Who's Up for a Yard Sale?

My dad asked me that question Friday afternoon.  Early Saturday morning, there was a HUGE yard sale in B'ham...former HealthSouth exec Richard Scrushy's yard sale in fact.  After a little discussion, we thought it would be worth taking a gander....it was only 5 minutes from my house. 

It was the biggest yard sale I've ever been to...we had to walk about 1/2 a mile just to get to the barn that contained all the 'goods'.  Once we got inside it was every man for himself.  People were pushing, shoving, and grabbing things left and right.  I had my camera in my purse, but I was scared to pull it out for fear of getting knocked out by someone and it getting crushed. 

We escaped with 2 purchases...my dad, the golf enthusiast, bought a print of the infamous Ben Hogan (signed by him too!) which he assures me is the most famous golf picture of all time and I got an antique bamboo mirror....I LOVE it.  As soon as my dad took down his golf print, people wanted it from him...it was B-A-N-A-N-A-S!  One man offered him double what he paid!  I told Daddy D to go for it, but he didn't want to part with it.

As my dad and I were standing outside with the purchases waiting to be picked up by Momma and Sister D, a man from the Birmingham News approached us and asked if he could photograph us.  I immediately said no for the following reasons:

1. I had on no make-up
2. I had on work out clothes (but of course had not actually been working out)
3. I had my hair slicked back in a pony tail and was wearing a hat

After much convincing, I agreed, but insisted he used only the 'flattering' ones...he didn't find that as amusing as I did.   :)  Luckily, I was not pictured in the B'ham news, but I was online and in the Mobile paper and in the Chattanooga paper...I am beyond mortified.  If you see my pics, just go ahead and laugh because they're hysterical.  Honestly, I have to laugh because if I don't, I'll cry at the awfulness of them.  The funniest picture is me on the back of a turqoise pick up truck full of firewood...yes, we 'hitched' a ride with some strangers down the hill so we wouldn't have to carry our purchases. 

Walking up the hill

Waiting in line...

Everyone had to wear one of these stickers

Daddy D and his Ben Hogan print

LOVE my mirror...now just have to figure out where to hang it!

SBK 2K11

Well, SBK 2K11 is officially over...how did the week go by so fast?  There were no big trips, no big plans for me this year...I spent the week checking things off my to-do list (dr. appts, hair cut, etc) and spending time with the fam.  My DB had SBK this week as well, so the timing couldn't have been any better.

Since my grill got installed, I've been dying to try it out and grill some yummy burgers.  When Blake married my sister almost 6 years ago, I don't think he knew what he was getting himself into...not sure AK told him he would be gaining a sister that would be around ALL the time! haha  They are always so good to me and do so much for me all the time, I thought I'd whip them up a meal to show my gratitude.  We grilled burgers and corn, had pasta salad and a yummy chocolate chess pie for dessert...and yes, I made all of it!  I think I have permanently ruined my oven after spilling the pie everywhere, but it was worth it...it was all very tasty!

Momma Decker came in town on Thursday and we spent some time at one of our favorite places....The Summit!

Friday, my BFF Kinzi, texted me asking if I wanted to go on a random road trip for the day....to Mississippi.  I had nothing on the agenda for the day, so I thought, why not?  I always love a good road trip.  She needed to visit a customer in Columbus, MS.  Well, we got so caught up in conversation that Kinzi forgot to look at the GPS....so we missed a few turns and ended up in Meridian, MS!  It was such a cluster...Kinzi was crying and I was laughing...think we turned around in the median at least twice.  It all worked out because she had a client in Meridian she could call on while we were there.  We ate a yummy lunch and even found a super-cute boutique!

One of the biggest things on my list for this spring was to go with DB to the zoo.  This morning, I met the Crowes for a morning with the animals!  I think I had more fun than Katherine...I loved seeing all the animals and I, of course, took hundreds of pictures.  For some reason, I was DYING to ride the camel...but the line was too long. I fully intend to go back ASAP to pay the $5.50 for my camel ride.

Tomorrow marks the first day of spring...hallelujah!  I know we're all ready for sunshine and warm weather.  Whatever you did this week, I hope you had a great SBK 2K11!          

It's the Small Things

As I get older, I've learned it's the small things in life that are the most important...it's the small things that bring you the greatest joy and happiness.  I spent the weekend with three of the people that bring me the greatest joy...my mom, my dad, and my DB.  I can't even put into words how much fun we had.  Katherine is at a really fun age (2 1/2) and is beginning to act like a very big girl.  Enjoy our wonderful weekend fun through pictures!

K loved my new 'sun hat'!

Best snack ever

We finally found the dancing Mickey...I've done the 'Hot Diggety Dog' dance all weekend!

We met the Ferneaus' at Ichiban in Guntersville

Love my Aunt Jenn

YUM!

DB was a little scared of the flames...

Who doesn't love fireworks in the middle of March?!

Bath time with Dora

I seriously couldn't love my DB anymore than if she were my own child.

GrandBobby is a pro at bath time.  He decided to take over doing Katherine's shampoo and do to her hair what he used to do to ours....don't think this is Bobby's 1st rodeo!

Blast from the past...this is me at around the same age as Katherine. 

The expression on my face is identical to one that Katherine makes!

Round brush to the rescue...I gave DB her very first side-swoop!

'Hetti the Hippo' follows us into every room

The parentals have a Keurig that I covet...I drink LOTS of this when I'm at home.

Dee Dee is the best...she made Katherine homemade play-doh!

Happy Spring Break everyone!!!