Evacuating!!!

We decided to leave Louisiana around 5:30 on Saturday afternoon. All of our junk left just enough room in the back of the Jeep for the little girls. They looked out the back window most of the time at the other evacuees. Traffic on I-59 was very heavy, but moving well at 60-70mph. Once we made it to Hattiesburg, the traffic was almost nonexistent. Hopefully I won't be posting any Gustav damage photos from my house.

New Curtains

I have finally put up curtains in the dining room.  The fabric that I chose has a tree silhouette, and I absolutely love it.  The bottoms still need to be hemmed, but that can be done later.  I'm hoping now that these are up my electric bill will be lower.  The curtains are much thicker than the sheet that was in the window.

Only 14 more windows to go!

Making Progress

I hung the swing up this afternoon.  I thought I was finished painting, but after I got it up, I noticed some spots that need touching up.  I'm looking forward to my first cup of coffee out there in the morning.  

Enjoying the Back Yard

I wonder if there are olympic dog games.  These two would take the gold in synchronized movement.  There are a few other things that I won't mention that they do in unison.

The Arbor Is Up!

I have only planted a few things around the arbor so far.  There are banana trees in the corner along with a couple of philodendrons.  Also, I have planted some yellow jasmine to grow up the side.  The next phase of this project will be sanding and painting the swing, then I'll move on to the brick patio underneath the swing and eventually more plants.   I can't wait to enjoy my coffee out there.

More Peanut Butter Feet

I should have posted these a long time ago.  

These girls LOVE peanut butter feet, especially when there are twice as many feet to lick.

I think mom really enjoyed it.

Frogs

The other night there were several frogs on our back porch, but what's new.  These little frogs have been very vocal lately, especially when it rains.  Derek and I really have enjoyed watching them catch bugs at night.

Okay, so this is a rubber snake, but he does live in a puddle our back yard.  I'm a little surprised that I haven't seen a real snake in the back yard given all of the snake food we have hopping around.  

The Office

The office is almost complete!  We have all of the major furniture and electronics now.  I have painted and moved everything into place.  All that is left are the finishing touches.  I have tan sheets for curtains and nothing on the walls at the moment, but that will change in time.  

Model Dogs

I have finally finished painting the 2nd guest room.  Ellie and Daisy wanted to play Vanna White and show off the new color, however they were not able to stay awake long enough for me to run get my camera.  Those two were nearly passed out by the time I got back in the room.  Anyway.. I really like the blue in there.  

Daddy's Girls

Oops!

Here are some photos that I meant to post with the 4th of July photos.  Enjoy!

On our way to Philadelphia!  

Running around the pond makes us tired.

Swimming in the Pond

4th of July on the Farm

Genius Dog!

I always knew Doodle Bug was smart!

Appearance Is Everything

I have these colladiums planted in pots on my back porch. They give the appearance of a mild spring day when it is actually in the low to mid 90's. So far the girls have left them alone. I guess it is more fun to dig in NaNa's plants.

Weekend Nap

Some Finishing Touches

This summer one of my goals is to get my house in order. The house still has that 'just moved in' feel, and I want to make it more of a home. I will try to keep yall updated on my progress.

Catching Some Rays