Jaws Isn't So Scary

This was an art project Kaylee made at school. At home she usually paints, but sometimes doesn't finish what she starts, because she gets bored! She promises to draw me a heron, so I hope she doesn't get bored with that, and if it ever comes to fruition I'll post the result.

Taking a Nap After a Long Night

This Luna moth was kicking back on my porch when i came home from work. He apparently partied too hard last night at the bonfire. Shannon came home late from work and discovered him on the front door and she introduced him to Kaylee and her friends. They were intrigued having never seen this beautiful creature before.

Graduation Roadtrip

I traveled recently to North Carolina for my nephew Aaron's graduation. In route from the hotel to my sister's house we came upon a street festival in Benson. This little fella was crafted by one of the vendors and captures the feeling I sometimes have when driving on a heavily congested interstate zipping along at 75mph. The nearly 600 mile drive was much better than expected and construction delays at a minimum.

Prettiest Tree in the Park

The tulip poplar blossoms are so beautiful they brought a smile to my face. They were a welcome sight on an overcast day.

Monster in the Lake

If you're on the trail after the sunsets and the moon casts its glow upon the lake beware of the monster for its appetite is insatiable!

Unofficial Start to Summer

We enjoyed a cookout and fire with friends over Memorial weekend and I look forward to many more. Today was the first day of summer vacation and I my grueling work schedule is finally over!!! Well sort of... I'll be leaving next week for my nephew Aaron's graduation and have to cram my work hours into a few days, complete my paperwork early (since its due when i'll be gone), and complete a training the day before i leave.

I am so looking forward to seeing my sister and the rest of the family. After all these years its still hard not having them around. I miss the cookouts, watching the kids having fun together in the pool, and just actually seeing them. My sisters' kids are now grown up and my youngest is 16... time has just slipped away.

I have a feeling when i have an empty nest it won't be easy. Garret will be graduating tech school in December and he wants to seek employment anywhere, but home. Kaylee has no intentions of living here either after she graduates college (and those 6 years will be here before i know it!). Shannon and the grandkids are here for now, but who knows. So enjoy the time you have when those you love are near.