Hearing: The trains and the night traffic on the 20. I love having the windows open and the rhythm is soothing and comforting.
Tasting: Green plums and fresh olive bread from Adonis.
Seeing: Sunshine after all the rain! It is such a welcome sight - now it better say sunny and dry for the weekend. Please Mother Nature give us lots of warm sun!
Smelling: The first fresh cut grass of the season.
Feeling: Happy and sad about Arabella's upcoming 3rd Birthday this weekend. I am happy to see what a beautiful, caring little girl she is turning into, but sad that she is no longer my little baby - where have the past 3 years gone?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Highway Robbery
I am still in shock over what I paid for 2 chicken breasts at the store today:
Yes, that is correct, $9.84 before taxes, not even organic, just free from hormones and supplements, and it wasn't even a pound! Thank goodness, I don't eat meat. I sure hope Jay and Arabella enjoyed it!
Yes, that is correct, $9.84 before taxes, not even organic, just free from hormones and supplements, and it wasn't even a pound! Thank goodness, I don't eat meat. I sure hope Jay and Arabella enjoyed it!
Arabella's Amazement
Isn't it beautiful:
I love the peach, pink, yellow and green. The sparkle in the petals and the ruffle around the edge is so young looking and vibrant - just like Arabella!
Dori and Ronnie cultivate and breed day lilies and this one was yet to be named. So they named it after Arabella. There is still paperwork that needs to be complete before it is set in stone, but one day, you may see this one at your local garden center.
I love the peach, pink, yellow and green. The sparkle in the petals and the ruffle around the edge is so young looking and vibrant - just like Arabella!
Dori and Ronnie cultivate and breed day lilies and this one was yet to be named. So they named it after Arabella. There is still paperwork that needs to be complete before it is set in stone, but one day, you may see this one at your local garden center.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
More Florida Sunshine
Our time spent in Jacksonville was prety low key. We stayed with Dori and Ronnie and Arabella loved it. Aside from having a new yard to run around in and explore, there was also the pool! As soon as she saw it, she had to put on her bathing suit -I honestly think we were only at Dori's for 5 minutes and she was in the pool!
After some pool time, Arabella had a blast checking out all the day lilies and even helped pull the weeds from the beds. She even helped pollinate the flowers - she loved it!
Arabella had fun looking for and chasing lizards around the backyard. When she would find one, she would try and touch it, but as soon as she would get close, they would run off. I am sure next time she will get one!
And even after chasing lizards and working in the yard, Arabella wanted more pool time. She is my little water baby!
And when she wasn't in the pool, she was just lounging around outside and havng snuggle time with Auntie Dori!
We both a great time with Auntie Dori and Ronnie. I enjoyed being able to spend time with Dori and just catch up with each other. It had been way too long and I am thankful for being able to spend time with her. Thank you so much Dori and Ronnie for letting us stay with you guys. Arabella had a blast and I did too...hopefully we will be back soon!
After some pool time, Arabella had a blast checking out all the day lilies and even helped pull the weeds from the beds. She even helped pollinate the flowers - she loved it!
Arabella had fun looking for and chasing lizards around the backyard. When she would find one, she would try and touch it, but as soon as she would get close, they would run off. I am sure next time she will get one!
And even after chasing lizards and working in the yard, Arabella wanted more pool time. She is my little water baby!
And when she wasn't in the pool, she was just lounging around outside and havng snuggle time with Auntie Dori!
We both a great time with Auntie Dori and Ronnie. I enjoyed being able to spend time with Dori and just catch up with each other. It had been way too long and I am thankful for being able to spend time with her. Thank you so much Dori and Ronnie for letting us stay with you guys. Arabella had a blast and I did too...hopefully we will be back soon!
Happy Mother's Day
I know this is a little late, but Happy Mother's Day Mom! Thank you for your support, guidance and love that you have always given to me and that you now give to Arabella. I am so thankful that we were able to spend such a beautiful day with you. We love you!
Goodbye Orlando, Hello Jacksonville
On Saturday morning, I drove Jay to the airport before heading back to the hotel to pack up the car for the drive up to Jacksonville with Mom. But before we could check-out, we need to take care of a few things:
Arabella needed to try out the whirlpool bath tub. She and he mermaid Barbie loved it - and it was a good distraction so I was able to finish packing.
She also had to go for a ride on the luggage cart with Teddy!
And then we took a few more quick pictures, we hit the road and before we knew it, we were in Jacksonville!
Along the way we did see a pretty funny sight - as mom was passing a pick-up truck we couldn't help but laugh out loud at how they had the load tied down:
Yup, you are seeing that right - duct tape! We laughed so hard we cried!
Arabella needed to try out the whirlpool bath tub. She and he mermaid Barbie loved it - and it was a good distraction so I was able to finish packing.
She also had to go for a ride on the luggage cart with Teddy!
And then we took a few more quick pictures, we hit the road and before we knew it, we were in Jacksonville!
Along the way we did see a pretty funny sight - as mom was passing a pick-up truck we couldn't help but laugh out loud at how they had the load tied down:
Yup, you are seeing that right - duct tape! We laughed so hard we cried!
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