Twice in one day

So this new, organic, expensive, and trendy little market just opened right down the street from out house.

And, to top it off.....it has a little cafe with an organic, NOT expensive, and trendy little menu.

Salad bar, soup bar, free range chicken, Kobe beef, and fancy flat breads.

The market however specializes in things like $30.95 balsamic vinegar and $7.00 tiny Santas made from chocolate.

A fun place to browse around.

Shorty loves the place. Took my Mom there with the busy body 3 1/2 year old for her birthday lunch....and went again that night for a bite to eat after Christmas shopping for the said busy body.

I snapped a picture of my dinner.

Chicken and asparagus. That is it. Lean meat as big as your fist (yes this is a tad larger) and two veggies the size of your palm. How we should all eat, right?

Was really good....but was still hungry after this meal.

As they say "give your food time to digest, then you will be full." was true.....but was hungry again an hour later.

Dang healthy eating.....

mmmmmmmm.....wish I had a $7.00 chocolate Santa.....

Makes me want to cry

Giant piles of laundry....full washers....packed dryers....and folding laundry make me want to cry.

I know it is my job....yes, I am a housewife by choice and I signed up for folding socks while watching Dora the Explorer.

But, how on EARTH do 3 people make so much laundry?

My neurotic tendencies make me do laundry almost every day. I hate to have a full laundry basket, wet washcloths CAN NOT enter my piles, and gym clothes have to be washed that day.

Yes....I know....I need to make an appointment with a therapist.

So, little loads all combine in the dryer....and leaves me with one gargantuan stack to fold....and it takes forever.

Always remember my Mom being adamant that I NOT leave my clothes in the basket inside out.

Now, I know why.

Sorry Mom.

Gotta go. Laundry to fold.

Geezzzz.........

Love at first sight.

Boy oh boy! Another horse post! Aren't you excited?

At my lesson today....I got to ride a horse named Conrad. Just under 18 hands and flat out beautiful.

When my instructor pointed me in the direction of this lovely animal's stall....I fell in love when I opened his door!

Car lovers would dream to drive a Lamborghini or a Ferrari and a Porsche.....

This is the equivalent for a horse lover. Was an amazing ride....I was a tad more nervous that usual. Because of his size and the actually belongs to someone....

And being nervous around horses and bees isn't good.

The lesson was still so cool...he did everything I asked with no complaints....and was so fun to ride!

The horse isn't for sale....but would probably cost about what a brand spanking new BMW would sell for.

Crazy isn't it?

Too bad he can't come live with us. He would be so happy in our postage stamp back yard. ;)

Sorry it was another horse post....but, just couldn't help myself.

Conrad is on my mind. ;)

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. ;)

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.

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 :)

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. ;)