Walk-in closet, half done

So, we finished the right side of the walk-in closet in our bedroom. It's bigger and brighter and much nicer than I expected it to turn out. I think it will be a great space once we get the other side done.

XOXO

I am feeling particularly grateful for Bryan tonight. I don't think he truly "gets" how incredible I think he is. So...I will just say that I love you very much, Bryan. THANK YOU for going on this chaotic, kooky ride with me.

Visit from Nana and Papa

Nana and Papa are heading back to Alabama tomorrow, and we are all a little sad (especially Katy!) She had SUCH a fun time having her every whim catered to, and she quickly learned to avoid eye contact with me when she was pushing those boundaries (as did Papa!)

Thanks for the fun, Mom and Dad...We are all looking forward to visiting YOU next time!

Riding her bike to the park

Katy has just figured out that the "big girl bike" is a pretty cool thing. I hadn't been able to get her past her frustration to figure out the joys of riding a bike, but she's finally broken the code. Today was the second time that she was able to pedal the 3 blocks to the local kids' park. She was very serious initially, but finally loosened up enough for some good photos.

THIS was a fun Mother's Day....

Photo of the dogs

Just a cute photo of the dogs, hanging out in the backyard. Love these two critters!!

Photos for Tracy, including Train ride

Today was fun--we went on a little train ride, on the Walkersville Southern Railroad (all 6.2 miles of it). The ride takes about 1 hr 15 minutes, and the train never goes faster than 10 miles an hour, but it is through some pretty Maryland countryside. Katy thought it was big fun. I also promised Aunt Tracy a few photos, so I also got her out in the yard for some snapshots in front of the yellow flowered bush in the side yard.