Sunday, January 20, 2013

A few fun activities....

I love sitting down to write about some of our fun activities: 

We enjoy time with Adler, whether it's picking flowers in his backyard for Mommy, napping together in Mimi's big bed, or feeding coins into games and rides at Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza.  I love the joyful abandon at which he plays - his laughter is silly and rich and never-to-be-forgotten!  At three years old, he discovers something every day and loves telling about it!  He "fixes" things and imagines dinosaurs chasing us - sometimes at the same time!!  When he does slow down, it's to read a book with us.  He furrows his brow as he studies the pictures and almost always has a favorite page in each book.  I know it won't be long until he says "no" to lap-time so we enjoy every minute!  Love you high as the sky, Adler!

We so love our friends and spending time with them too!  Larry had a fun visit with Howard, also recently retired.  He stayed over for lunch so I could also catch up on his and Beverly's lives.  

There are other prior posts of our visits with Leon and Kathy and John and Debbie.  We hope to have repeat visits with them in the coming weeks too!

Sara and I had a delicious Italian lunch and day at the spa.  It was so nice to have such a relaxing and un-hurried Mother/Daughter day.  We finished up the afternoon together with a Starbucks stop and hugs!  Justin wants us to go along with them to his favorite restaurant, Ruggles Green, and hopefully, we'll get the chance soon!

I've made plans for the next few weeks to catch up with Jody.  Also have tentative overnight plans with Liz. And just last night I had a hilarious time with friend, Darla!  She cracks me up and that's what I love about time with her!  We seem to be able to laugh about anything - good and bad!  Let's do it again soon, Darla!!

Today, Larry wanted to watch football but I wanted to go to the movies.  Mac and Larry spent time together yesterday while I was at Darla's.  They went to our favorite Mexican Food Restaurant without me!  So, Mac agreed to go to the movies with me - that way, I wouldn't have to worry about guys asking me out (ha! ha!) - Mac would be my date.    We saw "Broken City" with Marc Wahlberg and Russell Crowe.  I liked the movie, but the best part was laughing our back-sides off during the drive!  Both of us suck at directions!

Tomorrow...???  More time with Adler....  :)















Thursday, January 17, 2013

Shrimp with Leon & Kathy

We just had the nicest lunch with Leon and Kathy Payne at a place I would never have thought to suggest... the restaurant at Bass Pro!  Check it out - located at Beltway 8 and Hwy 288, Pearland, TX.  It is called The Fish Company.  The service was excellent and the shrimp plates delicious and generous!  The view of the patio and man-made lake was so pleasant on this sunny day!  Of course, the most important thing in a nice lunch is the company - Leon and Kathy bring so much laughter to any conversation.  We just enjoyed ourselves so much and hope to do it again soon!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Jessie Ann's Birthday

Happy Birthday, Sister!  We enjoyed your party at Flamingo Steakhouse in Galveston the other night!  You have a huge group of wonderful friends!  May you have many, many more wonderful days like this one!

Hugs,
Big Sis





Sister Love

Monday, January 7, 2013

"Dial M for Murder"

Date night!  Larry and I had dinner at Red Robin and attended a special showing of Alfred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder".  In 3D!  Most of you who know me know that I love anything Alfred Hitchcock - but, I truly did not know that this 1954 movie had originally been filmed in 3D.  I also didn't know that it had been re-released again in the 1980's.  You wouldn't think this type of movie would "pop" in 3D, but it did!  For me, I never tire of the twists and turns!  And, even though I knew the outcome of the movie, I truly enjoyed it!