1,2,3...Go!!!

Beau loves anything with wheels.

Trucks, tractors, trains, even lawn mowers.

Dad just bought this nifty little John Deere that is a beast when it comes to mowing.

It also functions as an amusement ride.

The turn radius is ridiculous and it can pick up some serious speed.

Perfect for an afternoon of joy riding in the back yard.

We laughed so hard at Beau laughing. 

one

two

three

they're off

i just like Jakes face in this shot

We probably had just as much fun as Beau.

Gone are the days of tricycles, we've moved on to bigger and better things.

p.s. Beau can count to 6. he's not even two. 

my nephew is brilliant.

Happy Wednesday,

Kate

Wordless Wednesday: the Spree

I never posted about my trip to Dallas....like a month and a half ago.

This post won't be wordless, but it will contain music (the reoccurring theme of my WW posts).

It was a wonderful weekend with my gfs.

We ate some scrumptious foods. For reals, eating out in Dallas is a delight for the taste buddies. 

We giggled over ridiculous photos. 

We ate more good food.

We talked about life and solved world problems. 

A successful trip over all.

But, the reason I went was to watch Patrick play the drums for Polyphonic Spree!

We danced the night away and sang our little Spree-groupy hearts out. 

Patrick greeting his woman with a smooch on his way to the drums.

love my girl-frans

they're the best. and also a whole lotta fun

Can't wait to spend some more time with my gals!

Adding some Polyphonic to the mix is always good too.

Happy Wednesday friends,

Kate

Sunday Portrait Series: Easter

Easter is crazy on Yellowood Drive.

Each year, my aunt Chrys hosts Easter Sunday lunch and an Easter egg hunt.

It has grown exponentially and continues to grow each year.

It is so much fun to watch all of the kids squirm through lunch with excitement for the hunt!

look at those fiiiine white britches

the in-laws came in for the Easter weekend!

I love when they come in town

some of my very favorite gals

the hunting crew for this year

let the games begin!

total chaos ensues

every man for themselves

it's an excuse to really act like a kid

the adult on-lookers on the front porch

some of the loot

The weather was perfect

the kids were sweet

the food was to die for (especially if you ate as much as i did)

the eggs were plentiful

but, above all else

 our Savior is Risen!!!

we celebrate Easter every day because the tomb is empty and we have the hope of heaven 

we serve a God who raises from the dead

heals hurts and offers forgiveness

Praise be to our God for his unending love demonstrated by Christs death on a cross and resurrection on the third day!

a party for Mom

We had such a wonderful time celebrating 60 years of my mom!

It's not easy to plan a party for someone that has her hand in every event in the family.

But, we did it!

The weather was perfect and some of her dear friends from out of town came in for the evening. 

I chose to decorate in white and yellow, using lots of daisys.

Daisys are her favorite and the flowers used in my parents wedding. 

It was so much fun gathering pictures of mom over the years.

I don't use yellow often, but it was really fun and cheery! 

Ms. Grace, who made my wedding cake, a very dear friend made the beautiful cake

Mom appropriately and unknowingly matched the decor perfectly

The banner was inspired by a photo on Pinterest, of course. 

Chrys had the back porch decorated perfectly. 

A wonderful crowd of people who love my mom

Jake made everyone cry before dinner

perfect evening

aren't her azaleas gorgeous!

sister, son and mother-n-law

thanks Chrys for hosting!

some great friends

Jamie and I put together a little video scrapbook of photos of mom over the years.

She had some killer hairstyles

Beau wanted to help her open gifts

We, the kids, gave her a heart Tiffany necklace. 

She was surprised

and I think she likes it

the fam, minus GT (he was in Haiti)

Sooooo glad Josh flew in from LA

how do you pull something like this off?

with these women.

Thank goodness for my mamaws, Chrys and Grace.

Just tell them what you're thinking and it's done. These women know how to throw a party.

I didn't take a picture of it, but my favorite gift mom received was a book of letters.

Everyone wrote a letter about mom, their favorite story or just what they love about her.

I bound them all in a scrapbook and she sat down for hours after the party just reading them.

She has some wonderful friends and great relationships

Each letter contained something special about mom and how wonderful she is. 

It was a great night celebrating mom and her 60 years. 

Although, she deserves a giant celebration in the White House or something of equal caliber. 

I'm thankful for the influence of great women in my life.

Wordless Wednesday: remake

This gem came to me via Rachels blog.

It is a great find and a day-brightener.

Ben Rector covered Whitney Houstons "I wanna dance with somebody" and nailed it.

Don't you wanna dance with somebody?