Crazy Times

Sorry I have been MIA all week. We had a bad storm Saturday afternoon which knocked out our power until Monday night. We still don't have cable or Internet, so I'm writing this from work, which I don't think I'm supposed to do. I promise to get back to you with pictures and updates as soon as I can. Sally

We have had two absolutely perfect days here in Louisville. Since I had to spend most of yesterday stuck inside, I decided that I'd make the most of today. I opted for a walk in the park this morning instead of 45 minutes on the machines at the gym. It was a good decision. The park was lovely and both the dog and I got some exercise. Here she is looking for ducks. She would be in that water in a skinny minute if I let go of the leash. To tell you the truth, if it were just a little be cleaner I'd go for a dip too. The weather is going to change for the worse tonight. Storms are rolling in for the weekend, so we might not make it to the zoo or the farmer's market. Instead we are thinking about some inside activities, like visiting the SPEED art museum, or maybe going to see the HELP. I loved the book so much, I'm just not sure how the movie is going to work for me. Keep you posted. Just in case you were wondering, Grace leaves for Spain in 2 weeks.

Sally

Early Signs Of Fall

The children here start back to school next week. That seems very early to me. It has been so hot and humid lately that it seems improbable that summer will ever end. I know better though. Fall is just around the corner. I think I could even smell it this morning. A "cold" front came through last night and took away some of our heat and humidity. It did make it up to 87 degrees today, so I wouldn't call it exactly chilly, but way more bearable than 97 degrees.

My mums are starting to bud and this tiny little branch on our Japanese Maple has turned bright red. Leaves are falling off of trees and those darn cicadas are singing at the top of their lungs and leaving their creepy little shells all over the place.

Sorry about the fuzzy picture, I can't figure out how to get my camera to focus on these critters, but you get the idea. This guy was just stuck to our gate. Lovely.

Sally

Things to do in Louisville

With Audrey visiting, we are doing our best to show her the town. We made her get up at the "crack of dawn" this morning so that she could walk the zoo with us. She probably thinks we are nuts, but she is playing along because she is a good sport.




















After the zoo adventure, we picked up a bucket of chicken and went to visit the Colonel. It just wouldn't be a visit to Louisville without some good old KFC. Did I ever tell you that Alan's license plate is 629KFC and we didn't even have to pay extra. I know, amazing. Anyway, Audrey's visit ends tomorrow and Grace is sure going to miss her. I guess they will just have to do that skipe thing while Grace is in Spain. I guess I'll just have to be doing it too.
Sally

It's Friday!

It's Friday and the girls have run off with my car. That means that I have no excuse for not finishing the laundry that I started last weekend, cleaning the house and maybe, actually cooking something for dinner tonight. Why is it then that I can find a hundred other things to do with my time? Like, read other people blogs, knit, read some more blogs, knit some more. I'm sure you get the picture. Grace just called to let me know that they are going to go see a movie. That gives me about 2 and half more hours to figure out what I'm going to do with a day all to myself, stuck in the house. Any suggestions?

Before I forget, does anyone know how to make orange hydrangeas? I picked up this sweet bunch of flowers at the grocery store this morning and now I'm in love with orange.

Hope you have a happy, oragey Friday!

Sally

Audrey Is Here!

Grace is so excited. Her best friend from Iowa is here visiting for a few days. Audrey flew in to Louisville yesterday and we took her to Lynn's Paradise Cafe for dinner. We didn't know that the restaurant was celebrating it's 20th anniversary, but all of the hoopla going on just added to the bizarre ambiance. We couldn't convince Audrey to order the "Hot Brown" She thought it sounded disgusting. Of course none of us ordered it either, but it is a Louisville tradition, that tourists should try at least once....

I'm sure that we will be hitting the malls and the Pie Kitchen, maybe even the zoo. One of the things that Audrey wants to do while she's here is go to a ZUMBA class with Grace. Too bad that I have to work this evening, or I'd go with them, just to take some pictures for the blog.

Try and stay cool. I know the heat is getting old for most of us.

Sally

Quick trip to Alabama

We just got home from a quick weekend trip to Alabama, so that Grace could visit with her Grandma before she leaves for Spain(in 26 days!)

We enjoyed typical July weather and the best down-home cooking you can find anywhere.

The BIG news in Aliceville is that they now have a SUBWAY. If you know Aliceville, then you know just how exciting that is. We didn't have enough time to eat there, because we had to visit all of the other favorite restaurants on our list. Maybe next time.

Hope you had a great weekend too!

Sally