Moving on Up!!

Sometimes I feel like I stepped back in time when I moved here. For example, the county I live in is still a dry county (no alcohol sold). I was so naive when I moved here  because I didn't think that dry counties even existed anymore, but alas, they do. Even though the town I live in only has one caution light, it is finally moving on up in the world. Take a guess at what will be opening soon..........

That is right ladies and gents! The Dollar General will be opening in a few months! Maybe we will even get a fast food joint at some point now that our town is expanding. This an exciting time for our little town. If all you had was a gas station with overpriced hamburger buns, you would be "tickled to death". 

You gotta love all of the southern sayings. When I first moved here, it was almost like I had to learn a new language. I have to watch what words I use when I am talking because it is taken the wrong way from time to time. For example, I can't say innuendo because then someone never fails to ask, "What's in the windah?". No joke. My husband and I had a deep discussion about using the word innuendo in these parts and his nanny proved his point beautifully.

It is also almost election time and all the electioneering is in full swing in our county. I can feel all of the excitement in the air as I try to stifle a yawn. There is constantly someone at my door asking for my vote. Then the other day, as I drove my oldest son to school, this is what I saw.......

Yep, it is a life-size sign of one of the people running for magistrate. There is one thing that  I can say about living in the country. There is always something interesting to write about. Until next time....

SGC

Cow Days?

The biggest event that happens only once a year near our town was this past weekend. Everyone around here gets fired up for Cow Days! That's right - COW DAYS. I feel better knowing that this town isn't the only one with a lovely festival. There is also Ham Days, the Apple Blossom Festival, the PumpkinFest, etc.  Do you see the pattern? Livestock , fruit, and a vegetable - they are all home grown around these parts.

My oldest child ended up being mad at me when he grabbed the local newspaper from the mailbox this afternoon. He showed me the front page and just take a guess what was on it.

 Yep, the good ole' Cow Days parade!

 My parent's came down to visit the same weekend and we took the boys to the local festivities on the very first evening it started. Since the parade was the following afternoon, we just so happened to miss it. Yippee!  I took the paper from my son without saying a word. We will just let him keep thinking we "accidentally" missed it.

I know, I know. I am such a horrendous mom! I just can't get into watching a bunch of tractors, ATVs, etc. rolling down main street. Not only did we miss the parade, but the kids didn't get to milk Annie the cow!!! Here's the kicker - she isn't a real cow. The town has a fake cow that the kids can milk for a microscopic amount of a soft drink.

Say, "hello" to ANNIE the Cow!!

I guess I am not on the list for mommy of the year in my kid's book. I did happen to go on the little train ride with them, if that counts for something. I also looked at my son's drawing that was posted on a local business. He was so proud of it.

Even though it takes a solid 20 minutes to get to a restaurant and the closest mall is an hour away, I love where I live.