Spring in NY

While the South is heading full speed ahead in to summer, Upstate NY has, within the last 3 weeks, started really getting our spring. I guess we're late bloomers! (hahahahaha) This is the start of our 3rd summer here in Cooperstown and I believe that is year has been the prettiest. We've had just the right amount of rain and (while I think they are entirely to cool) the temperatures have been perfect for everything to starting blooming like crazy. This is also the reason why my eyes were swollen shut yesterday evening. (stupid allergies!) The other night it was nice enough for us to go on a long walk with the boys (aka. Gunther and Angus). I, of course, brought along my camera. Here are some of the shots...

our front porch

the beautiful tree outside our house

Angus looking quite Dapper among the tulips

Gunther happy per usual

these grow everywhere

The tulips are amazing this time of year!

I love it when it rains...

Have a great Wednesday Y'all!

back in NY

It's hard to believe that this time last week James was in Miami and I was getting ready to leave for Texas. It's amazing how quicly time flies when you are with family...

Anyway, Wednesday I met James in Houston and we spent a few days with his parents. Then friday afternoon we picked up my mom at the airport and met Aaron, Allison, Noah and my Dad at PAPPASITOS! ( i do believe it is worth all caps) It was so much fun just to hang out with everyone. We missed them so much!!!! Here's a few pics from the weekend. Noah being his cute self.:)
Aunt Kami, seriously, put the camera away. (sorry kiddo, got to have as many pics as possible)
Thursday night James and I were quiet priviledged to have these seats at the Astros game.
what a VIEW!!!
James ashamed of himself after ruining a couple engagement on the Jumbo-tron. It's okay honey, I still love you!

We also had a blast flying down the HUGE slip-n-slide that Aaron, James and my dad made out of a roll of plastic, a TON of dishwashing liquid, and several trial and error sessions. I would post pictures of James' wounds, but it's not suitable for all audiences. Sunday it looked as though he had escaped a PUMA attack. It was over 50 feet long, and straight down the hill in my parents backyard. Check out Allison's blog for pictures and videos of the slip-n-slide. It' was so good to see everybody after 5 1/2 months. Hopefully we won't have to go that long between visits again! Also, jared drove in Sunday night to see us. Didn't get a whole lot of time with him, but it still good to get a hug.

Cheers!