May Pole

The reason we headed up to Oakhurst this last weekend was so we could attend Ellen and David's friend's, Tobin and Brian, May Day party. It has been over four years since we have been out to their property. I originally wanted a hipster barn wedding at their house years ago!

The woodwork is amazing inside and out.

May Day ribbons waiting to come alive.

So many nooks to explore.

People starting to gather.

Festive people I might add.

People are now connected to the May Pole.

Tobin instructing us, Brian ready to show us how it's done.

Some onlookers (one ready for a nap).

Almost done.

Scrumptious food.  Even more scrumptious desserts.

There is a picture of us on this swing from years ago so I told Blake to take a picture so we could have an updated one.

I love their barn.

Due

I love that my due date is on the milk I bought.  Either I am getting towards the end or this milk was meant to last a long time.  Maybe I should start checking things off my to-do list!

This weekend was full of fun and I look forward to creating fun blog posts during the week.

Farmers

We are exploring Aunt Sandy and Uncle Paul's farm.  Tomorrow, another kind of farm then Grandma and Grandpa's farm as a grand finale.

Stinky

Spring has brought up some interesting plants in our garden.  Our whole side yard was full of these weird, tree-like stalks.  The other day one of them opened to this.  I stopped walking, stared down, and texted Andrew and his mother right away.  What was this phallic thing growing in my yard?  After some quick research I found out this is:
A) A Voodoo Lily.
B) They are pollinated by flies.
C) The plants give off an odor like rotting meat to attract said flies.
D) Once the flower has been pollinated, it wilts and gets ready for seed production.

Do you wish you had these in your garden?

Info on Voodoo Lily found here.

I am throwing in a picture of my son (at a non-stinky time) right before his second swim lesson.  I am not quite sold on the new style of goggles for kids.  Blake loves them.

Ready

Hunt

After transferring all of Reade's stuff to Blake's room, I created a girly closet area.  I moved my white cabinet into the closet in hopes of creating a more functional nook.  The space is exactly 36" so I now have plans to find the perfect desk to squeeze in there to make a sewing nook for myself.  There is power on the back wall which will allow baby to acclimate to the hum of a sewing machine.

The bassinet is out of the closet and gearing up for its purpose.

This one looks like the perfect size.

This one looks like the perfect color.

So delightful.

Gossip

Another book for my beside.  This was the first time I put a request form into the library to notify me when a copy was available.  It better be good.  I like the fact that everyone rolls their eyes at me when I ask if they are interested in reading it too.  It is about a woman who had an affair with JFK while she was a young intern.  I am not the biggest fan of fiction so this is as close as it gets.  Right now my brain just wants a juicy plot without living people to be there to defend themselves.  Now, everyone in my house get to bed so I can get to reading.

My child disliked the idea of a book being the main focus for one of my photos.

Bride-To-Be

My mom threw a wonderful bridal shower for her close friend's daughter.  The food, weather, and energy was just perfect.  Good job mom.  Just weeks away from the wedding and I am praying I get to make it to the wedding before baby comes.

Cake, yum!

Team #1 for Toilet Paper Bride

Team #2 for Toilet Paper Bride

Team #3 for Toilet Paper Bride

Adorned toilet paper brides.  Melissa (bride's sister), Lisa, and my sister Amy

Ann & my mom (co-hosts) presenting the adorable mini ice cream cones.

Fun gifts.

Wild gifts.

The bride with her bow bouquet.