Last Weekend's Treat....

Last Saturday morning (7/17) I dragged myself from bed and headed into town to check out CKC at the Westin Galleria. I walked around numerous times but found very little to make me part with my money. Afterall I believe I have enough scrapping supplies to last me a while--but it's always fun to look. Bought some glittery fall color embossing powders--which I keep saying I need to play with. Since I was in the area-and feeling I needed a treat after my week-I stopped by Crave Cupcakes. YUM. I got a chocolate coconut cupcake and a dark chocolate cupcake. By the time I got them home I'd managed to turn the box on its side so they didn't look quite as pretty but they tasted just fine! Saturday evening I had the chocolate coconut with a glass of milk and Sunday evening the dark chocolate with a glass of milk. Wish I had one now...but may try my hand at making cupcakes later....easier and cheaper!

Crafty Kinda Day...

...so weekend plans didn't go quite as thought.....and instead of Austin I would be hanging around my area......so I went to R's to help get control of the art room (which wasn't all that bad--things just needed to be put away) and then R and Miss I and I spent a few hours creating. I learned some metal techniques, R did some quick scrapping and I worked with Miss I on learning some basic sewing stuff. I had a great time. Both are wonderful girls!

YUM!

Spent the evening of the 4th with the Lunch Bunch Girls....lots of food and plenty of laughter--no major injuries this time-I think...though one person did end up in the pool (but that was just RD and he doesn't count-lol)! Let's see....lots of catching up.....our own episode of stupid human tricks.....several 'guess what this really is' pictures....a makeup session with a 13 year old boy who was such a good sport...Yep, fun with the girls!

Create!

I have finally gotten out of my vegitative rut and have actually done something productive! This is a mini album of the girls night out pictures from the first of June.

Recruiting Time....

Please join me for the 2010 Sugar Land MS Walk, Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Oyster Creek Park

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Here he comes....

okay...so the picture isn't so great but you get the idea....this is Alex and he's heading for South Texas or so the news says.....first hurricane of the season.....first to head for Texas.......omen?

Welcome Home!

R and B welcomed their new daughter last week and several of us welcomed R to mommy-hood with an adoption shower...and their daughter joined us! She is a delightful young lady and has just made a lovely couple a wonderful family! We all know there will be ups and downs as adjustment occurs but Miss I now has a permanent home surrounded by many who love her who she will grow to love as well. We know the good will outweigh the bad. Welcome to your future Miss I!

Randomness...

It's been a while since I've updated....been on the go.....

Girl's Night out.....



Scrapping with Debby Schuh




Such a busy time...both work and personally......summer is in full swing and things seem to be going 500 miles a minute. So many changes at work and things needing attention.

R&B welcome their new addition this week and we are all thrilled beyond words! Can hardly wait to hang out.

Had a great day Sunday scrapping with Joey and Na...so much fun--we MUST do that again sooner rather than later.

Various relationships on the horizon for several so good thoughts there.....

...now if I could just figure out when to take some time off and what to do!

TOO flippin early.....

too flippin much going on! I spent most of the weekend hanging out at home getting things accomplished around here. Don't get me wrong, there is still plenty to be done but looking around there are definite signs of accomplishment---actuallly feels good! And it was kinda nice being at home for the weekend--looking forward to the possibility of doing that again.

As for the too flippin early...I am up before 5am and about to get dressed and head into the office.....which will make for a very long day. Yesterday was just shy of fourtenn hours...and even then I basically made myself come home....so it's off again because there is so much to be done.

Lots happening......

Escape Needed.....

Things are hectic.....for some reason I thought once the Reunion was over things would be a bit more, um calm. I was wrong. Seems things just keep getting more and more busy It's up to me to find down time amid the chaos.........some relaxation....

Here we go again....

Annoying little issues have won me another MRI....and another neutralizing anitbody blood test. Once all that is in Dr. B will make a decision as to just what he wants to do/try.....since I seem to tolerate the Acthar well he said he may have me do that once a month in addition to the Betaseron. Not sure what I was expecting this afternoon but I know it wasn't that. Oh well.....

Neuro checkup....

Neuro appointment Wednesday.....possible discussion regarding (in)effectiveness of the meds......are they or aren't they.....

Work in Progress....

I finally got in the studio to begin organizing. I've only made a small dent but at this point I look at that as a small victory! Other parts of my home need attention but I know in time I will make progress. I may actually work on a few reunion pictures before bed!

Time does fly......

Two years ago tonight I was nervously awaiting my first appointment at UT with Dr. Brod. I was wondering what the next day would bring and hoped if nothing else it would hold answers. Hard to believe it's already been two years....and in some ways it seems longer.

The good news is that tomorrow is Friday and I actually forsee a somewhat busy weekend. Tomorrow night is a gathering of classmates--Isaac will be back from Africa! I am really looking forward to that. I'll be crashing at Wendy's since we're meeting in Humble. After a busy, tiring week I am not about to drive home. Hoping to head home somewhat early on Saturday as there are numerous things I want and need to do.

Work is becoming atrociously busy and it's only going to get worse before better. To add to the mayhem, I've got two doctor appointments next week and another at the end of the month. Looks like May is medical month for me! One day at a time.

The first MS Walk Committe meeting is later this month and I'm looking forward to that. Glad I can make a contribution.

So much fun!

Oh What a Night.....

25 years in the making......despite being humid and hotter than hades, last night was wonderful! It was so much fun seeing so many from high school days...and the really cool part were the relationships that just picked up where they left off 15 to 25 years ago. So many I want to stay in touch with and hope we can make that happen.

THAT time of year....

The paper is coming in and the files are multiplying like rabbits. Already in the (bad) habit of working through lunch......c'mon September......

Getting Close...

Picked up drinks last night for the reunion...this is by no means all that will be needed but this is a start...and my part. Getting together this evening to go over final plans and set schedule for Friday and Saturday preparations......25 years in the making...

Texas Bluebonnets