Well, it is Friday. And this weekend promises to be fun and full. Mom and I are planning to go to the Franklin Farmer's Market early in the morning to pick out some delicious fruit and veggies....I can't wait! I've heard the lettuce there is incredible and lasts for weeks, but you have to get there very early or it's gone. After that it's off to a lake party that Bobby's boss is throwing somewhere northeast of Nashville. We went last year and the kids (and big kids) had a blast. I say big kids, b/c all the young guys(no, Bobby decided it was time to separate himself from this group!) monopolized the giant blow-up slip 'n slide, in an attempt to show each other up on stupidity :) . Caroline and Jack had a great time in the canoes...I practically had to coax them in! Once we leave there, it's straight to Birmingham to stay with some old friends and attend the baptism of some other friends' fifth child. It will be a quick trip, but we haven't been in a while, and look forward to seeing friends and celebrating this wonderful event.

There is much to be done today, but I'm determined not to be stressed b/c I'm planning to get a lot done, and I'm looking forward to it! As Jack spent the night last night with a friend, and my mom is taking Caroline to the pool this morning(thanks, mom!), I should be pretty productive with only one child underfoot. I'm not the most organized(especially in my brain!), so a list really helps:

--make meal for neighbors who just had a baby(I LOVE doing this for people, although b/c of life and poor planning, it does often end up being stressful and last minute. Thankfully, I planned ahead, plus I'm doing the exact same meal I did last week for someone else, so it should be a no-brainer)
--go to cleaners
--go to Walmart(we're down to 2 diapers!)
--vacuum
--get stamps and mail package
--wrap two gifts
--pack for overnight trip

Also, I hope to (finally) get pictures up next week, and post some recipes I've been enjoying of late. Y'all have a blessed weekend!

My mom, the older kids and I are leaving town tomorrow to go to a wedding in Texas...YeeHaw!! Should be fun, especially since my kids are both in it and my friend whose wedding we went to a few weeks ago in Las Vegas will be there with her new husband as well. The major thing is taken care of...yes, the childcare for the youngest that I put off until the absolute last minute, but I need to get my thoughts in order for this very busy day!

--finish laundry and pack
--tidy house and vaccum
--get a pedicure
--buy three kid b-day gifts
--buy milk
--take Jack to golf lessons
--make dinner
--go to p.o. and drop of water bill

Okay, doesn't really sound like much all condensed like that, but I assure you it will take me all day! Better get to it!