Thoughts

Beau sent me a postcard from Montana that was a puzzle!

Thankful Thursday - Take 47

965. Beau returned safely from Montana last night.

 

966. Big hugs by the car.

967. Missing someone and being missed.

968. Dinner party for some of the ladies in my life.

969. A moist pork tenderloin (doesn’t always happen that way).

970. The end of a work day.

 

971. A much needed catch-up phone call with a Mrs. Amy Kannell.

972. Being thought of enough to have a gift brought home. And a gift that is perfect for me! He knows me well!

973. A visit from mom, Jenn and the kiddos.

974. Rain…and a cheaper water bill.

975. Seeing how excited Argos was to see Beau.

 

976. Stamina

977. An accurate diagnosis on my knee that doesn’t require surgery.

978. Reading and learning.

979. Character and integrity.

980. A great weekend with family in NC.

 

981. Bowling!

982. Mexican food and queso dip!

983. Shopping with my sister.

984. My niece recognizing me.

985. Safe travels.

 

986. Nights of staying up late and talking with my mom while splitting a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Coffee Heath Bar Crunch. Poor decision for the diet. Great decision for the memories. Sometimes you have to forget the diet!

987. Hugs from my dad.

988. Shared hearts.

989. Improved communication skills.

990. Learning.

 

991. A steal on the new kitchen table. $100!

992. Organization in my life.

 

He's Back!

Beau is back from Montana/Canada and I couldn’t be more thrilled. His flight came in early last night so unfortunately I wasn’t there waiting on him for the dramatic reunion I was dreaming about. J But we reunited in the pick-up line at the airport. He shared stories with me all the way home and late into the night. He came home with a lovely full beard, which I wish he could keep. (There’s something about a man with facial hair. ) I’m so glad he’s home.

 

Glacier National Park... Check

Great trip backpacking through Glacier with (from left) Joe and Mike Konen, Bob Aucker and myself. Trip took us from East Glacier to just short of Logan Pass in 5 days and 50+ miles. We went over the Triple Divide where water would flow to either the Atlantic, Pacific, or Gulf. We camped with moose and saw a black bear with her cubs. Really great adventure but looking forward to heading home to my beautiful bride, pup, and wonderful life. More pictures to come.

Thankful Thursday - Take 46

943. Beau was able to take a week off and go into the woods.

944. Argos is keeping me company.

945. Dinner with Donna last night. Great time! Great food!

 

946. Laughter

947. Updates from friends on the other side of the pond.

948. Prayer

949. Sharing

950. Leftovers, leftovers, leftovers

 

951. No bunions on my feet. I have nice feet. J (Sans the right big toe.)

952. Clean water to drink.

953. A nice car to drive to NC in.

954. A short work week.

955. www.myfitnesspal.com

 

956. Friends

957. An experience at the PGA.

958. Great dinner at Fulton Five with Dave, Robyn and Carl.

959. A reason to dress up.

960. Not too badly burned.

 

961. Videos that I have and will remember for a lifetime!

962. Finding things that were lost.

963. Baking and making people happy.

964. Driving to NC today to see my family and celebrate birthdays!

 

Bowling

Mom with her Christmas socks at bowling night for her birthday!

Mom's Birthday

At La Fiesta for mom's birthday!

 

 

Day 2

Day 2 of Beau being gone. Still staying busy. Donna and I had dinner last night at Tokyo Bistro. Yum! I did some much-needed shopping for “this and that”. I packed up the car this morning to head to NC this afternoon. Argos jumped right up into the way back of the Subaru. He wanted to go too. Let me just explain that we usually have to coax Argos into getting into the way back. But not today. He knows that Daddy is gone and Mom is leaving too. He’s sad. Poor guy. But he gets to spend the weekend with GM and Frazier and I’ll pick him up on Sunday!

 

Popster

Visiting the Popster!

Day 1

Day 1 of Beau being gone and it’s been busy. I visited Pop-Pop yesterday and then stopped by the Redbox and came home to mow the lawn, front and back. Man or man, we have some thick grass! Took a shower, fed the A-man, made a cake, heated up dinner, did some laundry and watched The Iron Lady. I’m trying to stay busy so it’s not as noticeable that Beau is away. Argos did a good job of following me everywhere all night and sitting by on the couch. I felt very protected and loved. J

 

A little bit Montana and a little bit Canada

We have a great itinerary and looking forward to getting started in the morning.

To Montana He Goes

I dropped Beau off at the airport this morning for his backpacking trip in Montana. The tears and simultaneous happiness took me by surprise. I’m going to miss him a lot and standing there in front of security I realized just how much. I’m so thrilled for him that he has the vacation time, we have the money and he has the friends that he can take this backpacking trip each year. It’s so important for him to continue doing the things that give him joy and peace and let him explore.

 

While he’s away, I’m visiting family and friends and starting back to school in our Fall semester.

 

Pray for Beau while he’s away:

1.       Safe travels

2.       Site of bears in a very far distance J

3.       Good rest

4.       The building of friendships

5.       No anxiety for leaving

6.       No injuries

7.       Growth

 

I’ll miss you “sweets”.

PGA Championship

Beau and I at the PGA Championship this weekend. We've had a great time with Josh, Rob, Dave and Robyn Fallaw, Morgan and Carl! Man is it hot!

Thankful Thursday - Take 45

927. Great celebratory weekend with Carl and birthday festivities.

928. Our new archery skills.

929. 40% complete with our Masters! Summer classes complete.

930. Packet marinades. They are easy and delicious.

 

931. Bagel shop bagels. Better than that bag stuff at the grocery store.

932. Argos and his new dress up item-his bandanna.

933. Walks after dinner.

934. Olympics! USA is doing so well!

935. Good eaten’!

 

936. Finally getting my hair colored today.

937. My new gingerbread house pans from Donna. There will definitely be a gingerbread house on my counter this Christmas. J

938. Apps for phones.

939. No rain today.

940. Clean water to drink.

 

941. Frozen fish.

942. Time to cook legitimate meals.

Jamie Lee's Shower

All the girls from our old small group got together to celebrate Jamie Lee and her upcoming marriage to Mr. Tommy Orth on August 31^st. (We’ll all be in attendance of course!) A fun shower with just us six girls and it was perfect!

 

Scallops

Prosciutto wrapped scallops with romesco sauce, wild mushroom risotto, and arugula avocado salad!

Carl's Birthday

In the limo!

Chillin with Carl

We headed up to Myrtle this weekend to celebrate Carl's 32 birthday. Tonight we are taking a party bus, a stretchedcalade to be exact, to go bar hopping. Today we ate at the Dunes Club, had an archery contest (too much Olympics I guess), and wore Arg out playing ball in Carl's pool. Fun times with more pictures to come I'm sure.

Archery

Playing for points!

Argos

Ball time!

Our first dinner in the new house

Well it was our first in the dining room. We now have chairs and Karen, K, and I enjoyed a meal together.

Grazing at Graze

My beautiful bride bought mom a Chinese head messager when we were in DC and we gave it to her when Mom took us out for a bite at Graze. Good eats.

Kindness

I have to brag on my husband. Here he is cutting our neighbor's yard while they're on vacation. They didn't ask him to. Acts of kindness...  I love this man!

Thankful Thursday - Take 44

913. Cheap mangoes.

914. Clean water to drink.

915. iPod at work.

 

916. One more class left!

917. Great weekend with mom and Riley.

918. Chick-Fil-A. That’s good chicken.

919. Hard yard work that resulted in 1100 calories burned and a very pristine looking yard!

920. Dinner out with friends at a new fun place downtown, Jamaican Me Hungry. Very good food and very reasonably priced!

 

921. Olympics!!!!!! We’re loving it! Go USA!

922. Clean floors.

923. Dining room chairs and the dreams of hosting a dinner party!

924. A husband who’s a team mate. We do it all together.

925. A new habit of walking with Beau and Argos in the mornings before work.

 

926. My new cleaning schedule that I can only hope I follow.

 

 

It's not Thursday, but I'm thankful

Rosa and I gathered a group of people from work to support Chick-Fil-A today. I think there were nine of us. And I’ll say, I’m really thankful for Chick-Fil-A.

 

1.       A great chicken sandwich, whether it’s grilled, fried or spicy.

2.       Great service. They serve you quickly, correctly and with a smile.

3.       The entire restaurant, including the bathrooms are always clean.

4.       They work to give to scholarships to their employees and help them succeed, no matter who they are.

5.       And somewhat to my dismay, they are closed on Sundays, being an example that Sunday is a day of rest, regardless of the loss of revenue.

6.       They are not afraid to state their beliefs and allow the world to know it. They share those beliefs in love. They do not shove them in anyone’s face. They are not ashamed.

 

I love Chick-Fil-A. Beau and I will be patrons in their Mt Pleasant establishment tonight as well. J