Miscellaneous

Just read a book that I loved by Robin Jones Gunn, Gardenia's for Breakfast. A book about mothers and daughters and how God loves us through each other.

Two months till our next little baby comes into the family. A bit nervous about how our number one and only grandaughter will respond. She has been the center of the world now for two years. Can't wait to meet this new little person. (have had two dreams that it is a girl)

Went to the Orthopedist today and have to go start physical therapy as my "range of motion" is not quite where he would like it to be. Hope it isn't painful. I already have plenty.

Thankful for Aaron today. He is my son-in-law, a brother in the Lord and a co-worker! He is a great daddy and husband and is always up for family time. That is pretty awesome!

Days of Yore

Man, has anyone else noticed that life is flying by? I used to be so young and bouncy and now...well... you saw the hand. I obviously didn't bounce very well that day. There is an old photo of me in my parent's stash where I am probably around 8 or 9. I am very thin, very stick leggy, with lots of freckles and long red pigtails swinging. You can tell in the photo that I am in motion and just jumpy with joy. I can still see this photo so clearly in my mind. I love it because it is what I long to feel like, full of energy and joy. So, Lord, it is up to you. I am ready to have energy, bounce and joy.

There Goes My Dream of Being a Hand Model

Watch Out Grackels!

We had a great trip to Taos and a side trip to Colorado.
This is a tiny view of Casa Courtney, our little house in the desert, that was covered with purple and yellow sage. We spent our anniversary in Pagosa Springs Colorado at the Hot Springs Resort. After a great dinner overlooking the river, we went to the springs for an evening soak in the pools. Got up early and dipped again and enjoyed the relaxing waters and the views.

Stopped for a picnic on the way back to Taos at a small lake in a state park. So pretty and there is nothing like home made bread,fruit, salami and cheese in the mountains. (really pretty much any food is good in this setting) More than once I heard the phrase "Look at that color!" It was definately one of the prettiest fall seasons we have gotten to experience. If leaves can change into these glorious colors now, can you imagine what the seasons will be like in heaven?
Our last night was spent at one of our favorite places in Taos, The Blinking Light. (yes, there really is a light that blinks) We enjoyed our first night of cooler weather and ate out on the patio by the fireplace. Very delicious and fun to eat wrapped up in Indian blankets. Thanks Laurene! Thanks Don and Gay for sharing the wonderful trip. Don your the man at driving and seeing wildlife at the same time. Gay, I loved the Mountain Bluebirds and your home was definately a 5 star place to stay. (except maybe for the lady out back shooting Grackels)