It’s that time of year when we bring out the mower and other yard tools. It was very warm this weekend and perfect for working in the yard. We cleaned it up and got back that curb appeal we love so dear. And when you work hard the rewards are great.

After sprucing the yard, I mixed up some gourmet hamburgers and sauteed some onions and mushrooms.

Mir concocted her delicious strawberry colada and grilled the burgers. What a gastronomical delight!

Rock on!

I recently had a birthday and my younger sister sent me this birthday gift! It’s so cool because I am a middle sister! I love it! And you know what? I am so cool!

Thanks, Julie Poolie!

We’re on an exploratory mission to find a suitable kennel for our dogs should we decide we need to get away. So, we visited the “Bed and Biscuit” this past weekend. The visit was positive – there’s lots of space for them to run and play and we liked the owner, Mila. She seemed to know the dogs very well and care about their well being. But it is still a kennel – and none of our dogs have ever stayed at one. We’re going to ask around and see if we can connect with anyone who has used it. Readers?

The weather cooperated this past weekend and we had our last ever garage sale. That’s right – we have vowed to never do another sale. My neice, Miss B, handled the jewelry post and the money. She did a great job and, should she decide to study business, will be very successful.

The roses were blooming across the street and I had to take just one picture and post it for all my readers to see. Happy Spring! Finally!

We took Peanut on a walk this morning and as we neared the duckpond…what should we see? Two ducks. It’s so cool living in our neighborhood.

To the casual observer this picture seems like much ado about nothing. But if you know Sydney’s history, to see her this relaxed speaks volumes of how far along she’s come. She’s taken to crawling into our laps – which is no easy feat – she’s long and sinewy. Yet, she has a way of curling up and making herself small.

The comfort and trust she has in us makes us think that it’s all been well worth it.

Boxer and Sydney playing around construction debris in back yard.

Yes, this is a picture of Amanda Butler’s locker in the Coaches’ locker room. Mary Wise’s was across the way. Hey, these are the perks of an honorary coach.

We saw the team off today at the airport. It was a cold and windy afternoon. Coach Butler high-fived me as she headed to the plane. The mantra for us fans was “Go, Fight, Win!”. Anyway, it was fun. Go Gators!

Well, Gator fans we didn’t get it done today. But it sure was fun being an honorary coach. Our host, Lani, was fantastic. And who would have known the other honorary coach was none other than a friend of my parents!

A perk of being an honorary coach is that you get to be in the locker room when Coach Butler gives her pre-game talk. She was so intense that I wanted to suit up right then and there and go play! Just awesome.

Now, we wait to see where Florida will be seeded for the SEC tourney. It’s been a tough year – not quite what we had expected but we’re hoping we’ll make a push in the tournament and play a few more games. At this point, the only way we make it to the big dance is to win the tourney. So, let’s go Gators!

Good Morning Coach Lisa,

Just a reminder that this Sunday Feb. 28 Tip off is 3:00pm. Gators play Alabama.

We are looking forward to having you as our guest. You and your guest should be at the Will Call door Gate 1 by 2:10 at the very latest. We will attend Coach Butler’s pre-game talk and at half time Pizza and soft drinks will be served. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Lani

Lani McQuade
Executive Assist
Women’s Basketball
Univ. Athletic Assoc.