25th Anniversary

This weekend David and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary.
On the spur of the moment, we drove down to Pensacola, Florida.
We left our home and the kids on Friday morning and were in Pensacola by the
afternoon. We found a room at the Court Yard Marriott across the street from the
beach. Then made our way to the "Fish House" where we ate fresh grilled salmon
and shrimp outdoors. We ended the day with a walk on the beach.
It was sooo romantic.
Saturday was spent at the beach. David even got in the water...
We were there for 2 hours and got burnt like lobsters.
Later we spent some time at the hotel pool and hot tub. Then we drove to the
Historic Downtown area of Pensacola and got out to walk around.
The weather was perfect.
After a great Mexican dinner, we drove another 12 miles to Navarre to visit
our dear friends, Cliff and Hi Cong Walton. They just moved from Warner Robbins,
Georgia three weeks ago. So it was really a treat to have a short visit.
All too soon it was time for us to head out back home.
It's a good six hour drive from Huntsville to Pensacola.
We arrived home in the late afternoon on Sunday to find the house still standing,
the cats still alive, and the kids were actually still speaking to each other.
After 25 years/over half my life with the same man, you'd think there would be no
surprises left. But every day is an adventure. And the only thing that isn't
surprising, is the fact that we love each other more and more every day.

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4-15-09 T.E.A. Party

On Tax day Molly and I attended a local T.E.A. Party organized in Huntsville, Alabama. I've never been so proud to be an American, an Alabamian, and a
patriot. The turn out in Huntsville was huge, considering our size.
I estimated at least 1,000 people as a conservative guess.
Mo Brooks, a good friend of ours and the District Attorney from our area, who also is in our ward was a key note speaker. He gave a great address.
I took a homemade sign that read "I have a voice too!" on one side and on the other
side it said "I will not vote 4 any politician who votes for raising taxes!"
I thought it was a good first step to taking our country back from winnie, lazy,
selfish, egomaniacs who spit on the Constitution and stick their noses up at brave,
working citizens who love liberty and freedom.

The Last Hoorah...

Last Night was the "Last Hoorah" for Molly and the gang.
Last night was their last High School Prom.
No more formal dances with hundreds of other kids you know.
No more picture taking at the house in front of the fireplace.
No more bootiners.
On the other hand, there will probably be more corsages, more
fancy dressing up, more expensive dinners and newly washed cars.
There will also be more music, more staying out super late,
and more picture taking.
So really nothing is going to change all that much.

Vera...

Meet Vera...
She's my new 2004 Ford Taurus.
David and I went on my birthday to Tullahoma to get her.
She's sleek, black, tan leather interior and has less than
70,000 miles on her. Just as a side note: we only start looking
at cars that have over 120,000 miles.
So, for any of you Firefly fans- Vera was Janes favorite gun.
He named her, talked to her, and dressed her up pretty when it
was appropriate. That's how I feel about my new car. So I named
her...Vera.

2009 Sisters ReUnion

Well, It's come and gone...
And now all we have left are the memories and the photos of our time together. I think each one of us can say we wouldn't have
missed it for anything. It started out as a fluke, just a passing
notion. And then turned into something unique and wonderful,
something we'll never forget.
We got to do some fun things while we gathered together up at the
Carson's home base. But more important, we got to spend time as
sisters- visiting, laughing, crying, and sharing.
Remembering that one of the most important things in life is family, and those family connections need to be nurtured if they are to continue to grow.
I am very grateful for each one of my sisters. Each is beautiful
and wonderful in her own unique way. Each one enriches my life and
makes me better for knowing and loving her. I learn so much about
love, life, and joy from them. When I see each one of them succeeding in life, family, and careers it gives me hope. They're
examples lift me up.
So to each one of you sisters, Thanks! I love you with all my heart.