Louis Dean and I stayed up later than we meant to last night. Thunderstorms had rolled in and we sat and listened to the thunder and the rain. It made for good sleeping weather. I even turned off the 'ocean' sound machine and enjoyed the REAL sounds of nature. We slept soundly.
I wake up and check the weather on my phone first thing. Summer had driven to Missouri and I was concerned about the ice that was in the forecast. While still in bed, I picked up my iPad.
I don't know how to do much other on it other than Facebook, email and two games.
I clicked on Photo Booth and took THIS!
Can you even tell what it is?
I can't show my whole face because without make up I am pretty colorless.
When I was dating Louis Dean, my son (Benjamin) told me, "MOM! It isn't FAIR for you to marry Louis Dean unless he has seen you without your MAKE UP!!" Louis Dean saw me and thank goodness he married me anyway!!
Did I mention I slept LATE this morning?
My last morning to do so! The REAL world awaits.
Breakfast was actually served at noon!
Louis Dean's blood work came back and if his blood sugar doesn't come down he will be on medicine for his diabetes at his next 3 month check up. He was diagnosed with this back in 2009 when he had a heart attack.
So far he has done well without medication. That may change.
I love the sound my candle makes!!!
I worked on bills, budgets and accounting for a good while today and am all ready to go into 2015!
I decided to put clothes on - other than nightgowns - and step OUT of the house this afternoon!
Lucy and I went for a long walk.
Some of the trees still hold their beautiful fall foliage!
I love cactus. Not that I want any for myself! This is in the corner of a neighbor's yard. She has a corner lot so I am certain it's there for a reason.
It was chilly and I had bundled up like it was COLD!
When we got home I took OFF the warm sweater and jeans and put on my comfy grungiest clothes!
Propped my feet up and read a few chapters in my book!
I stayed out there until it was too dark to read anymore.
Tonight we had another Soup Supper!!
I had been simmering some stew meat all afternoon and added veggies from the fridge, freezer and pantry before I left on my walk. When I got back I dumped last night's chili in there along with a can of Rotel tomatoes. Now THAT'S a hearty SOUP!!!
Football has been on all afternoon so I think I will settle down and finish the night off watching it with Louis Dean.
I have already picked out my clothes to wear to church in the morning. I was reminded of how I would lay out my children's clothes the night before - complete with shoes and socks and hair bows - when they were young.
Old habits, I guess.
I close with this photo my sister, Nita, sent me from Thanksgiving.
This is my youngest son, Ben. He has been a hard worker all his life. He mowed yards in the neighborhood from the time he was 12 years old.
I am so proud of ALL my children!
Deanie, Leah and Summer - from Thanksgiving
I am ready to pick up the threads of my Life and start weaving them again.......into the days and weeks and months of 2015.
Ready, Set, GO!
