Mother's Day - The Pries'

Magnolia

 







The prettiest blossom in the yard - Grace.

It was getting a bit cooler when we arrived at my in-laws home on Mother's Day so the guests that came and went were mostly inside. I enjoyed trying out my new camera that I got at Christmas in the yard. Grace was happy to pose for me. We had a parade of pregnant nieces that day and I didn't get a picture of any of them. I just get so wrapped up in the moments that I forget to take the pictures. I enjoyed my day anyhow and I have the memories in my mind for as long as that holds out!

Mother's Day 2011 - Seymour Home

Hostess the Mostess "Paula"!
I think she dressed to match her appliances for the day, since she knew she would be a slave to the kitchen.



Chef "STEVE"
No potatoes will get burned on his watch!

 

The Refs - Mary, Annabelle and Mom
No whistles needed here.




Charlie and Mojo playing




Seth and Riley



Seth and Riley

We had a great brunch at Paula's home on Mother's Day. We all made something and had a fabulous meal. It was so nice the kids all played outside. Steve and Randy played catch with a baseball and then started hitting balls out into the field. I just don't have a picture of that! Oh well, we all had fun at the Seymours, as always. The men were on dog duty.

Easter II

I made my Mom's carrot cake recipe for Easter this year, but instead of cake I did cupcakes. They were so delicious! I only wish I had brought one to my Mom. I guess I will have to make another batch! The cupcakes are topped with a sugar glazed carrot shred. So yummy. This is a picture of the tray my sister-in-law, Dana had for the sweet delights. It made them look even better. Of course, this was taken after we had eaten many already, so you'll have to imagine it full!

Hope you all had a very good Easter. Maybe spring will come now that the holiday is behind us!

Easter

This Easter I decided to bring a different kind of bouquet to my sister-in-laws house. Yes, it's a candy bouquet. I had so much fun making it, instead of spending the big $$ ordering one. I saved $50.00 by making this myself and that was after I added the cute stuffed bunny. Let's just hope it makes it to Easter Sunday!

High Schooler's Guide to the Galaxy

Scott performed in the school play last week. He had a part in three different scenes and did very well. He even had wardrobe changes. Whoa! 

The play was a comedy about what Freshmen should be aware of when going to high school. We were proud of his performance.



Here he is trying to talk a Freshman into joining the "Freshman go Splat" club! It's where upper class men make you tube videos of Freshmen cliff diving.



Demonstrating - Jr High way of dancing. The High School way was censored. LOL!

Here he is bombing out on a date and explaining
 to his date the movies he wanted to go see.

Here he is mock interviewing for a job and where his good friend points out that his greatest weakness is his skinny arms and legs! Good thing Scott's a good sport.



7th and 8th Graders participated. Scott's in the very back row on the right. I know, it's like "Where is WALDO?"



Archery Update!

Annabelle just finished her first competitive round in Archery. It was over a coarse of 5 weeks at 7:30 am on Saturdays. She had three shots per target at a total of 10 targets each week. Scoring was kept each week and then  averaged out. Annabelle came in second place! She was so excited to get her first archery trophy.



Even personalized with a girl archer on top!

Annabelle will have another 3 weeks to practice her craft before the next league starts. She's excited and hoping to improve on her placement. We are so proud of her.

Clepto?

Finally after several months of being unhappy with our cleaning staff at work, I've pulled the plug. I've given them notice and have hired a new crew. However, I think the cleaning company's management that we worked with must have already told the crew they are being let go (we had to give 30 day notice) and I'm paying the price oddly.

I came into a very clean office on Monday. If they had cleaned like this all along they would have remained our cleaning staff. They even finally cleaned the kitchen microwave and actually moved the kitchen garbage can to mop the floor, but they threw out two of my plants right off my desk, which when phoned about she openly admitted she threw them out! Now, I've discovered my name plate missing from my desk too!

I know the shamrock plants were cute and being St. Patty's week I could see someone wanting to take them home. They were from our client appreciation party last week. I enhanced them with our logo and a carnation but really to steal them or throw them out as she claims? The name plate I'm baffled about. It's not like my name is something others would desire. I'm afraid now to see what else will be done or gone on Monday!