Out with the old...

...and in with the

HAPPY

NEW

YEAR!!!!!


Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful night!

Over and out.
  • melissakaye
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
    by melissakaye at 12/31/09 6:49PM
  • speedy62
    Happy New Year to you and Josh!
    by speedy62 at 01/01/10 9:12AM
  • 5ofusisgr8
    We wouldv'e kept you up, cranky or not! Ha ha. Happy New Year! I'm going to bed at 9. Shopping tomorrow!!
    by 5ofusisgr8 at 01/01/10 9:35PM
  • 5ofusisgr8
    How're you guys doing this morning? We watched the game last night, I felt so bad for Colt. What a horrible way to finish his college career. I also felt bad for Gilbert, what a nerve racking way to get pulled into a game. He did fairly well though, despite the pressure. Next year may be rough on him, but he made some good plays, he can only get better, right? According to ESPN, Colt's injury resulted in a pinched nerve. He said his arm felt like a noodle. He could throw the ball hard, but couldn't tell where it was going to go. Hopefully, he'll recover quickly and be ready for a high pick in the draft. I think Alabama was disappointed that Colt got hurt, even though it gave them an advantage. I think to them, the victory would've been sweeter and more challenging had it been against Colt. To me, having an SEC team win was great, but overshadowed by Colt's unfortunate injury. I really don't like Alabama all that much, I'm much more of a Bulldog Fan.
    by 5ofusisgr8 at 01/08/10 10:41AM
  • 5ofusisgr8
    I even celebrated one of Gilbert's touchdown passes. I knew it boosted his confidence. Curtis gave me a funny look and I said, "Good for him, he's under a lot of pressure."
    by 5ofusisgr8 at 01/08/10 10:43AM
  • matthew_and_brooke
    We don't have steak n shake either. Some so-called civilization!
    by matthew_and_brooke at 01/11/10 10:43PM
  • dawnmk23
    I think I am a bit biased...
    by dawnmk23 at 01/14/10 11:59AM
  • speedy62
    I don't know. You seem to have a bad habit of hanging out at bus stops.... :)
    by speedy62 at 01/24/10 3:21PM
  • speedy62
    LOL SHE'S the bad influence then. Guess I'd better work on that! :)
    by speedy62 at 01/24/10 4:18PM
  • create_a_way
    It was GREAT to see you guys last night!!!
    by create_a_way at 02/02/10 9:58AM
  • musiclover12
    thank u April;)
    by musiclover12 at 03/06/10 5:49PM
  • preachermon
    He held two meetings for us in Ridgeway... he is really good and surely will give us a good meeting... why not take a vacation & come up, take in a meeting, ballgame and zoo trip?
    by preachermon at 03/30/10 4:27PM
  • dawnmk23
    Thanks!
    by dawnmk23 at 11/27/10 4:13PM

So this is what it feels like

I'm done with my Christmas shopping!

I'm done with my decorating!

I'm done with my wrapping!

I now get to sit back, relax, listen to the Christmas music, and enjoy the holidays. Never felt this before. I like it.

Over and out.
  • angiemann73
    Wow! You are incredibly AWESOME!! Want to come over and do my wrapping and baking??? I am done shopping.... just need to STOP shopping! LOL
    by angiemann73 at 12/15/09 5:07PM
  • littlebit
    Wow! Enjoy it :-)
    by littlebit at 12/15/09 6:36PM
  • melissakaye
    Must be nice! I always do good at getting started early, but I never seem to finish early. Congratulations!
    by melissakaye at 12/15/09 9:48PM
  • godswarrior32803
    I haven't even begun Christmas shopping yet. Scary isnt it?
    by godswarrior32803 at 12/16/09 8:49AM
  • i_am_a_sheep
    And now you have snow to complete the holiday mood:]
    by i_am_a_sheep at 12/18/09 11:41PM
  • mjintexas
    So now what are you going to do since Christmas is past? ;)
    by mjintexas at 12/30/09 10:36AM

Saw this today and loved it

Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much can be done if we are always doing.
~Thomas Jefferson advising his daughter Martha, 1787

Over and out.
  • melissakaye
    So true!
    by melissakaye at 12/10/09 3:48PM
  • preachermon
    That is soooooo... Thomas Jefferson; that great man never had idle time!!! If you take a trip to Montecello (I don't know if you have or haven't), but if you do, you'll be impressed with his efficient use of time and knowledge!
    by preachermon at 12/11/09 12:13PM

Getting Older

HAPPY
30TH
BIRTHDAY
TO
JOSHUA!!!!!

Love you honey!!!!

Over and out.
  • melissakaye

    glitter-graphics.com
    HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY JOSH!!!
    by melissakaye at 12/04/09 1:28PM
  • navydoc
    Tell Josh I said happy birthday.
    by navydoc at 12/04/09 1:45PM
  • sjbgurl
    He's old.
    by sjbgurl at 12/04/09 1:51PM
  • dawnmk23
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JOSH!
    by dawnmk23 at 12/04/09 2:06PM
  • godswarrior32803
    Tell I said welcome to the land of 30 somethings.
    by godswarrior32803 at 12/04/09 10:11PM
  • preachermon
    30??? 30???? I thought he was going on 16???
    by preachermon at 12/05/09 10:34AM
  • 5ofusisgr8
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! So Glad the Longhorns could pull of that win for you!
    by 5ofusisgr8 at 12/07/09 8:57AM
  • 5ofusisgr8
    No problem, wouldn't have been so exciting if it weren't a nailbiter. Although, we did think they'd pulled an "LSU" for a moment there.
    by 5ofusisgr8 at 12/07/09 1:37PM

Happy Thanksgiving (and other fun things)

So we're in Texas for T-giving again this year. It all started with my wanting to get football tickets for Joshua's 30th birthday to see the Texas Longhorns play. The game was Saturday night in Austin and we had a blast! We've been to a few college games over the years, but this one definitely took the cake. After watching them play on TV all these years, it was just so much better in person. Hook 'Em Horns!

Tonight we had our "Texas Thanksgiving Christmas" with Joshua's parents. I love doing Christmas early. I fully believe that Christmas is a season unto itself and should definitely last a full month. And having Christmas at Thanksgiving helps with that theory. It even helps with the bills, too. We're able to wipe out all of his family at least a month before we get started on buying gifts for everyone in Virginia. Our bank accounts and credit cards thank us dearly.

Tomorrow night we leave Houston to head to the deer lease in Kerrville (I'm told that's about 5 hours from here). And yes, I'm planning to go to the deer stand. Uh huh, you read that right. Camo, cover-alls, binoculars. Got it all covered. I'm just not sure if I'll go in the morning hunt or not. I told my father-in-law I probably shouldn't go in the morning hunt because I'd be a bear and he might shoot me instead. We'll see how adventurous I plan to be. Joshua wants me to even shoot the gun, but that's definitely up in the air. No promises on that one at all. It all depends on how I feel in the moment. But, rest assured, pictures will be taken for all you out there that can't believe I'm going to the woods in camoflauge.

Thanksgiving is in 3 days and I can't believe it. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was doing this and now it's here again. I truly believe the years go by faster and faster the older I get. Hmmm....yet another reason to NOT enjoy getting older.

Here's to wishing you all a wonderful turkey day. Hope you have lots to be thankful for and lots of love in your homes.

Over and out.
  • meridith
    I'm interested to hear how your hunting trip goes! I don't think Jason would even consider taking me with him...not sure if I would want to go or not!
    by meridith at 11/24/09 12:46AM
  • melissakaye
    Glad you all are enjoying your time in TX so far. Hope you enjoy the deer lease just as much! Happy Thanksgiving!
    by melissakaye at 11/24/09 3:57AM
  • missy
    I hope you have fun hunting!
    by missy at 11/24/09 9:18AM
  • dawnmk23
    These pics will be great, I'm sure! Happy turkey day to you, too!
    by dawnmk23 at 11/24/09 9:32AM
  • navydoc
    My wife has family in Kerrville.
    by navydoc at 11/24/09 2:58PM
  • angiemann73
    Take pictures of you in a tree stand - this I have GOT to see!!! :-)
    by angiemann73 at 11/24/09 3:22PM
  • littlebit
    Hope you guys have a great one :-)
    by littlebit at 11/24/09 6:41PM
  • betsys
    My daughter never ceases to amaze me.....that's why I love her......always full of surprises! Have fun and BE CAREFUL in those woods! Love you.
    by betsys at 11/24/09 8:34PM
  • i_am_a_sheep
    Yeah go April!!
    you show those boys how real women hunt:]
    by i_am_a_sheep at 11/26/09 5:29PM
  • 5ofusisgr8
    I got pinged with your message, but I can't retrieve it on my phone. Call me! I hope you had fun!! I'm jealous.
    by 5ofusisgr8 at 11/27/09 7:49PM