Friday, August 14, 2009

Alone in the mountains!

What would you do with an entire week in the mountains ALONE? Just think about it!
Well, first I can tell you what I didn't do much of: cooking, cleaning, laundry or projects. Well, OK I did make a few decorative changes here and there, but they were very minor projects.

For me, it was a wonderful week of much needed rest and relaxation. For my body: coffee in the hot tub in the mornings and a yoga/pilates DVD has started my day each day. Yes, I did the yoga/pilates! Really, I enjoy it! Eating healthy (lots of eggs , salads and chicken) has helped me feel better, along with lots of much needed sleep! For my spirit: prayer, quiet times, reading and Bible study.

I enjoyed an incredible thunderstorm, complete with lightening, very small hail and approximately an inch of rain in about one hour! The temperature at that time was about 55, which is just a little above the morning temps. And the electricity has not even flickered this week. The sunrises and sunsets have been beautiful and early!

I did take care of Longaberger business, but that is not 'work' to me! And there was some Fox News and a little HGTV. And I did visit with some mountain women (good neighbors) a couple of times. This is something that I really don't make the time to do here or in Amarillo.

Tomorrow is Saturday and I must return to reality. Mickey will be waiting for me after his 4Wheeling trip to Colorado. And I am anxious to see kids and grands again.

I wouldn't want to live here alone, but it certainly is a great refuge. I am rejuvenated and ready for entertaining again! When would you like to come up?

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Boys, Boys, Boys!

We really enjoyed Cory's family at the cabin!
Brock helps Mickey and Cory sketch the new roof.

Brock likes to ride the entire length of the new deck!

Will and Grant ride the new driveway!

Brock is sweeping (the dirt?)!

Will and Grant at the range!


Grant's birthday! Legos are well received!

Wait, it's Christi's birthday, too!