Kicked that goals butt...or did it kick mine.

In March, Jeff and I set out to redo the backyard after Joe commented that it looked like "a crime scene from a scary movie." We set the goal of completing it before Memorial Day and we did. To add even more fuel to the fire, I planned Tara's going away party for this weekend to ensure I'd have it done. I have spent every minute the last 9 days planning and working on this party so although it was fun I am glad to see it pass. We were able to spend time with family...Chris and Katy are in town. Mark and Stephanie were also here with their kiddos for four nights and it was a blast to have them.

The party was full of candlelight, yummy desserts, fresh flowers, mason jars, and laughing. There were a lot more teenage kiddos there than I thought there would be so the truth was it could have been hosted at CiCi's Pizza and it wouldn't have mattered to them. But, it was a great practice run for all of the summer fun we plan to have the next few months.

I have been chilling out this afternoon and have a plan for 100 days of summer organizing. Jeff just caught me making the list and it is further confirmation that I am nuts. More to come soon...in the meantime, enjoy the party pics.