I'm Still Here

Things have been pretty busy lately.  I have been fairly busy at work.  I have also been busy at home trying to do some projects that I have neglected for a couple of years.  I have been trying to clean out and organize my belongings.  When I go to my mother's house, she keeps me busy cleaning and organizing.  She had trouble with her knees for a couple of years and neglected some things.  Now that she has two new knees, she is trying to catch up.  Maybe by mid-summer, we will have everything the way we want it.  Wish us luck!

I hope everyone has a great Wednesday!

I went to Williamsburg, Virginia a couple of weeks ago. BFF MAB enjoy a trip there about every two years.  We were there in October and decided to do another trip in April   The area is one of my favorite places.  I never fail to learn something new while I am there.  I have a degree in history, plus I am descended from a colonial family.  I enjoy learning about my ancestors peers. 

It's not all history in Williamsburg.  We enjoyed some great shopping while there.  One night, we went to the outlets.  I bought a basic white blouse at the Brooks Brothers outlet, a azalea cardigan and a multi-strand faux pearl necklace at the J Crew outlet and a couple of pairs of earrings at the Kate Spade outlet.  Next door at the Talbot's outlet, I bought a white tee and a 3/4 sleeved red cardigan.  One rainy morning, we went to the "old lady outlet center".  I was able to replace my Pendleton Lana skirts with a smaller size.  I bought black, navy, camel and charcoal gray.  I now have some skirts that fit.  I also bought a white OCBD and a pink blouse.  In the historic area, I bought a few more pieces of tavern dishes and a cute little tea cup with strainer.  The tea cup is white with a blue pineapple.  I like blue/white porcelain plus I like pineapples.  I didn't have good luck at Binn's.  I hoped to buy some navy shoes, but did not see any. 

There is also good food in the area.  We enjoyed meals at three of the taverns and breakfast at the Old Chickahominy House.  One night, we had a good meal at the Carrot Tree in Yorktown.  I ate more than my share of treats from the Raleigh Tavern Bake Shop.   Believe it or not, I only gained 1/2 a pound.  

I hope everyone enjoys their Saturday. 

Toomer Oaks

The Toomer Oaks are no more.  They came down today.  Such a sad thing.  Some people take the rivalry just a little bit too far.

War Eagle!

Pray for Boston

Please pray for everyone that is effected by the tragedy in Boston.  What kind of evil person can do something like this?  Maybe we will have answers soon.

Lilly Pulitzer RIP

The world lost a fashion icon today.  Lilly Pulitzer was the Queen of Pink and Green. She will be missed by all.

Happy Easter

I hope everyone has a Happy Easter.

I have a 15 month old niece. She has really enjoyed this weekend. First trip to the bake shop, two Easter egg hunts, etc. She ended up being a tired little girl. She will have more fun this afternoon.  This morning, she will wear a light blue Feldman Bros. smocked dress, white socks, white shoes and a white hairbow.  I'll be wearing a linen dress thwt is blac with a hot oink, pink and green print, hot pink Lilly cardigan and black Ferragama flats. I will also wear pearls and pearl stud earrings.

Have a great day!

I hope everyone's week is going well.  I can't believe that it is almost Easter and it is freezing outside. Crazy Alabama weather!

So far this year, I have lost about 15 pounds.  It feels so good to be able to get back into some of my old clothes.  It also feels good to have my skirts that I bought back in May fall off of me. I still have about 10 pounds to go.  I hope to keep up the good work until it is off.  I hope that I will be able to keep it off.  I am going shopping in a couple of weeks.  I plan to buy some smaller skirts.

Losing weight has also motivated me to get more exercise.  I've also been getting caught up on chores.

I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.