A Warning about Ipods

Yesterday was a beautiful day and we decided to open the windows for some fresh air. Fred had been outside working in the yard and as he came in he said "Let's put the air on...can you close the windows?" I said "Sure" and he went upstairs. So, I proceed to close a kitchen window. Now our windows are about 8 feet tall and go down almost to the floor, so I bent over to push the window down. Just as I finished closing the first window, the toggle from my bracelet got caught just as the window shut. I was trapped. I couldn't get my bracelet unstuck for anything and it was a chunky chain so I couldn't break it or wiggle my wrist out of it. And the windows are really heavy so I couldn't get it back up in the position I was in....So...I being to yell for Fred, after 5 minutes I realize he must have his new Ipod going and can't hear me, so I begin to scream"Help" over and over knowing the windows are open and maybe a neighbor will come to my rescue, but it was to no avail. I was stuck. I knew the girls would be home in an hour so I tried to get comfy...remember, the window is low so my wrist is 6 inches from the ground so my back is now aching!! I just began to laugh and then I remembered that mountain climber who cut his own arm off! I didn't think that was an option. I continued to yell from time to time and the I began to yank and pull and pull and yank and my wrist was killing me, but I got the toggle to the end of the window and was able to free myself. Once I was free I went upstairs to find my man just sitting there in at his desk listen to his Ipod...just as I thought. He looked at me and just said "What?"

Megan's Liberation Day!!!!!

Today is a big day around here. It has been 6 months since Megan went off her anti-seizure medication and she has not had one seizure! That means, that as of today, she is legal to drive again!!! This is huge in many ways. The greatest thing about it is that she has been free of those nasty brain storms. We know that they could return any day, but in the past she use to have them every 6 months and then she went 3 1/2 years without any of them. Going 6 months this time is huge because she was having them so often until last November, then they started to taper off and then they were gone. We are praying they never return. In smaller, but still significant way, it is huge beause Meg now can live a normal life going to work or play as she desires without having to wait for Mom, Dad, Callie, Erin, Hosanna or Courtney to take her! I am so glad for her! She left early this morning for work and as of 5:30 she has not come home yet!! I think she is having fun!

The Big 5-0!!!!!!!

Nope, I am not 50 yet, I have a few more years to go, but my favorite person in the world turned 50 this weekend. Fred turned 50 on Sunday. I had been so excited for this weekend because Tyler and Mindy were coming to join us for the celebration and Fred has no idea! They arrived Friday night while we were outside enjoying a fire. Fred was totally surprised and thrilled to have them with us. It is always so great when we have everyone together!


On Saturday we had a family breakfast at our house and just hung out until the ladies all left for a baby shower for Callie. It was nice that Mindy and Mom Shaw were here for it. While we were at the shower, the guys went and played disc golf, a favorite past time of Fred's. Then we all met back up and went to dinner at LaHa, a Texas favorite. Then off to the annual Frisco Storytelling Festival, which was a bit disappointing, but none the less fun just to be together.


On Sunday we all went to church together (a favorite thing for me) and then home for birthday dinner and hang out time. Tyler had to leave in the evening and Mom and Mindy flew home today.

All weekend I was so aware of the kindness the Lord has shown my family. They all love each other and love to be together and most importantly, they all love God. It was a true joy to all be here celebrating Fred. As I drifted off to sleep last night my only prayer was "Thank you, Thank you so much for my family."

Breckenridge

Fred and I were given the opportunity to spend some time at a condo in Breckenrdige. I was reluctant to go because I felt like there was so much to do at home and I have been gone alot and when will I get those blinds cleaned if never stay home. But, as usual, Fred talked me into going and I am so glad I did. The weather has been amazing! I forgot how blue the sky is up here in the mountains and I forgot how beautiful the autumn aspens are! We have taken many walks everyday enjoying the quaint town and the awesome surroundings! It has been cool, so in the mornings we bundle up and even wear our down vests! We walk to Starbucks, get our brew and walk the town. Oh, I would love for this to be an annual tradition!

Today, we were out walking and the sky began to cloud up. I guess we didn't really pay attention and all of a sudden there was a HUGE clap of thunder! It scared me and I was reminded of how dangerous the lightning is in the mountains, so we quickly headed home. We were no soon back to the condo when it began to snow and rain!! I love it! We hunkered down and had some lunch, Fred watched the market continue to fall and I watched "Little House on the Prairie" while I read my book. The just when the heat in the condo was finally warming things up..the sun popped out and it is time for another walk!!



Oh and all that work I was worried about...Hosanna cleaned the blinds at home for me while I was vacationing! I need to go away more often!!