Monday, December 28, 2009
Christmas Morning 2009
Hank with tennis ball in his stocking.
Stocking LOOT!
Frack and cross necklace.
Smack with new BUCK knife.
"Where's Waldo?"
Christmas Eve 2009
Ah..yes!! Christmas Eve was a hit. Smack said that this Christmas felt like a REAL Christmas....."SNOW, family, presents under the tree, and a REAL Christmas tree." Bear's reply, "What? So the other Christmases were fake?" HAHHAAH!! Only Smack!!! We had oyster stew and chicken fried rice. Nice combo? Really, Eric and Bear had oyster stew. Others feasted on the rice. One of my favorite holiday movies, A Christmas Story, was playing in the background and even though many complained, "OMG-24 hours of it!" They were caught many times sitting any watching. And, of course, the SNOW made it feel like Christmas. Reminded me of being a kid in the frozen tundra and looking out the front window watching the snow fall on Christmas Eve. The snow all glittery from the moon shining down. And then I am shivered back to reality. Glad that it will only be around for a few days and not for 4 months!!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
You Never Know When You Will Be Recognized!!
This evening, Bear received a call from our northern friends, Otto and Amy. Seems Amy was glancing through the Brookstone catalog and RECOGNIZED three boys. Of course, we haven't received the catalog for years so I ran to the computer and typed in Brookstone. Bear, Frack, Smack, and I were all huddled around the computer as I clicked my way through to the digital picture frames. This is what we saw...............
I then quickly dialed my friend Eileen, who took that picture two years ago. I didn't even ask how she was doing, just told her to get to her computer. How bossy of me??!!! But I did ask her how was she as her computer searched for the site. And then we both were laughing and the boys were asking how much do they get paid for their picture being used? KIDS!!!! Anyway, I had to share the best laugh of the day with you. Oh, I am getting a new laptop for Christmas and my blogging will improve. My old one is too slow and I get frustrated WAITING and then the dang thing will freeze on me and well, then I just give up. 2010 will be a better blogging year for me.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Break
Yes, I have been sort of on a "break" from blogging. So, it is time to POST!!! Yes, Darla, here is some new tidbits-heehee!!
Frick and Frack are still growing like weeds. My grocery bill has doubled and their social life, well, is always last minute. They are doing excellent in school and have made me feel real OLD by getting their learner's permit. (Every grey hair now is because of that and who gets to drive. What happened to those days of "shotgun"??)
Smack is still smack but with a sweet, smarty pants side. He made the select 11U Keller Aces and is excited to have Coach Cody mold him. I have to admit, I have missed baseball so much. Not the 8 am games, be there at 7 am but the GAME. He learned a great lesson that "YES" honey does attract bees. When I asked him, once I got the swarm out of the driveway, "What lesson did you learn?" His reply, "Next time, do it in the cul-de-sac!!" That's my boy!!
My brother has arrived to STAY-YAY! And Nichol is so happy to have him here as are we. She has found a job and loves it. She is the best and I am so lucky and blessed to have her here.
Bear and the boys hunt at the lease on the weekends. Smack dropped a doe last weekend with Scott and all I am told is, "What happens at the lease, STAYS at the lease!" OY!!!
Hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. With the awesome weather, it makes it hard to get into the spirit but Nichol reminds us daily that she is giddy with the Christmas spirit and I cannot wait to see her in action!!!
Smack has been the real baker lately. Here is a quick shot of his latest. More to come.........
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Week Four....Final Cake!!
We graduated from our FIRST course in cake decorating. As you can see, ROSES were the topic. Mine look like mini cabbages and Nichol's look like ROSES. So I guess PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE is ahead of me!!!
Ab's
Nichol's
Ab's
Nichol'sMonday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Oscars........Trinity River Style
Today at work, we had an appreciation event Oscar style. We recognized those who helped make TR what it is today.....red carpet and all. It was fun and more pix will follow of the day but for now some quick shots I had to share!!!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
My Little Brother.....Ok.....TALL, Little Brother!!!
My brother came and graced up with his presence for two weeks. It didn't seem like two weeks, but it WAS!! Time always goes by so fast and the next thing you know, did I take a picture with my TALL, little brother....ah...nope!! So, with everyone else in bed except him and I....we both are night owls...I grabbed the camera and after 10 shots with the camera held out in front of us, I got this one!!!! I love my TALL, little brother!!!
Having So Much Fun With SIL (Sister-in-Law)
When my brother married Nichol, I didn't just get a sister-in-law, I got a sister and a friend!! How lucky and blessed that I have her so close. Close, meaning right here....not up in the frozen tundra. Honestly, I am a bit giddy having someone so close to my heart and RIGHT here!!! Someone that gets my quirky ways. Someone who likes to watch and recite word for word from movies like "Dirty Dancing" or "The Goonies." Someone who breaks into song from "Mama Mia" out of the blue. Someone who says the exact same thing at the exact same time as me. Yip....having a SIL is the best thing ever especially when we are learning to do this.......
Ab's Cake
Nichol's Cake
Doggy Daycare!!
Having dogs is just like having kiddos. They must eat, sleep, play and of course go duty. Having dogs is also like having a daycare. Breakfast, outside time, lining up for a drink out of the water fountain...er, water bowl, sharing toys, getting treats for good behavior, dinner and plenty-o-naps!! There isn't any back talk, no grounding when they bark too much. Having dogs is just like having kiddos, you love them with all your heart!!
Dakota-aka: The One That Barks At Airplanes!
Hank-aka: The Tank!!
And Gus-aka: The Bus!!
Ruger-aka: The Bruiser!!
Shadow-aka: The Loyal One!
Dakota-aka: The One That Barks At Airplanes!
Hank-aka: The Tank!!
And Gus-aka: The Bus!! Some Of My Favorite Things About FALL!!
The squirrels are having a hay-day in the side yard. The mower isn't a fan of these tho..........
Shasta Daisies are one of my favorite flowers. So plain and simple and beautiful.
And Mums.....they speak for themselves. 
This one makes me just HAPPY!Friday, October 02, 2009
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