It's a date day!!!! Squeeeaaalll. I have been away from my sweetie for quite awhile and just want a wandering around, enjoy each other day. We are off to the DMA for the Jackson Pollock exhibit. Take a peek at our eye candy.
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Sunday, March 6, 2016
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Days at Jen's





At this point, somehow my camera has gone into hiding. What's up with that? No pics for tonight. Louis and I take Bekah's non-starting (which apparently has happened A LOT) car to get it fixed and we just have leftovers for dinner from all the delicious meals that have been dropped off here the past week or so. Nice and easy. Homework and bed.




Doesn't my granddaughter look happy here?
Unlike these ladies, who look like they are enjoying themselves completely.
At one point, they all go up to Bekah's room where she treats them to a rare drum performance and I am incredibly jealous as I stand at the bottom of the stairs to listen. Ahh, sure wish she would play for me but apparently I am intimidating. Or something.
It's the end of another day. The mess is cleaned up and everyone is happy. Night.


Our evening entertainment is Bekah's soccer game. When we arrive, they are handing out shirts and I score on one. Fun for me -- it has her name on it. The first thing I see when I enter the stadium is:
Just before the game starts, the sign is taken down and I get a chance to see the back of it.
I'm not sure I understand that one, but it's great that they are there. Especially since there are very few signs at all. She is the back-up goalie this year making her playing time minimal; but tonight I am lucky as she is indeed in the game.
The game ends well with a win and afterwards, I take her fixed car over to her - earning me smiles and "best Gammy" accolades. Well, plus I gave her money for food. Yes, bribery works.
I am heading home in the morning as Mister is coming to get me. I have only two days to prepare for retreat and Jen will be joining me there for another 4 days of rest. As I go to sleep, I look over at Jared. He is determined to watch his movie first. What do you think? Night all.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Bekah's Cotillion


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?
Friday, February 26, 2016
Telluride Trip as Amanda Models for T.A.B. - Day 6
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Telluride Trip as Amanda Models for T.A.B. - Day 5

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.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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.
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.

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.
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Vegas with Mom, Sis, and Joe


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.
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