Walking at Sunset Lake

My friend Ann and I have been walking together now for over a week. I really enjoy the time I get to spend with her. She is so sweet and kind. Her husband Randy umpires ball games at Tyndall Park so we always make a stop to say hi! She's having surgery tomorrow so that will stop our walking for a short while.

Luke and I decided to walk the Sunset Lake here in Benton. It's basically a lake by a trailor park, but it's pretty none the less. There were Geese here the last time Ann and I walked. They walked in a line in front of us with their 5 babies and neither one of us had a camera! So, today I made sure I had a camera. Luke was amazed at how many Geese were on the trail. We even saw a bunny as well as many pretty flowers. I think we walked about 3 1/2 miles! I feel wonderful...and I am even starting to get a tan line!!! This is a big deal for someone who has been the spokesperson for "Pale Kids of America"!!!

Bitten by the grilling bug

So after our Memphis trip, Luke and I were ready to grill at home. We had a wonderful meal! I read Paula Deen's recipe (of course I would chose hers!) of her Bacon Wrapped Corn. Well I didn't want the bacon on it this time, so Luke husked the corn of silks....because I didn't want to see the worms. We soaked the husk and corn and all in water for 30 minutes and placed it on the grill with our steaks. We even had a Vidalia Onion on the grill too! I had sweet taters in the oven. It was a wonderful meal! For desert, we grilled Peaches and had Vanilla Ice Cream! Makes my mouth water all over again! We had been working out in the yard all day so it was nice to have a good supper.

The Rendevous

Here are a few pictures from us eating ribs. They were simply delicious and messy! This place is actually in an alley-way. We had help finding it from some man who talked about getting shot....don't ask! Anyway. It was good food and probably the best ribs I've had in a long time! Although, the ones we ate at Ma's a while back were pretty good too!

The Memphis Zoo Trip

Luke and I took a mini-vacation this past week to Memphis, TN. We had a blast! I had forgotten how wonderful the Memphis Zoo really is. It's a whole lot better than the zoo here. Luke and I were able to get some great pictures of the animals. We ate that night at the Rendevous...a BBQ joint in an alley-way! We had a time finding it, but the ribs were soo good! I think the rub had chili powder, onion and garlic powder, and maybe even some nutmeg in it! They were finger-lickin' for sure! We even found a yarn store, scrapbook store, and even a HAM radio store for Luke. It was fun to spend time with Luke away from everything else. I really enjoyed him being off all week!

I have Tomatoes!!!!

I'm so excited about my tomato plants! I have been taking really good care of them, and my PaPa would sure be proud of me!!! I have about 3 on the Better Boy tomatoes and about 4 on the Grape tomato plant. I figure if these actually make it I will have done great!!!

Also, I want to say thanks for all your prayers and support this past week. I am so thankful for all the phone calls, emails, and messages I've recieved from my friends. Luke did wonderful all week with NO pain pills at all...just an Aleeve or two. I'm so thankful that the Lord took care of us!!! Thanks again guys!!!

Luke's doing Great!

Thank you for all your prayers. We are home from his wisdom teeth removal. The doctor said it was a "no-problem" procedure. Luke is now sleeping off the drug stuff. Hopefully by tomorrow he will be able to eat! Thanks again! I'll keep you posted!

Just another day!!!

Just wanted to say again "HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!" We had a great day yesterday at church. Mom and Dad came over to eat a salad and Luke grilled some chicken tenders. That Mr. Yoshida's sauce from Sam's is amazing!!! I had 2 huge baked potatoes in the crock pot....needless to say...they were BROWN on the inside. Not sure what happened, if I cooked them too long or what....but I had a salad with my chicken while Luke ate him some chips!!!

Well I am heading off to the preschool again. I am doing the 11:15-2:15 shift for the Teacher Appreciation Lunch...that's basically naptime and lunch...I get paid for reading a book!!! Hopefully everyone will be great for me today.

Tomorrow on the other hand, Luke will be getting all 4 of his wisdom teeth surgically removed. I will be taking care of him the rest of the week. We have popsicles ready, some pudding, and even Mac and Cheese! I also plan on making a homemade pot of soup!!! I'm more worried about this than he is...but ya'll know I'm not a big fan of the dentist. I will be singing in my head "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" its the chorus of a song the choir sometimes sings. It got me through that horrible root canal I had twice and it will get me through tomorrow!

Gotta run!
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I'll keep you updated on Luke!!!