2 surprises in one hour...

Before I tell you about the two surprises of the day, let me say that "We Bought a Zoo" is a great movie... Chelsey and I went and saw it today. So dang cute. There is a little girl named Rosie in the movie that is a show stealer!

Now for the two surprises. 1st when we got home I checked the mail. Mom....thank you for the scarves! Chelsey and I love them! Great surprise.

2nd surprise was when I went walking the neighborhood....I saw a man in his yard that looked familiar and he said "well hello there....would you like to see Eli?". YES, it was my little buddy from the football games. Everytime I walk, I think about that sweet little boy. He came bouncing out of the house and said HELLO there.... My heart just melted. We drew on the sidewalk with chalk for a minute and his Mom promised to call and bring him to see Tank...he wants a puppy so bad. While I was there Lana (his Mom) got the mail and she had a surprise too. A certificate and letter that they have been approved to adopt She told Eli that piece of paper meant they were closer to him having a brother or sister. His smile was priceless....as I told him goodbye and went on to finish my walk, I couldn't help but smile, and a tear dropped down my cheek. That little boy just makes my heart sing... Last time I saw him was at a football game and he hugged me and said "I love you Nana Pam"....

Off I go to shower so Danny and I can go to Hooters to watch football....guess I will cheer for the Saints...

PK

A beautiful memorial service

I bolted from work today so I could attend Chelsey's friends Mom's memorial service. It was beautiful and the biggest church in Celina was packed. Cars were parked down Preston Road and the police were there just to get everyone out safely. It shows that Brenda was really loved by the whole community. I didn't know her well at all, but Haley has been in and out of our door for several years now. She was a very strong 17 year old today.

Not much else to write about...have walked 4 of the past five days and it feels good! After day one of being sore. Now if I can just get past all the dogs inside fences makes me jump when they suddenly bark as I pass it will be completely enjoyable!

Soooo tired of hearing about the Kardashions....they just had to come to Dallas.

Pam

A lazy day...

Have not left the house today! Got up and started lunch....had been cooking black eyed peas in my crock pot since late yesterday afternoon, and when I got up, they were almost gone...Danny, Colby and Kevin enjoyed them at 1am. Soooo, I added a couple more cans and cranked the pot up on high. Pork chops, ham, cabbage, corn bread, deviled eggs, scalloped potaoes joined the peas. We ate lunch at 11:15 and I think Danny was back asleep before 12. I snoozed in my recliner until the neighborhood Welcoming lady rang the door bell....we've been here 3 months and she chooses to visit when I am napping. Really? I was friendly and then shut the door.....

Danny and I went to Hank's in McKinney last night and left by 11:15. We were home in 15 minutes and watched tv until I was about to pass out at 12:30. I went to bed, Danny stayed up. Colby and Kevin got in shortly after and they watched tv for a while. I was snoring no doubt! Chelsey and Christen made it home safe and sound too. That's a successful night!

Now I anxiously await the Cowboy game as Danny snores in his chair. I could never sleep as much as he does! Chelsey and I walked this afternoon...had to reminder her that I do things for her all the time...so shed go with me. Legs are SORE from yesterday. Half the walk is winding downhill...then it's ALL uphill back. Oh well...no pIn, no gain.

One of Cheleys friends lost her Mom to cancer yesterday afternoon. So sad....funeral is Wednesday, and will surely be a sad one. All the Senior Moms will just have to make sure Haley is taken care of thru the rest of her Senior year...

Off tomorrow...guess I'll take down the tree and "undecorated" the house.....

Happy 2012!

Pam

Goodbye 2011

As I sit in my recliner, contemplating what we will do tonight, I think back on this past year, and honestly, once again it's a blur! It's the year we have had many "lasts". It's a year that Dad got really sick and thank goodness is better now....I also found out just how fast one can get from Lewisville to Mt Pleasant, without a ticket. It's a year that we met an environmental deputy. It's the year we moved out of my dream house (should close week after next!). It's the year Chelsey took her first college classes. It's the year we lost my wonderful brother in law Donny. It's the year we acquired Tank. It's the year Mom retired. It's the year Danny and I celebrated our 21st Anniversary and the kids got one year away from being 18. Colton turned 8 and Dylan went to double digit 10 years old... Colby stepped on Bobcat field for the very last time in uniform. What a year!

2012 will be an interesting, exciting and sad year....Graduation times TWO. Being unsure if we will stay in Celina after they get out of school. Considering we have worn orange since 1998, this could be a major change for Danny and I. Things I want to do....lose weight, quit smoking, go on a cruise or at least a tropical vacation, and savor every minute of the last few months that the kids are in high school. I want to build our saving back up....grow my hair down to my shoulders...find a charity or organization to volunteer with....visit Baylor NICU on April 4th....see my sister a little more often....fish with my Daddy... Spend more time with Ashley and the boys....start a tshirt quilt with my Mom....and spend time with Danny, other than in our recliners... I think I can do all that in a year!

Hope everyone has a safe and happy NYE....now bring on 2012!

Much love,
Pam

Another year in the Mortgage business closed out!!!

Well....that would be my 27th year end in the mortgage business....no wonder gray hair is starting to show up near my temples! We managed to get it done before 5pm, which I think is a first in all those years.... Heck, I have people on my team that aren't even 27 years old...ugh! That was a kick in the teeth sentence.

Sooooo....what will the Fenter Funny Farm be doing this weekend? Keeping Dylan and Colton tomorrow night....maybe we can dance a little with the Wii. And bowl and play tennis. Sounds perfect to me! Maybe a Starbucks run. And a run to return that damn green shirt I bought for last weeks dinner party. I do not like it as much as I thought. And other than that, not any plans. Course Chelsey and Colby probably have their whole weekend planned out...more driving me crazy. Tomorrow we are having a nice sit down talk about them finding J.O.B.S. I am sure that will go really well..... Probably worth an entire blog post when it's over.... Stay tuned...you will not want to miss this one! I may even take photos of the momentous occasion...

Ohhhhhh....and I am going to rip down all the Christmas decorations and walk the neighborhood, as excercise, for the next three days that I am off. All part of the diet...today I didn't even realize I missed lunch until almost 4pm....so I had a small piece of cheese and two crackers to tide me over u till dinner, which was at Ernosto's in Prosper....had chicken with rice and salad. No guacamole. No cheese dip. No tortillas. :-). That's progress....going to step on the scales in the morning. I hope it's five pounds this week. We shall see...

Lastly, I just bought our black eyed peas, cabbage and ham for Sunday. What's it all for Mom? Wealth, health and ? Can't remember exactly...maybe all that will happen and the Cowboys will win Sunday too.

Have a nice weekend all....going to watch a little tv then off to bed.

PK

P.S. Jeannine and Carla....and Katelyn, you could post a little more often...I enjoy keeping up with you too ya know!

Good morning!

Good morning all....please tell me I slept for days and Christmas Break for the kids is over? Good grief, they are driving me crazy....

Looks like the temps will be almost spring like before it gets really cold again Sunday/Monday. Least we get a day or two! Started my diet on Tuesday...thought I might as well get a jump on the new year. So far my only cheat was a couple of curly fries last night. Tired of being fat Pam....I have a goal weight, by May 31st, which is graduation day. Let's see if I can make it happen. I will post progress on our blog ever so often.

Typically I love all our Christmas decorations being up until New Years, but with a 5 month old puppy....I have a different out look this year. If Tank brings me one more Christmas ball from the tree, I am going to scream! I keep a fly swatted out, have yet to get him with it, but he's beginning to understand that it is not cool to bring me balls! He has this....I just can't help myself look every time.

Danny talked to Susan last night...she has all her benefits worked out and can make it financially, so he said she sounded a little better. The holiday has been tough on her. Not a day passes that I do not think of Donny.

Off to dress for work. Have a good day!

Pam

Fun Facts...

A few fun facts.....about 1943

Bread was 9 cents a loaf
Milk was 62 cents a gallon
Stamps were 3 cents each
Average home price was $3600.00
Average annual wage $2000.00
Gallon of gas 15 cents
Average monthly rent $40.00
Bottle of Coca Cola 5 cents
Average new car price $900.00
Pentagon was built and considered the worlds largest office building
Great Depression ended
Popular Films: From Whom the Bell Tolls, Heaven Can Wait, and Lassie Comes Home
President of the United States was Franklin D Roosevelt
Those born in 1943 are Robert de Niro, John Denver, Mick Jagger, Chevy Chase, Billie Jean King, and Janis Joplin......

I have this vision of my Granny, big pregnant, on December 26, 1943....and on December 27th having a baby girl she would name Mary Helen...

Happy Birthday Mom.....it may not be until tomorrow, but I wanted to get all my facts straight tonight. Love you!

Pam