We came, we conquered, we zorbed! 6.23.17-6.24.17

I decided to take the girls to Tennessee for their birthdays this year.  In my true fashion, I wanted to do something new and adventurous.  Enter zorbing.  I don't even know how I came about this unique activity but I'm so glad I did.

We headed out Friday around 10:15 in the morning and arrived that afternoon.  It was only supposed to be a roughly 4 hour drive, but 2 stops and 2 encounters with lane closures caused us to arrive at the park around 3:40p.

I tried to get some pics of the mountains as I was driving, but of course, the pics do it no justice.  The scenery is just beautiful.

This CFA was the first that I've ever seen that didn't have an eat-in area.  It's almost like a Cookout style CFA in Asheville, NC.

Here are some pics of the park and us.  Our video was kind of hilarious (at least to us it was).  But it was soooo much fun.  Definitely will be doing this again.

OUR ZORBING VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5OGVrMZy-E

After all this excitement, we were hungry, so the girls picked Joe's Crab Shack for dinner.  Maya ate crab legs for the first time, and loved them.

We topped the night off at Margaritaville.

Dee came in 3rd place killing the zombies

On the way to the hotel earlier in the day, I stumbled across a flea market with a display that I had to see the next day-TINY HOUSES!!!

My video tour

My video tour

Last stop was the Tanger Outlets.  Me and my girls shopping are typically a recipe for disaster.  I'm thrifty and don't give a hoot about brand names or high prices.  They on the other hand, love name brands and don't seem to care about price.  They also think I have Beyonce's pockets.  But this time, it went fairly smoother than normal.

This is our second trip to this area of Tennessee.  I'm definitely falling in love with it.  I look forward to checking out some of the natural wonders in the area.  Until next time....

Playing Outside...with The Girls (6.3.17)

So the last time I visited Jamestown Park, I was solo.

This time, I sort of dragged the girls with me.  We enjoyed our walk and talk.  I can definitely say that it's very freeing.  I saw some new things that I didn't see the first time.

I saw this the first time, but it still intrigues me.

Later that evening, Maya and I went to Barber Park to see Vanessa Ferguson perform.  For those that don't know, Vanessa made it within the top 8 on this past season of The Voice.  She is originally from NY, but has lived in the 'boro long enough to be considered a Greensboro resident.  She has an amazing voice.

On Sunday, June 4, Maya's cheer team competed at Southeast High School.  I'm proud to say that the Greensboro Tigerz won first place in their division (Level 4 Small).  They clinched a spot at that National Competition next year in Chicago.  Go Tigerz!!!

Oh, but I have to rewind to June 2.  I traveled all the long way to the hometown to help my Friend-Sister celebrate her 40th birthday.  Welcome to Club 4-0, Schmanne!!!

Rod, Schmanne's fiance, thought he was cool

And then they were white.... (5.27.17-5.28.17)

I am a true D-I-Y-er at heart.  That's a Do-It-Yourself-er.  So in the effort to save money and update my house, I made an attempt to change my brown wood doors to white.  Throughout the years, I've actually enjoyed having the brown doors.  It's a less modern look, but for me, it was something different from everyone else I knew.  It also gave a nostalgic feel.

So as my adventure begin, everything was going great.  I had removed some of the door knobs, spray painted them, and was prepping my white paint.  As I was about to shake the paint can a little, I somehow managed to drop it.  Of course, the top busted and paint went everywhere.  I typically refrain from profanities, but I just couldn't hold it in at that moment.  Lord, please forgive me.  I hustled to get the paint off of my hardwood floors.

Despite the initial mishap, I managed to get the fronts of all the closet doors and the front and backs of the entry doors painted white.  I still need to do 1 or 2 more coats, but for now I'm satisfied.

I think I'll leave the next paint jobs to a professional though.  My body was so soar!!!

We are Family (5.20.17)

So proud of my little cuzzos for graduating this year.  Shaq graduated from college; Msha and Kemya graduated from high school.  All the fam couldn't make it to the 'ville to celebrate, but I was glad to see the ones who did.

Aunt LuLu, Uncle KD, Ma, Uncle Bunky

Dee Dee & Mike

Shaq, Lisa, Aunt LuLu, Msha

Kev, Agee, Tasha, "Leetha", Mike, "Deedalee"

Dee, Kemya, Maya, Msha, Shaq

My Godbaby, Katy.  She had dance fever.

My DogMa Adventure...Over (5.17.17)

After longing for a furry child and even a few attempts, I finally decided to get a schnauzer back in 2002.  So on Labor Day weekend 2002, a friend and I ventured to a breeder near Concord, NC to pick up my new child.  Enter Troy.  When I first saw him in person, I new I had to have him.  He was the runt of the litter with super long legs.  The breeder wasn't the best, as I could tell the living conditions were less than up to par, and poor little Troy was covered in fleas.  We immediately got him home, cleaned him up, and welcomed him to the family.   He was shivering the entire ride home, so I made sure I held him tight and comforted him.  He was born on 5/23/2002 and departed on 5/15/2017.  He was my male child, my daughters' brother, and a light in my life.  Over the past few months, he developed some oral tumors that changed and evolved.  The last few weeks, they began bleeding.  And although Troy continued to eat, he was losing weight and having some difficulties.  It was a tough decision, but one I knew I had to make.  The journey as Troy's mom has been great, and I will miss him tremendously.  I thank those who truly loved Troy, and those who truly saw him as my family member and not just a pet (Ma, Dad, Deon, Alexis, Jo-Ahnna, Carol Jane).