  what more could we ask for?  

cabbage patch

these babies are too cute.  daphne and i took our babes to the botanical gardens today.  they were so sweet in their matching crab outfits.  they remind me of something we used to wear when we were kids.  smocking and embroidery, yeah!  and crabs!  we must take them to the beach in these. 

mama gets a new pair of shoes

i needed a NEW pair of shoes.  i am so often pulled into the $2 shoe phenomenon.  there is a thrift shop called "isabelles" right behind where i work.  i know, dangerous, right?  well, they always sell their shoes for $2.  they are used, but usually in really good condition.  so, i usually just wait till i find a pair in there.  i mean, if i can buy a pair of shoes for $2 and recycle them for me to wear, why pay more, right?  well, i was looking for a pair of shoes to go with a dress i need to wear to a wedding at the end of the month and i didn't find what i was looking for, but i found these.  how perfect.  and what is better is that they are GREEN!  they are made by simple and are eco sneakers.  they have organic cotton uppers, organic cotton linings, a recycled PET pedbed, AND a recycled car tire outsole.  i mean these are darn cute and eco friendly.   i love this.  and the best part of all?  $15 new!  i have got a new spring in my step this spring...

spring is right around the corner

yes, it looks like he is actually looking for it.  this was taken on a wonderful early february day that just so happened to be warm and beautiful.  it really hasn't happened since.  i miss it and found myself at the thrift store tonight looking for another warm coat.  i never bought one this winter.  i bought a maternity one last winter and just felt bad about getting another.  i found a really long sweater though, with a hood!  still had the new tags on it... for $1.98!  good buy.  and lots of other jewels.  got a baby seat for my bicycle for the new spring days coming soon.  i think adrian will love this!  yes.  we are ready!  bring it on...