The Decks Are Done

The new deck and the original deck are now one and completed.  Tim finished staining both decks and now we have one continuous deck.  It looks so nice and it is great to have a large outdoor area to enjoy our beautiful views.  Thanks Tim for working so hard and building the deck; it looks great!  So now with the deck done we had one more thing to do to it or for it.  We had to have a wine and cheese happy hour so we did.  George and Lisa provided the wine and we provided the cheese and crackers.  We were out of wine so thank you George and Lisa.  It was a beautiful afternoon just a bit windy. At one point the wind blew so hard that our plate of cheese and crackers even got blown away.  At least we were all done with it.  With the completion of the deck we have completed some of the major projects for us on the farm...until next year!  We will continue to stay busy with Tim helping George with things around the farm and I will be helping out with the orchard and the all that will need to be done for planting, growing and harvesting this year.  Of course I will also be busy creating in my Crafty Cottage too!

Potential Widowmakers Are Gone

While Lisa and I were in Florida last week Tim and George were busy getting rid of some more trees that were potential widowmakers.  These trees were leaning towards the RV and a possible threat if it became really windy or had some strong storms come through.  The two trees that were a potential threat were dropped perfectly and fell behind the RV on the driveway between our DISH and fence.  I think I am really glad I was not here when this was all happening.  A third tree that was growing a long side a cedar tree was also taken down which is great because the cedar tree is even better looking now.  George now has more logs to split for firewood and we got rid of some trees that could of caused some real damage.  Great job guys!

We Are Back At The Farm

Lisa and I have returned to the farm and we had a pretty uneventful drive with a couple of exceptions of other driver's stupidity.  I just wonder how some drivers survive by how they drive.  We saw a few fender benders on I-26 from I-95 through Columbia, SC but luckily it did not create too many delays.  We stopped in Orangeburg, SC for lunch and so did everyone else who was traveling.  We got gas the gas stations were packed.  We tried three to four fast food restaurants and they were packed.  We ended up at Wendy's where we were in line for at least 20 minutes just to order.  We ste our food faster than it took to order  and get it.  The important thing is we got home safely where Tim and George had dinner waiting for us.  We had a great trip and I want to thank Jenny and Nate once again for their hospitality and a HUGE thank you to my little Rory for making me one happy Gamma!  I loved every minute I got to be with you Rory; Gamma loves you!

A Nice Easter

It was a nice Easter especially since it was my first Easter with Rory.  She was so cute when she saw the Easter Baskets.  I am not sure she understood what was going on and at first she was tentative about touching anything.  Once she saw her wonderful basket from the "Easter Bunny" she realized that it was all for her she went to town and looked at everything.  She was so cute and because of her age there were more toys then candy.  We went out for Easter breakfast to the Country Cabin Restaurant and we had a great breakfast.  Rory was so good and had fun playing with the jellies and creamers.  After breakfast Jenny wasn't feeling well, she has a terrible cold, so we went back home after we visited the new house. When we did get back home Rory had an Easter egg hunt in the front yard of the house.  We had a lazy afternoon then Carrie and Daniel came over and brought Rory an adorable Easter basket.  We had pizza and chatted.  It was great to spend Easter with Jenny, Nate, Rory, Carrie and Daniel and I just wish Tim was here with us too.  We will all be together in a few weeks when we return to help Jenny and Nate move into their new house.
Today Lisa and I will be returning back to the farm.  I hope that we have a safe trip home and not hit too much traffic along the way.  Tim and George, here we come!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter and I hope you have a wonderful one.  I have already had some Easter celebration yesterday going with Rory to an Easter Egg Hunt at Middleburg United Methodist Church.  We were in invited to join Jenny's best friend in High School and now, Melissa who has just moved back to the Middleburg area with her husband and two kids.  Rory was so excited unfortunately the weather decided to get nasty and rained just when the Easter egg hunt was beginning.  After realizing it was not going to quit they let the kids go anyway and they were wet but happy.  After the egg hunt we were invited to Melissa's parents house for a brunch.  It was delicious and I want to thank Mike and Trish for their hospitality and Brian, Melissa's husband, for cooking.  After Rory's nap we colored a few Easter eggs ourselves, Rory's first time, and I think she enjoyed it.  Jenny had gotten glitter egg die so they were sparkly too.  Happy Easter to all!

The Day Of Rory

Yesterday was the Day of Rory.  We started the day off early, around 6:30 and it didn't stop until 7:00 at night.  Rory woke up with hives on the feet and hands.  We did not know whether its was from the original rash she got on Thursday or if it was a new reaction to her antibiotics.  We called the doctor and set up an appointment with Rory's Dr.  Before we went to the Dr we stopped at Waffle House for breakfast.  Carrie came by to say "hi' since she had a free couple of moments.  At the Doctor we found out the rash she had turned into hives so at least she isn't allergic to another antibiotic.  Rory is being a good sport about it.  She is really something.  After her nap Rory and I went outside to play.  We even took a nice walk around the neighborhood here.  After the walk we went out by the pool and played some more. It was then bath and dinner time.  After dinner we played a little longer then Rory got very tired and was ready for bed. I have been enjoying my time with Rory very much and look forward to even more.  She is one special little girl.
Meanwhile, back at the farm Tim and George have been doing odd jobs around the farm getting things ready to get the beds in order for planting.  We did had two nights with freezing temperatures so now we are waiting to see if the trees that had already flowered will survive.  Great job guys. 

I Am Gamma!

I had one of the most wonderful moments in my life yesterday, Rory has given me my name.  She calls me Gamma.  To most people this is not a big deal but to me it is.  Rory has been able to call her Mom and Dad, Mommy and Daddy and she calls Tim,  Bumpa.  She calls Nate's parents PawPaw and MamMaw but she had never called me anything until yesterday morning when we were getting ready to go to the Doctor and she said "Come on Gamma" and it stuck.  I am Gamma!  I have said all along that I wanted to be called Grandma but hey Gamma works!  Thank you my adoreable Rory for my name; Gamma loves it and Gamma loves you!