Catch up!

Hello! I just want to catch everyone up on all the things that have been going on. I haven't been very good at updating the blog, obviously, so I have to go all the way back to Allie's birthday! She, like Max, got her own special treats. She started off with a pig's ear and then got a Munchy bone which Boo tried to take from her!

As everyone knows, March is a busy month for our family. Although we did not get to celebrate as we usually do, we did celebrate both Emily's and Moon's birthday.

Emily was very good to Moon and made him a homemade cherry pie! It turned out wonderfully! Moon also had a chocolate cake since we had 14 people over!

I kind of kept mom's tradition on St. Patrick's Day. I did not make anything green for dinner, but I did make a green pancakes for my class. I did not tell them what I was doing and when I handed out the first batch of pancakes, I told them they could eat them. No one said they didn't like them or wouldn't try them, but they were a little hesitant. Everybody ate two pancakes! I asked if anyone knew what they were and one student said pancakes, but I told them it was actually leprechaun food to which one little girl said "It does kind of taste funny!"

And now the last thing I want to share.... Since it has been so nice outside lately, we have taken the dogs for several walks. We were just walking them in the pasture, but Emily called the Braziers and they said we could walk in their fields. Mom, I thought you would enjoy seeing Max having a good time on our walk.

And just because I like this picture....

I will update the blog again after Easter and my trip to the mountains.

Take care! I love you! ~Abbey

STOP and Smell the Daffodils

I took the time today to procrastinate (and yes, I am still doing it right this moment). But sometimes when your life is so very hectic that you can't even stop for 3 minutes outside your house to enjoy real sunshine, something is definitely wrong. And that is my excuse for procrastinating today. I have been up to my eyeballs in tests, homework, school, and everyone else without giving myself something in return (and chocolate doesn't count... I NEED that!). I took an hour walk outside today because it was gorgeous and deserved to be enjoyed. I watched old movies whose names I still don't know, with actors I have never heard of, and lavished in the fact that I was not being productive. Everyone needs one of those days sometimes. So this is just a reminder that even though your life is hectic, take the time to smell the daffodils, because you never when the next frost will come in and take them away. Take a mental health day today!

Love ya! ~E

Just Wanted to Say...

I was just thinking of you guys.... I love you!

(And yes, that is a real brain!)

What a Hit!

Moon received your gift in the mail Tuesday and he had a blast! In the five minutes it takes me to get home from school, he had the package and box opened, the screws taken off, the batteries put in, and the screws replaced. He was so thrilled he called Rich and made him come over ASAP just to Derby. It wasn't good enough that they were Derbying on the carpet, so they moved to the hardwood floors in the kitchen to really build up speed! Boo didn't know what to think of the cars....

Moon is healing nicely. All the glue strips have come off and the bruising is gone. We go to the doctor Monday to see what he says. We are a little concerned because there is a "hard spot" between the two scars, so we are going to ask the doctor about that. It's probably just scar tissue, but it never hurts to ask. Moon is getting around pretty well. He drove for the first time today since February 5th, but he couldn't stay out too long. It will get increasingly easier for him as the weeks go by. He's enjoying his time off and he's not too anxious to go back to work yet. I think he would rather be working on cars around the house instead.

Allie is going to get her birthday present tonight. We will take pictures and post them soon. Emily called to make sure that we got one of her favorite treats, so I'm sure she will love her gift!

Take care and we will talk to you soon.

Much love,

Abbey and Moon

Happy Valentine's Day!

Whew! What a Week!

Hello! We survived another round of tornados here in Tennessee. I don't like the fact that they have done so much damadge so close to us, but I guess it comes with the territory. Luckily our family is safe and our friends have only suffered minor house damage. It is still scary though.

The same day the tornados came through was the same day that Moon had his surgery. We got home before the weather got too severe so we were happy about that. Moon is doing really well recovering. He sleeps until about 9:30 or later every morning and then spends the rest of the day in the recliner. He has already gotten pretty bored, so to pass time he washes dishes and does laundry. (I'm going to like having him at home for 6 weeks if he keeps this up!) I feel bad that I have to leave him at home by himself, but I know that he is not in pain and that he can do things for himself. In a couple of weeks he will be able to drive again, so it won't be too bad for him.

Here is a picture of Moon's scar. This was taken a day after surgery. He was allowed to take the dressing off and take a shower. He even gave me permission to take this picture to post on here. He is pretty bruised on the right side; I'm not sure if that is from the hernia or the other things they took out. He only has pain when he tries to bend down and he thinks it is because it is a horizontal cut and not vertical.

All in all, things are going good here. We will keep you updated. We love and miss you!

Abbey and Moon

Quick update from Julie and Josh

I heard about Mom and Dad's diet plan (the Wheetabix, gruel and water diet-- you'll have to ask them about it) and that makes me feel a little better about mine. I'm counting calories, working out on the treadmill and doing yoga. Josh is supposed to to start doing yoga with me; if he ever gets stuck in some strange lotus-like position, I'll post a picture!

We're still working a lot but everything is going well. Hopefully our swamp will dry up a little so I can start riding the horses again. No leaning on the fence since the electric was plugged in... Nothing important to report right now but I'll try to keep updating the blog every few weeks.

Love you guys!
Julie (and Josh)