Worry Free 48 Hours

We are ATTEMPTING to make this weekend “worry-free” – just a short mental break from medical bills, income tax returns, and all of life’s worries….. Andrew DID go to work this morning at 5:30, so I guess he’s postponing the experiment by a few hours… We really need a funny movie or two to watch …text me if you think Andrew would enjoy “It’s Complicated.” Any recommendations for something funny to rent? I’m headed to Arlington Camera this morning for a free mini-class. I found a new blog, although I hardly qualify to read it, since it’s meant for “early adapters”, if I’m remembering my college marketing class terminology from 30 years ago (30 years?!?). Describing consumer types, we definitely fit on the end of the scale as “laggards”, as opposed to “early adapters”, evidenced by the fact that every tv in our house is as deep as it is wide. This blog describes new gadgets on the market; I was reading all about the new Apple IPad: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/apple-ipad-the-definitive-guide-so-far/ Another fun blog, especially if you're avoiding life's worries, is 1000awesomethings.com - a celebration of life's small (and usually free) pleasures. Birthdays….Aunt Gloria celebrated her 80th birthday yesterday, and Murr C’s birthday is coming up this week. Happy Birthday to 2 wonderful ladies!

To the Point

Andrew prefers "short and sweet and to the point", so I'll sum up the photo above by saying that I am the luckiest woman in the world to be married to an amazing man like him.

Hanging in there...

Danny has gone through so much in the last couple of months, but he's hanging in there, and showing his strength. He's playing his guitars as his hand gets stronger. I am so proud of him.

Bring It

Dallas Cowboys to Minnesota Vikings: "BRING IT!"

Slurpy Mondays

http://1000awesomethings.com/
When you need a quick pick-me-up, check out this site. One of the entries reminded me of Slurpy Mondays :)

Proud of the Longhorns

Disappointed for the Longhorns, but what a classy group of coaches and players! Came back with an inexperienced freshman QB to within 3 points of pulling out an upset. The defense played 100% the whole game, and did a good job. Colt's post-game interview was pure class. Hope they get to stay in sunny CA instead of returning to a wind chill factor of zero...

How 'bout them Cowboys?!!

Loved that game! Thank you, Cowboys, for starting the new year with a big win! I am so, so grateful that Kevin has not had another of the horrible headaches that he had on 12/29, that sounded just like cluster headaches. Nothing like a scare to make you supremely grateful for your blessings. Danny is making progress with his post concussive syndrome, and has been playing his guitars. Andrew & I jogged (him)/walked (me)around Andy Brown East and West Parks yesterday. It's nostalgic to walk by the soccer fields where Kevin and Danny played so many years ago. I wanted to walk up to the parents of the 4 & 5-year-olds and tell them to cherish those moments, they are fleeting! Going with Mom to see the movie Nine, which Andrew will be very happy to have avoided! He & I enjoyed The Blind Side this weekend. More homemade soup weather is coming with a possibility of frozen precip on Wed. Glad to be getting back to work; we photograph the Coppell High girls soccer team on Wed. The Varsity girls team is ranked #1 in the country going into their season! Jack is standing between my keyboard & the monitor, signalling this post is now done! Have a good day.