Treehouse Vineyards

Who would think that Monroe, NC would have a winery? Not me or any of my friends. But they do.  In fact, the joke was "are you sure it isn't a barn with some moonshine".  As skeptical as we were, Brian and I decided to go on a "day date" and check out the place. We got a great deal on Living Social that included the wine tastings, 2 souvenir wine glasses, a winery tour, a bottle of wine & a 4-hour rental of the "date treehouse". Unfortunately, the treehouse wasn't available for our date, but we packed a picnic lunch anyways and headed out. For $39, we couldn't go wrong. And we didn't. 

The vineyard is small and the winery even smaller, but the charm of the place and the people are what makes it work.  Its rather new and a bit raw, but I see us coming back here again and again.  SavorNC and Charlotte Weddings magazine did their photo shoot there for June/July magazine. 

The tastings were good. On the sweeter side for me but I think some good Summer sippers. After six tastings, a few rounds of my new favorite game and some fun talk with the owners, we headed out for our picnic on the deck and stroll through the vineyards. 

I was in picture taking heaven. Brian may have gotten the short end of our date, but wifey was very happy.

Winery begger

Camera play with vineyard out of focus

and with it in focus

The Overnight Treehouse Rental

Bailey

Bailey after he drank my wine

Bailey about to eat Brian's shirt

The magazines pic

Our pic.The poser (Same building as above)

All the wine we drank while we were there:)

We'll be back with kids in tow next time to enjoy the treehouse and get some pictures with the girls.

JDRF Walk 2011

Well, mother nature reared her ugly, untimely head and sent tornado warnings to the area so the JDRF walk had to be cancelled. We were so anxious for the day and when they cancelled at 5:30 that morning, we were disappointed to say the least.  I know, its just a walk.  But it had so much more meaning for us.  Everyone there had a connection to the experience we have been dealing with. Everyone there new of the frustration, sadness and hope. Our own little cult. A celebration of people coming together who were ready to find a cure for our children.

So I had myself a little pity party then realized that all those people had already come together for us!  People who donated, designed our video, made our t-shirts, made cakes and bread and donated all the proceeds, forwarded our video, sent us notes, traveled to be here, took time out of their Saturday to walk with us, those who wanted to be here and those that take care of Addy at school...just to name a few.  We have definitely been blessed. We couldn't do it without all of you.

So Bubba and Bunny's Brigade didn't walk. But we did so much more.
Not to mention that we raised

***************$5,500***************

A nice little chunk of change!

So what we hope... that we don't have to walk next year. Because that would mean, we have a cure!

Some of our team met up for breakfast so we could still celebrate and take some photos. Thank you!

Oh, and Mother Nature..That was a dirty trick.  The day turned out to be a beautiful one.

One Year Looking Back

Its hard to believe its been a year.

One year of 2 a.m. blood sugar checks

One year of counting carbs

One year of finger pricks

One year of a pit in our stomach

One year of wishing for a cure

One year of glucose tablets, insulin, needles, lancets, insets, alcohol pads, glucagons, emergency packs

One year of bravery more than I knew possible

One year of people reaching out to us

One year of appreciating life so much more

One year of being taught by a 3 (now 4) year old to accept life, go with the flow and never forget to giggle.

HAPPY ONE YEAR DIAGNOSIS ADELINE!

Quick Change

Monday's just got a little busier.  On top of gymnastics, Addy had her first soccer practice tonight. So we got home from gymnastics and did a quick change from leotards to shin guards.  She was so excited about going but when she got there she seemed a little shy about everything. The normal wild Bubba was quite reserved and timid.  So we did a quick sugar check to make sure she was at her game # and off she went, slowly. Painfully slowly.  The team practiced shooting, dribbling, passing and not using their hands.  That seemed to be the hardest for Addy. Not using her hands still hasn't registered.  But, I need to remember she's only four and she will get faster and the hang of it as she practices. I think tonight was the unknown to her.  Hopefully next week she will go in there as her crazy Bubba self and throw caution to the wind!

Grrrrr

Sugar Check

Addy's Bud Emelia

Things I Don't Like...

Evelyn does a lot of writing.  I've yet to read half of her notes, stories or letters but I came across this list that I thought was too cute to keep to ourself.

A list of things I don't like...

that I don't have any pets

most princesses

green grapes

Addy's mean side

stupid red sauce

tight things 

snakes

annoying bugs

celery

Lunchables applesauce

reading, it is the worst homework I have

spiders, alligators

being in a car seat 

bad smells

homework

some cheese like cheddar cheese

going to bed early

getting up to go to school early

wounds

hick-ups

groan-up TV shows all except Ellen

leaving playdates

peas

chunks in mashed potatoes

corn

spanish because its boring

peppers

slow computers

long car rides to vacation

the cold

diabetes, diabetes

more diabetes

more and more seeing Addy cry about it

DIABETES

spicy....too hot...itchy!

And lot's of more diabetes!

The most thing I hate is Diabetes!

Getting really sick. 

Missing Friday's

Monday's or Tuesday's

Stinging in my eye

And most of all again Horrible Bad Diabetes

Addys Diabetes Walk 2011 Video

Walk For A Cure

April 16, 2011

Charlotte, NC

Please help! Donate to one of our team members or join our team and walk with us!



(you will need to scroll down to the bottom of this blog and pause my pop-out music to hear the video)

Happy 8th E

The Elf helped.