They're mad

*UPDATE* I pulled up the snapdragons. They were turning black. But the begonias have come back to life, and my roses are growing likt crazy.



my flowers that is. It has been Hella hot down here.

Yesterday was the first rain we have gotten in almost a month.

and did I mention that it's been HELLA hot. Now I understand that other parts of the country have been hotter than normal, but I don't think that anything compares to Lousisana weather. It ain't the heat, it's the humidity. And a heat index of 110 degrees is never fun.

I am SO looking forward to August (NOT)

MJ

I know that everybody else is talking about this, but seriously, how can you not.

He was THE KING of our day. I am so sad by his loss. I think there is a Michael Jackson song for everytime in my life. I can remember dancing and singing with my little brother in our parents living room. and that was 15-20 years ago. And then, just a couple of months ago, me and a couple of girls put Thriller on the juke box and danced to it in the middle of the dance floor.

He was theabsolute GREATEST and I don't think the musicians of today would be where they are with out his influence on the world.

His music will live on forever................

and just because

He's my favorite

Who knew

that I was a barber.

Not too shabby for a first time with the clippers.

I figured why not make a one time purchase that we could use over and over again. I mean, I spend $20 at the barber every month, and he has cried in the chair 4 out of the 5 times. So I decided to give it a go.

Set him up on a chair with his booster seat in te middle of the living room floor. Laid a big blanket on the floor underneath his chair and went to town. He did whine a little, but he let me put the cape on him which was a good sign, because he doesn't like hair on his neck at all. Now, one thing about the cape is that it's plastic, well he tried to cover his face with his hands (and the cape) and I was afraid he was gonna suffocate himself. So I gave him a washclosh to hold over his face and it worked out great.

Now keep in mind, I didn't go to Barber school, but I think I did a pretty good job. There are a few places that could be touched up, but not so bad that we can't save it for next time.

Whew

All is well. Mom did great in surgery. We went by last night and she was awake and felling better already.

I was worried about how Andre' would react to seeing her in a hospital bed, but he was awesome. Duke and Duchess were there as well as Genie, so he was distracted from just Sugar. THen Parrain came and Andre' was so excited to see him.

She'll be in there for a couple of days so I know where we'll be after work, but I'm glad that everything worked out beautifully. She'll be around for a long time and I couldn't be happier.

Love you more than you know Mom.

**Update** She's out, still in recovery, but doing fine

Today my Mom is having surgery. I know she's in good hands and she'll be fine, but I can't help but worry a little.

If everyone can say a little prayer that everything goes off without a hitch.

Thanks

So I noticed that the picture I have in my previous post of my house is from right when we moved in. I have made some wonderful improvements to the curb appeal, and I am really enjoying getting my hands dirty.

I planted them back in April and they are really blossoming. I love coming home and seeing a new rose blooming. Of course I had a helper, he's awesome.

MAN, look at the difference!! The first picture was taken yesterday and the others are from wen we first planted in late April.