vintage hands...

i just have to say...
i'm loving these fun fingers...
new treats...
to be added to the 'ol shop this week!

wild ones...

that's what they are...

earlier this summer... a wild tomato plant
sprouted out of the ground at our house!

The house we live in was just built before
we moved in... we're thinking maybe with the
strong winds here... some seeds blew over
and they sowed themselves right in a perfect spot.
Must have been just right because we never
noticed it until it grew these lovelies.
We do not know much... in fact nothing about
growing veggies... we just leave it be...
let nature foster it... it continues to produce.

we think it is pretty neat!

the girls love to pick em...
i love to eat em!
pinch of olive oil & some s&p... glorious!

tall enough...

to DO THE DISHES!

Would you look at that!
It hit me last night when she was bringing her
bowl to the sink...
wait a minute...
come over here...
YOU'RE TALL ENOUGH!
have I got a new chore for you!

SO EXCITING!
BUT... sort of crazy...
she can REACH!
I used to bathe her IN the sink!

see

she wanted MORE dishes

lil bit... not quite... she pulled up a stool

I'm all for chores...
think it's SO important for them to...
learn to do it THEMSELVES...
pitch in & help...
have the responsibility...
feel the pride!

Here's to a fresh new week!
I'm hoping for BIG things...
I have still been working with my trainer
three times a week & doing cardio the others...
I think my bod must be in total shock because...
I've flipping GAINED weight!
I KNOW that sooner or later
something HAS to give... RIGHT?
Like my husband said...
"your building muscle under all that fat"...
WHAT...
next time I want nicer words! :)

BIG week...
BIG expectations...
BIG hopes...
I'm believing in BIG blessings!

"the sound of freedom"...

was what i heard from a man sitting behind us!
wOw... SO well said!

Our Saturday at the air show WAS filled with
pride... awe... and inspiration!

make sure to click to enlarge...

US Army Golden Knights


a truly incredible man who
after losing use of his legs says
"since i cannot walk i must FLY"

F-15 Eagle

AT-6 "Texan"
most widely used advanced trainer
in WW II and Korean Conflict

look for the gutsy lady on the wing of the plane...

on the plane... that is UPSIDE DOWN...

ON TOP of the plane... flipping herself over


the amazing Blue Angels...





Shockwave Jet Truck
accelerates from zero to 300 mph in 11 seconds...
FAST!

I must say...
even though I think I'm kind of a girly girl...
this was bold... LOUD... exhilarating fun!

like music to my ears...

and candy to my eyes...

not only were they sitting together...
touching...
miss book bug big sis was reading
to her starry-eyed little sister!

I think they need to add a book to the series...
What Sisters Do Best!


I am SO happy it is Friday...
mornings of rushing out the door...
sucking down, FAST, as much coffee as I can...
NOT ENOUGH...
so we're not late for it ALL...
ugh!

Here's to a...
no alarm setting...
sitting & sipping...
soaking in a good 'ol relaxing...
morning!
hip hip hooray!

Now...
I better get my rear in gear
or we will be late!

big hugs
super hApPy Friday!
Friday's are the BEST aren't they!

this little girl of mine...

amazes everyday!

she faces each morning with vigor...
READY to strive & stretch!

she stands on her tip toes
so she can see what is NEXT!

she wants to be YOUR friend
and will aim to please!

she looks for the good in it ALL
and in everything she sees!

today...
i'm going to step out with her spunk...
and face this day
walking on the bright side!

chello...

My computer is coming alive again!
I had been "hijacked"... couldn't
get to any sites... yours... mine... anything...
it was nuts! It drove me nuts!
All I can say... thank you GOD for creating
really smart people who "get it" and can fix it!
I had mentioned I had a geek taking a peek...
well... he was smarter than I thought!
My little brother... is one of "those"
who gets it and well... he fixed it!
woo hoo!
So nice, for lucky little me,
to have a computer whiz in the family!
thank you Josh... mr. smarty pants!

I have sorta felt out of sorts...
not being able to keep up with all of you!
YOUR lives have become a big part of MY life!
Not being able to access the 'ol
computer is a tough thing!
I know... wah wah!
anywho...
looking forward to catching up!

Other than my computer going nuts...
everything else has been pretty darn good!
And thanks to all you sweet peaches who
had been wondering what the heck was up...
too good... too great... thanks...
you make me smile!

Quick pics of the girlies from the weekend...
helping daddy outside...

Happy Wednesday...
uh...
so nice to be able to...
say that...
type that...
post that!
I love my computer! :)

BIG hugs!

what happened to your skort little miss

my computer is acting REALLY weird!

i have not been able to squeeze in a
post before it goes nuts!
i think it might need to go to the
'ol fix it shop! darnit!

My mama & step-dad are still here
visiting and getting lots of little hugs
from the little gals!
They will be headed back to Texas
tomorrow... boo...
again we will have to say goodbye.

We have loads of family & friends
in the Houston/Galveston area...
right now our thoughts &
prayers are with them!
Everyone is SAFE...
thank you Lord...
the things can be replaced!
We love you!

oh... btw... Lanny...
you're so great... THIS is my hubby!

the handsome... strapping fellow with the
newly acquired stashe is my cousin's hubby!
he ASKED for a blog update...
so he got it! :)
love you Rob!

you asked for it...

you got it... ROB!

our thursday...

rainy & a tidge cold!

but...

the rain let up long enough
for us to head downtown
to the farmers market.

waiting for the drips to stop

belly dancers

to have just a pinch of their confidence...
wow... yikes

say cheeeeeease

mr warrior man sculpture

could we make a quick pit stop

something about this shot... LOVE

one of our fav water fountains

So... gran-mama & gran-papa
(my mom & stepdad) are here
visiting from Kerrville...
yippee...
it will be a gReAt weekend!

To all of our southern family & friends...
we'll be keeping you in our prayers...
that Ike looks like a stinker!
Be safe!

September 11th!

Our thoughts & prayers
are with you...

Never Forget!

more smores please...

last night we broke out the goods...
graham crackers...

hershey's chocolate...

marshmallows...

it's the little things...

toasty goodness

uh... excuse me... where's mine

do you THINK they were good

made just for me...
thanks dad...

JUST like you & i like them...

burnt to a crisp...

YUMMO!

she's likes them straight out of the bag

how do you like your marshmallows?

a bucking good time...

at the rodeo!

Nonny & Poppy (my dad & step-mom)
were in town from Bulverde TX...
so what better than to go see some
good 'ol boy fun
on a Saturday afternoon!

make sure to click & enlarge...
i think they're better bigger!

her pink boots... a must

Nonny & Riley

all american kiddo

perfect setting

hold on cowboy

"did you see that guy's chaps"

"where are the cowgirls"

giddy up horsey

bull riding

saddle broncing

miss priss

bareback broncing

calf roping

whoa!

get off of me

big 'ol bull

cuter than the calves

run little one... run

Nonny & Poppy
just headed out...
sooooo hard to see them leave...
to say goodbye...

ugh... I just hate being so far
away from my family!

i miss the good 'ol state of Texas...
i miss being a (reasonable) car drive away...
i miss them so!

Now... to hold onto
all the laughs we just shared...

until we get to see them again!

Mighty God...
keep them safe...
angels surround them...
Your grace be upon them...
as they travel back home!