Strawberry Fields Forever

We missed out on our church playgroup to the strawberry farm, but that didn't stop us from finding another time to go. We found the perfect place (Lineberger's Maple Springs Farm) with delicious, juicy strawberries and fun stuff for the kids to play with.

It was a very hot, humid morning for June. We were troopers. The kids for standing the heat and helping me pick strawberries. And me? Let's just say I was trooper for taking two kids by myself in the heat and while wearing flip flips. Total adventure chasing two rugrats through all those strawberry fields.

I made strawberry ice cream and freezer jam. So yummy. We had extra strawberries that I used for smoothies and spinach salads. Just writing this is making me wish it was summer all over again.

Trust me when I say it's as good as it looks.

Grandma Corbett's recipe is heavenly!! 

Sadly, I only have 2 more jars left now that it's actually December.

 I gave some away to neighbors/YW and we ate a few jars too.

Anniversary Weekend

I can't believe it's been 6 years since THIS:

May 23, 2009

We were so young (me - 21, Logan - 22) and in love!

And we still are. Minus the young part. Right? ;) 

I'm telling you marriage just gets better with time. Yes, it gets crazy and hard sometimes -- but I think we make a seriously awesome team. I am so proud of us and the kind of life we have created together in the last 6 years.

We had an eventful anniversary weekend (also Memorial Day weekend) -- dog sitting, date night, Hud's lemonade stand, and boating. Whew!


Dog sitting -- Our friends, the Baggetts, went out of town for the weekend and asked us to watch their puppy. Of course, we said yes! The kids love Chester! They haven't stopped asking for a dog since. ;)

Family lunch -- We went to play frisbee with church friends Saturday morning (May 23) and then went on a family lunch date to Panera's. I love this family of mine!

Lemonade stand -- Later that Saturday after naps, Hudson set up his lemonade stand. He had been saving his money to buy fishing gear for our summer trip out to Utah. Such a cute little entrepreneur! He was out there for over 2 hours and made about $50 (thanks to some very generous people). I just love love love our city and the people -- southern hospitality at it's finest!

Sorry, not a better picture. I was inside making more lemonade. This sweet couple drove by, saw Hud's lemonade stand, and then did a illegal U-turn to grab some lemonade. Seriously. The wonderful people here! :) 

Date night -- Our regular babysitter (Ally) came over to watch the kids while we went out for our anniversary dinner and movie. We walked into the city. It was a beautiful night! We got sushi (our favorite) and headed to the movie theatre down the street (my pick -- Pitch Perfect 2). More anniversary celebrating to come in later posts -- a trip to NYC!!

Boating -- Monday afternoon, we headed out to Mountain Island Lake (about 20 mins away) with some friends. We did some tubing, swimming, fishing, and wakeboarding. Beautiful day. Love playing at the lake!

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End of Preschool (3YO)

Hudson ended his first year of preschool (3YO class). He went twice a week for 3 1/2 hours. He loved his teachers, Ms. Jane and Ms. Stacie. He also made some great friends in his class. It was a great experience for him (and me). He needed a fun outlet to learn and play with kids his age. I'm so glad we found this preschool; it's been such a blessing and a great little community of new friends!

Preschool (3YO) Performance/Graduation

Preschool (end-of-the-year) Party at Lenox Stables

May happenings

Lots of things happened in May. Very good, fun things. See below.


-got a hair cut (7 inches gone)

-visited the White Water Center for Logan's race

-girls' weekend with my Mia Bee (boys were camping)

Panera's for dinner

First pedicure for sissy

-the kids got a COUSIN and we became Aunt Abby & Uncle Logan

Averal Elaine (Heidi and Matt's daughter)

-free family day at the art museum

-lots of time spent at the fish fountains on The Green

-Logan also signed up for his FIRST Spartan race. This was suppose to be with his cousin Donnarae and her husband (Jon), but they moved away before they could race with him. Logan still went and had a great time with their friends.