Summer has arrived

Summer sure is here. Not only was it in the high 80's over the weekend but after a full day of partying on Saturday Abby and I were able to rally and join some friends out for a day on the boat. While I know longer own a boat I still have close connections with a friend that is often more than willing to take us all out. It was a great weekend. On Saturday Chris and I, along with some friends, held our now 8th annual Cinco de Mayo party. I'm not sure if it has ever actually been on the 5th of May but it is always a good time. It has grown into quite a crowd over the years and now includes not only some parents but also some friends that now have children. All around a fun time was had by all.
Next weekend Abby graduates from Nursing school so we are eagerly awaiting any news of a possible job. She is getting quite anxious but I'm sure something will come about soon.

Home

Well, I will certainly never have a yard looking like Bec and SJ's but it' slowly getting there. A little over a month ago Abby and I had a truck load of dirt dropped off in the back yard. The yard was uneven and filled with sandy soil. ( Not ideal for all the plants I have in store ) So we started little by little moving the dirt around. Now it's important to note that we are not dealing with a grand space by any means, however moving dirt around sucks! Soon it will be too hot to throw out seed but we are going to try anyways. A lot of the plants that needed to get in the ground and benefit from the spring weather were planted with lots of black cow added in. Luckily some of the plants that I put in at the end of the summer survived the winter and poor soil. So while the side/back yard is a complete wreck at least some of the flowering plants will soon be full of color.
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Abby and I had a "Adult Easter Party". The invitation, designed by Abby, was titled "We're too old to hunt for eggs, so instead we'll get a keg". It was a blast. We got things going around 1 in the afternoon and the last folks didn't leave until close to 2 am. I am not that hard core anymore when it comes to partying but it sure was fun. I grilled some chicken and duck wings then finished it off with some grilled salmon. Abby was hard at work the day before pumping out egg salad sandwiches for everyone along with some other treats. She even placed some random Easter eggs around the house with chocolates inside. A few of the eggs even had mini bottles in them. So all around it was a good Easter.
Currently we are counting down until graduation day. Abby graduates on May 15th and has been on the job hunt for quite some time. With today budget cuts across the board in the medical field it is looking hard for new grad's but she remains hopeful. I am hopeful too since when she get a job it will be like I'm getting a bonus. :) We joke that she is my little investment ( b/c that sounds better than money pitt )
OK, even though the computers here at work are still on the fritz I think it's time for lunch. Hope all is well.

Up in the Mountains....

Up at the house for a rain filled long weekend with the Rents and Abby.  Oh yea and all 4 of our dogs.  Abby and I got up here early on Friday and opened up the house for mom and dad.  It rained almost the entire way from Charleston.  We really needed the rain here and in Charleston so it was welcomed all around.  

At home Abby and I have been trying to get the house all ready for spring.  I had a dump truck drop off a load of dirt the other week and we have been slowly spreading it around.  The other weekend we spent hours at lowe's picking out flowers, vegetables and herbs.  This is all in preparation for a easter party we are having the afternoon before easter.  With any luck the plants will have gotten a healthy boost of energy and take to their new surroundings just fine.  

On a side note, Molly is jobless but still doing much better than she has in a long time.  Personally I don't think she is really out looking for a job but that's her problem I guess.  Mom and dad are putting added pressure on her so hopefully she will find something soon.  

OK, well since Chapel Hill is playing as I type it is hard to focus over my mothers excitement.  Hope all is well with everyone.  Come visit soon...  Spring is great in Charleston.

I'm Back

OK, I know it's been way too long. I lost track over the holidays and work has been quite hectic. I really wanted to blog my way across the country when I went out to pick up Molly and drive her home. That trip was really no where near as terrible as I thought it was going to be. I made Molly go to the Grand Canyon and then South to Comfort, Texas to see her godmother Lee. From there we headed East, having lunch with a friend of mine in the Big Easy then staying with friends/family in Mobile. I know I am not giving much detail, but you get the jist? (spelling )

Work is crazy! I keep telling people that even though the economy may be in the crapper, people are getting divorced left and right. Oh well! I have been without a front desk receptionist since before xmas. That did not help things. Finally today a new girl has started and I hope to get my work life back in order. For someone with the ADD that I still have, being and organized person without help is a nightmare.

The house is going along well. Abigail is constant source of reason when it comes to calming down all the crazy ideas I have for the house. ie: knocking down walls, expanding, etc. She even tolerates my never ending remodeling projects. We were down to one toilet for quite a while and have been without one of the bathroom sinks for an even longer time. I think that as long as one of the two toilets work, the shower works, and at least a sink not including the kitchen sink works, she will continue to tolerate me. We did over the holidays get the front room/guest room/storage room in working order. There is now a bed with a matress and it is accessable. There is still no paint in that room and the ceiling looks like crap but hey, the rest of the house is painted and put together...

OK well I hope everyone is doing well. I'm off to start reorganizing my office.