We are Disney. We have eaten the Mickey bars, drank the Kool-Aid, and visited the Mouse almost yearly for 19 years.
So, we are booked for our home resort (yep, we're DVC members) and will get to see this for 7 glorious days:
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Disney Dreaming...
Want to know the best way to get through Janu-dreary? Plan a trip to the happiest place on Earth! Watch out...I'm about to wave my Disney freak flag proudly.
We are Disney. We have eaten the Mickey bars, drank the Kool-Aid, and visited the Mouse almost yearly for 19 years.
Holidays are better at Disney...ANY day is better at Disney! If they would only let us bring the furry, four legged members of our family to stay in the resort with us, we'd stay for weeks at a time. I mean, can YOU imagine being told you weren't allowed to take YOUR kids to YOUR favorite place? Rude! :) But, I digress....
So, we are booked for our home resort (yep, we're DVC members) and will get to see this for 7 glorious days:
Some of our very best Disney friends will be there at the same time, staying just across the water, bringing their sweet little one for his first Mickey experience, well, outside of his Mommy's tummy, that is. And they are bringing his grandmommy, so there will some opportunities for adult date nights, too! Perfect! I LOVE getting to do Disney with kids and will steal him for rides and adventures whenever I possibly can.
There are a lot of days to count down between now and then, but ahhhh...Disney days are ahead! Yay! :)
We are Disney. We have eaten the Mickey bars, drank the Kool-Aid, and visited the Mouse almost yearly for 19 years.
So, we are booked for our home resort (yep, we're DVC members) and will get to see this for 7 glorious days:
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A Time to be Thankful...and Mildly Concerned?
This weekend, I got to spend a fabulous girls only trip with my best friend. It was a wonderful time to relax and re-energize. So thankful for that time!
On the way home, however, I got a call that no one wants to get. It was my "girly" doctor's office telling me that my mammogram came back with "areas of concern" and that I needed to schedule a diagnostic mammogram. Yikes! Out of the blue, no family history, no indications of problems, deep, dark blue....
When I asked for a little more clarification, I was told there was "dense tissue" and " an asymmetrical abnormality". So I am scheduled for the diagnostic mammogram on Monday...which just so happens to be my birthday. Hopefully, nice clear scans will make for a VERY happy birthday!
I will spend this weekend trying not to think about it, not Google too much, and being extremely thankful for this happy holiday time with my sweet husband, family, and good friends. Your positive thoughts and prayers are appreciated! Count those blessings.....happy Thanksgiving! :)
On the way home, however, I got a call that no one wants to get. It was my "girly" doctor's office telling me that my mammogram came back with "areas of concern" and that I needed to schedule a diagnostic mammogram. Yikes! Out of the blue, no family history, no indications of problems, deep, dark blue....
When I asked for a little more clarification, I was told there was "dense tissue" and " an asymmetrical abnormality". So I am scheduled for the diagnostic mammogram on Monday...which just so happens to be my birthday. Hopefully, nice clear scans will make for a VERY happy birthday!
I will spend this weekend trying not to think about it, not Google too much, and being extremely thankful for this happy holiday time with my sweet husband, family, and good friends. Your positive thoughts and prayers are appreciated! Count those blessings.....happy Thanksgiving! :)
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Then and Now...
This past weekend I did a little walk down memory lane when I attended my high school homecoming football game. It's been 25 years(eek!) since our senior year when we won District. Go Buffs! Like a Rock!
So...in honor of the quickly passing sands of time, I give you "The Pride of Haltom High" , your Award Winning, Haltom High Steppers!
So many good, good memories of those wig wearing, jump splitting, dancing 3 hours a day years. I was lucky enough to be a lieutenant to this incredible group of girls:
It was so much fun to meet up with my fellow officers at the game:
See? We even sat in the same order as the composite picture above!
Seriously though, it really did feel like very little time had passed since we were all together. It's hard to believe that I haven't been to any reunions or functions since graduation, even though I've lived just minutes away all these years. Well, actually, I can believe it....I think I kept waiting to be able to show up and be just like everyone else...you know, with kids. I've recently come to realize that I have allowed infertility(yep, I'm finally using the word) rob me of a lot of experiences. When you meet people for the first time or see past acquaintances, the questions about children always pop up. I have become really good at avoiding those situations. But you know what? I'm kind of sick of it. Just because I don't have kids doesn't mean I don't have a life worth sharing. I still haven't figured out how to answer the dreaded " Do you have kids?" Or the even worse " Why not?" Or the cherry on top "Why didn't you just adopt?"... but I'm working on it. :) And I KNOW no one is trying to pry or cause me discomfort. These are normal questions...well, maybe not the last two. But they all come from a good place. It's my job in figuring out what acceptance really is, to answer gracefully, and move on. Again, I'm working on it! :)
The question didn't even come up at the game. In fact, one of the sweet girls in the picture above must have read my Facebook profile, put two and two together, and asked me about my furry four legged children!
It was so wonderful to reconnect with all the people that meant so much to me then. What a great night! I sense a reunion coming on...
One more picture, for old time's sake:
Go Buffs! :)
So...in honor of the quickly passing sands of time, I give you "The Pride of Haltom High" , your Award Winning, Haltom High Steppers!
Seriously though, it really did feel like very little time had passed since we were all together. It's hard to believe that I haven't been to any reunions or functions since graduation, even though I've lived just minutes away all these years. Well, actually, I can believe it....I think I kept waiting to be able to show up and be just like everyone else...you know, with kids. I've recently come to realize that I have allowed infertility(yep, I'm finally using the word) rob me of a lot of experiences. When you meet people for the first time or see past acquaintances, the questions about children always pop up. I have become really good at avoiding those situations. But you know what? I'm kind of sick of it. Just because I don't have kids doesn't mean I don't have a life worth sharing. I still haven't figured out how to answer the dreaded " Do you have kids?" Or the even worse " Why not?" Or the cherry on top "Why didn't you just adopt?"... but I'm working on it. :) And I KNOW no one is trying to pry or cause me discomfort. These are normal questions...well, maybe not the last two. But they all come from a good place. It's my job in figuring out what acceptance really is, to answer gracefully, and move on. Again, I'm working on it! :)
The question didn't even come up at the game. In fact, one of the sweet girls in the picture above must have read my Facebook profile, put two and two together, and asked me about my furry four legged children!
It was so wonderful to reconnect with all the people that meant so much to me then. What a great night! I sense a reunion coming on...
One more picture, for old time's sake:
Monday, April 30, 2012
Weekend Happenings
This past weekend, I was so excited to get to spend time with some fabulous ladies that I just never see enough of. I spent 7 of the past 18 years teaching first grade in Rowlett. Leaving this wonderful group of friends was one of the toughest decisions ever!
As hard as it was, it was the right time to go. We're much closer to our family since moving and the career opportunities have been amazing for both David and me. It's just that there's a hole left where these friends belong. Once I saw them, it was like we hadn't been apart...they are THOSE kinds of friends. I love it!
I've come to the realization lately that not having kids doesn't mean I don't have a family. My family just looks different. Some members are furry, some live nearby, and some are far in miles, but close to my heart!
So anyway, this past weekend my sweet friend Nancy invited me to be her date on Friday night to the Ranger game where she was honored as Teacher of the Year for her school...and no one I can think of deserves it more! What she can accomplish with a group of 30 5th graders is amazing! The game was really just a great excuse to eat nachos and visit...mission accomplished! We talked non-stop to the delight of all those around us in the nosebleed section of the ballpark. I could not tell you one detail of the game. In fact, I had to check the score when we got home to see if we had won or lost! We lost, by the way, but it was one of the best times! Nancy spent the night with us and the next day she and I shopped in Southlake, adding to my Brighton jewelry obsession just a little bit. :)
We met up with 14 others and checked into the Gaylord Texan for a fun filled evening, complete with a chauffeured tour of three wineries, delicious dinner, and a night of dancing to 80's music. I haven't laughed or danced that much in ages! The weather was perfect, the wine was flowing, and a little piece of me was complete with the company of such good friends. All in all, it was everything I hoped it could be and then some. Grapevine will never be the same! :)
As hard as it was, it was the right time to go. We're much closer to our family since moving and the career opportunities have been amazing for both David and me. It's just that there's a hole left where these friends belong. Once I saw them, it was like we hadn't been apart...they are THOSE kinds of friends. I love it!
I've come to the realization lately that not having kids doesn't mean I don't have a family. My family just looks different. Some members are furry, some live nearby, and some are far in miles, but close to my heart!
So anyway, this past weekend my sweet friend Nancy invited me to be her date on Friday night to the Ranger game where she was honored as Teacher of the Year for her school...and no one I can think of deserves it more! What she can accomplish with a group of 30 5th graders is amazing! The game was really just a great excuse to eat nachos and visit...mission accomplished! We talked non-stop to the delight of all those around us in the nosebleed section of the ballpark. I could not tell you one detail of the game. In fact, I had to check the score when we got home to see if we had won or lost! We lost, by the way, but it was one of the best times! Nancy spent the night with us and the next day she and I shopped in Southlake, adding to my Brighton jewelry obsession just a little bit. :)
We met up with 14 others and checked into the Gaylord Texan for a fun filled evening, complete with a chauffeured tour of three wineries, delicious dinner, and a night of dancing to 80's music. I haven't laughed or danced that much in ages! The weather was perfect, the wine was flowing, and a little piece of me was complete with the company of such good friends. All in all, it was everything I hoped it could be and then some. Grapevine will never be the same! :)
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