Hi,
I went to WeeWorld and created a miniature, caricature version of myself.
I suppose this is something to do once one reaches the age of 50!
You can create your own Wee Mee at www.weeworld.com. Have fun!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Wee Mee
Hi,
I went to WeeWorld and created a miniature, caricature version of myself.
I suppose this is something to do once one reaches the age of 50!
You can create your own Wee Mee at www.weeworld.com. Have fun!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Tagged!
I have been tagged by Bobby to reveal 8 meaningless things about myself and then tag 8 more people to do the same. I don't think 8 people even read this blog, and if so, you guys don't leave comments so I don't know who you are. I could tag Vonnie, but Bobby tagged her too and that might be going overboard just a little. Sherry Lollar once told me she was a "lurker" and read my blog but I don't know her blog address and Bobby tagged her as well.
So, here goes:
1. I have loved 5 dogs in my life - Pitter-Patts, Tuffy, Missy, Buffy, and Shorty. Apparently all the dogs that live with me have to have names that end in 'y', with the exception of Pitter-Patts, who we adopted from a neighbor when she was 5 years old and I was 5 years old, and we kept her old name. I now have two 'granddogs' - Jessie (sounds like 'y') and Andy. The trend continues....
2. I managed to grow up without a microwave, color TV, or VCR. I remember buying gas when it cost 56 cents and they always posted the superscript '9' after the price. I remember when I could mail a letter for 5 cents. The previous three are mentioned for the real meaningless item that I will turn 50 this year.
3. My favorite book growing up was "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey. I loved visiting Boston Common in 2002 and seeing the statues commemorating the story.
4. I can still recite "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Moore from memory - well, most times I can still do it. My dad made me memorize it in the 5th grade.
5. My Honda Accord has 116,257 miles on it, and is not quite 7 years old.
6. My dryer is 26.5 years old.
7. I tried owning my own business but it didn't want me to, so we parted company.
8. I have read every book written by John Grisham. My favorite is The Painted House.
There you have it - 8 meaningless things about me - I will now tag Christopher - please accept my apology in advance if you don't like these sort of things.
Anyone else who wants to play, please leave me a comment and I'll come read your list!
So, here goes:
1. I have loved 5 dogs in my life - Pitter-Patts, Tuffy, Missy, Buffy, and Shorty. Apparently all the dogs that live with me have to have names that end in 'y', with the exception of Pitter-Patts, who we adopted from a neighbor when she was 5 years old and I was 5 years old, and we kept her old name. I now have two 'granddogs' - Jessie (sounds like 'y') and Andy. The trend continues....
2. I managed to grow up without a microwave, color TV, or VCR. I remember buying gas when it cost 56 cents and they always posted the superscript '9' after the price. I remember when I could mail a letter for 5 cents. The previous three are mentioned for the real meaningless item that I will turn 50 this year.
3. My favorite book growing up was "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey. I loved visiting Boston Common in 2002 and seeing the statues commemorating the story.
4. I can still recite "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Moore from memory - well, most times I can still do it. My dad made me memorize it in the 5th grade.
5. My Honda Accord has 116,257 miles on it, and is not quite 7 years old.
6. My dryer is 26.5 years old.
7. I tried owning my own business but it didn't want me to, so we parted company.
8. I have read every book written by John Grisham. My favorite is The Painted House.
There you have it - 8 meaningless things about me - I will now tag Christopher - please accept my apology in advance if you don't like these sort of things.
Anyone else who wants to play, please leave me a comment and I'll come read your list!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Vacation!
Just a sample of pictures from our vacation and our niece's wedding -
And now, back to reality...
And now, back to reality...
Thursday, May 17, 2007
She did it!
We spent the past weekend in Abilene attending our daughter's graduation from ACU.
She starts her job and career as a nurse in June!
We also got to eat at Joe Allen's, shop at Relics, see the Jacob's Dream sculpture on campus, and catch up with some great friends for lunch at Alleycats on Friday. Packing the Uhaul during a pouring thunderstorm will be a memory for years to come! We took several drives around town to visit favorite places we don't expect to see for awhile.
Abilene was as green as we've ever seen it! The Jacob's Dream sculpture is inspiring and beautiful...
ACU and Abilene, thanks for everything!
Way to go Amers!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Yum!
Today, Tucson hits the big league.
No, not a new sports team.
No, not even a new retail store.
Today, In-N-Out Burger opens in Tucson.
Can't you just taste a double-double animal style, grilled onions?
One of the larger privately-held restaurant chains, In-n-Out jumped into the Arizona market about 8-9 years ago, and is now expanding to Tucson. Long known in the California area, In-n-Out has a vast following of burger-hungry Arizonans, eager for some fresh cut fries or a chocolate shake.
Their largest burger is affectionately known as a 4x4 - four beef patties, four slices of cheese. I once saw a man eat 4 of them in one sitting, but it wasn't a pretty site.
Time for lunch!
No, not a new sports team.
No, not even a new retail store.
Today, In-N-Out Burger opens in Tucson.
Can't you just taste a double-double animal style, grilled onions?
One of the larger privately-held restaurant chains, In-n-Out jumped into the Arizona market about 8-9 years ago, and is now expanding to Tucson. Long known in the California area, In-n-Out has a vast following of burger-hungry Arizonans, eager for some fresh cut fries or a chocolate shake.Their largest burger is affectionately known as a 4x4 - four beef patties, four slices of cheese. I once saw a man eat 4 of them in one sitting, but it wasn't a pretty site.
Time for lunch!
Friday, April 20, 2007
2007
If the last few months are an indication, the rest of 2007 is going to be really something! Two weeks ago our daughter got married... 3 weeks from now our other daughter will graduate from college... our niece is getting married this summer... and I turn 50 in the fall. I already posted a picture of the wedding, here is a picture of our family's new RN - we are very proud of her!
Here is a question - are you happy with your job or career? Or, have you found that you changed paths and pursued a different one?
Monday, April 09, 2007
Going to the chapel...
April 7, 2007
The day was beautiful...
We were honored by our guests...
Our joy overflows.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Seasoned Salt
We had an interesting discussion in our life group on Sunday related to Bobby's sermon in Matthew 5. We specifically talked about Matthew 5:13-16:
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
As we discussed the different properties of salt - its seasoning, as a preservative, how it enhances our food - one of our group members made the comment that salt can also be corrosive. For example, salt put on roadways corrodes the underside of cars; or, consuming too much salt can contribute to high blood pressure and other health issues.
How do you think that might apply to this scripture? Can we, as followers of Christ, be corrosive? I would love to hear your thoughts!
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
As we discussed the different properties of salt - its seasoning, as a preservative, how it enhances our food - one of our group members made the comment that salt can also be corrosive. For example, salt put on roadways corrodes the underside of cars; or, consuming too much salt can contribute to high blood pressure and other health issues.How do you think that might apply to this scripture? Can we, as followers of Christ, be corrosive? I would love to hear your thoughts!
Friday, February 02, 2007
Fun Things to do in Phoenix
You may know that we're planning a wedding for our daughter, and as a part of the invitation process, we'll include a little page of fun things to do while in the Phoenix area. Since it was all ready, I thought some of you might like a preview of things to do in the Phoenix area. Because of all the web addresses, I did not include them as links, so you'll have to cut and paste.
Fun Places to Shop -
www.fashionsquare.com
www.scottsdaledowntown.com
www.downtowntempe.com
Fun Things to do Outdoors -
Golf
www.arizonagolfer.com/courses/phoenix
www.teetimesinarizona.com/
Hiking
http://phoenix.gov/parks/hikephx.html
http://phoenix.gov/parks/hikesoth.html
Fun Museums & Exhibits -
The Phoenix Zoo www.phoenixzoo.org
Desert Botanical Garden www.dbg.org
Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park
www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/
Pueblo Grande Museum
http://phoenix.gov/parks/pueblo.html#museum
Arizona Science Center www.azscience.org
Heard Museum www.heard.org
Goldfield Ghost Town
www.goldfieldghosttown.com
If you've ever been to the Phoenix, what are some of your favorite things to do while in town?
Saturday, January 20, 2007
I haven't posted much since leaving for Christmas break on the 15th of December. Time just hasn't allowed much writing this past month.
Dave's mom passed away this week, at the too young age of 74. Although she was imprisoned by Alzheimer's, and the outlook was not going to improve, when it happened it was swift. It is not an easy thing to lose both your parents in 15 months.
Below is a picture taken in September 2005, hugging one of her granddaughters. She didn't know she was Grandma, she just knew she was loved. This was the last time my children got to see their grandmother, although her memories of her grandchildren were gone years before.
There is a season for every life. Enjoy each season. Spend time with your family, your friends. Listen to stories you might not get to hear in the next season. Love one another. God be with you until you meet again.
Dave's mom passed away this week, at the too young age of 74. Although she was imprisoned by Alzheimer's, and the outlook was not going to improve, when it happened it was swift. It is not an easy thing to lose both your parents in 15 months.
Below is a picture taken in September 2005, hugging one of her granddaughters. She didn't know she was Grandma, she just knew she was loved. This was the last time my children got to see their grandmother, although her memories of her grandchildren were gone years before.
There is a season for every life. Enjoy each season. Spend time with your family, your friends. Listen to stories you might not get to hear in the next season. Love one another. God be with you until you meet again.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Happy New Year!
Greetings in the new year, and may this year be a blessing to you.
The holidays behind us, our family now finds itself looking ahead to a new year that includes an upcoming wedding for one daughter and a college graduation for another. I'll be a mother-in-law - I pray that I will be worthy. I remember trying to transition from child to adult with my own parents - again, I pray that I will be worthy.
Today is back to work day - after two weeks away I hope to be able to go through all of my email (hundreds, but mostly junk/spam), clear all the voicemail, and open/distribute all the office mail. If those 3 things can be accomplished, I will consider today a success!
May God bless you richly in the coming year!
The holidays behind us, our family now finds itself looking ahead to a new year that includes an upcoming wedding for one daughter and a college graduation for another. I'll be a mother-in-law - I pray that I will be worthy. I remember trying to transition from child to adult with my own parents - again, I pray that I will be worthy.
Today is back to work day - after two weeks away I hope to be able to go through all of my email (hundreds, but mostly junk/spam), clear all the voicemail, and open/distribute all the office mail. If those 3 things can be accomplished, I will consider today a success!
May God bless you richly in the coming year!
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