My Amazing Family

Have I mentioned what a truly Amazing Family I have?? Sometimes I have to pinch myself just to make sure I'm not dreaming. My life has been so blessed with my children and grandchildren. I could not love any of you any more than I do, whether you are children of my womb or children of my heart and I want you to know that. I would walk through fire for any of you and that will never change. I am also so thankful for my extended family in Illinois that welcomed me with unconditional love when they didn't have to. You are all so precious to me. (okay, are you getting a bit nauseous??? I can change the subject now)
Did I mention how jealous all of my friends are of my family?? I LOVE IT!

I just got back from a trip to Rick and Beth's house in Henderson, NV last week. I flew out on Wednesday the 16th and then back last Tuesday the 22nd. I don't know what kind of a time tunnel I got into but I swear it seemed like I was only there a couple of days. The time just flew by. We had a ball! We pulled the camper down to Chula Vista, near San Diego on Friday and stayed until Monday. We played games (Texas Holdem - yeah Bradley kicked our butts) and enjoyed some great Greek food, Seafood, Mexican Food and some kickass Margaritas! It was just so much fun, I can't wait to do it again. We also went to SeaWorld and spent the day on Saturday. On Sunday we had a party with a Dora the Explorer Cake for Ella's 3rd birthday. You can see some of the pictures on Beth's blog. I could put some on here if I knew how but that ain't happening yet. I just hate that we are all so far apart. I guess I will spend my time just traveling to see all the kids from here since I have not re-listed my house yet. I thought I would wait a couple of months since the market is tanked anyway. That way I can leave it messy sometimes....ha ha
My next big trip will probably be to Jason and Mandy's in Houston....although I do have another granddaughter's birthday coming up in February so if they don't come here I will probably go there to Louisiana. That is the good thing about traveling South in the winter. The weather usually cooperates and I can drive there. It is a little to "iffy" to drive to Arkansas this time of year unless it is absolutely necessary cause when you see the sign that says "Bridge May Ice" you better believe it WILL ice and your ars will end up in the ditch! and don't even THINK about driving to Illinois ;-)

I guess I am done with blogging for tonight....can ya feel the love??
over and out

You Just Gotta Smile

The voice in my head is talking again. "You just gotta smile", "You can do this", "Drip the faucets so the pipes won't freeze" and other internal infomercials. and so I smile and go on.
Life is a journey and it is best to enjoy the ride if you can. (I hate riding alone but I am learning)

Sometimes when I am discouraged I am reminded of a verse of the song by Third Day titled

"Mountain of God".

Even though the journey's long
And I know the road is hard
Well, the One who's gone before me
He will help me carry on
After all that I've been through
Now I realize the truth
That I must go through the valley
To stand upon the mountain of God

GEAUX TIGERS !!

LSU Tigers Rock......... I just finished watching the BIG bowl game with some friends from Louisiana. It was great watching the Tigers kick some serious Ohio Buckeye butt.
Proud to be an LSU Alumni. Enough Said ;-)

Happy New Year!

There is not much to report today on this first day of 2008 other than I am still here. I watched the ball drop in Times Square on TV from my bed surrounded by wadded up tissues and toasted the cats with a flute of orange juice. I made it through Christmas in Arkansas and it was good to see my mom and family. I felt like I was coming down with a cold or something last Saturday so I hightailed my butt back to Alabama on Sunday. Sure enough I picked up some kind of lovely bug and will spend New Years Day in bed (most of the time anyway). I am coughing and snotty and all over ugh! It just makes you appreciate the days you feel good. (How long does a cold last anyway?) This sucks AND it is really cold outside.

Rick's brother Bill called to say Happy New Year this morning and reminded me that I could watch college bowl games all day starting at 10:30 am. That actually sounds pretty good since I don't plan on getting dressed. Bill will be celebrating at his casino of choice.
Jason called at midnight from New Orleans and wished me a Happy New Year and surprisingly I was still awake. (of course I had napped during the day) It was good to hear the words "I Love You" at the beginning of a new year when you didn't expect it.

Last year Rick and I toasted the New Year in with Ricky, Keri, Angie, and Sophie complete with the silly hats and all. It was a treasured memory since we never really thought we would make it to New Years when I bought the hats the previous February...ha ha

So, to all of you out there reading my blogg........Happy New Year! I hope that this proves to be a healthy and wonderful year for all of us.