So, so nice that so many of you took the time to comment on the blog your condolences for our family. It was a sad night. We snuggled up in our little private den off the master bedroom, tucked under blankets, ate ice cream sandwiches, and watched Yogi Bear. This big ol house seemed a little bit bare last night! And please understand, with my crazy busy life, I often load up pictures to my blog before I have time to go back and write in the words! For that reason, you may spot ol' Earl from time to time! And with that, I will finish the fishing trip with Pops! Check out these sisters heading down together to check him out!
I love it when they cooperate!
Strangely I had posted a picture of my cottage before I knew I'd be posting one prior with Todd saying goodbye to Earl. The point of this one was to show that I have started my new garden here at our new address!
Well, it looks like they made it!
Can you believe how peaceful it is here? I mean, dang... can it get any better than a horse farm across the pond?!
And have I ever shared the back of my home? Well, here it is, sans the screened porch which hasn't been added yet in that hole right in the middle of the house.
Gabbi apparently had herself a little chocolate prior to this trip! And since so many of you asked about her, well, she is doing fine. I don't think she is even aware really yet that Earl is gone. Ellie heard me talk about it. She, thinking she is a teenager and all, went on to explain to Madi that Earl was in Heaven with Jesus and with Jake. She does it with such matter of factness. She is definitiely a confident little toot!
I am sure Gabbi Girl will start figuring it out soon enough. Daddy had to throw out the dog bowls she loved to play in this morning. Not cool!
These are the flowers Ellie brought me. "Awww, Mom. It's like our family! It's me, mama, daddy, and Gabbi." I'm telling you, she is wise beyond her three little years. We'll be having that adoption talk sooner rather than later.
Funny little thing. She is sunshine!
My girls were thrilled to have Pops at the house. Pops, you reading this?! You need to plan this about twice a week!!
Ellie is only holding a stick, but she doesn't know! I think I'll buy them a couple of little fishing poles this week!
yep. After all, we have a pond now. They need one!
Pretty little thing!
Our weather has been nuts! This day was PERFECT! Then, yesterday, it was back around 40 degrees. In Louisiana, that is COLD!
Gabbi cast a few times with the stick too!
I love a glimpse at the simple life. I'd like to say we lived it. Instead, I'm afraid their mama doesnt' have that luxury at this time in life. I have a busy, busy therapy business, THANKfully! But, I have my life plan, and I am heading toward it. I can't wait til I can spend more days just like this!
I do my best to spend quality time outside with the girls when at all possible. That is why some of you don't have your paintings or talismans yet. I havent' forgotten. Just have to prioritize. Hope you understand!
Life is good. Are you taking time to realize it?!
And again, thank you all so much for your kind words. I was touched!
And, Pops, hurry home. (He's on a cruise!) We need to do this again!!
Please note the rainbow striped panties hanging out of the top of her jeans! And for whatever reason, she feels if a shirt drops below her beltline, then it is too big. I do not know WHERE she got that!! Especially since her mama is the queen of the tunic! 
Gabbi Girl let her mama do all the choosin' on her outfit! Can you tell?! Those sweet little Sea & Sun sandals, and big red bows on her pigtails!? Nothin but sweet! 
Even Ellie's doll looks like a dadgum teenager! Puh-leeeze! 
When we were in town, GG fell in love with this hat. She insisted on wearing it all around Old Navy! 
and therefore I insisted on buying it for her! She has worn it everyday since!! 
Have a good weekend!! 
