Sunday, May 25, 2008
Mothers Day Birthday!
I'm one of those fortunate few, like those who celebrate birthdays on or near Christmas, I share mine with Mother's Day. Now if I was a guy, no problem...Brad, except when you're married with children, and you forsake your birthday to help your children celebrate their mom's birthday...so, Mother's Day has been for me a combination of days. All be also, my sister's share their days close together, 14th, Jan and 16th Jini, we have in years past combined, birthdays and mothers day...we've had a good time and many memories...moo goo gai pan dropped on the floor...
As, my children have grown up and have lives of their own, they have made good attempts at keeping them separate...thank you...this year was the big 55 for me...and being one who really does not like a big to do...I was fearful Duane would put a party together, because, that is what he likes!! But wonderful husband he is, he once again out did himself. Suprising me instead with a nites stay at a guest ranch... Rankin Ranch!
Not really knowing what he was getting, being only an hour a way from town in the rolling hills from Bakersfield, he opted for a one nite stay. Little did we know of the treasure that is in our own back yard! The Ranch, comprises of 31,000 acres, an active cattle ranch since 1843,
and has been a guest ranch since 1965! Cabins, pool, food, tennis, ping pong, pool table...and of course, the best...Horse Back Riding!! 
What a wonderful husband!!
So much fun!! We met a couple from Germany vacationing in America, starting their 2 1/2 week tour of our National Parks at the Ranch! Hartmut and Pietra! it was nice meeting you! Hope you had a great time!
My wonderful children fixed dinner for me Sat evening...Dave did the cooking...when did he learn to cook? How he loves to bar-b-que!!! steak and twice baked potatoes...yum...he continues to amaze me...
On Sunday afternoon the Chambless gang got together with their myriad of grandchildren for ice cream and lots of noise!!
Henry (thank you S&L) presented his grams with my own stepping stone to go in my flower beds!! Dump truck and all!! I love it!! And it doesn't even play music!
Whew! May is almost over...This is Memorial Day Weekend!! Thank you for all those who have faithfully served our Country! What a grand Country she is!!
As, my children have grown up and have lives of their own, they have made good attempts at keeping them separate...thank you...this year was the big 55 for me...and being one who really does not like a big to do...I was fearful Duane would put a party together, because, that is what he likes!! But wonderful husband he is, he once again out did himself. Suprising me instead with a nites stay at a guest ranch... Rankin Ranch!
Not really knowing what he was getting, being only an hour a way from town in the rolling hills from Bakersfield, he opted for a one nite stay. Little did we know of the treasure that is in our own back yard! The Ranch, comprises of 31,000 acres, an active cattle ranch since 1843,
and has been a guest ranch since 1965! Cabins, pool, food, tennis, ping pong, pool table...and of course, the best...Horse Back Riding!! 
What a wonderful husband!!So much fun!! We met a couple from Germany vacationing in America, starting their 2 1/2 week tour of our National Parks at the Ranch! Hartmut and Pietra! it was nice meeting you! Hope you had a great time!
My wonderful children fixed dinner for me Sat evening...Dave did the cooking...when did he learn to cook? How he loves to bar-b-que!!! steak and twice baked potatoes...yum...he continues to amaze me...
On Sunday afternoon the Chambless gang got together with their myriad of grandchildren for ice cream and lots of noise!!
Henry (thank you S&L) presented his grams with my own stepping stone to go in my flower beds!! Dump truck and all!! I love it!! And it doesn't even play music!
Whew! May is almost over...This is Memorial Day Weekend!! Thank you for all those who have faithfully served our Country! What a grand Country she is!!Update in pics
twins(They're Here!) 
being born, a trip to Arizona, graduation, birthday, mothers day...it's been a wild few weeks. Almost 40 years to the date 
my wonderful husband has graduated with his 4 year degree!!
Way to go honey!! We have laughed through the years about him getting his 'masters degree' from Bakersfield College, because he attended so many years, but finally, after many attempts he finally has his bachelors! A lot of hard work, long hours, many papers and books to read he did it!! and I commend him! Thank you Duane, for all your hard work!!
my wonderful husband has graduated with his 4 year degree!!Tuesday, April 29, 2008
arizona and back
Friendship is such a blessing! To be able to roll up to the car and climb in, into her life, Mike's life with out a pause, with out hesitation. To share heart to heart in moments of climbing into her car. Truly Carole you are a gift from our Lord! Thank you for your listening ear, and words of encouragement, letting me pour out all that has been inside me for a while...hmmmmm...
However! it was not all serious talk! It was pinky up lunch and treadmill talk, bowling!!! yes bowling!! now that was a Hoot!! I showed that gutter who was boss!! A really relaxing long day sitting beside the pool and the first swim for the year...hot dogs and Marvin Gaye!! on the grassy lawn! Movies and popcorn, swimming fish stories, salt and 'cooking by feel'! Laughter, architecture (famous to boot) and car adornment! Worship of our God, lunch and a hunt for micro grains!
Back in the car and off to the airport...back to life, back to my husband, children, Henry (he gets a name!), back to work! Wow! it was quick! and O so much fun!
However! it was not all serious talk! It was pinky up lunch and treadmill talk, bowling!!! yes bowling!! now that was a Hoot!! I showed that gutter who was boss!! A really relaxing long day sitting beside the pool and the first swim for the year...hot dogs and Marvin Gaye!! on the grassy lawn! Movies and popcorn, swimming fish stories, salt and 'cooking by feel'! Laughter, architecture (famous to boot) and car adornment! Worship of our God, lunch and a hunt for micro grains!
Back in the car and off to the airport...back to life, back to my husband, children, Henry (he gets a name!), back to work! Wow! it was quick! and O so much fun!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
arizona
I'm off to Arizona-land for a much needed visit with a dear friend! Talking, laughter, eating, laughing some more, probably a little crying as well...hmmm I can hardly wait!!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
technology!
Don't you just love technology! iphones, digital cameras, hdtv! (love that), but man when it goes down...it just sucks! yeah, david and lorie I said sucks...
One day the computer is working, the next day, not...so, blogging is on hold til I figure out what to do. I don't need that great of a computer, I keep our household books on it, pictures, simple stuff, so didn't purchase a great computer...an emachine from Best Buy a little extended warranty time ago, by 3 mos. It's only several months over two years and I have had it into Best Buy 3 or 4 times...so, not gonna spend money fixing it...so, blogging will be very limited...if you really care.
So, that's technology for ya!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Ditty about teeth
In honor of brand new teeth, I was thinking how important are teeth, other than the obvious needing to chew. Without teeth one wouldn't be able to say...
'chew on that for a while'
or 'did you bite off more than you can chew?'
or be able to grind your teeth
or 'bite your lip'
or the anticipation of the tooth fairy!
just a few thots about how important are teeth! Welcome new teeth!!!
'chew on that for a while'
or 'did you bite off more than you can chew?'
or be able to grind your teeth
or 'bite your lip'
or the anticipation of the tooth fairy!
just a few thots about how important are teeth! Welcome new teeth!!!
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