Baking Soda Wonder...

About a year ago I was at Sam's Club and made a purchase I, until recently, am still wondering about. Now, when I walk into Sam's or Costco something strange happens to me. I see things in big sizes and think I all of a sudden need everything! Well, sadly that happened to me once again this specific day. I was walking through and saw 12 lb bags of baking soda, and I grabbed 4. I have no idea what I was thinking or thought, however I have since been paying the price. These bags have been sitting in my basement mocking me and laughing at me. They knew I would have zero need for 48 lbs of baking soda. Well, after the skunk incident I have realized baking soda does wonders in the laundry. I'm not kidding, it cleans whites better and softer than bleach, it cleans my colors without fading the bright colors,it removes odors (like skunk) like nobody's business, and it just cleans so well. So, I guess what I am saying with the post is...if you happen to have 48 lbs of baking soda, and you are not sure what to do with it, start cleaning!!

**It also does great on carpets. Just sprinkle it on and let it sit for a few minutes, then vacuum it up and presto...its like you just had them cleaned!!**

Love living in TN

Todd and I went to the county fair last night, and had a good time. Here are few of the highlights!!

Good ole Tractor pull

And of course a good time Demolition Derby!!

Hmmm...

I'm not a fancy girl, in fact I'm not even a girlie girl. But when these are the pair of shoes that are most often worn by me, should I be re-thinking something here??

Down My Driveway

I see....

Don't let the cute baby one fool you. This horse, only a few moments after this was taken, started running toward me. It was petrifying!! I think I might have peed my pants while running, yelling for help, and trying to stop this monstrosity from coming at me. Seriously, yet another reason I cant stand horses. They look cute but their true colors show when its only me and them around.

4th Weekend in Piney Flatts

We had a wonderful 4th weekend in Piney Flatts, TN. Our good friends, Gail and Dan, invited us to spend the weekend with them at their place. They live right on the lake, and always have something fun going on!!


We went on a boat ride


And we went fishing!! We all caught a little something. Here is Todd with one of his many Blue Gill catches!!

Here I am with a HUGE catfish!! It was so heavy that Todd had to help me pull the sucker in.


And finally my handsome and good looking Todd!!

We had a great time! Thanks guys!!

The View from my front porch!

Aren't Saturdays the best?!!

Meet LuLu

We could not love our new little addition to our family more!! We got an Australian Sheppard puppy yesterday, and we are loving her!! She follows Kaylee around like nobody's business, and just adores her. Kaylee is still getting used to having someone around, but is adjusting nicely. Its hilarious, Australian Sheppard's are herders, and great farm dogs. So, while we are sitting on the porch relaxing, Kaylee will run off to sniff something, an LuLu will follow her to try to rain her in. Kaylee isn't too fond of it yet, but I am hoping she will get used to it soon. Many more pictures to come! Keep posted!!




See her trying to find Kaylee