Well they're gone!

Yes... my girl has really flown the nest this time! Matt and Britton were with us for 3 days and left this morning for Portland, Oregon! We'll miss the old girl ! It's gonna be strange not having her close by us. Iowa City was only 3 hour drive from us....now she a 1,900 miles away! She is definitely "On her Own" now!

Greg and I have all the confidence in the world that she will do well and success at whatever she puts her hands to. She wants to start her own Soap and Shampoo Company but first she will look for another kitchen position. She was told that restaurants on the West Coast love hiring hardworking Mid Westerns! And she is a very hard worker....they'll be lucky to get her!

Matt has a lot of connections in Portland...he use to live there about 3 years ago. Matt will do well there as he too is a hard worker! Not sure what field he will go into...he is a very talented Graphic Artist, has worked in the Food industry and built some websites too! Whatever Matt does he will do well!

They both love the simple life...they don't live above their means and live a life as what they refer to as a Self-staining lifestyle. Meaning the live as green as they can...don't buy more then they can offered and try to do everything as natural as they can. Neither own a car and prefer to ride bikes. By the way both are in great physical shape...Matt rides about 50 to 60 miles for exercise every day! This doesn't include riding to and from work everyday either. Britton rides more for pleasure and for transportation to and from work too.




Matt and Britton have rented a moving truck and plan on taking 3 days to get to Oregon. Not sure how much sightseeing they plan on doing but they did say they were stopping in South Dakota and again in Montana. Britton has always wanted to see Montana. I hope she gets to see more then just a view from the truck.

They also have their crazy cat with them...Britton said she cried for hours on the way up here. Hopefully she calmed down for them.

They're off to the BIGGEST ADVENTURE of they're lifetime!

Imagine having this for Dinner!!!

This is what I had for dinner last night...guess where?
At my house! By Chef Britton! Doesn't it look yummy? Well it was and I wish I had some more to eat right now! ha ha

After our long day of shopping Britton came home and cooked us this fabulous meal. Let me see if I can describe it for ya. Seared Scallops over a bed of zucchini herb flavored basmati rice, Maui Carrots in a savory sweet brown sugar sauce and a creamy avocado sauce, topped with red onion and napa cabbage!

Britton in action! Believe it or not...this was the first Meal Britton has ever cooked for us since going to Culinary School. Once she cooked us a steak..but that's not as glamorous as this meal!

Three plates ready to go...one for Me, One for Greg, and One for Britton! Matt missed out on a great meal...he's a vegan and refrains from food like this...but he did enjoy eating the rice! That's okay...just means more for us! hee hee

Daddy gives a big kiss for serving us such a delicious meal!

The girl has great talent and is a MUCH better cook then her mom will ever be!

Thanks Britton!

Girls day out...

Well maybe not all 5 of the Boyd girls. Lily and Tess stayed home...but me, Britton, and Leia had a good old time. We hit Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Barnes and Nobles, ate a Panera, and shopped for Food at Festival Foods in Onalaska. It was really nice to get out of the house for the day. The weather was perfect...really nice puffy clouds against a blue sky...temps in the upper 70's! Couldn't ask for a perfect day....

SNAP SHOTS IN THE CAR!

They're ENGAGED!

I just received a phone call from Britton!


Matt proposed to her today!


This is such exciting news for Greg and I. We couldn't be more happier for the both of them! Matt is the prefect guy for her!

Congrats Britton and Matt.... we love you guys!




Oh boy...his gonna have his hands full with this one! ha ha

Britton's New Look!

How about this? Purple and Black hair! What a girl!
Sure makes her green eyes POP!

She looks so cute! Love the hairband!

Iowa City Flood

Told you I would post Photos of the flood that was near Britton's Apartment in Iowa City.


She lives a block away from this road. Thank goodness her apartment is up a steep hill. So she was not affected by it. Her boyfriend Matt...Britton said by the time the flood had reached it's crest it was about to Matt's waist!


These are photos near the University. Greg use to work across the street from here!


Normal water level is about 10 feet below the bottom of the bridge. So this is extemely high!

My heart goes out to all the people that suffered a loss. I called many of my friends there and all told me that they weren't effected by the flood...only hard to travel around.

Look who's in the lead!!!

It's Lily! What a great shot! Shows the contrast of how much older her brothers and sisters are then her. Go Lily Go!

On May 12th Britton and her Boyfriend Matt came up for a 4 day visit. It was a great time getting to know Matt...he is perfect for Britton. He knows how to keep her in check! Can't you see the mischievousness in her eyes? Love it!

Britton is doing well...working hard and hopes to move to Portland, OR this summer with Matt.

We had such a good time with them...his a great guy!

On May 13th Mamaw and Poppi came up from Kentucky to see Britton. We all had a wonderful time together even tho it was short. So glad they got to see her.

Another awesome photo. Everyone is lined up by age. Beren is taller then Leia and Britton...can you believe that? His only 13! Leia and Britton look like they are the same height...Leia might be taller tho! Lily was too busy to stand so Poppi had to hold her. Perfect to have her on the end! Tess gave Mamaw a bouquet of dandelion's! ha ha They look good in the photo. Greg hates dandelion's...they mess up his lawn! I can't believe the difference in height between Seth and Beren too. Seth is average for his height and Beren is way above normal for his...Hope Seth's has a growth spirt soon!

Now for the best photos Yet!

Britton takes on Beren!

Funny story behind this...for years Britton would say that she couldn't wait for Beren to get bigger cause when he does"I'm gonna kick his butt." Well that time finally came and look who's turns up on top! hee hee Guess he showed her!

That'll learn her!

What a Hoot! as you can see we had a fabulous weekend! Britton is a fun girl to be around...she keeps us in stitches!

Finally... BRITTON!

I know alot of you have been wondering about Britton. She calls often and emails me on occassions. And I always ask for some photos of her... finally she sent some. I love, love photo #3...pretty with a lil' sexiness added! hee hee! Here she is...

I miss the old girl! She is happy...working in the Resturant buisness...has a lovely boyfriend, I haven't meet yet but heard lots of great things about him from her. Any man sending flowers to her at work is great in my book! hee hee Love this girl!