Sunday Summary

Today we drove to Llano, TX.  This is part of the Bluebonnet Trail.  I knew that it was past peak but I expected to see some.  There were no bluebonnets this year.  At all.  Not even any wildflowers.  We've had no rain.  And, of course, we were ready with beautiful dresses.  Oh, well.  We did stop at Buchanan Dam.  It was closed.  The water levels are extremely low.  I don't know if that has anything to do with it but it was disappointing.  The little beach there was open so the kids were able to romp around a bit.  We then kept going to Llano for some Texas BBQ.  It was good.

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Yesterday, Cecelia and I cut the rest of the Court Ladies costumes.  I need to get started on the Empress's costume first so she can have her dress for publicity photos.  I still need to cut the pattern for the Clockmaker's costume.  She'll wear a tunic, pants and a robe.  

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A lady I met on-line but have met IRL, spoke about interval training just recently.  As soon as I can get the treadmill opened (which involves organizing the pantry), I want to try this.  Right now, I do Pilates.  I just want to get back into shape for the summer.  Winter always brings on a bit of extra weight.  

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The wind has been blowing like crazy.  Friday was miserable with the wind.  It also brought smoke into our area which made Pumpkin's asthma act up.  It had been a while since she's had an asthma attack but for the past month she's been having trouble.  Honey's asthma has not been struggling though.  Honey's lung function is at 89 percent so I really thought she'd be the one struggling.

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I am in denial.  Completely in denial.  I don't want my son to grow up.  My son is almost 100 pounds; he is almost 5 feet 1 inch tall.  I don't know how this happened.  He is big!  I can wear his shoes.  Recently he was prescribed antibiotics.  I read the dosage at least 10 times and each time I read it as "Take twice daily".  Not once did I read it as "Take TWO twice daily."  See?  Denial.  Now, I know why he is not getting better as fast as I'd like.  So, we'll continue to take two twice daily and see what happens.  

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Ben is deploying to Afghanistan in August.  He'll be missing his cousin/goddaughter's wedding.  We'll be taking another trip to Massachusetts this year but this time, it'll be drive there, attend wedding, drive back.  It's right at the beginning of Nutcracker season and we just can't spare that much time.  The deployment is not a big surprise.  He was actually supposed to deploy in July for a 12 month deployment but is instead on a 6 month one leaving in August.  

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And, a photo from today.  I worked on editing it with many different things.  I will work on others and spread the attention around the other children.  It must all be equal.  

Comments

[Cecelia]

I love the scabby knees! But a very gorgeous girl in a beautiful picture! I hear there's bluebonnets out at Stillhouse Hollow.

[Emily]

Oh we love that dress too! She looks beautiful!
My son just weighed in at ... 101! He's definitely on a growth spurt!!
John deployed last week to Afghanistan... so heartbreaking.. trying to stay strong.. I'll keep you and Ben in my prayers as well. Miss you guys

[Michelle Reitemeyer]

Oh, a 6 month deployment is so much more survivable than a 12 month one. Sorry it's coming again so soon (anything less than 5 years is too soon, IMO).