Reunion 2010.

Dustin and I have been throwing a couple ideas around about the family reunion that we are in charge of planning in 2010 for Dustin's family. Our favorite idea is to go to a dude ranch. They have a couple really fun places around here that offer horseback riding, water park atmosphere, line dancing lessons, cattle roping, and Texas Bar-B-Que. So far this idea seems to be the best. Does anyone have any suggestions? We also are throwing around the idea of going to a new resort that is family oriented in Grapevine called The Great Wolf Lodge, I think. It has the largest indoor water park in the state. It looks like fun but doesn't have too much to do outdoors. Give me your input as to what your expectations are.

Texas Weather

Yesterday was a beautiful day. We were all wearing short sleeves and enjoying the warm sunny day. The high yesterday was in the mid 70's. Today on the other hand is rather cold, for Texas. The high being 41 degrees @ 6 am and falling from there. We went to the gym this morning and when we came out it was raining with some hail mixed in. We stopped at the store on the way home and when I came out it was snowing. What a beautiful sight, the flakes are so huge. I took a couple pictures around our house of our March snow storm. I hope that all of our plants that have recently sprung up don't die. Only time will tell.

No Pain No Gain

Dustin and I, and the kids, joined L.A. Fitness a week and a half ago. We haven't gone to the gym until this week, really, because we've all been sick on and off. So, this week, we've been feeling better and I have gone 3 days in a row. I was told by one of the personal trainers that you need to rotate your emphasis on certain body parts until your muscles are no longer sore. So, that's what I've been doing. I have no clue what I'm going to do tomorrow because my entire body is sore! I am having a blast though. Logan and Ashlynn love going to the gym because they get to go play while Dustin and I are working out. It works out pretty well, we're just trying to figure out the best time to go so that the kids are well taken care of. Tuesday they had at least 20 kids running around with only three girls watching them. So, we tried the morning today and it was a little better. Regardless, my kids have a blast, I just worry about there needs being met to my expectations. I'm hoping that we can keep it up and continue to do this as a family.

My Book

I started writing a book last night! This is not my first attempt at becoming a bestseller, so we'll see how far this goes. I am kind of excited as my storyline seems pretty solid. I will keep everyone updated on the progress of my book on love, loss, and finding love again. I'm a bit disappointed that the whole vampire storyline has been done so well in the Twilight series. Oh well!

Grease Monkey!

Yesterday was another beautiful day here in Texas. The kids and I decided to go play at Grandma and Papa's house. There was a lot going on at Grandma's house. Papa was helping Tarak change the brakes on his car, needless to say Logan took over. He loves to help Papa work on cars. He took off the lug nuts on the tire and started working on something under the car. It was hilarious to see this little boy slide under the car and start fiddling with this and that. He is such a crack up. Both kids took rides on the creeper, going down the ramp. Logan could not get enough of that, he went down over and over. Tarak was making fun of the country kids and how they like to play in the bed of a pick-up truck, work on cars, take creeper rides, and feed the goats. It's pretty funny though. I remember as a little girl going to Papa Jim's house and having the time of my life playing on the hill of sand he had in his yard, climbing on his drilling rigs and tractors, looking for lizards and stink bugs in all of the pipes he had piled up. Those were the days. It's funny how children are entertained by the simple things in life.

Great Movie

Last night, Dustin and I watched Martian Child. I highly recommend this movie to you. It was a great story, very touching. The movie was inspired by actual events, which makes it even better. It is totally worthwhile entertainment.

BYE BYE, Daddy!

Most of the stories I have here are all about my children. Mainly because, they are my life. Well, this morning is no different. Dustin was heading out the door and told the kids goodbye one last time. Logan sprang up off the floor yelling "Wait, wait" with all the desperation he could muster. He runs into the kitchen to give Daddy a hug and says, "Bye, Bye, I love you so much, Thanks for coming to my house." He then pauses and then says "Can you go to work now?!" I thought it was pretty cute. I thought it was funny that Logan thanked Dustin for coming to his house, like he doesn't live here or something. He is a goofy little man! He is so loving and always has to walk us to the door when one of us leaves.