Monday, November 29, 2010

Blogging loser

So, I am officially a bad blogger. My 4 family members that read this must be so happy for my new post!

I have no new pictures.

This is a picture from last year....my movie actress dramatic daughter with her big smiles in front of the tree.

I would take some pictures of her in front of the tree this year....but, my back hurts from carrying the 9 ft fake tree out of the attic and assembling it all on my own while Shorty was at work.

Wanted to be nice and have the place all decorated when he got home....was 90% there when he arrived...and I think he was pleased he didn't have to help. ;) Do I win wife of the year?

Hope to have more pictures and captivating "Short Stories" up soon.

Gee whiz people....I've been busy. ;)

Thursday, November 11, 2010

save your pennies and nickels

And the dollars will take care of themselves (Isn't that the old saying?)

SO, you can buy your kid (and wife) a horse some day. Are you reading this Shorty? ;)

Shorty and the little one came to watch me ride today. She has never seen me ride horses and I bet my husband has watched maybe 2 times.

Was fun to have an audience....think she liked watching me.

Every time I could sneak a peek at her, she was on Shorty's knee pretending to ride.

Think she was born with the horse gene....I gave it to her....cause Shorty isn't so fond. But, glad he came to watch....allergies and all.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Attitude...

"You better change your attitude..."

Something a teenager hears quite often....and something important to remember.

One of my dear friends has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Went to her house before 9 am this morning to take her to her doctors appointment and her 3+ hour weekly chemo session.

When I walked in her house this morning....all smiles. When we walked into the waiting room...all smiles. We sat in our chairs laughing about our goofy friends, celebrity gossip, and just had fun sitting together.

She went in her appointment alone and sent me a text message when she was settled into her chemo chair so I could go back and sit with her.

I walked in the room, she was sitting in a bleak, cold, and quiet room....but, there she was, all dressed up in her fancy jogging suit, sparkly flip flops, covered with a giant soft faux mink blanket with her US Weekly in hand with the biggest smile on her face. She was all ready to go.

When the nurse poked her in the chest to start her chemo....that was the only time I saw her frown.

Clearly she has her down moments....but I really look up to her for keeping such good spirits in the wake of not such good news.

Attitude is everything.

So, if yours is bad....change it.

Pray for my friend.

Thanks :)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Dorks are Us

Went to my first NFL game today. In a suite, with free food, drinks, ice cream, private bathroom, and waiters.

The Houston Texans cheerleaders even stopped by our suite to take pictures with the dorks who would participate. My friend Cristen (the other girl not in Texans gear) convinced me to take a picture and to be one of those dorks.

Was a fun day...even though we lost.

Funny how the men acted like 14 year old boys when those women came in the room. Even the older ones.

Amazing to see that some things never change. ;)