Working in the Yard

Today we decided to work in the yard. It was a lot of work and tiring but having Kaleigh and Troy over to "help" made it fun. We are getting ready and are excited for Paige and Troy to come visit for a few days. They get here tonite. We hope to go to the Riverwalk, San Marcos Shopping, Dancing at Floores, introducing them to our "church family" at Oak Hills tomorrow, maybe Schlitterbaum-its warm but I don't think warm enough for that, visiting and lots of eating.

Today we went to see Nanny. She was getting her hair washed and curled. I cut it for her 2 weeks ago and she absolutely loves it short as it is easy to comb. She was sashaying as if to say "I know I'm beautiful" as everyone commented on how pretty she looked. Its amazing to see how spry and active and alert someone her age is (95 on 24th). We are so blessed by her. Paige and Troy will be coming to visit this weekend and next week and she is so excited to see "my girl and her husband". You see, Paige's first name is Arlyene just like Nanny.

A New Look

I just got surprised with a new look from my sweetie. I had never seen his top lip. He looks even younger than his 65 years of age with no facial hair. What do you think?

A new day

We've been gone from this blog for almost a week now. Mason has been working in the yard, its been raining, I've been babysitting and not feeling up to par. My neck and back were hurting so I went to my chiropractor and then yesterday I felt flu-like symptoms so we are now back. I took Kaleigh to her dance lessons and here are a few of her pix

One Happy Year!

Today is our First Anniversary. There were some up and downs with all the stuff life and the world hits you with but all in all, we have had a pretty happy year. The pictures are: Red, 1 yr ago; Blue, 6 months ago; Orange, today. We did a lot of traveling: 20 trips to Albuquerque, 3 to Las Vegas, 1 to Chicago, 1 to Stuttgard, Germany and the Czech Republic, 2 to Orlando, 7 to Dallas, 1 to LA, 1 to Ontario Ca, 1 to San Francisco, 2 cruises: 1 to Ensenada and Catalina Island and the other to the Bahamas - that's 39 that I can remember and we managed to have a porch/patio built in the back yard, Xericape our side and front yards and then replant grass, have our inside of the house painted, made 3 new quilts, took over 3 thousand pictures, painted our fence, matted, calligraphied and framed 8 pictures, helped mama move, helped Paige and Troy move, had lots of parties for our friends at church, cooked thousands of pancakes, sopapillas, tortillas, green chili stews, over 30 gallons of salsa, etc, got to be able to sit for our grandkids and visit them, got a new computer, took classes to learn how to use it and started this blog. Are you tired yet? And, we are just beginning.... We are very involved at church and we are starting BSF (which means we have to work our trips around that). We are so very blessed and I have the best husband ever. As someone said, my motherinlaw has a great massager, its called her son. This year we plan to do a short term mission trip to Guatamala with our church group and hopefully a trip to Europe (England, Spain, Italy, France) and we won a 3day, 2 nite condo in Cancun so we have to go there.:-)..... and the adventure continues......

Kaleigh's new glasses and Brianna's BD cake

Today was busy. Went to a BSF intro class and loved it. Did 9 years of BSF in Abq, NM a long time ago. While I was at class, Mason worked on the yard. We were really hoping we were hoping we would not have to do that kind of work anymore when we xeriscaped but then the HOA made us put the grass back. Then came home and made lunch for my honey and for Kaleigh, Brianna and Troy. KK and Troy stayed with us and while Troy took a long nap, KK and I made 2 cakes for her mom's Birthday. We celebrated it here and had dinner with them and her Pa. We had, chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies and salad and german choc cake and icecream for dessert. The other little cake was for KK to take home so her mom could have it on her real BD, tomorrow. Tomorrow is our First Anniversary - time sure flys when you are happy and having fun!

Back from NM

Well, I'm back from NM. Had a great time with my mom and family and getting to go to the bridal shower for my niece but I sure did miss my sweetie. Glad to be home. The house is dusted - yea! We both hate to dust. I also got to meet with some old friends I hadn't seen in a long while and got to see my newest grandniece. Gotta go get new eyeglasses today and so does Kaleigh. Will post pictures of us as we get them. We have got to keep praying for all who are sick everyday. Blessings to all of you who are reading.