Some new Pics...Kelly's 12th Birthday

Mikey waiting for cake...



The cake I made...writing was a little wobbly...oh well, she loved it!



I can't believe my little girl is 12! She looks so grown up!





One of her gifts...who would have thought she secretly asked David for a bebe gun...and he bought it! Sheesh! She's a bonafided Texan girl now.

Natural Highs...

Feel free to add your own to the list...I'd love to hear 'em.


1. Falling in love.

2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.

3. A hot shower.

4. No lines at the supermarket.

5. A special glance.

6. Getting mail.

7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.

8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.

9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.

10. Hot towels fresh out of a dryer.

11. Chocolate milkshake… (or vanilla or strawberry!)

12. A bubble bath.

13. Giggling.

14. A good conversation.

15. The beach.

16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.

17. Laughing at yourself.

18. Farting quietly in public.

19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

20. Running through sprinklers.

21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.

22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

23. Laughing at an inside joke.

24. Friends.

25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.

26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.

27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).

28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

29. Playing with a new puppy.

30. Having someone play with your hair.

31. Sweet dreams.

32. Hot chocolate.

33. Road trips with friends.

34. Swinging on swings.

35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.

36. Making chocolate chip cookies.

37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.

38. Holding hands with someone you care about.

39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.

40. Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.

41. Watching the sunrise.

42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.

43. Knowing that somebody misses you.

44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.

45. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.

Newest Build

David built this glider swing last weekend. I gotta say...he is so talented.
He did this by looking at a picture of one already made. I wish I had a gift like that.


P.S. Also take note of my lovely green backyard. Due to water restrictions and over 40 100 degree days, our grass looks like horses eat here. Hopefully with the cooler weather and God willing...a little rain, it will grow soon.

Sorry

about the lack of posting. I haven't been feeling the best. Caught a cold, then I woke up with a terrible stiff neck and shoulders and today I noticed a nice bump behind my ear. Seems like hitting 41 totally disagrees with me so far. LOL

I hope everyone is doing well. I miss talking to my girls. I have been feeling somewhat down. I can't even find a part-time job. Seems most retail places want you to work all weekend. I just don't feel comfortable leaving my family on both days.

So, thats it. I am in a funk but hopefully it won't last long.

Happy 41st to me...

A great day. I got lavished with pancakes and apples for breakfast and the best 4 course dinner anyone could ever ask for...ooh, and Dave even made me a cake! Kelly made cookies and Mikey signed my cards as sweet as ever. A great day!

P.S. Jenn and Jess...thanks for the cards, they really made me laugh!!