Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Time Flies

Time Flies. It's so cliche. But true.

I can't believe it's been so many weeks since my last post. Scratch, I can believe. I have been busy.

In the past 4 or so weeks (in no particular order): we have gone to Boston, I went to Seatte for work, we went to Houston and Austin (in the same day), 2 Christmas parties, 1 two year old birthday party, 2 Mav's game, a Coldplay concert, decorated for Christmas, gotten professional photos taken, gotten some stuff done to our house, gone to Oklahoma for a wedding, had my parents visit and had Thanksgiving in Decatur. All with 2 full time jobs. Phew!

I think if I tried to re-hash each of those event I just might lose my mind but I would have to say they were all very lovely. As I reflect, I have to say that yes, I get super tired from the loaded schedule but I thank God that I am healthy and am able, financially (thanks to Lane, not me :) ) and mentally, to do these things. I wouldn't want it any other way really. I sometimes think, especially around this time of the year, about those who are sick and don't have the luxury of feeling good much less travel and it breaks my heart. I think being healthy and feeling good is a luxury some of us (yours truly) sometimes take for granted and one of my New Years resolutions is to stop taking that for granted. I am getting (hopefully) a gym membership and I am going to work really hard to get back in shape like I was in high school. I felt better and I could wear really cute things. I can't remember the last time I wore something to show off my legs. I used to have great legs. ER.

Sidenote: you may notice that I won't use 's anymore in any of my words that may or may not need the 's. Lane has corrected me on a few of my incorrect grammar usages and so now I am freaked so I have stopped using it altogether. I need to go back to Second grade, I am aware.

Here are some pictures from the past few weeks. That is the original Starbucks outside pic and inside pic, a few of Mia's birthday party, a few of visiting Harvard, the one with the abulance was funny because I was in the car with a lawyer and you know that idiom (is that an idiom?), "Ambulance Chasers", one of our house at night with our new lights and shutters, one of the Mavs game and some of our adorable niece Mia. And yes, that was Santa at Jasons Deli. When he saw me taking pictures, he ducked around that woman in red so I couldn't get a clear shot. Thanks a lot Santa, you are suppose to be nice!















Monday, December 1, 2008

Gobble Gobble....

This year was a non in law Thanksgiving thus we were in Decatur.

I always feel so relaxed in Decatur. I think it has something to do with it being "the country" and all the trees. Plus, the Arnolds house is very comfortable with lots of couches and pillows!

We got to Decatur aka Comanche Moon Ct. on Wednesday night. Really lots of relaxing and sleeping went on so there isn't too much to talk about!

On Thanksgiving Day, Lane, Connie and I went to Denton to pick up our meal from Cracker Barrel. Poor Connie has had A LOT going on and just didn't have time to cook this year. Totally understandable.

To make a long story short, Mu, Connie's mom and Lane and Nancy's grandmother, had major surgery recently and has been getting acclimated to a nursing home. It has been a really tough transition and Connie has been a warrior through it all.

Mu got to leave her facility and come have Thanksgiving with us which was a treat!

I wished I had gotten more pictures! ERR That always happens!

Anyway, after eating we took some naps and watched some football. Friday, Lane and I went with Allen to one of his work appointments and did more relaxing and sleeping.

Of course, as always, when a great weekend comes to an end we were sad! We had a great Thanksgiving!!! A side note, Mona and Sugar (Nancy's dog) had a fantastic time together playing around! There is a pic below of them.

Some new things tried this weekend:
A Pomegranate
Learning what Mistletoe looks like
A Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving dinner
Witnessing Lane and Connie doing a high kick line in the kitchen
Chocolate Cake from Sams

Some of the Same:
Connie's Egg Nog
Nancy's yummy mexican feast
Pumpkin Pie from Sams

Alas, again, I wished I had taken more pics: