Long Random Catch Up

I have been MIA from the blog seen for a while, but all for good reasons. I spent a week in Arkansas with the family. It was my grandmother's 82nd birthday. My aunt and uncle from Florida drove in to surprise her. I was very concerned about surprising an 82 year old woman, but she was a trooper as always! I got some good quality time in with the family and as normal forgot I had a camera, so there are minimal pictures to document this trip. I did get to see Corbin...you might remember him from my Christmas post. I have an updated picture of him.

This is Corbin after everyone had a hand at getting him to sleep. He is really good at fighting sleep! He and I bonded over him throwing up on me and him. It was such a bonding experience!!

My grandmother opening her presents. She is not normally one to love attention, but she made us all sing Happy Birthday to her. Afterwards, she clapped and had a grin from ear to ear. Pretty special moment for us!

My grandparents with their three children....my mom, my aunt (in the orange) and my uncle on the end. These pictures are pretty rare in my family. This hasn't happened since my wedding!

Most of my whole family on my mom's side. We are missing Ashley and my cousin Chris. Maybe one day we can get that picture!

I had a wonderful time with my family and hope to do it again in this month while I have the time. I have had some really pretty things in my flower bed growing and had to take pictures of them to show them off.

This is my Peony plant. I had three blooms this year!! I was so happy b/c last year was only one bloom! Peony's always remind me of my friend Krissee Day!!!

I also had some irises blooming. Ashley and I were really happy with them b/c we just so happen to have some that were orange and some that were white with purple. Even our flowers are Clemson colors! That really was not planned. I don't even remember where these irises came from.

I know it's pretty sad when you post pictures of flowers in your yard, but it is one of my hobbies and when you don't have a job......well, it's pretty much the highlight of your day!

We went to the beach over the weekend with 6 of our friends and had an absolute blast!! It was very relaxing and much needed! We are now gearing up for Mother's Day. I hope everyone has a wonderful Mother's Day!! Maybe next time I can be more interesting!