After a fun-filled New Years Eve at Gigi's (which even saw Mister dance -- and since he wasn't drinking due to the ride today -- did it sober -- very cool), we went to McKinney and spent the night at a hotel there so that we wouldn't have quite so far to go the next morning. It was 26 degrees when we woke and Mister poked his head out the door -- but he was determined. It really was pretty though with the sun shining and and I was surprised at the number of people who showed up to start the year out with a ride. While he pedaled away, I slept in the sunshine after visiting with some of the local people in that small town. Pretty nice.
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Friday, January 1, 2010
2009 - Year in Review
Hmmmn. Where to start? I want to end each year with a review post highlighting the wonderful moments of the previous months. Since this is the first one, I'm not real sure how to go about that but will give it a trial run and make corrections next year if need be.
The year (prior to the blog) saw me still commuting back and forth between TX and MT to work and finish up details with the business in Billings. Additionally, I experienced my first ice storms, found the perfect cinnamon roll recipe, and made friends here in TX. Life was still in flux for me, but I was making the steps necessary to start over and starting to recuperate. Treatment was pretty much behind me, and I found an amazing friend in Mister so that when my divorce was final in March, he asked to see where a relationship together would go. I let it go to Montana - up to Bigfork to meet my mom. The rest of the spring was spent falling in love with the Dallas Arboretum, still going back and forth to Billings, and container herb gardening along with working at MedQ. I did manage to make a trip to Ohio to spend some time with Amanda and her boys and Mom came to visit Dallas over Easter. At the end of April, Mister took a trip with me to South Dakota for Jon's baptism and in May this blog became a new journal for me. I hope it takes on a life of it's own and helps me to remember and relive many special moments. Now, come along for the rest of year with me and you can look up entries that go along with the months if something interests you --
The year (prior to the blog) saw me still commuting back and forth between TX and MT to work and finish up details with the business in Billings. Additionally, I experienced my first ice storms, found the perfect cinnamon roll recipe, and made friends here in TX. Life was still in flux for me, but I was making the steps necessary to start over and starting to recuperate. Treatment was pretty much behind me, and I found an amazing friend in Mister so that when my divorce was final in March, he asked to see where a relationship together would go. I let it go to Montana - up to Bigfork to meet my mom. The rest of the spring was spent falling in love with the Dallas Arboretum, still going back and forth to Billings, and container herb gardening along with working at MedQ. I did manage to make a trip to Ohio to spend some time with Amanda and her boys and Mom came to visit Dallas over Easter. At the end of April, Mister took a trip with me to South Dakota for Jon's baptism and in May this blog became a new journal for me. I hope it takes on a life of it's own and helps me to remember and relive many special moments. Now, come along for the rest of year with me and you can look up entries that go along with the months if something interests you --
Saturday, December 26, 2009
A White Christmas In Texas - Home with Cass and Scott
After my return from Ohio, we finally were able to decorate our own home for Christmas and get the tree up. I so love this time and the tree is so beautiful with all the silver balls, icicles, and the pewter and ceramic ornaments. All white lights finish the look and I love to spend many hours just sitting in the living room and enjoying it. We finished up our shopping for each other, mostly by crossing our fingers each day that what we had ordered online would arrive -- kinda funny. Next on the agenda was to get ready for Cass and Scott to arrive for a week of fun with us, culminating in our Christmas celebration before they would have to head back home. They were driving and so ---- no airport run for the first time. Strange.
They arrived on the Saturday evening before Christmas and we enjoyed our time together -- much was spent talking, sleeping, cooking (yes, more than going out this time), and a few activities. We made a trip to the mall -- of course -- which brought smiles all around at the pond.
Free moments were spent wrapping gifts and making Christmas cookies -- traditional activities of course! Dinner was Tomato Bisque per another tradition and enjoyed by all.
CHRISTMAS MORNING!!! A WHITE CHRISTMAS IN TEXAS!! What could be more magical? It was the first one in over 80 years --- Everyone was pretty excited.
Naturally Christmas morning means stockings and so we made sure that Scott and Cass had filled ones and we exchanged ours as well --- no pic of Lady -- it was morning and she looked awful, lol. Doesn't Mister look good in his new hat? I love it.
After getting showered and dressed, we made a trip up to Grapevine to see Mister's family for awhile and exchange gifts. I was able to meet new people as well and that is always fun.
On their way home, they fought snow storms (in TEXAS) and then Cass wound up with food poisoning and spent a night in the Denver hospital --- wow --- we felt so bad for them, but were thankful that we had had our time together. Love ya both.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Christmas continues -- Ohio
they called the "Diegos".
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Birthday Time/Christmas Starts - Montana
Then, birthday time and perhaps an early Christmas present or two. We started with Josh's birthday a little late as we were having it while on the road. He was so cute with the gifts, insisting on handing me each paper as he tore it off even though I was trying to take pictures. We had gotten him a new bike and managed to get a pic of both him and Hyrum on those bikes --- too cute.
I managed to sneak in some "girl time" for pictures and that's no easy feat with all these boys around all the time. (Seven grandsons -- two granddaughters, but we're making a comeback this spring when Zyra gets here).
After he opened the gifts from everyone else and when things were quiet, I said that I had also brought Christmas early and if Becca wanted to open her gift, I would give them to them now. Matt said no, but Becca (knowing what it was since she had been hiding the boxes at the house as they arrived) overruled and I went to get the last two packages.
It was the monitor and the laptop! They were pretty excited and it was such fun to play Santa from Mister and me. So, Christmas has begun and the giving is by far the best part. I decided to add a couple of videos here --- one of Miss Elena just started to get the idea of crawling and one of Uncle Matt playing a card trick on the kids --- he stumps Rhiana too --- LOL.
Monday, November 30, 2009
November - Whoosh!

Four boys showing their construction skills and apparently all getting along --- what a moment. The girls were gone for awhile and Mister and boys were left to their own entertainment. A picnic was had on the back patio and everyone appeared happy still when we returned. We also made a trip to White Rock Lake and took advantage of the beautiful weather by using the playground to its fullest. Mister had his camera out and snapped some great shots of each one of the grands --- this series of Josh was just so precious.
A day to Fort Worth is always required so off we went to the Water Gardens and then to Cowtown. The kids did the maze which was fun to watch and Jen surprised everyone by wanting a shot of her on a longhorn -- so of course that's exactly what she got. Those horns have a 6 foot span -- amazing.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Gratitude
Every now and then I think it is necessary to take stock of one's life. This entry will reflect that by just having a few of my thoughts and absolutely no pictures. Being grateful for the things that come our way seems to be overlooked way too often and I have found myself guilty of that same behavior. A few things have happened the last few weeks that have me thinking about just how incredibly blessed I really am. In the last month I have been able to spend time with most of my children and all of my grandchildren and have treasured each and every one of those moments. Additionally, I was fortunate enough to have been able to share that time with someone who means so very much to me and have been consistently amazed by how special he truly is and how much I learn how to be a better person just by being around him. He has taken my family into his heart and for that I will be eternally grateful and know that they will be cared for as he has cared for me. I am indeed a very lucky girl and need to remember that everyday. To have found someone who promises to love me and make me laugh each day is an absolute miracle to me at this age. Thank you Mister -- for helping me to become whole again and to face each day with a smile.
Love, Lady
Love, Lady
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