LAST COUPLE OF WEEKENDS

Weekend before last, I worked Friday night in the ER. It was so busy, we went on divert, but then, so did Cox, which forces us to go on "Force Open". It was crazy! After work we went to the Arnolds and Dana, Kathy and I sat out by the chiminea all evening. So relaxing. Sunday, we got a one day surprise by having the Donovans at church. We hurried and made plans and they, along with the Comstocks came over for steaks and some cards. Boy, we miss them, and so enjoyed our time together. First picture is Kristin, Dana, spider, and I.

Last weekend was our annual trip with the (used to be Donovans), the Mortons from Texas, and the Hendersons from Oklahoma. Gary's mom passed away and the Mortons were not able to make it. So, CB and I took off for Tulsa on Friday. Buddy and Barbara joined us, and we had a weekend of fun, food and plenty of cards....oh, and MEXICAN FOOD!! Second picture is Ruthetta and Barbara at one Mexican restaurant.

This weekend is another very busy weekend. Our Mandy Britton is gettin' married!! I am sure there will be TONS of posts next week about THAT!

Oh, and WELCOME OCTOBER and cooler weather!

MY DECORATED OFFICE

One of my docs came in to my office on Sunday and decorated my office for my birthday! I was unable to capture all the balloons on the floor. It was certainly alot of HOOPLA, which I LOVE!! Thanks Daryl, Taylor and Keegan!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Here are 3 of my favorite birthday presents. My lantern, I saw back this summer at a Texas Cracker Barrel, but it didn't arrive at our Cracker Barrel until this week (I have been looking). Kathy found it for me. Miss Sharon made me my Halloween blanket, which makes it even more special. Dana bought my purse for me in July (and I got it in July too). I had been looking at them for several months. I LOVE it. Also, Craig Comstock wrote me this poem for my birthday!

Happy Birthday!!!!!! Here is your birthday poem.

The year was 1953
There were some parents excited as can be
They couldn't wait for the arrival of their new baby boy
Low and behold a boy was not to be
Out popped a girl they named Toy

The years have flown by as you can see
Through slips and falls and spills and chills
Toy managed to raise a great family with a guy named CB

Now today September 15, 2008
Toy is 55 and doing great
She is still married to that guy named CB
And she is an outstanding member of AARP

Happy Birthday. See you tonight

Dana, Craig and I all had hair appointments with Kendra yesterday, we were all 3 there at the same time. Now THAT was fun! So afterward the 4 of us went to dinner. One of my docs 'decorated' my office, I will blog that later!!! I did have a GREAT birthday, and I was overwhelmed at all the birthday wishes on Facebook. Thanks to everyone!

LABOR DAY POST

Would you look at how Franklin and Clint look at each other? Is that so cute? And speaking of cute, look at my daughter in law!! And Colby on CB's lap!! Too cute.

HELLO SEPTEMBER

So glad summer (mainly weather) is over! Now, you teachers and students out there....I know it is so different for you. I truly am sorry your life is now changed, but I don't have any of those kind of ties. Anyway, I AM sad it is getting dark earlier.

We went to see Tobi, Scott and the grandkids this weekend. They are all doing well. Church was great Sunday, and we went to the Comstocks for mexican food and games Sunday night. SO fun. Monday, Clint, Kristin and the dogs came over and we played a few games and had dinner. Very nice, relaxing weekend.

Now, back to work! Lots of issues there, plus trying to carve out some time to finish the holiday schedules! NOT so fun there at the present time.....