It's Time

It's time for our Texas Rangers to win the World Series!
I don't know if they will, but it's fun to wish, hope, pray, and cheer them on!

Since it's my 'birthday weekend', my dad treated me, Jase, and Tony to one of the Rangers playoff games.

And as an added bonus, Charlie Pride sung the National Anthem.
Now, Dad didn't have anything to do with that, but it was a treat nonetheless.

Record number of fans came out to the Ranger Ballpark...over 51,000 people!

Always patriotic!

ALWAYS Texas!

Too bad our Rangers lost today.
Perhaps we could go to a Dallas Cowboy game next time!
Jase and Tony were thinking about it.

Dear Dad

Dear Dad,

One more day and Tony and I will be home! Marisa is staying in Colorado because she is finding it difficult to leave her new car. She is also waiting to hear back from the job interview she had earlier this week. Can't wait to see you!

I love you,
Ang

P.S. Tell Jase to pick us up from the airport at 11:00pm!

Fall In Bloom

Made it to Michael's yesterday and put together a few Autumn-flavored planters.
I think I'm getting pretty good with Marisa's little 'point and shoot' camera.
I'm proud of this outside view!

The photography class I went to said: 1) turn off the flash; and, 2) get closer.

My sister-in-law taught me how to crop and frame.

I'm proud of this inside view, too!

Permission Granted

Have you ever had great plans, but just couldn't get going? Yesterday, I was planning on putting up the Halloween/Fall decorations, but just didn't. I had every intention of redecorating for the Fall season, but it was a cool, crispy, sunny morning. I made a pot of coffee, then decided to bake a breakfast casserole.

But not just any casserole, it was one with all the 'goodies', like bacon, sauteed onions, two kinds of grated cheese, and tomatoes from our garden. Tasted great! Family loved it!

Then, instead of going to the garage and pulling out the Fall decoration box or going to the basement and finding the Fall decoration tub, I changed focus. I pulled out the flannel sheets and blankets from the storage closet. They were washed, fluffed, and put on the beds (remember the mornings are now cool, crisp, and sunny).

I couldn't resist! I put my pajamas back on, crawled back into my nice flannel-hugged bed and READ all day. I granted myself permission to BE, to relax, to do nothing, and to let the world (my household) fin for themselves.

Sunday is another day! I have great plans to go shopping at Kohls, then maybe head over to Michael's to check out new Fall/Halloween decorations. Perhaps something new will help me get the job done, or not, we'll see. Que sera...

October

This is my favorite month for many reasons. First, it's my birthday month! Can't beat that with a stick! Second, it's the time when the Texas State Fair is in full swing. I have fond memories of hanging out at the State Fair over the years. Third, Texas - OU weekend...enough said! Next, it's Halloween! Love, love, love Halloween!! And, lastly, as a new October tradition, the scrapbook retreat with my girlfriends.

For my birthday this year, I'm flying to Texas with my son to hang out with my dad, brother, and nephews! I'm looking forward to being 'home' and thinking of all the dishes my mom used to make for us. I want to be able to make those dishes for my dad. It's a great feeling to think fondly of those memories and be able to carry on the traditions.