My Mother's Day week

Yes, my kids are fabulous and all - I couldn't be happier with them, but I spent my first Mother's Day away on my own :-( sob. Went for a little trip to Florida. Started off at my brothers house for a bit of tanning by the pool, then we headed down to West Palm to spend Mother's Day with our mother. I had forgotten what a terribly scary driver my brother is. I'm still shaking.Here we are. Don't we look happy to be together? It took me like a good 30 minutes to learn how to use the self timer on my camera. We were standing outside in the heat FOREVER smiling at a camera that never went off. I got it now. Not to worry if I ever suggest it again (note to family at christmastime!)

Then, as I extended my stay, my mother put me to work. I don't remember what we were building, but that was my first time with a power tool (other than a weed wacker). It was quite thrilling. All that power!!! I may be addicted!
Then I came home to my darling darling family, and I still don't feel like I got enough hugs & loving from my babies to make up for the week I was gone. I don't think I'll ever get enough.

And thankfully, it rained every day while I was gone, so my garden is still living.

More vegetation

I hate to call it plan B - in case the garden doesn't work out, but here it is...plan B. These are tomoto plants. Notice the chop-stick holding them up? I feel very professional.

One of those Topsy Turvey things You've seen on TV. And, yes....this is Plan C. I am determined to not pay $2.29 a pound for tomoatos this year. It's on my front porch. Very Red-Neck of me, I know. It will be relocated soon. It actually has little yellow flowers on it that make me feel pretty good that something will happen here SOON.

These are sunflowers. Did you know you can just plant the regular seeds that you would normally eat right INTO THE GROUND??? AMAZYING!!

Parsley & basil. MMMMmmmmmm

And some flowers that my Princess picked out.
WOW! That's alot, huh? there was also this kids "greenhouse" thing that was a dud. Normally I would have blamed it on my gardening skills, but today, not so much (I say as my chest puffs out a little bit)!! Grandpa Joe would never believe that not only have I not killed anything yet, but it's actually thriving.

It's official

We are gardeners!!!!

This is only 1/2 the garden size I want, but it was time to get these babies in the ground. I mixed up all the seeds, so have no idea what is what...but know that there are pumpkins and squash and cucumbers. I don't remember what else.

Little Mini-Me (AKA: Adyson) is VERY excited about her plants growing and generally is the one to remind me water them. She also is not very fond of worms.

My sweethearts

Just my babies having fun.

bathtime

In case you were looking forward to a cute bubbly photo, be warned.....it ain't pretty. We've been having sucha hard time at bathtime. I mean screaming, crying , fits on the floor....not only by the kids. I told Adyson, if she can't stand the water in her eyes, well, she'll have to wear a mask.
This was all it took and now bathtime has been WONDERFUL. We don't need the mask - I think she got the point. Good thing, because I have no idea how I would have washed her hair with that on.

The Keough boys

We spent some time last week with all of the Keough boys at our house. This is all I will say.....these boys can eat.
and talk.
and my babies loved their uncles being here.

The Zoo

As I mentioned earlier, I didn't really feel like taking my camera to the zoo, but did anyway. My lack of desire shows through in the photos, but the subjects are just so durn cute you don't even notice how bad the shots are.

Maybe just a tad more expensive than an airline ticket, but still seems like a GREAT idea for travel.

RelaxingAfter a long day of walking around, I bought some sweets for my sweets. That cookie is the size of his head.

Where have I been??

Earlier in the week, I took the kids to the zoo. I didn't feel like it, but I brought my camera anyway, because I thought, Geeze-I haven't taken any pictures of the kids lately. Well, when I uploaded them, I had TOTALLY forgot about our easter bunny visit!! I mean really? Where has my mind gone??

So here are some of our Easter....

Our first Egg Hunt. Then the little one at the house......

MMMmmmmm........chocolate
Gifts from the bunny.....It's always better to read the book before the movie....

Very nice time, and it seems allergy season has finally passed at the Keough house. Ah-----summer is nearly here.

We are big......

...into oral Hygene.

Look at them pearly whites!!!!!!

We are a 3 car family again

I can't believe Shane went this long without a car. Since August. Seven months. It was a long seven months, very long. But, Shane is happy once again. Tampa Bay colors. Whatever. I don't know what that means. but Shane is happy, so mama is happy.

Yeah Sha-Sha!!!!!!!!!!

Worn out

The kids had a great time at the Bash last night. They stayed up way past their bedtime. Wore their cute little bums out. It's certainly quiet in the Keough house today.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband!! He turned 29 last night!! Quite the bash, and quite the horrible photographer I am. Not one good shot in his new "starbucks" jersey.