Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Parent's Weekend

Back in September we attended parent's weekend at Arizona State where our daughter is a senior. As tradition would have it, we attended the football game on Saturday night. This year instead of a group of us going out to dinner first, our daughter Courtney and her 2 roommates decided to have a "tailgate" party at their apartment. The girls took care of everything and bbq'd hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone. It was so nice to be able to relax, talk, and have a little fun taking pictures before the game...


We also did something different this year by taking the light rail train to the game. The light rail is new and has only been up and running for about a year now. We've watched them build it since Courtney started at ASU so it was fun to be able to take it to the game...


Boy you talk about packed in like sardines. When the light rail pulled up and the doors opened, my daughter said "run run run!" I must not have been moving fast enough because Courtney gave me one big push and I went flying. One minute I was outside on the landing and the next minute I was inside the train. Luckily I landed on my feet!

Do you remember Courtney's best friend's sister Macey who was hit by a car last December? Macey has done so much better than predicted and to look at her you would never know what her poor body has been through in the last 10 months. She looks amazing and is doing fantastic. With all of the surgeries, Macey's head has been shaved so many times but her hair sure looks cute and sassy now! Here is a picture of my daughter's longtime best friend McKenzie, mom Robin, and sister Macey. Such beautiful women aren't they! I think this picture is a Christmas card in the making!


Beautiful and sweet roommate Jordie...


Once we were in the stadium and sitting in our seats, Courtney went up to use the restroom. After a few minutes I saw Courtney walking down the steps, but she passed us by. She had the cutest, most frail woman hanging onto her arm. Courtney had seen an elderly couple trying to maneuver the steep stairs down to their seats and decided to give them a helping hand...


Aren't they the sweetest looking things!

Friday, October 15, 2010

It's Friday


And I'm nosy...

So here's the question: I mentioned a few days ago about suffering terribly from insomnia. Do any of you lay awake at night, counting sheep like I do!?

It's gotten so bad that I was awake at 4:00am yesterday morning, just bidding away on ebay! Thank goodness I was outbid on 99% of the items by mid afternoon!

I realize part of the problem is due to menopause but this is ridiculous! When you don't fall asleep until 4:00am (if you're lucky enough to sleep at all), it sure makes getting up in the morning really really hard! I feel like I'm dragging around most of the time.

#1 item on my to do list today: pick up Melatonin from the drugstore (Melatonin is a natural sleep aid and can be purchased over the counter).

Watch out insomnia, Melatonin here I come!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Photo Resolution 2010 and Wordless Wednesday

42/52:


Oh, and by the way, did I mention I'm addicted to tassels too!?!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Just Shoot Me Now...

Cuz I'm gonna feel like dying later on!

It's 1:45am and I'm wide eyed and bushy tailed (is that how you spell bushy tailed?!)

My alarm is set for 3:45! I work at 5:00am!

Darn insomnia!!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Sunday Blessings



Have a blessed day!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Celebrating Mom

Last Tuesday was my mother's 71st birthday. Since she's still so active, it's hard to believe she's over 70, but she'll assure you she is! She leads a very busy and full life, is a beautiful person inside and out, and is in fantastic health. When I reach her age, I should be so lucky!

My sister Debbie and I decided a few years ago to fly to Colorado each year to celebrate with Mom on her special day. It's now become a tradition and one that I always look forward to and enjoy. My sister and I laugh so much and so often that I think it can be embarrassing for my mom but we can't help it. Life is just good when I'm around my family, plus factor in that Debbie really could be a stand-up comic and you get one thing: FUN!

Another thing is always certain, we're a picture taking family! We went to P.F.Chang's for dinner but had a little impromptu photo session first...






Fun times, great memories!

Friday, October 1, 2010

It's Friday


And I'm nosy...

So here's the question: I love the sight of pumpkins, truly they just make me smile! Do you love pumpkins as much as I do? Do you love Halloween as much as I do?

Then, top it off with a monogram...


Seriously...

Once again...

I.die!