Camping on Mother's Day Weekend

My good friends Christy and Gary, her sister Lynn and husband Bill asked us to join them at Inks Lake this weekend. Not only did they share their camp site, but took care of feeding us as well. The food was devine and the scenery ideal. We were taken care of, and the kindness did not go unnoticed. The park did fill up, probably more folks than we would have wanted, but you can't blame folks for taking their kids there. It is very kid friendly.

Camping

Such a strange thing this technology. I am sitting at a picnic table at Inks Lake as I type this. Computer, internet access, and blogs. But they can't figure out how to make an air matress that won't deflate over night. I'm not complaining, I slept.
We got in so late Paul and Bo decided not to go to the trouble to blow up, unfold or organize things. Bo got up about 1:00 and crawled in the back of the suburban. Paul slept like a rock naturally. Today we are just lazying around enjoying the ducks, water and serenity. We have seen several snakes, or one busy one... swimming in the water in front of us. I don't plan on going in. Christy brought a jigsaw puzzle that Bo almost has done.
I will post photos when I get home...but for now I will sign off, as there is something just not right about this...Technology in nature stuff.

Mother's Day

I am looking forward to next weekend, like a little kid. It has been a long winter. A lot more drama than I would like to acknowledge. Inks Lake, in a tent with some old friends. Sitting in a lawn chair, looking up at the stars and out at the water. That sounds like just what I need.

Lacey made a 90 on her most recent test. She is determined to be an honor grad, and after making an 85 on the last test, she was a bit discouraged. I saw a fellow classmate on her FB say that this course work was equivalent to a bachelors degree in Psychology, in only 6 months. Packing an extreme amount of information into a tight time period.

Bo and Paul got up this morning and went with Brooke and Jarod to Bryan. Cousin Randy has a couple of race cars and today is a "play day" for him. I think Paul was thinking one of our kiddos might get a chance to take the car around the track a time or two. I STAYED HOME! Perhaps I will get up now and get something accomplished.

Cowboy Friday Night

What a lovely night to be outside. Paul and I, along with Becky and Sandra pulled on our boots and went to the fair grounds. Live music, and the smell of bar-b-que. The guys from my office were participating in the Bar-B-Que cook off associated with the Ranch Rodeo this weekend. We didn't do much, just walked around visiting with folks we knew, ate a funnel cake, and listened to live country music. I couldn't even tell you who it was, just that he and his band were from Lubbock.
You know I see a lot of fads come and go, and often think to myself, yep, I probably would have done that if I was 18. But the cowboy boots with short shorts... I don't think I ever could have done that. Not that some of them don't look cute. It's just not natural. Having worn my fat babies for four months now, I can see where it might be more comfortable than heels. But I don't think they are doing it for comfort.

Wednesday Night

Wow it was a beautiful evening in Waco. I went to Cricket's after work and sat on the balcony and sipped a tall glass, while I waited on Paul and his dad to get there. I ran down stairs when they arrived and they had a beer before we found another place with a patio to have supper. Just gorgeous.

Came home and Trisha, our house guest, had washed dishes, and swept the kitchen. I could certainly get used to that. Poor thing is having cell phone issues, and I don't know if it is a case of the straw that broke the camel's back, or if the phone was a symbolic connection to "a home". But for the first time since her ordeal started, she was a little emotional. Bless her heart.

Bo is in the middle of TAKs testing. No sweat. Thank you Lord for my smart boy. I hope I do right by him. I hope I raise someone a good husband.
Lacey called tonight, she is loving AIT. Learning every day. She wants to stand out, graduate with honors...so to speak. She is a competitive little cuss. Always has been I guess. Logan is knee deep in getting things ready for the IRS. We got a laundry list today from out CPA. Prayers are needed.

whew!

Well, another weekend gone. I did get some things accomplished. The hall bathroom is complete. Well, I need a switch plate and a towel rod, the big stuff is done. My sister showed up on Saturday, and we sprayed/wadded/pasted and finished the walls. Thank you Jany. Then I spray painted a couple of old mirrors, and drilled the holes for the hardware, and WOW. it looks pretty good, If my camera was not acting up I would show you... but you will have to go on facebook to see my sisters photo of it. The next big job to finish is the man cave. Jany helped me figure out how much tile I need... so it's off to the race to find something for nothing. I want it to look nice but I want it to look good at .69 cents per square foot. Is that possible? We will see.

Lacey called today. Seems she is really is thriving. Thank you Lord.

IRS

Well, our CPA called today, and wanted to meet with Paul and I "right now". He had just met with the agent assigned our case and wasn't really very excited about who we "drew". (To say the least) She came in with guns drawn, ready to put us out of business. She hasn't gotten all the information, so hopefully her opinion will change when she sees we have been trying to pay them. But you know...I am fine with whatever the Lord throws at us. I immediately started praying for her. Praying that the Lord work through her to provide an outcome that he authors. If the decision is to close down our little company, I will know that it is because the Lord has another plan for us. Now, convincing my husband that everything will be okay... is another story. The toll this is taking on Marvin is obvious. Bless his heart.

I do have some good news! The plumbing in the guest bathroom is finally done. Trisha and Bo were able to brush their teeth in the bathroom today. You know what they say about the mechanic's wife never having a car that runs. Well, my poor husband had been working so hard tryng to keep this think a float, our space has had to take a back seat. Sorry Logan wasn't hear to use it, but she can appreciate that it is finished. We got the last few finishing pieces of tile down too. So now I need to get in there and make the walls pretty. It's all on me now. I had intended on painting the Father-in-law room this weekend, but might try finishing one room first. Whew. I guess I better get to work. I can at least stain the cabinet tonight.