http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:07:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While outside looking at the meteor shower this morning, I was reminded of one of the great McIver stories of all time.  Years ago, we were looking to buy a boat.  Gregg spotted one for sale in Tucker & called the owner.  They arranged for us to meet at Lake ... http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com/2009/10/21/mciver-hall-of-family-story/  "Better Late Than Never!"  or "Always Late But Worth the Wait!" or "Don’t Be Tardy for the Party"  Not sure which one of those apply but here it is!! This picture was taken the day we brought Chelsie Lynne McIver home to be part of the Blonde Family!  I love the ... http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com/2009/10/09/chelsie-is-21/ Today is Keegan’s 22nd birthday!  Oh my gosh, it is so hard to believe.  If you know our family & you want a laugh, check this out:   Notice the "Caboose" statement (Little did we know Chelsie would prove us wrong 14 months later!).  Keegan was the cutest kid with his curls ... http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com/2009/07/31/keegan/ My summer trips started out with Lauderdale by the Sea with Gregg - see post below for story on that fantastic trip.  Had a week home then off to Great Escape with the Middle Schoolers.  What a great week of worship, games, mud pits & Epic slipnslide.   I believe this ... http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com/2009/07/06/what-a-summer-so-far/   Theme Song to our Anniversary Vacation (Sung to the tune of "Gilligan’s Island") *My apologies to Gilligan & the Skipper*   Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, A tale of an eventful tour. That started from Ft. Lauderdale, Aboard this red Rav 4, Aboard this red Rav 4.  Now Gregg is a ... http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com/2009/06/10/ode-to-gilligans-island/ Today is Mother’s Day & my birthday!    Told ya I have needed to lose weight my whole life!  Anyway, I plan on having a great day because the special people that make me a mother are coming to celebrate with me.  Last year I wrote a post about my Mom, ... http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com/2009/05/10/happy-mothers-day/ Yes, my life is so full.  Thank you God.  You know the whole "Glass half empty, Glass half full" thingy.  Well, my glass has always been full. Yes, I have always needed to lose weight.  Yes, I have always been late to everything.  But it always works out, just ask ... http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com/2009/04/29/my-life-is-so-full/ Picture Alert!  This post is just about all pictures! Funny how life goes full circle because one of my favorite childhood memories was Easter picnic at Grant Park.  And that is where we did it this year, at the Kristy & Paul’s house.  What a glorious day! Hope your Easter was ... http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com/2009/04/14/easter-09-continued/ The pictures says it all!  We kidnaped babysat Bella to give Katie & Chris some alone time.  We had a blast!  And remember this picture?   Here is Bella by the same tulips this year!   http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com/2009/04/12/easter-09/ Yes, March went really fast & here is it almost Easter!    I am loving my job at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center.  Every day is a new adventure on the trails. And still loving my Youth….how could you not!   Bella has revealed that she is a fan of Mexican food -    ... http://theblondefamily.blogsome.com/2009/04/08/march-madness/