family and two projects

Ahhhh.  

Sure loved having my fabulous siblings visit.  And all who came with them!
My arms are just wanting to squeeze them all right now as I look as these pictures.

Every time my momma visits she takes the kids on a walk
to the gas station around the corner and lets them pick out a treat.
It's tradition.  And loads of fun...loads.  No really, loads.

We did a puzzle:

(pretend I rotated this picture for you.)

Just something on the table for people to sneak away for some contemplative quiet.

'Twas a fun Thanksgiving weekend.  

I was sad to see them all go.

But after they left I got busy and fulfilled one of my "When the kids are in school..." projects.

I sewed the curtain for my bathroom.  

I felt uncomfortable in there with no window covering even though it is just woods out side.  

But someone could be in the woods you know.  

I'm sure it happens.  

No worries!  Now I have a pretty curtain.

I'm looking for 2 pictures or prints to hang on the walls now. 

One behind the toilet and one in front.

I've been working on another "When the kids are in school..." project.

Tomorrow morning my buddy and I are running a half marathon!

You'll remember two years ago I walked this same half marathon with my man.
(He's running it too, but I'm not making him stick with me on this one.
He can book it.  With my blessing.)

This year we have been training and training and I'm planning on running the whole thing!

I've got my energy beans and am eating pasta like crazy.    

SO!  If I survive, which I'm sure I might...

I will see you back here soon with a time and maybe a picture.

Gotta love my family!

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thinking family

Just plugging along...
Getting ready for a very anticipated and excitedly welcome bunch of family folk to get their buns on over here for the Thanksgiving weekend.

I have been very anxious to have all my siblings here.  I miss them.  I see some more often than others, but I love being with all of them and can't wait because my brother was able to score plane tickets and is now coming too!
So happy.

It just felt so important to have them here.  You know?

My cousin Matthew passed away almost two weeks ago.  He has three brothers and a sister.  He was my age and our families spent the holidays and lots of time together growing up.  They lived in Utah and we lived in Colorado but Turkmas was our thing and Beazer was our playground.  Sometimes Easter fell into the mix as well.  I remember sitting up on my parents bed watching the "Fish Heads" video on t.v.  all together.  You know that rolly polly fish heads song?  And tubing down Lee Creek.  That was an adventure and I only felt safe 'cause my tough cousins Matt and Troy were there with us.  Of course they had one tube and Emma (their sister), me and Cally were on another, but they never strayed too far ahead and stuck with us in the deep parts.  Anyway...

I just really want to be with my sisters and brother.
So, I am glad they are coming.

I'm looking up recipes and making one grand grocery list.  Mmmmm.

I'm excited for all the kids!  And our new nephew Leo!!!  Can't wait to smell that babies head.

So.  That's it for today.  Just thought I'd check in with you.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Love you Aunt Wendy and Emma.  You are forefront in my thoughts, hopes and prayers.

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