The Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales in Mt. Pleasant

This past week, we went to downtown Mt. Pleasant to see the famous Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales. After having to wait a bit with a couple of antsy little boys, they made their appearance! The words awesome, powerful and magnificent come to mind...

a train ride...Shepherd to MP and back...Maple Syrup Fest

The boy and I enjoyed a leisurely train ride to MP and back on a gray, soggy morning during the Maple Syrup Festival. He had a great time and kept hollering "All Aboard!" We rode in the top of a two-story car on the way to MP and switched to the lower section on the return trip. We then rode the ponies and played in the park for a while...then Daddy showed up and we headed down to the rides...

Dandelions...Weed or Flower?

I don't really care if they are weeds and/or flowers--I like them! I know, I know, everyone wants to rid their yards of them in the spring, they spread like wildfire across lawns everywhere. But, to me they are a sign of spring and warm weather and summer days ahead. Plus, what other weed or flower can you get twice the fun out of? Who doesn't remember smearing the bright, yellow, buttery flower on siblings, cousins and friends? Then, when they turn into fluffy, puffy, white balls, you can send them off into the wild blue yonder...

VIP for an afternoon...

I had the honor of being a VIP for the afternoon today. At my nephew's request I went to his school as his VIP. We had a great time-- eating lunch together, meeting some of his friends and teachers and seeing some of his work. He read some awesome stories he had written and I had a VIP necklace he made me to wear. His favorite thing had to be his "cootie catcher" which I guess I am out of the loop on, because I never heard them called that. You know the things you make with paper and it has numbers on it, and you choose numbers and they fold it back and forth, then flip up the final number you choose and it says something underneath...it was a wonderful time and we both had a lot of fun!














































Aforementioned "cootie catcher"...

Morel Mushrooms or Shroons...whatever you call them they're delicious!

Either you love them or hate them, but if you live in Michigan, you can't help hearing about them this time of year. I LOVE them and a shout out to my brother Kail and my nephew Heath for finding these the other day. I enjoy "hunting" for them, but I just as readily enjoy having them "hunted" for me. Nice big white ones, and a few darks...Delectable!

The Cutest Kid Contest Begins!

Get out your cameras and start snapping pictures! Your child can win fabulous prizes and you get bragging rights! Contest runs May 1st until September 1st. Last year was a blast and I know this year will be just as fun! Fall photo shoot at Dow Gardens for the winners!