Where the heck have you been?
So...Danny and I have settled in to an empty nest. We have also learned to cook for two. We have learned to jump in the car and go somewhere on a moments notice. We have learned to walk to the Rough Riders Ballpark and Dr Pepper Stars Center. We have learned to "juice" with the new juicer we bought a month or so ago. We have learned to record on ATT Uverse.....Love me some Kelly and Michael. I watch it every night when I get home from work.
I've traveled and opened offices....and then shut them down recently. Got snowed in Minnesota for a weekend because Dallas was too icy to return too. I've not seen Ashley, the boys, my sweet sister or Mom enough. I've worked a lot.
I'm SICK of the cold weather. Ready for spring...warm afternoon walks and just warm in general. Can't ever remember it being this cold before. HATE it!
Just returned from a 4 day weekend in Phoenix, AZ. 80+- degrees. Sunshine. Green grass. Palm trees. Snapdragons. If was WONDERFUL....maybe a return some day.
I miss Daddy so much.... Today especially because it was so pretty out and it made me want to go fishing.
Maybe when I get tired of apartment life (not yet!) then I'll find a place on a lake....
Chelsey is doing great in school and work. I see her often and she just makes my heart sing. Colby is working 3am to noon or later Monday thru Friday and staying out of t.r.o.u.b.l.e. for now. Except for the two red light tickets I recently received....both had a picture of HIS truck. He'll be paying those tickets tomorrow before I get arrested. Danny is working with him.
It's been a tough few months for this family....maybe we'll all get back in sinc soon.
So...Morgan and Carla, it's time for your to update. Maybe even a picture of the new house sister. Ashley, I miss you more than I can express...kiss the boys.
Love to all and maybe I can come back more often.
XOXO,
PK
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Wow...it's been month!
Well....it's been over a month since my last post. We've been enjoying the new place. It is WONDERFUL to have so many sidewalks...I walk 5-7 miles every Saturday and Sunday and 2-3 miles each day of the week. I love it. Danny walks after I leave for work.
Colby is now in his own apartment. I think he slept all day today. He has Tank, so for the first time, it's just me and Danny for the last couple of days. We have not killed each other yet. :-)
Chelsey starts back to school tomorrow. So hard to believe it's been 15 months since they graduated from high school.
Had dinner with Ashley on Friday night....beautiful as always. Amazing how much she and Chelsey look alike.
No travel for me in the past couple of weeks, but I'm heading back out in September, to Minnesota and Missouri. Weather should be perfect. Speaking of perfect, I went to Irvine, California a few weeks ago, what a beautiful place. Green palm trees, green grass, 80 degrees....it was wonderful. Next time I want to see the ocean and the mountains.....not enough time when only there 2 days last time.
Off to watch a little football on TV.....glad it's back!
XOXO,
PK
Colby is now in his own apartment. I think he slept all day today. He has Tank, so for the first time, it's just me and Danny for the last couple of days. We have not killed each other yet. :-)
Chelsey starts back to school tomorrow. So hard to believe it's been 15 months since they graduated from high school.
Had dinner with Ashley on Friday night....beautiful as always. Amazing how much she and Chelsey look alike.
No travel for me in the past couple of weeks, but I'm heading back out in September, to Minnesota and Missouri. Weather should be perfect. Speaking of perfect, I went to Irvine, California a few weeks ago, what a beautiful place. Green palm trees, green grass, 80 degrees....it was wonderful. Next time I want to see the ocean and the mountains.....not enough time when only there 2 days last time.
Off to watch a little football on TV.....glad it's back!
XOXO,
PK
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
A really tough day
I've had a Kleenex in my had most of the day....you might want to grab one, because I need to write my thoughts so I do not forget this day.
Tonight marks 1 month since we lost Daddy. A month.....in 6 hours we'll have to say "over a month ago" and I've had a heck of a time dealing with this today.
It started as any other day....I zipped to Richardson to work at the company that helps us close loans. I get out at lunch and head to Chik fil a, my favorite when going to Richardson. As I sat in line I watched as I lady came out with these tiny little shoes in her hand and a little girls hand in the other. The little girl couldn't have been more than 2 years old. She was crying so hard and the lady was trying to console her, it was a very sweet moment to witness. I'd venture to guess that that little girl was crying because although the lady thought it was time to go, she'd rather stay and play. As I watched this with a smile, the song "I saw God today" came on. It's George Strait and it's just a very touching song, especially when you remember that his daughter was killed in a car accident several years ago. By the time the song was over, I was up to pay and in tears beyond stopping. I couldn't help but think about Dad. Just as now, as the tears roll, it happened today too. I finally got my food and got back to the office. At 5:30 I bolted for home and when I got in the car, Brad Paisley and Dolly Pardon were singing "When I get where I'm going" which is what I chose for Dad's funeral. I cried some more.
Then....as if it should have happened, I hear "One more day" that Morgan chose for the service. This was more than I could stand....I cried all the way home.
Gathering myself, I get to the apartment and go check the mail. There is an envelope with Mom's handwriting.....I remembered her saying that Cay had written something for Carla and I and she wanted to mail it. It was here.....I opened the envelope and when it started "Dearest girls" I couldn't read anymore thru the tears. It took me a minute to clear my eyes, but then I read her story of the deer and a man's two daughters. It was such a fitting end to a very tearful day. I shall save that letter forever.
I miss his calls, I miss his questions, I miss him....I know you do too Carla. Maybe we can go see the deer the next time I come down that way, together. He'd like that.
Cay thank you for making me smile thru the tears, I sure needed it today. And Mom, I love you! You too Carla.
From one of his girls....
Pam
Tonight marks 1 month since we lost Daddy. A month.....in 6 hours we'll have to say "over a month ago" and I've had a heck of a time dealing with this today.
It started as any other day....I zipped to Richardson to work at the company that helps us close loans. I get out at lunch and head to Chik fil a, my favorite when going to Richardson. As I sat in line I watched as I lady came out with these tiny little shoes in her hand and a little girls hand in the other. The little girl couldn't have been more than 2 years old. She was crying so hard and the lady was trying to console her, it was a very sweet moment to witness. I'd venture to guess that that little girl was crying because although the lady thought it was time to go, she'd rather stay and play. As I watched this with a smile, the song "I saw God today" came on. It's George Strait and it's just a very touching song, especially when you remember that his daughter was killed in a car accident several years ago. By the time the song was over, I was up to pay and in tears beyond stopping. I couldn't help but think about Dad. Just as now, as the tears roll, it happened today too. I finally got my food and got back to the office. At 5:30 I bolted for home and when I got in the car, Brad Paisley and Dolly Pardon were singing "When I get where I'm going" which is what I chose for Dad's funeral. I cried some more.
Then....as if it should have happened, I hear "One more day" that Morgan chose for the service. This was more than I could stand....I cried all the way home.
Gathering myself, I get to the apartment and go check the mail. There is an envelope with Mom's handwriting.....I remembered her saying that Cay had written something for Carla and I and she wanted to mail it. It was here.....I opened the envelope and when it started "Dearest girls" I couldn't read anymore thru the tears. It took me a minute to clear my eyes, but then I read her story of the deer and a man's two daughters. It was such a fitting end to a very tearful day. I shall save that letter forever.
I miss his calls, I miss his questions, I miss him....I know you do too Carla. Maybe we can go see the deer the next time I come down that way, together. He'd like that.
Cay thank you for making me smile thru the tears, I sure needed it today. And Mom, I love you! You too Carla.
From one of his girls....
Pam
Sunday, July 14, 2013
absolutely nothing day!
I can't even remember the last time we had a do nothing Sunday and it sure felt good. Danny and I went to Starbucks this morning. I cooked lunch then had a nap. Colby and I then ran to Tom Thumb and I cooked breakfast for dinner. His request. He's cashed out on the couch. Danny is watching tv in his room. Tank and are in my recliner. Nice ending to a quiet Sunday.
Ohhhhh and I got a new vehicle yesterday. Buick Encore it's a mini of moms Enclave. Steel Gray 2013. 25 city 33 highway mpg. I always said once you go SUV, it's hard to go back to a car. I made it 3 years. Now....suv again!
Have a great week all!
PK
Ohhhhh and I got a new vehicle yesterday. Buick Encore it's a mini of moms Enclave. Steel Gray 2013. 25 city 33 highway mpg. I always said once you go SUV, it's hard to go back to a car. I made it 3 years. Now....suv again!
Have a great week all!
PK
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
One less flight attendant
SCORE! Got the plane seat by the window and in the row where the middle seat is a tray. A very funny flight attendant on a plane a few weeks ago said it was Americans way of cutting costs. 4 trays in place of seats took one flight attendant off their 737's. She said the number of seats determines how many of them work the flight. She finished by saying that it just made her have to work harder. LOL.
Off to Irvine, CA I go. TTFN
Off to Irvine, CA I go. TTFN
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Central Park
No.....not that Central Park. This one. Tank and I checked it out tonight. He's bellied out on the floor cooling his...um, tummy. Yeah tummy.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
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