Boys Birthday Weekend at the Cabin

We went to the cabin with high hopes of birthday celebrations and a huge bonfire. The weather just didn't play along and rained most of the weekend. Who would think late May would require warm clothes and lots of fires? We still had a great time though even if we didn't get the collasal bonfire in this round.

All the rain is making everything look so lush and vibrant. For that I will not complain.

The camper got a good solid spring cleaning for guests. Need to go on a little road trip soon with the ol Rambler.

Grand plans were in place for a delic picnic, mother nature didn't cooperate so we picniced indoors by a fire. Just as delic.

New art was hung in the dinning room.

We hit up the small towns as a family with friends to celebrate both brother's birthdays. Happy Birthday Boys! Sadly my dad was stuck out of town :(

We eventually had a break in the rain long enough for a little yard work. Funny enough I found a shirt from several years ago when a good portion of Niobrara was sadly underwater.

Baths always need bubbles, candles, a good book, and occasionaly a beer.

I was a good sport and played cards one night even though not my thing, luckily I won so guess that at least makes it slightly less painful.

My  mom made gorgeous professional looking arrangements out of flowers my grandpa and I brought from our yards. They smelled as good as they looked!

Even in the slightly cold misty weather we still enjoyed time at the land just unwinding.

Memorial Day 2015

Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.

 

 Please take a moment today to remember those who lost their life serving our country. Being in DC this past week and visiting the various memorials was such a reminder of how many have lost their lives protecting our freedoms. To each of them and their families I am forever grateful.

Mother's Day Celebrations

I have the most amazing mother ever. I have always felt extremely blessed to have such a loving caring supportive mom who is also my best friend. Without a doubt she means the world to me and I am lucky to have her. This year she ended up at our cabin over Mother's day with my dad to work on a few things and was going to spend the day alone without her kids. I knew this wasn't her ideal and felt she deserved to have all three of us there best case, worst case at least me. So  I drove up Saturday and surprised her with flowers and a Coach bag. It was the least I could do for everything she has done and continues to do for me. Love you MOM! Sad we didn't take a picture all weekend.

 

Sunday I even made a fancy Mother's day brunch with the awesome strawberry rhubarb french toast I found online and mimosas. 

 

Then we spent the day working in the yard and getting dirt in our nails. Something we both love. Everything from tending to this rhubarb from my grandpa's era at the cabin to mulching a good portion of our yard.

 

It's always so hard to pack up and leave, Sunday night was no exception. I could have went for a few more days in the country. Especially as the sky driving home looked a little intimidating.

 Lucky for my mom she got to celebrate Mother's Day twice as we also hosted a dinner for her Monday night with the whole family. Nothing fancy but a chance for us to show her we love her. My cute awesome grandpa always brings flowers when he comes to dinner. Last night it worked out perfect as I was struggling to come up with last minute arrangements for the table and in he walks with a bundle of snowballs. Thanks Grandpa!

 

Hope all you moms out there had one amazing blessed day celebrating. You deserve more than just a day without a doubt.



Easter Flights and Cape Air

In the interest of not paying a small fortune for airline tickets (due to schedule issues) we ended up traveling on Easter this year to Vieques. Obviously not ideal but we made the most of it starting with Easter Bunny headbands - that I more or less wore all day. And fun Easter cocktails and treats throughout the day.

We have been flying Cape Air from San Juan to Vieques the last several trips. I can't say enough how amazing it is. Truly life changing as far as the trip goes. The ferry is cheaper yes - but such a time killer and rough on those of us like myself who don't do well with motion....

San Juan

Vieques

Cape Air has lots of flights and its a mere 25 mintues of fun before you arrive ont he island. The views you get to enjoy while en route are to die for. Such pretty pretty views of both San Juan and Vieques along with the water. All the pilots are always super friendly and nice and luggage restrictions are essentially the same as your main airlines so nothing to be concerned about.

 

San Juan

 

My poor mom is even more claustophobic than I so struggeld a little with the extra small plane we ended up on the last flight but for the most part the planes are large enough and with plenty of windows to be more fun less stuck in a tin box with no means of escape.

 

San Juan

Valentines Weekend at the Cabin

After a brief day at work we all headed off for Niobrara to celebrate Valentines Day as a family (well we were missing the little bro).

Hearts with a side of animal mount anyway?

 It was cold, really really cold! But we still bundled up so we could cut enough firewood to supply endless fires to keep us cozy.

 Valentines treats were a must as were funny decorations left by Rhonda.

We even managed to get a fun Valentines themed family photo (again minus one).

I always love doing Valentines dinner at home. More intimate, no crowds, decli food, and wine. This year was no exception.

Hope everyone had a great Valentines Day!