Peace sign and random things

Peace sign on my SUV, (the Mimi Mobile)

Pretty church in Viney Grove (near Prairie Grove)

For some reason, I love a peace sign.  I think it goes back to the early 70's and all that entails.   I have several  necklaces, socks (thanks to my friend Susan) earrings and even a fabulous copper  peace sign door "wreath" that my friend, Sheri, got me for my birthday.  Actually, the one on my SUV, Sheri had to find for me in Colorado.  You would think Fayetteville being the "funky" town that it is, you would be able to find a peace sign sticker.  A summer or two ago when I was on the hunt for one, I went to all the interesting shops you would think would have had one.  Nope!  Did you know last year was the 50th birthday of the peace sign?  Who knew!  I read it somewhere, then peace sign items started popping up everywhere!  Over the past Christmas holiday, the Boyfriend and I were in Dallas shopping and the windows of Barney's at North Park were ALL peace sign memorabilia celebrating the birthday.    Their store bag was fabulous, but I couldn't find anything affordable to buy to put in one.  It felt like the 70's standing in front of their window.   I found my old silver MIA bracelet for a prisoner of war, during the Vietnam war, that I wore for several years.  I wonder if he was ever found?  I need to Google his name sometime.  

Boyfriend and I went to Table Mesa in Bentonville late this afternoon.  VERY good!  Lots of vegetarian options for me!  I have been a vegetarian for several years.  More and more restaurants seem to be offering more items.  It snowed sooooo hard on us on the drive up.  We sorta, kinda, got lost in Bentonville, ( I do every time, for some reason), but drove thru the old home area and the blooming red bud trees looked like they were sugar coated with the snow.   Worth the time of getting "lost".  Wish I'd had my camera!  I took the hottest shower my skin could handle to try and forget the weather tonight!  I hate it when it does this.  Maybe this is the last of the cold weather.

The fabulous white church is one we rode our bikes by a couple of weeks back.  It has some beautiful windows.  

Counting down the days till the Charlie Man's FIRST birthday!!! :)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.  Pray for sun and warm weather.  

Peace be with you,

Mimi

Savor, a new Fave!

Boyfriend, Mimi, Lonnia, Doug, Brian, Lora

Fabulous appetizers

Lora, Brian, Doug, Lonnia and my Boyfriend

Charlie in his new swing.  Pops is  so proud!!

Saturday night Boyfriend and I tried out a new restaurant with our good friends,  Lora and Brian, and Lonnia and Doug.  Savor is for sure on our list of favorite new eating out places.  The bar area is fabulous, as well as the dining area.  The food was pretty and delicious!  We had such a good time with our friends.  We had a great conversation about how each couple met and the "good old days."  Aren't our friends the cutest couples!!  Pops and I have volunteered to keep the Charlie Man this weekend, so his "ma-ma" and "da-da" can try out this great place. 

Pops spent all day Saturday and Sunday building Charlie's first birthday present with Mark.  Pops has named the structure/swing set, " Charlie's bachelor pad."  We couldn't wait to see how much Charlie would enjoy his new swing.  As you can tell from the photo he was thrilled and Pops was sore and tired, but so excited for the little man.  We can't believe Charlie's first birthday is fast approaching!

Can you believe David Letterman got married???  I think he finally gave up on Julia Roberts.  Her new movie, Duplicity,  is good.  Their interview last week together was interesting.  I think Dave really loves the woman.  She is too cute!

Hope everyone has a great rest of the week.  Snow for the weekend, this can't be!!!!!

Peace be with you,

Mimi

Spring and One Year Anniversary

My fabulous present one year ago today! :)

Jack enjoying the spring sunshine

Pops tilling the soil

Pops planting his seeds

Charlie, my little flower blossom.

Happy Spring everyone!  The temperature today didn't feel much like spring, but the leaves popping out and the bushes and flowers that are blooming look lovely.  

     One year ago today the Easter Bunny brought me a fabulous "race car."  Boyfriend and I call it our date car.  There is nothing more fun than taking the top out of the 'vette on a warm, sunny day and driving very fast out Hwy. 45 listening to Classic Vinyl on XM.  This is our third Corvette and the BEST one yet!  Let me know when you want to go for a ride!

I also am going to be keeping everyone up to date on our organic garden that Pops is growing for the family, especially Charlie.  Pops has started several kinds of vegetables from seeds in some grow trays.  They are coming along nicely.  We are also planting several herbs.  Our friends, Terry and Sheri, have had several gardens in the past, and have gotten us interested this year.  We had a garden once when the incredible daughters were younger, but they thought it was a lot of work, so the weeds took over.  I have hopes that Charlie Man will show more interest.  We are going to try to grow all organic.  Also, we are going to try our luck at Heirloom tomatoes.  Paula Deen seems very fond of these on her show!  Pops did a fantastic job preparing the site for our garden.  

I want to thank all of you for your kind comments to my blog.  It is so much fun to keep up with everyone.   

Hope everyone has a great rest of the weekend.

Peace be with you,

Mimi

Amazing Photo

Look closely for the American Flag

I was driving home the other day and was completely AMAZED that I could see this large American flag off in the distance!  All the years of driving this road, I have never seen the flag before.  This is just more evidence of the sheer destruction of that wicked ice storm we had at the end of January.  Do you  think the trees can recover???  This flag is the one that flies across the street from Fay. Athletic Club.  From this spot on the road it is about two miles, straight as the crow flies.  I am anxiously awaiting the new leaves this spring to see how much they will cover the damage on the trees.  

I hope everyone had a great St. Patrick's Day.  I saw some lady driving in her open Jeep tonight completely dressed as a green leprechaun.  It was my happy moment for the day!! :)

Charlie Man and I took a stroll today in the record breaking temperature.  Wasn't it just fabulous??  Charlie had plucked a piece of clover and waved it from his stroller.  I told him he does have a touch of Irish in his blood from his Great- Great Grandfather on my Daddy's side.  I guess I should have celebrated more!!  Charlie being so thrilled with his green clover was enough for me! :)

Hope everyone has a great rest of the week.  Only three more days till one of my favorite days of the year!!!!!!  Yes, the FIRST DAY OF SPRING!

Peace be with you,

Mimi

I Love my bike!!

Ready to ride! :)

My fabulous Specialized Dolce

My boyfriend (Pops) on his Specialized bike

Pops and I went for a short bike ride today....the weather was cool and damp, so we didn't last long.  Last weekend we went a total of 40 miles in three days.  I was a little sore and lived on Motrin the first part of the week.  We went to a local bike/accessory store today and found some great deals on biking attire.  I guess we looked the part, because some nice lady started asking MY opinion on biking clothes.  I helped her as much as I could.  Pops had to get a new backpack to carry essentials in while we are riding.  

We watched Sarah have a practice game in tennis today.  I think she is playing very well.  

Tonight, we went to Stuff-Mart to get some stuff and a man approached us, in the almost dark parking lot, to see if we had any money to give him for gas.  Pops had seen him coming and had made me get in the truck quickly, so after he asked for money, I felt bad and we gave him a few dollars.  I think we are going to be seeing more and more unfortunate people in the next few months.  The Lord says we have to help the poor.  

On my blog, I am going to try and look for super baby/children's items, mostly books, to pass along.   For those of you who don't know, I was a kindergarten teacher for 20 years.  I LOVE children's literature.  I miss the little people on a daily basis.  Charlie is feeling that void very nicely!!  One of the best books lately, is the 40th anniversary pop-up edition of Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  Jess picked it up for Charlie Man for his upcoming birthday.  The butterfly is fabulous at the end!  A very good book for spring time reading!

Charlie and I will be at Baby BookWorms at the public library tomorrow.  We had a great time last week...one of our buddies from Kindermusik was there.  

Hope everyone has a happy week.  The weather is looking lovely!

                                             Peace be with you,

                                                            Mimi

Hello Everyone

I have been thinking about setting up a blog for several months, but needed some lessons.  Sarah, one of the incredible daughters, was very patient with me tonight and after preparing a fabulous dinner for Pops and I, helped me set up my site.  I hope everyone enjoys it!!  I hope to be able to keep up with posts and have some marvelous photos to go along with my writings.  

Today was a great day.....Pops drove Sarah and I around to different shopping sites that we needed to check out.  We had  so much fun.  Somehow the three of us ended up riding around in Pops' old truck, with not much room and Sarah kept buying items that filled up the whole front of the truck.  We looked like Larry, Daryl and Daryl riding in the truck.  Jessica, the other incredible daughter, just so happened to pass us, called and asked what in the world were we doing turning into Hooters.  We weren't turning there, just Pops taking a short cut.  The truck became embarrassing after a while.  

Auntie and I went by Charlie's house tonight to check out his new Easter attire.  He was very happy to see us.  We are all amazed at his walking skills.  He can now take steps while holding his favorite item, the remote.  

Maybe pictures can be added tomorrow.  

                                                   Peace be with you,

                                                             Mimi