Yard

Here are a few pictures of what we did in the yard over the weekend. We have two big trees on either side of our driveway that have beds around them so we tried to clean those up. They had a metal border that had been there for a while and run over several hundred times so it wasn't looking too hot at all (plus I am really not a fan of a metal border :). It definitely took some work to finally get them out of the ground but they're out and it all looks so much better. It's a wonder what a little trimming and mulch can do! Also, we have a holly hedge that had gotten really high...it probably hadn't been pruned in years so we figured we go ahead and prune it pretty good. You can actually tell now that those really are full length windows :) It's definitely looking better but we still have a little ways to go in the front. Getting those lovely railroad ties out is next on our list...anybody up for a project?!!? :)

Thanks again for helping us, Lanny & Bill. We would still be out there if we hadn't had you!

New Orleans & a little of this little of that...

A few weekends ago my cousin, Nick, got married in New Orleans. My parents and I went and had a great time. Since the wedding was on a Sunday night Larkin wasn't able to go. We weren't really sure why they would pick a Sunday night but later found out that Southern Oaks is booked every Friday & Saturday night until 09' and they definitely didn't want to wait that long! It was great seeing family that we don't get to see very often and it was good to get to New Orleans. It had been a while since we had been so it was fun. Congrats again to you both! :) Also, the second picture is one of my favorites...after they were pronounced husband and wife the wedding party and Nick & Erin came back in the gate (it was outside) behind a jazz band....it was great--definitely could tell we were in New Orleans! :)

Aside from that little trip, Larkin and I went to Decatur, AL the end of February to visit our good friends Brad & Carroll Lane. We loved every second of being with them & they have two precious little girls, Lillianna & Ellenie. Ellenie was born Jan 7 so this was our first time to meet her...so sweet! We miss you guys so much!! :)

We are actually going to be at home this weekend for Easter. I honestly think it's the first holiday we have spent at our own house since we got married...seriously. We don't know what to do with ourselves! Larkin's parents are coming here so it should be a good weekend. There is no telling what kind of projects we will get into. His dad loves them and I love for him to do them :) I think the flower bed is the number one priority for sure!! I will try to remember to get some before and after shots.

Happy Easter!!