Childhood: Losing a piece

Kimber Lee & I have been friends since the age of 5 and have shared so many memories along the way. This weekend, Kimber Lee is in Charlotte visiting her childhood home and sadly saying good bye. Her parents built this beautiful home many moons ago and now the city is building a highway through it.

Kimber Lee's parents

I knew this time would come eventually since it has been in the works for years but now it's time and it's heart-breaking. I feel I'm losing a piece of my childhood.

Kimber Lee's home was my second home and personal playground. Many many cherished memories! Playing croquet in the front yard, playing dress up in her sister's room, ELVIS, warm hugs, 1st grade drawings, GRITS, sleep-overs, troll dolls (Kimber's room), playing "house" in the wooden clubhouse outside, running around the woods, parties and many more. Like I said.......this is heartbreaking.

Even though this house will soon be gone it will leave behind a legacy of

LOVE, FRIENDSHIP & FAMILY!

Mallard Creek home... I will miss you!

The backyard use to be ALL TREES! They have already started tearing the surrounding areas.

The front yard-- Memories of playing croquet.

BEST MARGARITA!

Last night, I went to dinner with my husband and brother -in-law, Tom at a local Mexican restaurant. Tom introduced me to the restaurant specialty drink called " Margarita The Great."

The thought of having a Corona in the mix sounded ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE but to my dismay it was the BEST MARGARITA EVER!

Tom- full of smiles!

Ellen on the Bachelor?

I watch the Bachelor & Bachelorette almost every season. This season has been really bad (at least in my opinion) and have totally lost faith in this Bachelor's judgement. The season finale is on Monday ... so we shall see who he picks. In the mean time, did you know Ellen Degeneres was on the bachelor this season? Here's some Friday humor for you. ENJOY!

Daria?

I'm just having one of those weeks! Yesterday, I realized I was looking and acting like Daria. I think I was ready for this week to be over!

HELLO FRIDAY!!

TED-Babies

Are you a TED fan? I'm a NERD, so of course I'm a TED fan! I love learning new things and one of these days I would love to attend one of their conferences.

Babies have been a popular topic on this blog since all my friends are getting pregnant and having babies. I came across this video and found it fascinating. ENJOY!

American Idol: Jessica Sanchez

Did anyone see this girl on American Idol last night?? WOW!! She's only 16 and probably the only girl last night that could sing a Whitney Houston song!

She has my vote!

Hmmmm.... I came across the video Miss Sanchez did in 2010. Wow, she's so good!

Congratulations Robin & Chad!

Yesterday, Ryan's step-sister, Robin had her first baby. He's healthy and beautiful and I'm so happy for her and her husband. Pictures started showing up on fb early yesterday morning by her friend Molly. Immediately, I was drawn into the first pic above! Robin looked beautiful and a happy mom.

Note to Molly- Your photography is breathtaking. You captured some BEAUTIFUL SHOTS!