you asked for it, you got it

I was told by one of my readers, Aly Brecht, that she'd like to see more pictures on the blog again, sooo to show how much my readers mean to me, and how much I value their opinions, here you go....

These bad boys are my new shoes!! I got them at a store called runners, on March 12th, so I've been running/walking in them for 2 weeks now, and I LOVE them! If you are ever in need of new shoes, I highly recommend this place.  Not only is the staff there wonderful, but they really know what they are talking about.  They watch you walk{or in my case waddle} and put you in a shoe that is perfect for your foot.  Both of my kids have gotten running shoes there, in the past, and have loved them!  In fact, Maddy came with me this day, and before we left, she was buying a new pair too!! My feet feel so much better, I have no blisters and my shins stopped hurting.  I also got some new socks, which are also wonderful.  Between the shoes and the socks my varicose vein is not nearly as painful as it once was.  In fact, it's only really hurt once or twice since I've gotten the shoes. So I personally recommend you try this shoe store out.  The night we were there, at the Mt. Pleasant store, the owner, who owns several stores, actually took care of us, and he was a great guy.  We talked nutrition and exercise for quite a while. He also runs an exercise program in MtP, which I am NOT even close enough to being called ~fit enough to attend, but maybe some day!!! 

Something strange has happened here in Michigan... unusually warm March temps. for a couple of weeks and everything started to bloom!!

Maddy and her {borrowed}horse, Chip

He is currently the one and only true love of her life!!

Today he got some vaccinations and dental work.

The vet had 4 dental students with him, so they got to check out Chips teeth too

Chip is between 20-23yrs. old, so he's no Spring Chicken, he has had some injuries in his day, so Maddy constantly checks his legs to make sure they are doing okay, no swelling or anything. The pasture is a sloppy mess, due to the sudden warm up in the weather, so he's kinda dirty. And shedding like crazy.  In a few months he will be clean as a whistle, coat shiny, muscled up, and ready for show season!!

Thor is enjoying the wonderful weather as well. He loves being outside!

Finally found someone foolish enough to take our camper off our hands!! The old girls been a good camper, served her purpose, but it's time for her to go!

The fabulous unexpected warm spree has been cause to break out my Chucks!  I can't even remember how long I've had these shoes, I do love them though...

More flowers sprouting

Went on a day trip to/from the airport with my friend Shelli to see her son, Coleton  off to Oklahoma for a new job. Bitter sweet day.

the temps have been insane, but looks like it will start cooling back down, closer to normal soon! It's been AWESOME while it's lasted, but this is Michigan and it's March, so odds are, cooler temps and even a possibility of snow, are yet to come!!

SOLD!!!!
 finally got the old girl put back together and sold. Now there's only 2 dirtbikes in the garage

PROJECT
Yeah, Maddy's shorts got a little upgrade. Studs and lace

Back pocket, a bit crooked, but it'll due!

Added some lace to widen the legs a bit. NExt time I might use a different  style of lace, something thicker, but for our first try it wasn't too bad!!

We even had to mow our lawn, in Frickin' March, unheard of!!!
And yes, my husband mows with his headphones on listening to his iPod!!

I got to wear my sandals, sit in the sun reading a new book, what a great break from Winter this is!!

Had to buy a new fan for the bedroom window! {cute little guy isn't he!}
NO WAY were we turning on the air conditioning in March!!

Flowers bloomed

There have been several beautiful sunrises

I love sunrises,  LOVE them
~just wish I had the skill and equipment to capture them as truly awesome as they are in real life...

And then as expected, all good things must come to an end!
Or at least be postponed,
until your return, Spring, it was wonderful having you visit,
even for just a little while

Cold weather, sleet, and snow ~you SUCK!

Although it did make for a few pretty cool pics! Wish I'd had time to take more.

So there you go a quick photo catch up.  I think that's most everything. Well, there are a couple other sets of pretty cool pics, but I want to do a post about each of them separately. I will try my best to include more pics on a daily basis, from now on!!