Random Thoughts.........

This is my DD [in the middle] and some of her friends. They are all in Partners Club and spent a day at the local State Fair. Sponsors paired each of them with a disabled child from the area and they took them on rides and played games on the midway. As you can see, they are a wonderful happy bunch of kids. They had a great day and made some new friends.

I got my DH to walk with me this morning. This sunshine was truly magical - weather permitting it's way better than going to the gym. I read somewhere that UVB rays on your skin causes your body to manufacture endorphins [happy hormones]. It's been really hot here [92] but I still should make time each morning for a walk. It really clears my mind and does make me feel better - or maybe it's just the relief of getting back home and having a cup of coffee!

Why do men pick tomatoes off sandwiches? I made a yummy lunch on sour dough bread [turkey,swiss cheese, hard salomi, lettuce, tomatoe, onion, s/p] and he PICKS THEM OFF before he eats - after 23 years I guess I really should know better. But, duh.

Many of you know I retired last year [at 42] - but the last 5 years that I worked I had 6 weeks of paid vacation. So, spring break from school just sort of became "The Girls Holiday". Melanie and I would go somewhere for the week by ourselves or with other moms and daughters. We went with 2 sets M&D's last year to Winter Park, CO to ski. Of course, we had a wonderful time. Well, this year we have decided to take a family vacation during spring break - before the weather gets soooooo hot that all we want to do is go to the lake or the beach and veg-out. Mel only has 1 more year of high school - then we will be on our own. She's not real excited about it - but she will get there. We are going on a driving vacation - to Amarillo, TX - Santa Fe, NM - Grand Canyon Village, AZ - Sedona, AZ - Albuquerque, NM then home. We are staying 2 nights in most places and have broken up the driving where the average is only 5 hours a day. Wahoo - I hate driving.

Suggestions of things to do are appreciated. We don't want to miss out on something because we didn't know about it......

Happy Stitching everyone...