Time has a way of passing by us way too quickly.

I can't believe how long it has been since I have been

on this computer.....I am hoping to catch all of you

up with the happenings out here in Texas.

It's been a wild and crazy ride.

Good times....bad times....!!

But, through it all....God has been in control of all times.

Finally!!!!!

Hey, I am finally connected to the internet now and I will be back to blogging!!! YAY!! I have lots of pictures of the grandchildren to share with you and lots to tell......!! For right now I am only going to say hello and then get back to work, but I will be back on the internet shortly to fill you in with all my news.

I am so very happy....internet and TV all in one day. Thank you AT&T!!

It is pouring rain today!! Last night we had so much rain...thunder.....lightning....and tornado warnings!! Frightful evening, but I survived. This spring it has been one rain storm after another........I just know when this weekend hits with the high temperatures...I will be wishing it was raining!!

I missed birthdays last month......Sandi.......Donna........hope you had great birthdays. Sorry I didn't call either one of you, but I did think of you two!

Summer is still going through tests for the lump in her neck. Please pray for her. Next week she will have another biopsy done and then have to wait again for the results. The waiting game is taking a toll on her......and on her mother and the rest of the family as well.

More later..............

I just can't seem to get it together.........

Wow!! Can't believe it has been over a month since I wrote anything. I imagine all of you are wondering just what is going on out here in the Lone Star state. First, I am not longer employed....lost a great, great job, but I know the Lord will provide another........and I am praying that it is soon!! The list of whys and wheres can go on and on, so I will spare you all the little stuff and hit you with the big stuff!! I have been very sick for the last two weeks. It's an upper respiratory problem complicated with a good dose of allergies. YUCK!! Some days I am up and moving while other days I am completely out of it. I keep telling myself that I am doing great.........and getting better........I sure hope I can fully convince myself with what I am telling myself on a daily basis.



It's been hot the last couple of days.......making up for all the rain we have been getting these last few months. Today I think summer time has finally hit Texas! YAY!! I worked in my yard on Sunday....laid a few more bricks and planted a few more flowers. The backyard is beginning to look as pretty as the front yard. I even tried to start flowers from seed......they are coming up and I am so elated.........I have never really had any luck planting seeds.



For those who I haven't gotten in touch with recently.....I promise I will do that soon. I haven't forgotten any of you.

My most favorite photo of Gary......

The wedding is over........

Raul and Pam's wedding was held this past Saturday.....they are off to Canada for a week and I have to contend with the leftovers....and I am NOT talking about food either!! While the honeymoon couple is in Canada for the week I am house sitting and cleaning up after the wedding reception. Sunday I woke up at 5 in the morning and began the job of mopping up after the party. Someone forgot to tell the wedding guests that cake belonged on the plates and not the floor. Let's just say I have managed to get the house in somewhat of order! Down came the yards of nylon netting and the hundreds of bows......most everything is back to where it belongs and in the next week I will complete the task at hand. Two days before the wedding I cleaned this 5000 square foot house......and it needs another good cleaning! JOB SECURITY!!

Today I woke up to a HUGE thunder and lightening storm. This big house shook off and on for over an hour. Right now there is a steady down pour and according to the weather report....the rain is going to stay for most of the day. There is a tornado warning up right now, but it is not close to me. THANK GOODNESS. I feel safe in this house should a tornado form around here. This house has a huge basement and lots of "safe places". Rain is forecasted for the entire week and I think it is great. Rain just helps the yard to green up and keep my flower beds hydrated. Tornado season has began and lasts for several months.....I am sure there will be many more rainy days at hand and now that I have been in Texas a couple of years....I am adjusting to wet weather and what comes with severe storms.

Where has April gone??? In a blink of an eye it passed me by....

Happy Anniversay Beth & Tony.....

Blessings to you on this very special day.

Much love,

Mom