Green Thumb, not mine!

Look at the most beautiful country garden. My parents have made such a beautiful garden, I wanted to share! Since I have a black thumb, I have to live through my parent's garden. The lettuce was delicious and I can't wait for more!

I am Spartacus!

Meet Spartacus. He's our pet possum. Yes, I said pet possum. He's itsy bitsy and has been hanging out around our house. Everyone says to shoot him, but I just can't stand the thought of that. He's so cute. I haven't resorted to feeding him, but he must have found something to eat because he loves our yard. I just find him so adorable! I guess it's the Ellie Mae in me, I've always liked wild stuff.....after all, I married JAY! lol! Anyways, any thoughts on what I should do with him? (Other than kill him!)

Salva Vida!

Jay and I in beautiful Honduras enjoying the local beer. Honduras is the most beautiful place I've ever been and I can't wait to go back! The scenery, beaches, and people are just amazing! I also got to talk with some local school children and their school is right on the beach! So jealous!

I "heart" old people

I really love old people. I know some are crabby and not very nice. I know they drive slow, take forever in the check out line, and can't follow simple instructions on a voting machine. Despite this, I really have a calling for old people. I love their stories, memories, and just being in their prescence. So many of them are witty and full of useful knowledge. Why as a society do we just assume because their bodies give out, that their brain does? I have a point to all this. I saw on the news the other day that you can "adopt" a veteran. Basically, a veteran who is ill with no family can come live in your home, just like adopting a child. I thought it was the most amazing and rewarding program. What a way to give back! I like the thought of taking care of someone who fought for our country. I also can't stand the thought of a person not having a loving family, and since mine is big and there are plenty of us to go around, why not? What a way to glorify God! I'm still toying with the idea, even though at my house, I'm alone with my affinity for old people. I guess I like them because my grandparents died when I was young and I never really got to have that part of life. Just a thought. What do you think?