No Spring Chicken!

Spending my special day chillin' with the family today!

More pictures to come...

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Most excellent cake!

Flowers from hubby

Seriously, the best cake ever!

And an extra special treat to follow the cake!

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Just kidding!

These are the Cicadas that invaded nearby a few weeks ago!

Invitation to relax

BEFORE: When we moved in, the porch was an eyesore, overgrown with evergreens and basically neglected and unused. Sellers took the old swing with them and we were NOT sad to see it go.

THE GOAL: Create an inviting living space, where we can begin our day with a cup of coffee or read a book with the kids.

AFTER: The new space with my husband's latest project completed. Future plans are to add ceiling fans, railings and furniture on the opposite end of the space so stay tuned.

Everyone needs a quiet place. An 'invitation' to slow down the pace, re-group and relax.

Unwanted Guests

Seriously!

I want to be a good hostess, but only to the two legged variety of guests.

This colorful (blecchh) creature is on the INSIDE of one of our bedroom screens. So far he's only invited a few of his friends and they all got prompt eviction notices.

Time to chant my mantra now:

I love the Country

I Love the Country

I LOVE the Country

But I still hate bugs!

Piece of Cake!

Let that read Cakes (plural)

I'm secretly relieved when the month of 'Cake' has officially ended!

How did you spend YOUR May?