Reunion and Teething...

Well, as stated before here is the run down of this years reunion.
70 Poeple and numerous kids including two at the time on the way. I think it was determined that we had been doing this for about 50 years now, give or take a few I am sure. It was a pretty laid back and very quiet get together this year. There was not much water but the kids still loved it. It seemed this year that everyone was a little tired and disconnected from the whole thing. It was rather dull is what I would call it, in a good way. Most folks just went and did their own thing while others just hang out at the camp ground not doing more than just sitting about, resting. Most rolled in on Friday then came the onedayers on Saturday. Come Sunday it was a "pack-it-leave-it" day. As it has become a custom, we had a large lunch on Saturday and were then serenaded that evening by a couple in our family. Through out the whole weekend some played volleyball and horseshoes but no big matches or games developed. As part of the tradition, kids played in the waterhole while some adults and teens went in search for the CAVES and fishing holes. Like most reunions I have been to, the wives stayed put to watch the kids and to visit. A few years ago, dominoes, card and ball games were always going on through out the whole thing but it has seem to have died out in the last years. We would have families playing families and the guys playing the girls and on and one but not this year. I really think everyone was just too tired and woren out from the past year. I know I was and guess what I still am. It was nice to get back to nature and relax but I tend to be a grooch when I lack sleep. SORRY TO ALL ....
The days were hot and the evening started that way and then were cool in the mornings. BUT, to our dismay... the nights turned out to be even longer than the days. Just as we would turn in for the night, the boy was up and fit to be tide. After three nights of very little sleep and tons of tears, and yawns, apparently he is cutting/breaking/chewing 6 teeth at the same time. That would explain the long nights with lots of screams, cries, and sleepy days. It is not like him to be so clinky and crying all the time. After all he is our SMILER in our little family. Talk about surprised as to what was going on.... WHOA!!!! Most don't cut teeth but one at a time but not this boy. The doctor at his checkup this morning told us this and said that it could be a good think... "If you are not lacking energy and sleep.." I am just praying for a complete night of sleep soon. We thought maybe his stomach was hurting or his schedule was just off but according to the doc, it might have been some of those but it is mainly to the teeth matter...
We got to see so many that we have not seen in a long time. There were many children there and most from the next generations which included my little ones. It was great to see them all but we sure did miss the ones that did not get to make it too. A few of the regualors did not make if this year to our dismay. All in all, worth the time and yes even the crying baby. Sorry we kept everyone up half the night.
Well, back to the real world of running for the money of life. Til' next time....CHERRIO!!!!

Hair, Family, and Stuff

Ok.... I have gone and done it and I think that I like it or at let for now. My hair was getting to the point when it was just too long and I would pull it up in a ponytail or put in a butterfly. What is the point of having pretty long hair if all I do or have time to do is pull it up and that is it? So I have taken the cut approach. Picture this: Me with hair a little longer than my shoulders to..... basically a modernized Audrey Hepburn look. Talk about change. So far I have been told that it looks great except from my better half. It is growing on him he said. QUESTION:
What is it with guys? Do they all love long hair and want all ladies to sport it?! It never has made much sense to me. I guess it gives them something to PLAY with or something. I don't get it. From my dad and my other half. Don't get me wrong, I like long hair and even had it almost down to my waist at one time. It is hot and sometime a totally pain to work with... If they like it long, they should try it and see how long they would last.
I have asked a few close friends of mine if they thought I looked good with short or long hair. Most have said that it was both. Some have said short and some as it was. WELL, here I am today with my audrey do and yes it takes a little bit to get it to COOPERATE in the morning but now I know what it feels like to be able to let your hair blow in the wind and still be able to brush it afterwards with not knots. PLUS if I don't like it, hair grows. I guess it is ok, as long as I am allowed to sleep in my bed and not the couch, hehehehehe.
This weekend is our annual family reunion. The reunion we have is a totally camp out event and getting to see those that we don't see through the year, literally. Most we don't even see thru the major holidays like Christmas and stuff. My hubby and I love to camp out and be in nature. I am positive my little ones will too. Except for those that like their A/C and home away from home, most everyone are in tents. Lots of food, laughs, and very little water this year but I guess we will find a waterhole somewhere, :)
This week my little girl is away at VBS with her mema and papa. I sure do miss her but I will see her soon. It is amazing how our lives seem to change. I have another at home but I still miss my girl. She will come home with her daddy at the end of the week and we will head out for the reunion.
I just wanted everyone to have an update on life and to also let you all know that I am blessed in many ways. From the loving family of God I have to the shoes and roof over my head. THANKS!!!! I will blog next week at the reunion to explain the whole shindig(?). Til' Nextweek.....CHERRIO!

GIRLS GETAWAY/WEEKEND

Well, I met up with my sis and cuz in Austin this weekend and had a total blast. Friday we did not get to bed until 12:30 then Saturday @ 2:45. Left Sunday after lunch....
Friday we played cranium after we went to the Alamo draft house to discover that they were sold out of the movie we wanted to see. We then went to the Magnolia Cafe for a LATE dinner. So worth it... It was an experience and I would go back.... REALLY good. Saturday we got up and went in search for a purse, dress, and prego shopping. We finally caught our movie for lunch "The Break-up" and then went to the Mall afterwards. Movie was good and the food was amazing...even for eating in the dark and not really being able to see your food ;). Between the mall and movie house we sidetracked to a bead house and that was something. ALL those beads and so little time and money... After the mall we headed back to the apartment and took a dip in the pool and hot tub... After starting our creations, we decided that needed some more stuff so we headed out for Walmart. As we left W, we ordered PIZZA and watched an accident happen... Talked about scaring us all to death... It had to have hurt, not to mention it was really loud...We were in the next lane over at a light. They were going to have one long night ;( With pizza on the way, we decided we need some watching materials as well so be stopped and rent some movies then returned to the apartment. While we waited for our dinner, we watched our movies and BEADED. Before we left on Sunday we watched Amitville Horror--on TV... not to bad for being so old. Made it in that evening. All in all....
WE WILL HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN SOON...... THANKS CUZ....