Sometimes I wish I had a recording of our conversations

Quotes from the weekend

Ella Grace stunned us, twice, by beginning a sentence (and correctly so) with:

"Speaking of..." and

"I assume that you're going to..."

Good grief, that girl KILLS me.

David made me laugh when, during our 'packing up the whole freaking house to be loaded in a stock trailer with two horses and hauled to Georgia two weeks early" whirlwind, he says:

[looking around at all of junk] "We deserve to live in a trailer" and

"I'm going to go to bed... FLOOR, and try and get some sleep" (Yes, our bed is gone. We're sleeping on a feather bed and boatload of comforters/quilts.)

No quotes from Ashley Kate, but a pic of taking advantage of a carelessly tossed pillow during the moving madness.

I'm sorry, you're doing what? NOW?

Making this move seems to have gotten a few of people spinning in a tizzy. Undoubtedly it's based out of concern for us.

We are very comfortable with the decision that we have made: To embrace the opportunity that presented itself and turn our comfortable, just plugging along life on its ear.

We are fine with that. Because we know that what we're working toward will be worth it.

Maybe times will be tight for a year and a half while I'm in school, but we are looking well beyond that. Beyond all those things that seem to cloud the vision of some when they cast their eyes upon our brazen move. Beyond the 'But you both have good jobs!' and the 'Don't you know what's happening with the economy?'. Even beyond the 'Think of what you're giving up!'.

More than anyone, we know what we have here. Likewise, more than anyone, we know what we want to strive toward. Our path to get there may not be the exact path that some would have chosen for themselves but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't embark upon this for ourselves!

The reasons for going are many. Some that we have shared with you personally, some that we have only discussed between ourselves. I know that all of you can respect those reasons, whether you know them or not, because you know US. And I know that you will encourage us. And offer any help that you can. Maybe even admire the spirit that it takes to grab control of your future. And maybe, just maybe, you will offer us a hot meal and a warm bed when we are destitute.... I'm kidding, I'm kidding!

It's going to be great. I just know it.

Wait, what?

Have you been asking yourself as of late 'Just where in the hell is Megan and why is she slacking off SO MUCH with her posting?' You and me both, my friend, you and me both!

I actually do have a good reason, believe it or not! Could it be that I'm pregnant again and just too tired to post, preferring to spend my evenings stretched out on the couch? Noooo! And shame on you for even thinking it! (Come on, tell me, you were thinking it, weren't you?!) No, nothing quite so earth shattering as that. Just a teeny little move to Georgia so that I can start grad school, that's all!

Yep, we're moving back to the homeland so that I can work towards a master's degree in agricultural leadership (think: extension agent). We'll be in Griffin, Ga., at UGA's campus there. It's not the same as Athens, but they made me an offer I couldn't refuse! There are a lot of things to iron out yet, but I think we'll get them put together just fine. We'll have to; we leave in two weeks!

Two Lilies that smell very, very different

You would never believe how wonderful these flowers smell. Rather strong, but wonderful as well. One of the ladies at work even commented that it almost burned her nose, they were so strong! That might be taking it a wee little bit too far, but they really do fill up the room with the smell of lilies! Lilies, btw, are my favorite flower. What you see here in this anniversary arrangement is a classic example of well trained husband!

Well trained children, well, that's a whole other story. This child in particular, sometimes remembers her training, sometimes not. The training that has sunk in deep to the core, however, is the camera's out, I'd better smile training. Actually, it has moved to the 'Mama, take my picture!' league, which can only spell trouble, I'm afraid.

Yep, those would be footie pajamas.

Um, I really don't know what this is... Perhaps a good entry for a 'caption this' contest?

I'm catching your vibe

Young Miss Ashley Kate has become quite the skilled motorboater (for lack of a better term, I'll say). It makes me laugh to watch her do it over and over and over again, knowing full well that her lips have to be tingling! I've tried to accompany her on those extended vibes and I just can't do it. She is a bona-fide champ-een!

PS: The combination of being a champion milk drinker and a champion motorboater DO NOT make for a nice and tidy affair. On the contrary, you had better cross your fingers that the mood to motor does not strike her when a sippy cup is within a 10 foot radius or else you'll need your rain gear, people!

(Sorry for the herky jerky-ness of the video. I have no idea why I couldn't keep the camera still.)

Oh Eight

A Toast To The Hap, Hap, Happy Couple

I unearthed a few bottles of this champagne from our wedding not too long ago. I have no idea what in the world I was keeping it for so I decided that it was high time to pop a top (or unscrew, as it were). Don't you know that it was just as fizzy and good as it was eight years ago?!

Eight is great, my friends, Eight Is Great.

Happy Anniversary to us!