Magnolia Plantation

Hello!

Yesterday was one of those picture perfect spring days in the south! Highs in the upper 70's with a light breeze, sunny blue skies, no humidity, and better yet, none of those nasty gnats biting your head, driving you out of your mind! Just a perfect day! Oh yea...already said that. Sorry!

So, I debated about how to spend the day. John and I considered going to Sea World, but there was so much around the house he wanted to do, we decided to stay at home. And I decided to get out, and also get out of his hair.

Judy joined me in a trip up to Charleston South Carolina to visit Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.

The flowers were so beautiful. We had some heavy storms run through our area Thursday, so the blooms got slammed pretty hard, but it was still quite pretty to look at, and also photograph.

For a little history of this place, it was founded in 1676(that's 100 years BEFORE the signing of the Declaration of Independence!) by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. It is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry of south Carolina, and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in it's famous gardens.

We even saw a pair of alligators! Can you spot the gator in any of the photos?
After the gardens, we went to The Battery. That's the waterfront in Charleston with rows of gorgeous homes. I'll post those pictures later, giving everybody a chance to "walk" through the gardens.

Happy Birthday To Me....

Happy Birthday to Me.....Happy birthday to Me E.......Happy birthday to me!
:-P
Whatever!
So, this was a sucky birthday! I'm not going to like this year, I can already tell that! The numbers are getting too big! Can I please go back to being 30 Something?!
No?......whatever! :-P
I had to work today. And even though there is a big ole sign in the nurses' station with the March birthdays posted, it was well into the day before anyone realized it was my Birthday. :-(
I had a splitting headache all day, so that didn't help matters any!
But, John saved the day. We went out to dinner. Tried something totally new. We went to Toucan Cafe. I must admit, after looking at the menu, I really wanted to get up and leave! But, I had an awesome Rosemary Chicken, and some even better Pinot Grigio to wash it down with.
Then, we come home, and John had a surprise for me. He baked me a cake!
That's right, my husband baked ME a cake! And I have pictures to prove it!
I love that man more than he will ever know!
He got me my super duper totally awesome camera last month, which has a pink bow tied around the strap to commemorate the occasion. And Judy got me a new Kathy Van Zeeland purse (which I have been carrying since February), but today she gave me the matching wallet! Yea Me! And she gave me a small statue of a kitty who looks just like Jingle Bells.
My birthday technically isn't until 11:30 tonight, and by then I hope to be totally asleep! Some of us have to go back to work tomorrow. :-(
Here are some pictures of John making my birthday cake! Isn't he awesome?!
I hope this year improves. Or, I'm not celebrating any more birthdays!









You should have seen this thing lit! It's a wonder the frickin' smoke detectors didn't go off! The house STILL smells like burning wax! Smart alec!

Cherry Blossoms

Sunday, I drove out to Macon for their Cherry Blossom Festival.

Unfortunately, the trees were not at their peak yet. :-(
But, I did get a couple of pictures.

They call their festival "The Pinkest Party on Earth."!

Did some body say PINK!!! LOL

I did enjoy the vendors with pink items, and the pink bows on the trees, and pink water in the fountains. Sorry, I don't have pictures of everything that was pink.
But, here are some cherry blossoms to enjoy. Boy could I go for a piece of cherry pie right about now! Or maybe some cheesecake with cherries on top? YUM!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

It was a BEAUTIFUL day for a parade!
Everone was there! Including UGA, mascot of the Georgia Bulldogs!



The morning started chilly, but when the first police cruisers started down Broughton street where I was positioned, the sun broke through, and within 30 minutes there wasn't a cloud in the sky.

The crowds were enthusiastic, and everyone had a great time.

It's said that Savannah's parade is second in size only to New York city's parade! That means little ole Savannah's parade is bigger than Chicago and Boston! On a day like today, it's easy to tell why. People come from far, far away to enjoy our spring weather, and join to watch the parade.

There were marching bands, one came from as far away as Lapal Indiana. Police and firefighters from all over the country, and Canada and Ireland.
New York City's firefighters drew a standing ovation from everyone around.

Then came the Army. For the first time in five years the 3rd Infantry Division along with the 1st Battalion Hunter Army Airfield Rangers marched in the St. Patrick's Day parade together. They say there were 1000 Army soldiers marching in our parade! We stood and cheered, and clapped, and they just kept coming, and coming, and coming! I have never seen so many soldiers together! It was truely a sight to see!

I've only been to one other parade since moving to Savannah, and this one was far better than the first one. I had a great time.

Now, when are some of you guys going to come on down to enjoy St Patty's day in Savannah Georgia? Come on down, we're all waiting!



























more photos later IF anyone cares to see them

The Newest Eddition To Our Clan

It's usually the woman begging the man for silly, sappy things.
Am I right?

While we were in Vermont, I saw some bunnies, and chicks on a commercial, and jokingly tell John "we need a bunny, or chickie or duckie for Easter."
Usually I expect the typical response of.... "what are you crazy?! We are not getting another pet!"

No, instead he says "....well.....ok......"
WHAT?!

What happened to my husband? No resistance?!
I was seriously teasing.

Later John says "you know...I want a bunny." insert pouty face here.
So, guess what I did?!

That's right, I went out and bought a bun bun for John!
Now we need a name!

Some of the names we've tossed around are:

Bun Bun
Buggs
Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly
Camo
Pepper
Bob The Rabbit
and
Groucho because he's got that black mustache

So, it's your turn to help us out, and Name The Bunny. :-)

Here are some pictures of Bob the rabbit LOL.

Jingle Bells is checking out his new brother.







I'm ready for my close-up






I am already thinking of Easter poses for the little fellow.
Guess I will be sending out Easter Cards this year! LOL!