Halloween 2007

Drug Free Fly By

Forest Ridge Mismatch Day

This is the best place in the world!!!!!

Ok so we eat lunch with David on Fridays. Our meals usually consist of Chick fil A. But while their chicken is oh so good, sometimes it gets really old. (I know there is something addictive in their meat) Case in point this week..... While we are trying to figure out where to go, D comes up with the Chicken Oil. For those of you who aren't familiar with this eatablishment it is basically the Chicken(northgate bar) without the smoke and bar. The owners were good friends of the in-laws and so there are little trinkets of David and his sister Tiffany around on the shelves.(although D says his is the big alligator gar mounted on the firplace) Anyway there is old memorabilia everywhere and the guests carve their names on the tables. So you can imagine what this place looks like to a little one. While we waited for our food, we played I spy which is pretty fun in a place like this and Kendall got to drink Root Beer out of a bottle. It looked too funny and for fear of somebody taking my image and using it, I didnt include it. In all she loved the place and I'm sure when we ask her where she wants to eat, she'll consider this. After all, she did say it was the best place in the world.I wish the owner was still alive to see her. I'm sure he would have gotten a big kick out of her...

My other nephew

In all fairness to my sister Nola, I just had to include her baby, Nixon. He's all ready to go trick or treating and fight crime. I know he'll be more entertaining than the movie was ...He looks too cute Nola!

She did it!!!!!

Here is proud Papa with Emerson and ner newly pierced ears. Isn't she just precious??? Just when I think I cant stand the fact that I don't know how much she's changed, my sister sends me just a little bit of eye candy to hold me over till I get to see her again. Don't you just love the internet?? Each day I am so thankful for all the computer nerds of the world who make my world a much better place. (that includes you my sweet). I can talk to friends around the world, peruse endless evening gowns, find out the latest gossip, all in my pj's and without leaving home. So was not meant for the days of Little House on the Prairie or the Renaissance(although it could be fun to pose for paintings).
Anyway, today I encourage you to go outside, take pictures of yourself and loved ones and send them to people who would love a little eye candy and make their day!!!! It worked for me!

It all started with a pedicure.......

Thursdays are usually a time for me to indulge in my inner diva. Bunga (my mother in law) picks up my girls for fun and I'm free the whole afternoon!! This has been a weekly gift since Caroline was born. So what's a girl to do without kids or husband to care for????? Carrie, my partner in crime, met me for pedicures and we relished the time spent in the massaging chairs. Our feet were looking good and of course a pedi shouldn't go to waste at home so we mosied on to On The Border where we were joined by partner in crime#2 Hannah. Most of you reading this know this girl because she does your hair, but did you know that if she cuts your hair a certain number of times she'll come hang out with you too??? Okay that part's not true, but wouldn't that be funny?? Anyway this is a picture of the three of us......we had a good time...some more than others!!!!!

What a great weekend!!!

This weekend my childhood friends(who some I haven't seen in ten years) got together for the weekend. Our parents grew up together and became friends and their kids became our friends. They begun a legacy that I hope our kids continue. I must admit...IT WAS AWESOME!!! We laughed, reminisced about old times, sang and basically picked up where we left off. It was like being at church camp only the accomodations were outstanding. ( we stayed at a hunting lodge) I took my camera with the hopes of sharing my friends with all of you, but all I managed to get were pictures with some of our kids. How did that happen??? I can't thank each of you enough for the great time we had. On the way home Kristian and I were talking about how lucky we are to have so many friends near and far that can come together and it's like we're back in time. I'll miss the jokes and the stories, the Joneses sweet voices, the hugs and long for the time when we can be together again next year. I love each and every one of you and I'm so glad I got to see you!!!! Douglasses.....BE READY......

And they call this work?????

Ok so David has been in San Antonio for work attending the Valero Open and he arrived home today proudly displaying this picture. At first all I saw was Tiger Woods and his Coach.. and upon closer inspection..... it's David!!!..giving him pointers!!!! So much for thinking David was working hard..bringing home the bacon..making us proud. He's busy playing computer games in the Buick tent. Oh well...ya think he had fun???

p.s. Tiger was not at the Open.

Is she mine or what?????

Picture Day!!! Today is the dreaded day where I beg Caroline to please stay off the jungle gym and no running so that her pictures come out and we have no suprises when the pictures come back. Everyday when I pick her up from school she looks like she came through a wind tunnel. (Not the way I send her) Anyway as we were working on her hair today, we were going over dos and don'ts and she said that something was missing from her outfit..She disappeared and returned with her pearls on and a smile from ear to ear. "Now I'm ready" she said "She simply could not go and take a picture without her pearls" I try not to laugh because I know where she got that from.....Me!!!.. and if her father was home to hear that, I know he would have confirmed my suspicions. I was up at the school today working, and I caught a glimpse of my girl. She looked exactly as I had left her this morning..with her pearls displayed and her hair perfectly intact..I'll have to thank her teacher for turning the windtunnel off today.....

It's Wednesday!!!!

Sweet Kendall....I was in the laundry room and I heard her singing "Who Let The Dogs Out" (in Kids Bop version :) and I asked her why she was so happy. She replied " cuz it's Wednesday!!"
HAPPY THOUGHTS by Kendall:
1. my phone ( David's old phone w/camera)
2. toast
3. my High School Musical shirts
4. my front yard and my flowers
5. Charlie ( friend down the street)

What an excellent reminder that its the simple things in life that make us happy!!! I hope you will delight in something simple today!!!