Bekah's Cotillion

The crazy day is about to begin.  We are off before 6:00 a.m. to catch a shuttle to Montrose for Mister's flight at 10 and then mine 2 1/2 hours later.  Believe it or not, we will land in Dallas at almost the exact same time as he has a layover in Denver and my flight is non-stop.  Everything has to go perfectly for the rest of our day to work out.  Bye Mister.

A crazy miracle has helped us out as we land.  BOTH planes land about 15-20 minutes early AND my luggage arrives quick.  By the time Mister retrieves the car, I am out front waiting for him.  We point the car south and have 2 1/2 hours to get to Temple, TX (along with a clothes change) in order to be there in time for Bekah's Wildflower Ball (Cotillion).  Again, luck is on our side and we don't have any traffic issues, arriving with enough time to park in the back of the lot and change into formal wear.  Yep, we are just that good.  Quilts on the windows and naked people behind them in a parking lot.  Don't all grandparents behave this way?

Telluride Trip as Amanda Models for T.A.B. - Day 6

Before we can even get out of the house this morning, Grandpa has given toys and boys must play.  A little ingenuity and fun can be created out of most anything.

Telluride Trip as Amanda Models for T.A.B. - Day 5

Mister and I are off for the morning and the first thing is to drop off kids at school BUT we make a quick stop at an overlook so that he can grab a couple of pictures.  Isn't it gorgeous?

I love this spot as you can see so many wonderful peaks while still seeing the valley as well.  Ah, the mountains have a way of filling the soul and making one look at life through entirely different eyes.  Put some snow on them and everything is even better still.

Telluride Trip as Amanda Models for T.A.B.- Days 1-4

After leaving Las Vegas at midnight and a 5 hour layover in Dallas that resulted in a failed attempt to spend time with Mister (I was just too dang tired), I arrived in Montrose around 11 a.m. and immediately went grocery shopping with Amanda, Raef, and Caleb.  Once we returned to the house, Amanda was off to rehearsals for the T.A.B. show (which I will explain later) and the boys and I hung out until Trent got home.  A quick dinner and then to bed for me.  I am totally beat and completely unable to type in the present tense.  See ya tomorrow.

GOOD MORNING!  It's a sew day for me as I have the house all to myself.  Woohoo.  I am able to finish a top and the backing/binding for it.  Yes, this is a good day.  I really didn't take any pictures except for the quilt blog so you'll just have to keep reading.  Oh yeah -- last night I told you I would explain what T.A.B. is.  Well, it is the Telluride AIDS Benefit, a fundraiser for children with AIDS, and Amanda was selected as a model for it and started rehearsals during my last visit in January.  It is now time for the rigorous rehearsal/performance schedule to commence and thus the reason for my trip here.  I am a helper.  Well -- and a very proud mommy.

Our evening is spent just getting dinner, homework, and baths complete.  Whew.  I still haven't taken my camera out to play.  Must change that.  Tomorrow is a new day.

Day three dawns beautifully.  This is my view as I sit and sew quietly in the mountains again today.  It is my last day to be on my own as Mister arrives tomorrow and then Rhiana and Kasey the following day.  The house is going to fill for sure and we will be on the go the rest of the trip.

I spend all day working on a group project and get cleaned up just before I  need to pick up grands from school and start the evening rituals.  The boys and make a trip into town to catch a movie.  Kung Fu Panda 3.  Yep, it was fun and such a cute movie.

 Hey, at least I took one picture today.  I promise to do better.  Or at least Mister will when he arrives.

Day four and after dropping kids at school, I am off to Montrose in the "super fun to drive" Subaru of Amandas.  What a great little car.  Mister arrives at the airport early and thus has to wait for me to get there.  At least this time when I see him, I am a bit more awake and nicer.  It's definitely a bonus for him.

I have wanted to see the Black Canyon each time I visit here and Mister says it is pretty close to Montrose so off we go.  We both  need some "vacay" time together.

Vegas with Mom, Sis, and Joe

Awhile back, my mother mentioned that she would like to get away this winter and go to Vegas.  It's a cheap flight for them up in Montana as they have Allegiant Air but here in the Metroplex, this dang flight is usually pretty expensive.  I watched and watched for a deal and when one came about, I called and plans were made.

I fly in very late the night (or early in the morning if you want to look at it that way) before everyone else and find my way to the Luxor where we are staying.  It's pretty quiet in here when you arrive in the middle of the night.

First Sign of Spring

The quince is blooming.  Spring is on it's way.

Couple Time at the Zoo -- Lego Exhibit

We have finally found a wee bit of time to ourselves this month and I want to walk.  As we have not been back to the Zoo to see the entire LEGO display (see our post of the last trip HERE), today will fill both of those desires.  Members are allowed to arrive one hour early and we take advantage of that but must start in Zoo North instead of the Savannah side.  Like that's a problem.  I have a hunch most of the sculptures will be on this side anyway.  As we cross the bridge -- the lagoon is alive with color.  And they put on quite a show for us as well.  Territory, territory, territory.  The eternal fight.