Winter Wonderland in TEXAS

Last night we kept hearing noises on our Windows....this is what we were hearing.  I forgot  how much more winter weather Dallas gets than San Antonio.  

I love Surprises

So after I got home from Jenns I went to the neighbors to pick up our mail only to find a pkg. addressed to Gary and I.   How fun to get a valentine from Stephanie....she made these blocks and.........put in a package of M&M's.   Thanks Steph.

I always enjoy cuddle time....and Austin is definatley a cuddler.    I had a great time Jenn.

I was also able to enjoy lunch with Gavin and Lindsey at the elementary school....Yummmm doesn't it look good.  

Post Christmas fun......

Ethan thought it would be fun to sing with me on the wii.  Thank heavens I've seen High School Musical more than once and at least new the tunes......I said I new them not I could sing them.

Since Gary was going to be out of town I decided to go back to Jenns house in Little Rock and enjoy some down time......which involved playing pig with Gavin.....I know it was a small hoop but it worked and believe it or not I won.

I don't know about you but after Christmas I get so down and out so when Jenn called and said she wanted to come for a visit over a three day weekend due to Martin Luther Kings birthday....I was more than ready for that.   She came with the 4 kiddos and a friend.    Jenn has never eaten at Cheese cake factory so we had to go.   We brought our cheese cake home to eat as we were way to full after dinner. 

I Love New Recipe's

Hey If anyone is looking for a good recipe go to www.yankeemagazine.com/getrecipe/1639  it is called Dad's Chicken and Rice 

It was easy to make and so so good.

We should try doing some kind of recipe swap on the blog don't you think?

Happy Birthday Jennifer

I'd just like to give my oldest daughter Jennifer a Happy Birthday shout!  Jen turned 32 today, and it has been a honor to be her Mom for the last 32 years.  In celebration of Jens birthday, Gary and I went to see Bride Wars.  Since I can't be with my kids on their day it won't keep me from celebrating with them.   

I love you Jen and hope you had a most Happy Day!

Happy Birthday Stephanie

I just have to give a shout out to my daughter Stephanie who is 29 today and tell her how much I love her and what a great Daughter, Mother and Wife I think she is and for the joy that she has brought to my life for the past 29 years.   Have a great day my dear and always know that Dad and I love you. 

Great friends

I just have to give a shout out to my dear friend Lynn Gossling.  Ever since I've known her she has made me a "yule log" each year for Christmas.  I can't even describe to you how mouth watering delicious this is.  Well....this year was know exception even though I'm in Dallas Tx now she managed to get not one but two of them here for us to enjoy (thanks Tyler for driving them here).

Thanks Lynn!  It meant the world to us.