Peony Farms!

 I have a wishlist to go visit some flower fields this summer and this peony farm at Styers Peony Farm was one on my list!  I ordered tickets for my mom and sisters and when it came down to actually going, some backed out because of the business of May.  I totally understand but boy did they miss out!!!!  Those of us that went had a blessed time roaming the fields of peony's.  We would stop and smell some, measure some with our hands because they were so large and just awed at the beauty!!!!  It really was so pretty!!!!!

Here's the crew!  We loved it!!!!!

Fields of flowers!!!!!

My mom!!!!!

And if you are at near Terrain, you must stop for lunch, right???  We had a wonderful lunch before heading home and even visited the cutest roadside stand where we grabbed some fresh veggies and juice!

Lena wanted to plan something special for us to do to celebrate my birthday and she mentioned this place after I already had tickets to go to Styers.  We chose another peony garden and truly it was just as lovely!!!!

A PEONY GARDEN!!!!

When we pulled into the driveway of this farm, our mouths dropped open!!!!!  Peak season was on this day and it was GORGEOUS!!!!  Heavenly!  Just outstanding!

This was a smaller farm but the blooms were at peak giving it a beautiful, full view of gorgeous peony's!!!!!

These are the ladies in my life that I do life side by side.  They mean the world to me and I love them so much!!!  Thank you Lena for planning this outing with my girls and choosing such a beautiful place to visit!!!!!  Loved it!!!!

Sisters! 

Then we ate pretty, delicious food and then did some shopping!!!!  The entire afternoon and evening was lovely and so much fun!

I know not everyone can visit flower gardens.  I realize not everyone has family to celebrate birthdays with.  I know not everyone is as blessed as I am to go on special events like this .... that's exactly why I am so grateful for the women and people in my life that speak life, care about me and have friendships that last!  I'm incredibly blessed!

Track and Field Day!

 Track and Field Day is a day that Austin was looking forward to!  He was on the orange team and did great in each of his events!!!!

The day was on the chilly side but no rain!  Track and Field was delayed one day to avoid rain showers!

There are so many kids that love this day!!!!

In the morning, the kids do relay races and score in teams!

In the afternoon, they do the field events!

Austin signed up to run the Cross Country which was 1/2 mile.  He didn't stop but was so tired at the finish line!  Good job, Dude!

The day was filled with lots of different events and Austin left tired but satisfied with his hard work!

Go orange team!

Mother's Day/Birthday.

 I had a birthday and it happened to be on Mother's Day this year.  I was treated like a queen all day by Mike, the kids and family!  Growing older has been pleasant so far with more gray hairs to turn blonde and a waist line to not get larger!  I am in good health and I'm very grateful for that blessing!

Here's my adorable niece that celebrates a birthday with me!!!!  Happy Birthday, Skyler!!!!

Family blessed me with gifts, cards, jewelry and flowers.

We ate dinner at a Mexican restaurant and I ate some fried ice cream!

Fannie Lynn dropped off some Ballerina Farm Sour Dough Croissants that were totally amazing and a cold brew lemonade that I also love!!!!!  Just so thoughtful!

We grabbed a quick photo at church as we celebrated all the Mothers!

Mike and I dropped off some flowers for each of our mothers and the whole day was filled with extra hugs and love from the kids and hubby!!!!  I'm so blessed!  Happy Mother's Day to my mom and mother in law and to all the other momma's out there doing their best to raise a family for the Lord in this crazy world we live in!  Don't give up!  Stay positive!  Love more!  Say kind words and even when the patience gets thin, let the Holy Spirit rise up that fruit inside of you!  

Happy Mother's Day!