Honeysuckle Hills

The weekend of October 15th we had a weekend of parties and family fun. On Saturday two of Margaux's little friends had their first birthday parties on the same day. We had a lot of fun and Margaux played herself out. It was a beautiful day for getting together with friends.

On Sunday we went to Honeysuckle Hills farms in Springfield. The farm is owned and operated by one of Matt's students family. We met his father who runs the show. We watched the pumpkin cannon, the pig races, and meandered through the corn maze. It was a fun day, again beautiful weather and a great chance to support one of Matt's students.

Riding with Daddy

Enjoying the Corn Maze

Picking herself a wee little pumpkin

Pig Races!

I told you I'd be back

Okay, so the big quiz is now behind me and my Dad said I haven't be updating my bogg so here I am. The Bar exam. It was horrible, that is all I really have to say about it. I was really hoping after all the studying I would have some sort of idea. Well… No. Not at all. I also haven’t got back to a normal routine yet.
A few days after the big quiz, Matt, My parents, my niece, my two nephews and I went on our very first trip to Holiday World. It was so much fun folks. The wooden roller coasters are definitely going to keep a lot of chiropractors in business, but seriously fun. After torturing my spine and neck on 3 of the coasters, we hit the water park. It was a blast. I had the best time on the slides. I learned that my 6ft 6inch, well over 200lb Dad is the best partner when it comes to a waterslide. Basically, his large frame gathers a lot of momentum and really flings you around a waterslide. It was a really good trip.

We have new friends at our home.

First we got Peppermint (white face) and Snickers (brown face).

















And then about a month and half later we got Hannah Montana and Sally Pearl.



















The sheep came from the 4-H market lamb project. Matt's Dad was a judge, but he was (and still is) on crutches and he needed an assistant. That is why you will see my handsome husband walking around in the pictures. Matt's family had a pretty large sheep operation before the cows took over. Matt even showed in the State Sheep show, and the national North American Livestock Expedition. Anyhow, the little girl that showed Hannah, painted her hoof’s with nail polish, Pink glitter nail polish. Therefore… her name is Hannah Montanna. If you look at the hoofs in the picture above you can see the sparkles.

Kittens

Mom and Dad’s cat Maggie has given birth for the ga-zillionth time. I am exaggerating a bit, but I know this has to be at least the fourth fifth time the cat has had kittens. We were actually apprehensive about mentioning the “K” word around her. For fear that she might perk up her ears say, “Kittens! Kittens! Did somebody say kittens?! I can whip you up a batch of those if you need some.” It’s as if the very mention of the word gets her pregnant. It doesn’t seem like she’s stopping anytime soon either, in fact she’s just hitting her stride. She’s a cute kitten producing machine. We should ship her to stay with the Duggar family. I guess she is mad at us for thinking she was a boy in the beginning and naming her Magellan. Now she feels she must prove her womanhood to us through her ability to procreate.

So needless to say, if you are in search of some melt your heart cute kittens, we have 4 that are in need of good homes. They say that you can’t get anything for free, but you sure can. You can get your very own little snuggly friend.

Aren't these the cutest little lap warmers you've ever seen?

I wish this weather was here to stay

The weather was fabulous in TN this weekend. And today for that matter.

Saturday night Matt and I went to the APSU v. Murray game. We had a really good time. Matt had to sport a Murray shirt because he is currently doing his grad work there. He just loves to ruffle feathers. APSU won, and it was a good game. Close from the beginning to end. I liked our seats because we were against the wall so I could stand up without obstructing anyone’s view when my legs felt cramped.

Sunday I rode motorcycles with my Dad. We had a good ride and it was good to get back on the bike after so long. I was a little nervous, but I did okay. Dad follows me and that makes me feel much better. I visited with them for awhile. Played with pigsquatch (their obese dachshund). Then I got to visit with my grandmother for a bit, just me and her. She answered some questions that I had about quilting, and showed me a thing or two. She has been working on a few quilts this winter. I want to try to do I little quilting. Not the meticulous piecing together of scraps kind. Just a real simple one. My Grandmother made me a very intricate one years ago, where she pieced it all together. She told me yesterday it was a log cabin design. It is beautiful and I’ve always loved it. Now I really love it and appreciate it.

My mother likes to sew, and has made me the cutest things my whole life. Again, this is another thing I want to learn to do. She gave me a sewing machine when I graduated from college, and I’ve always said that when I graduate from law school I want her to teach me how to sew. You know, everyone used to be able to sew and now it seems pretty rare for people my age to be able to. I had an idea to dust off the machine and make a little present for two of my friends that are having babies, just something simple. Well... it turned out so darn cute I’ve made quite a few in different shapes and sizes. For some reason I find it really relaxing to sit and work on it in the evenings. Remind me later in the summer to post a picture of my little creations (I can’t do it now or it wouldn’t be a surprise).

here is a picture of my Grandmother and I at this past Christmas

Back to the Grind

Well the Silvey’s are back in school (and not exactly thrilled, but we’re almost there).

2009 is going to be a big year for us. Matt is doing his student teaching this semester and he’ll be all qualified for his teaching license. Which means that Matt could be in a classroom next Fall.

I’ll graduate in Ohhh… 136 days and counting and take the bar exam the last days of July. Then I’ll anxiously await the results that come out in October. So hopefully by Christmas next year I’ll be a licensed attorney, and possibly have a few clients.

We are both really ready to get closer to our family goals. We are both also pretty tired of being students, but we know that the end is in our sights. The light at the end of the tunnel isn’t quite as dim as it was.

The kiddos made it back to Texas safely, and again were very well behaved during another very long confinement (12 hours in the car). We really enjoyed their visit, and I’m pretty sure after the good behavior that they could behave just as well on a plane by themselves.

The last Saturday that they were here we played “army” for well over an hour in the woods behind my parents’ house. It was a ton of fun. Matt and I found out real quick that my youngest nephew easily cracks under our interrogation tactics (tickling) once captured. After one or two tickles from Uncle Matt he was, “ready to tell [us] anything.” He was willing to give up the secret location of their hide out and where his partner could be found.

This is a picture of my nephews from the birthday cake evening.

And my niece patiently awaiting a piece of cake.

Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about...

So we made our pilgrimage to Little Rock to meet my sister half way between Texas and Tennessee.

The trip turned out pretty well. The kids (niece and nephews) behaved really well the entire 7 hours it took to get back to Tennessee. Thanks to Ms. Molly’s van, everyone had plenty space.

My mother is in full Nanny effect.

Matt is in full Uncle Matt effect.

We went over last night to bring a cake for my nephew’s birthday and to give the kids their Christmas presents from us. There was jumping, there was tickling, there were Nerf darts flying around.

On the way home I began my normal gripe with Matt about all the rough housing and playing, and the blurred limits and boundaries that could cause problems. He agreed, waited a while and then he responded something like this:

“Maybe I like to tickle them. Maybe that is just how boys play. Maybe that is one of the things I look forward to the most. And maybe you should just leave me alone and let me play with my niece and nephews.”

Of course I’m completely smiling at Matt who is smiling back. Both points were made. Uncle Matt will return for round two tomorrow night.

Gobble Gobble

Matt and I had a really nice Thanksgiving break together. We had a house guest. Biscuit was spayed on Wednesday morning so she got to be pampered and stay in the house with Matt and I. She loved it. She snuggled, and romped and played and kept pushing the limits to see just how close she could get to the Cats before they protested. She’s back outside with her sister now, and she seems thrilled to be back with her.

We ate breakfast with my grandparents on Thanksgiving morning at Cracker Barrel in Clarksville. Then we spent the day with the Silveys. Friday we put up the Christmas tree, and ate Mexican food. Saturday we studied/worked on lesson plans; and then went to my parents and grandparents in Cheatham Co. Sunday we went to the 144^th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin with my Mom and Dad. It was cold, it was wet, and it wasn’t what we expected, but it was something different we had never done before. We parked in a Domino’s pizza parking lot, and got some evil eyes from the employees there. We kept joking that our car was going to be filled with pizza boxes when we got back to it. And after a few minutes of standing in the drizzling rain and cold, my mom said that if we didn’t leave soon she was going to throw herself face first on the ground and kick and scream like a child till we left.

Here are some links to a little more info about the 144^th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin

Tennessean Photos

one year closer to joining the AARP.

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been noticing that my hair was in desperate need of a trim. I’ve been trying to let it grow, so every time I would go get my hair cut; I would ask her to leave the length and just trim up the layers.

Well during some of my riveting classes (please notice this is sarcasm because I’m not that big of a nerd), I have begun twiddling with my hair. Which of course lead to the noticing of is scraggly state. And last night I noticed a long solid white strand of hair. Just in time for my birthday, which is just around the corner. I’d be lying if I said that I’ve never found a white hair before, but they are definitely rare. Well, anyhow, my sister has been known to find one or two so I thought I would share the newsflash with her. The following text message ensued.

Me: I found a white hair

Sissy: Aw, it sucks to get old, I feel your pain.

Me: Who said old

Sissy: Ok if it makes you feel better I am the only one getting older here and that white hair was a fluke.

I love my Sister.

Then I sent her a random text that was meant for someone else, and of course it made no sense to her. Which is probably a more telling sign that I’m old, because I stink at text messaging. That is definitely reserved for a younger generation.

Celebrating 3 years and more to come!

Matt and I celebrated our Third wedding anniversary on September 10^th. But of course, as always, I had class on that night. So we had lunch that day and made plans for dinner on the weekend.

We did exchange presents! I decided it would be fun to give the actual present designated for the anniversary (Leather). Matt got me this briefcase that I've been wanting and needing for when I start my Law career next year. I was a little disappointed when it broke on the 19th. So guess I'll be making a trip to Office Max when the gas situation clears up. I got Matt a leather Brooks bicycle saddle. He loves it!

So on Saturday we went to Murray to look at the greenhouse were Matt spends a lot of class time this semester. Then he graciously let me do a bit of shopping. In fact we was very helpful! I was looking for jeans, and he picked some out and said for me to try them on. I didn’t think they would work but I tried them anyway. Well they didn’t, they were too short, But they were too big and they had long length in the next size down. JACKPOT! Girls know finding a good pair of jeans is like winning the lottery. The only thing that would make it more exciting would be if the pockets were stuffed with money.

Then, we went to Patti’s 1880 Settlement in Grand Rivers Kentucky for dinner. The food was nice. Our waitress was klutzy, and scatter brained, and the room we sat in was kind of creepy (seriously, there were about 50 dolls of all shapes and sizes hanging from the ceiling). We ran into one of Matt’s best friends from High School and then browsed the shops for awhile.

We had a good time.

This weekend we will have a whirl wind of weddings. We leave Friday for a friends wedding that is in Memphis (3 hours away) on Saturday. Then we will leave shortly after the wedding and come back to Clarksville, because I am the Matron of Honor in a wedding that is on Sunday. Wish us Luck!

Here's a photo from our wedding day!

by Joan Evans

Joan of Art Photography

Quick Trip

Matt and I made a quick trip to Ohio last weekend for his cousin’s daughter Mandi’s wedding. We had a lot of fun and got to spend some time with family. Mandi looked so pretty. The Silvey clan (Matt, his parents, and I) were pretty tired the majority of the weekend. Sadly, I didn’t take many pictures I’ve posted three.

Matt's Great Aunt Erma was there. Erma has the thickest head of solid white hair. Seriously thick. And I commented to her on how thick her hair was, she giggled and said, "well its been there a really long time." I loved it.

This Friday I take the MPRE. And next Monday I start class. Matt starts at Murray State the following week. Yea!!!! For my last year of NSL!

My Father-in-Law and his sister Marilyn

Matt and his Aunt Marilyn