Maddie's Graduation

Just for memories sake, here's a few pics from Maddie's 5th grade graduation ceremony.

our graduate

I did get a little teary eyed when they marched in to the auditorium. I'm sure that's because the traditional graduation processional song was playing and what mama wouldn't cry at that.
Maddie was awarded for her all A's all year, Presidential Academic Excellence and her diploma for elementary school.
Middle school get ready cause here she comes!!

~Tara

Girl Problems

We've known for a while now that we should be expecting Sadie to come in heat. Well on the evening of my first day at my new job, Mother Nature decided it was the appropriate time to drop that little bomb on her mama. What else can I possibly add to my already full plate?

After quickly realizing she was not going to be a pleasant family member while locked in her crate all day, we decided to get her some diapers. I managed to wrestle her down enough to get one on her and this was her reaction. I'm not sure which one of us was most mortified by the act of getting a diaper on her. Poor baby.. she wouldn't even make eye contact she was so humiliated I think.
I'm hoping this doesn't last too long..

~Tara

New Job

I started a new FULL time job this week. I've not worked full time since I became a mother almost 16 years ago. It's quite an adjustment and considering the kids are at the beach this week and my only baby at home is Sadie...I'm sure next week will really put the smack down on me.
I realized on my first day that I will need to have a massively detailed game plan for how I will accomplish dinners, my daily walk/run, and my other house related chores that absolutely must be done. The kids will be taking on some added responsibility and I foresee myself getting up early to run before work. I've come so far working hard to be more fit and healthy that I cannot lose track of my routine. When I get a free minute, I'm getting to work on that plan....

~Tara

Kentucky:Day 2

It's a wonder I can remember back this far.. it's been a month since our trip to Louisville. On day 2, we toured Maker's Mark Distillery. It was pouring rain and the tour was not as good as Woodford Reserve, but the tasting and the gift shop were much better.

The top pic is looking into the distillery room and the bottom two are of blown glass pieces that were suspended from the ceiling of the Masters Distillers Room, which housed the barrels of the bourbon,

Once we made it to the gift shop, Bryan was able to hand dip his own bottle of Maker's Mark 46 in the trademark red wax that coats the top of the bottle.

Fun weekend for sure... and we plan to go back to see a few of the other distilleries.

~Tara