35 years

Sunday was our 35th wedding anniversary. We've come through all the ups and downs of being married and I'm happy that we made it. Paul gave me a new ring. I haven't worn the original ring in probably 20 years and am very happy. Its everything that I wanted without even knowing what I wanted. This is my kind of trade in.

Eclipse

The Eclipse party was a blast with lots of roses and candles. Alice was our special Cullen visitor. The cake looked great. I loved that we dressed accordingly. A party with no birthday, anniversary or holiday was good silly fun.

Hi, Mom

It's the little things in life that can make you smile. This morning two words brought a big smile to my face. The China e-mail had a "Hi, Mom." from Ryan. I'm understanding more of what Paul meant when he wrote, "Pray without ceasing."



Grandkids are always at the top of the list. Gelsey is making me smile a lot. She is so calm and kind. It only hurt a little when she punched me in her sleep. She tells me sorry and is still asleep. It does make me laugh to think about it. As much as Jillian didn't want to watch TV for fear of getting addicted, Gelsey and I are watching the Disney Channel together. Sometimes I think I might watch it even when she goes home.

Today is Art Attack, grocery store, library and cooking. We'll be having some fun.

Summer

The last 3 weeks have been great. Jillian visited for a week. We shopped, went to the art museum, sewed and generally hung out. All the Murphys were here (with Josh flying in and out for the weekends) for the next two weeks. What a blast! The zoo, Explora, great food and cooking not to mention a really fun party with a very special guest, Alice. I got to be with the girls who I love enormously and got to know Frank..... He even knows how to say Ma'am and Dadgum now. Now I get a week with Gelsey. We planted veggies today, did a little housework and watched Hanna Montana with two trips to Micky D's.
Life is good.