Life in the Middle Age Lane

Came back on Sunday from one of the longest rides of my life.  John and I rode to Austin, TX in 90 degree weather for the Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally. Every time I wear this helmut I feel like that little depressed pessimistic robot from "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy".  I only got popped once by a kamikaze bug on my cheek.  Boy does that hurt!  You gotta love Texas!  Our friends took us on a windy beautiful scenic drive down Devil's Backbone near  New Braunfels on Saturday and we stopped to wet our whistle at the local tavern.  The sign above was displayed on the fireplace.  Which had a stone the shape of the devil's face.  Very creepy! Another pit stop since we were so closed to Gruene, TX was Gruene Hall.  For as long as I have lived in Texas I have never been to this historic hall.  It was more touristic than I imagined.  Oh well! I still  enjoyed my Shiner! Another stop, ...

I have started to re-do the guest bedroom.  I still need to reupholster the headboard and get a new bedskirt.  But at least you can get an idea of what I am going for here.  I found this great antique bookcase circa 1920's in Tomball for a really good deal. The minute I saw it I knew it would be perfect for this room.    I I have had these two ottomans for years and decided to reupholster them with fabric I have and just touched up the paint on them.  I love how they turned out.  

Dear Shelby, How is life treating you?  My day started off by being crapped on by a bird on my morning walk.  It''s bad enough I have to be watchful for the duck doo doo on the path now I have to dodge birds on branches. Also, had McDonald's for lunch (the all american meal) and this time I ate all my fries, which cuts into my wine calories.  Not that I was planning on drinking a glass of wine tonight but if I wanted to, I would be doomed to a life of Wi waddling (Inside joke). On a happier note, I went and had my hair done by  Andrea  and feel pretty again.  Despite the fact that I got crapped on today, literally, it wasn't a bad day. Lots of love, Mom

Summer has officially arrived. I have had Shelby home for the past two weeks and am about to ship her off to camp.  This time, for the very first time, I'm not paying.  She is working as a junior counselor and is very excited about it. She has been attending this camp since the 5th grade and did not know anyone when she first went there (for a whole two weeks!)  Funny how life steers you in certain directions.  This is where she met girls from Hockaday, which she later applied to and is now attending.  We always knew this little girl of ours was brighter, ambitious, and very adventurous.  We just didn't know how much until the 5th grade. We hope to find our summer filled with charity work, travel, friends, family, and time relaxing by the pool.  Not in that order as much as I try to do for others, I need some me time. Shelby at camp with Bethany I mailed her like 9 fuzzy moustaches and they seemed to have been a big hit One of t...