New McCarty

I'd been told that it happens very quickly and easily...and it happened to me...a McCarty obsession! I just got in my 2 new vases for the window sill (love those tomatoes piled up from our sweet neighbors!). I'm going to take these to Sophies and have them put moss covered ball topiaries inside. I think they'll look great!

View at the window...
And up close and personal!

Re-finishing the table...

Just so you all don't think we've been total slackers about the house lately...here are some shots of our new table. I'd been looking for months for a table about 8 feet long and fairly narrow. I wanted it to go against the long wall in our living room...2 lamps on either end, my red bowl in the middle. I had it all planned out, just couldn't find the table. Well, I did find a couple---one for $1,200 and one for $900 for very rustic tables. So, I happened upon this great little shop in Dalton while cold calling one day. Got this table---great solid wood top, 8 feet long...for $160!!! Amazing! So, we're working on re-finishing it right now...

The before (we used this table to serve on for our 4th party)...
View of the top---just needed some sanding!
Brooke sands (of course it required him to buy a new sander for the project)!
And sands...
And now the top is done and new legs are on. It's just waiting for me to paint! We're going to paint the bottom part and legs in Brookefield Moss by Benjamin Moore. The top will be stained and polyurethened in the Old English like our front door. I'll keep you updated on the progress!

BEACH!

Well, it's been FAR too long since this blog's been updated. I promise to be better! Since the 4th of July post, I headed to work the Atlanta Gift Mart, then left a day later for the beach and had family in town last weekend. No excuses, I realize, but here I am---finally!

Our view from our condo at the Mariner. I LOVE the beach---just about the only place on earth I can truly relax. And, we were in bad need of a vacation, so this trip was wonderful!
Yep, this is what Dad did the entire vacation. I think he read 4 novels while there for 9 days. He's a speed reader!
A quick group shot of the family. We dressed in red and black to celebrate Ed Field's b-day (he's on Ole Miss fan!)...
Sandy and I got to pile in the back of the Cherokee to ride to our condo!
And, a pic of Brooke and I on the balcony. Wish I was there right now!

We celebrated cousin Ed's b-day at the beach. Catherine starts off the chow line!
Rich, Uncle Dick, and Dad enjoy the view!
Brooke and Aunt Betty!
The whole Field clan (minus Angus, Jennings, and Beau---they were missed!)
Catherine, Wills, and Elizabeth help Ed blow out his trick candles!

4th of July Lawn Party!

The ad that ran in the paper when our home was for sale said "THE spot to watch 4th of July fireworks." So, we knew that we'd be in a great place to watch the Country Club's fireworks show. We decided that we'd have to have a party! We invited friends and family and grilled out. Set up a few games for the kids (and big kids) and had a great time. We loved having everyone over and getting to spend time with friends old and new. We look forward to doing it again!

Brooke and I grab a shot before the party begins. I guess Boone was less interested in us than what was going on across the street!
And, for those that know me and EBTS...had to do a LITTLE something. Y'all should be impressed that I didn't feel I went overboard. Only a few bandanas some candles and flowers from the yard (thanks to Grandmother and Aunt Kitty)!
Time to eat! Our fabulous guests each brought a side dish---we provided hamburgers, hot dogs, and bratwurst. Thanks to everyone for the great eats!
Some of the crowd enjoying dinner.
And, Brooke and his favorite mother-in-law!

The crowd gathers...
Ella enjoys playing ball!
Ty plays his own version of cornhole!
Loved having my Uncle Newell, Grandmother, her best friend from high school, Sara Lee, and my Aunt Kitty up to celebrate in the fun, too!

Cornhole is a serious game!
Boone got into the festivities, too. He apparently loves watermelon!
Brooke lights sparklers for Ty, Ella, and Gracie. Not sure what their parents were thinking letting Brooke take the lead in this game!
Emmie and Ty ready to see the show!
Our crowd gathered to watch the main event!