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.