Patches: bits and pieces when put together form the fabric of my life

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Road trip with my Boy! Washington, D. C.

Andrew and I hit the road again with his friend, Tracy. We had to go to DC to pick up Amber, who had been in Georgia. So, we decided to take advantage of the trip and hit some tourist spots. First up, the National Zoo!

I picked up a monkey along the way.

We saw zebras.

This panda was having a great time eating bamboo.

This sign was interesting.

Baby hippopotomos.

Baby elephant!

Loved this photo!

Isn't he cute?

He was so photogenic!

Big ole turtle!

Giant crabby! I took this picture for Lacey and Papaw and Grandma. It's shell is a little bigger than my fist.

Andrew took this photo. Love the reflection in the water.

Beautiful falls.

Our second stop was at the Washington Mall. We walked around a bit and then went to the Smithsonian.

This museum was closed on my last two visits. So, I was glad to be able to check it out this time.

Archie Bunker's chair is still on exhibit as well as Dorothy 's ruby red slippers from the Wizard of Oz.

Road trip with my Boy! Niagara Falls, NY!

We visited the Castellani Museum on the campus of Niagara University. They had a special exhibit of aprons! Unfortunately, they wouldn't let me take pictures of the exhibit.

Campus!

Andrew stuck his finger in George Bernard Shaw's ear!

Steven and Nancy outside the museum! These are our wonderful friends that we stayed with.

We had dinner at Chilis. Yum!

This is the dessert we brought home. It's a white chocolate molten lava cake in berry sauce! It was delicious! I was so excited to see this on the menu. I've only seen chocolate lava cake, not white chocolate lava cake. (I'm allergic to chocolate but can eat white chocolate).

Andrew and I stopped by the Galleria Mall on the way home. And I bought my first Kathy Van Zeeland bag. Isn't it pretty??? Andrew calls it my bowling ball bag. Best part, it was 75% off at Macy's! Woo Hoo! Gotta love a sale!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

It's a Parade!

The Banner!

The Bands!

The Army Band!

The Veterans!

More Veterans!

Someone painted their white dog with red and blue paint. It's funny but a bit disrespectful to the flag, don't ya think? (sorry for the view)

The school children!

The Shriners!

More Shriners!

The Churches!

The drill team!

Janetta!

Amber!

Look Out!

Here they go again!

The End!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

It'll Never Be the Same!

Recently, a friend asked me if I had gotten my house back in order after having Amber's party. My immediate answer was "It'll never be the same again." After I said that, I realized it probably wasn't interpreted the way I intended. So, let me explain.

Now, when I look around the house, I see 75 + of our closest friends and family that came that day. I see the little kids looking through the fence at the chickens. I hear one of the little girls begging me to take her to look for eggs. I see the friends I hadn't seen in several years. I see the folks that traveled for hours to be with us that day. I see them relaxing on our sofa and telling us what's happened since the last time we met. I see all the canopies and tables in the yard. I see my sister carrying her big bowl of the best pasta salad I've ever had. I see the teens coming to hang out with Amber and share the bon-fire that night. I see the friends that stayed until 11:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m.....until the next Thursday! lol I see our parents and am thankful they could share the day with us. I feel the love and laughter of the day. And for that very reason, my home will never be the same again. And neither will I.