Buckmasters and Calhoun County Reptile Expo

1. Buckmasters - How fun! It was like being paid to go on vacation! We had alot of fun especially Sarah and I. We were given rooms at the Renaissance at the Montgomery Convention Complex. It was really really nice. Michael had to work most of the time - sitting with his snake display at the Lacrosse Footwear display. He met lots of nice people. Sarah and I mostly saw the sights in town. We had lots of mommy daughter time. It seemed very quiet because we had left Michael Jr. and Julia with grandma and grandy. I even caught a nap one time! Anyway, that was the weekend of the 20th. Then . . .

2. Calhoun County Reptile Expo - Successful! This was this last weekend. We had lots of help from some good friends. JJ and April and the kids from church was there ALL day to help. I bet they were worn out. Also 2 of Michael's friends helped, Kurtis and Curtis. Also my mother's 17 yr old neighbor Ryan. Everyone was lots of help. We figure by the admission collected that there was between 300 - 400. Thats pretty good for a first time show. We would like to have another one in November or December but will have to check on our dates.

Alright. I am getting sleepy so I guess I will go to bed and write more later!

New Blog Link

Just put a new link over on the left to Steve Skinner's new blog. Its a great read so far!

Summer Update!

Wow. The last post before tonight was May 26th. I think that was the day that Michael decided that Lavender Exotics (his business) would host the first ever Calhoun County Reptile Expo . June and July seem like the longest two months ever. We want this to be the best show ever so there has been a lot of work involved. Still is. But other than work, there was alot of fun. He was off the week of July 4th.

 We went to Montgomery to visit a friend. Of course, we took in the sights of the capitol while we were there.

We also went to Clanton's Peach Park! Yum. (but expensive)

 We also went to see Toy Story 3 in 3D that week with the kids.

 And we went to Point Mallard. Swam in the Tennessee River! What else have we done? Well, ALOT ot of swimming in my aunt and uncles pool next door.










I have also joined Facebook. I know I said I never would, but I am doing a lot of advertising on there. I am going to try something new for me tonight. Instead of keeping up with both, I am going to try to post my blog post on facebook. Voila! Let's hope it works. I still have some more pics but it is almost 1:00 am and I have a teacher's meeting in the morning! Bye.

Georgous!

Took this pic on the way to Springville Walmart one day.

ICEE Time! We love Icees!

Table of Blessings

I have had the privilege of watching my best friend's (Amanda Bradfield) children and we have had a blast! Unfortunately, it was due to the untimely death of her younger brother in a car accident. Please pray for Amanda and her family and for the service Friday.

Starting at the bottom and going clockwise:

Hanna Fowler, Anna Bradfield, Michael Lavender, Jordan Bradfield, Julia Lavender, Sarah Lavender, Lexi Bradfield, Emma Smith, Kaylee Bradfield

Delicious!

Here is wonderfully delicious supper! Who says salads are yucky?
I am down 12 pounds and about 20 to go!

Healthy Eating!

I am eating a brunch only meal now. I do not eat both breakfast and lunch. I eat eggs or something high in protein which keeps me full all day! BTW - I am now 11 days with NO caffeine or soft drinks! Only water, occasional 100% fruit juice, and rarely a few ounces of low fat milk! Still need to work on getting more fiber and more iron.

Daddy Michael's Bday! Happy 37!

Still More.....

Catch up!

I will post for a minute about why I haven't been posting lately. We are winding down the last two weeks of school, the entire family has been sick, Michael's new business endeavor and of course the obvious: helpmeet, mom, and household duties. I still have more spring break pics and also Michael Sr.'s bday pics.

Well, I have took some Nyquil and it is off to bed I go.

More spring break pictures

Spring Break- Atlanta Aquarium - Coca-Cola - Subway - Horse Pens 40 - Horseback Riding

Spring Break- Atlanta Aquarium - Coca-Cola - Subway - Horse Pens 40 - Horseback Riding