November Happenings...

Theres been a lot of hunting going on around here.  No luck yet though...

   

We sure visit here often! 

These outdoor visits are not always perfect, actually never. We have to deal with the weather- hot and COLD! Mom's pretty quiet these days.  She doesn't usually talk back to us and if she does, it's so hard to hear her, even with the speaker. But, were thankful for any time we can show mom we love her! 

Chase had his last game and had QUITE a cheering section.  Even Le Dog came out! 

We went to our first in restaurant dinner in Cypress since March.  We sat outside. 

We get lots of FaceTime calls from Becky.  Liam is usually very busy.  This is what he didn't the whole time on the last call.  Becky says he put himself in quarantine.  He's so cute!

Mom is stilled in the skilled nursing (she leaves Dec 4th).  But with a negative Covid test my dad can go in for two hours a day, m-f.  She loves him being there and after one weekend she even said, "where have you been?!?!?!" when dad walked in.  My dad always brings her a treat and he puts so much thought into what she'll love the most.  

These boys! 

Grandad asked the boys to spend the night and help with decorations so we squeezed in a last minute date night with these two! 

The boys FINALLY got to see Nanny over the Thanksgiving break.  She was very very quiet but Colt hit the nail on the head when he said, "Nanny was good.  It was ok she was quite as long as we can be with her." They miss her very much! 

Today I went in to see mom.  Since it was so cold, we were inside.  I had to wear all the garb but this mask, this mask was AWFUL! It made me thankful for every single other mask I've had to wear.  But for mom, I'd wear anything! 

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

And, We've already checked in with SANTA! The last two years, it's been a mad dash to get in so before Lacrosse started up, we decided to try to get in.  We scheduled online and walked right up to Santa.  We could not believe how empty Bass Pro was.  I don't think we've actually ever been when there were that few people there.  Specially when Santa is in the building!

  It was nice, Gaga met us as usual, we had temp checks, sat in front of the big guy,  they gave the boys ornaments and treats for at home,  and we walked around the store for a bit.  

A Different Turkey Day

This Turkey Day looked so different for us.  We weren't able to celebrate with the Harrison side of the family for health reasons.  So, dad went and spent the day with mom, Becky and Allen hesitently took a long planned trip to Yosemite,  and we packed up and headed to College Station.  Andi, graciously invited us to spend the day with them.  We had a small family gathering (but more than 10...shhhhh don't tell the Mayor!). The food was excellent.  The gravy, top notch.  We loved our time with the Day and Byrd families but there was absolutely something missing.  

Our first major holiday without our silly sweet  PawPaw.  

We talked about him through the day, specially when his team killed the Cowboys, and we missed him horribly.  There will always be something missing in all of our celebrations from here on out.  

This is 41

My 41st birthday was absolutely perfect!  A relaxing restful day followed by dinner outside on the Lake with my 4 most favorite guys.  Zak spent a couple days before my birthday installing a new kitchen sink and faucet, my birthday present from him, and I couldn't be MORE excited about it.  Sad??? Nah! 

The boys picked out some beautiful jewelry for me and even custom made earrings for me at the Color Bar.  They surprised me that morning with a homemade banner since I always decorate for them.  Maybe my favorite part of the whole day since they did it all on their own.  

The day before my birthday we got to see Nanny!  Since it was rainy out we had to be inside and they wouldn't allow the boys in. And, only one adult at a time.  I had to wear ALL the gear and Nanny told me I looked like an "alien". She didn't know it was almost my birthday but all I wanted was to be with her.  While I sat and talked to her, Zak and the boys danced outside the window.  She was extremely quiet, as she is lately, but she laughed at them.  

And these friends right here knew I didn't want to celebrate but the kept on until I caved and they planned a sweet brunch at one of my favorite spots.  I am so grateful for these sweet friends who've helped support and carry me through one of the toughest years of my life.  

Here's to hoping 41 is full of more health, happiness and togetherness than 40 was!

OLD PHOTOS

I love these pictures Lori and my dad came across ...

Couldn't help but share.  

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