This wacky Tennessee weather..

So it went from snowy and freezing, to warm and sunny, to another cold snap in the matter of a month. Tennessee weather is notoriously unpredictable!!

Here are some pictures from over the last month that will hopefully make you smile! :) Enjoy!


Jack is not so sure about this thing called snow....


A very nice man, and new friend, Neil came over from Cantrell's heating and air, because as previously mentioned in a past entry our heat is extremely unreliable!! Jack insisted on sitting next to Neil and keeping him company as he figured the numbers on how much we would have to pay to get this little issue repaired!!


Neil let Jack read up on the different options and told him that there would be a quiz. Jack needs to learn how valuable product research is early on..right?


Following that incredibly cold week or two of weather we had some totally gorgeous days worth waiting for! Jack got out and tried to help mow the ridiculous amount of leaves that are still in our yard.


Daddy got in on the leaf clearing action. This is certainly a mountain of leaves.


Jack and Maggie are playing ball.


Look at that dirty heiny!! Sliding up and down the hill in our muddy yard really takes a toll on the pants!


Maggie LOVES anything round that can be thrown...


My sweet, beautiful, mischievous boy!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I must admit that Valentine's Day has never been a favorite holiday of mine. I was the perpetual single friend among those I hung out with and I HATED it. I got roses and wishes and gifts from friends and family, but I remained constantly hopeful that at least one Valentine's day would hold the opportunity for an epic romance. I was such the wishful thinker!!

I guess now I prescribe to the belief that every day should be Valentine's day. Not like the chocolates, flowers, etc., but that you tell the people you love that you love them, even if it's just by picking your towel up off the bathroom floor or fixing a dinner you think your family will like. I still don't love V-day, and I probably never will, despite the fact that I am now married with a significant other. I just don't like the crowds and the pressure to find yet another great gift.

I am perfectly happy to say that we went to Sam and Andy's last night, got some ice cream and drove around town for a bit. I got Jason some camping items and we are booking a camping trip for April. He got me the Big Bang Theory first season and a hilarious card - which was perfect. Jack is still too young to know the difference, so I think we can wait one more year for a Valentine for him.

I hope your Valentine weekend is as simple and complete as mine is shaping up to be!