Declutterring 2024

A bag of donations.  It was well past time to declutter our kitchen.  It’s been years since we’ve done so. I had joined a Facebook group and it gave me motivation to get up and get rid of items. 

Who needs this many glasses in a cabinet?  We do not use them and haven’t used them in ages. Time to let the old glasses go to a new home. 

So much better don’t you agree?  Wow!  Love how much room we gained.  We spent several hours in the kitchen going through each and every cabinet and drawer.

Now we have room in our cabinets.  Now no danger of items falling down on us when we open these doors.  It really felt liberating to let go up everything.  So great full to have made time to get rid of excess clutter. 

 

Toby Keith passing

Toby Keith Covel

My heart is sad to hear off his passing.  Toby Keith was battling stomach cancer.  He was born in Clinton Oklahoma on July 8, 1961.  He passed on February 5, 2024.

Toby Keith was an American music singer, record producer, actor and businessman.  

Several of his songs are my favorites. 

They include hits, Should’ve been a cowboy, American Soldier, I love this bar and How do you like me now.  These songs take me back to the days that I went dancing.  We had a local club called The Rusty Spur that was the place to be on the weekends.  We always had a great time dancing and learning line dances.  Toby’s music was played a lot during my nightlife years. He will be greatly missed.  

Toby fly high and may peace be with your family.  
 

 

Happy Anniversary to us

 

This man is everything to me.   I never expected to meet someone like him in a million years.  Mr. C. treats me like a princess and gets me.  He keeps me grounded and focused about what is important to us.  I love how he accepts me for who I am.  He has taught me so much thru the years. Our love for each other is non measurable.  

Our love for each other grows stronger each day.  We may have bad days but we weather through them together. Communication in our relationship is key to working out any issues before they overcome us. 

Mr. C.  Thanks for loving me each and every day.  You make each day brighter for me.  

 

Get well flowers

My step mom (Karen Sue) brought these gorgeous flowers to me.  They are from her and my brothers.  I was totally blown away by them thinking of me.  She works at a flower shop in the next town over from us.  She has worked there for years.  I miss working at the flower shop myself.  I worked at the other shop in Marlow, Oklahoma. 

Went over to see Brody’s boys.  Landon is a sweet little toddler.  Since I’ve been home on leave I have spent more time with them.  Which has helped bring us closer.  I’m normally at work when Luther watches them.  So I miss out on lots of fun stuff. 

How many of us forget to do self care?  I know there are times that I forget to take care of myself first.  Today I had Luther help apply a much needed hair mask.  I also did a face mask. I will be so ready for a full set of nails and a pedicure.  Once released from Dr Nolan’s care that will be my first stop.  I have a gift certificate from my favorite place Uptown Nails.  I really like Jon and have gone to him for years.  

What does a self care day look like for you?  I know everyone has different needs for their own self care days.  Some days it’s me on the loveseat with a good book and hot chocolate.  

 

Shoulder surgery

Me before surgery.  I had no clue what to expect after surgery.  I honestly thought I was going to feel good and would be able to eat.  

Also quick question why do they make you get completely naked for shoulder surgery?  All I can think of is the Dr’s are perverts.. just kidding.  I just thought that was odd.

My BFF Cherrie drove me up to OU Hospital in Edmond Oklahoma.  We got there around 11:30 am.  My check in time was at 12:30.  Heck they had me in my room before then.  We left hospital at 7pm. 

Got sent home with no medication at all.  But thankfully the nerve block worked all night. I pray that this shoulder surgery does the trick.  Now on to a lengthy recovery period.  Am not looking forward to physical therapy but I’m going to do everything they tell me to do.  Even if it’s uncomfortable and hard.  I want this shoulder to be better in the future. 

 

Kyndall Christmas 2023

Kyndall opening her Christmas presents from Papa and Nana.  This little princess is just like her daddy with the peace symbol.  

Mellissa and Kyndall loving at the gifts. 

Looking at her Frozen doll. She has always loved watching the Frozen movies.

We went to eat at a Chinese restaurant. So very yummy.  Was a good choice for all of us.  Although Kyndall wanted to play with her doll instead of eating. 

My, friend Mindy came with me to Dallas Texas.  It’s a three hour drive.  I sure enjoyed her company.  If I  was going to stay the night I would have went by myself.  Am hoping I can go back in a few months for the weekend.  I need more time with Kyndall.  

Kyndall has asked several times to go to the park and ride the train.  We haven’t done that yet.  Just need to find a good children’s park to spend a few hours.  Maybe pack a lunch for us.  If Mellissa wants to be with us great if not that would be cool as well. 

There is a train station close by as well.  I’d really like for us to ride over to the Dallas art Museum.  If I’m not mistaken the admission is free.  They also have some children exhibits as well.

 

Nana and Max

Look at sweet baby Max. He is my youngest grandson.  Any chance I get to see him I take.  He is growing up way too fast.  In March he will turn 1 year old.  I really need to have Clifford and Max come over for a sleepover.  Angel and Wesley could come as well if they wanted.  

The other kids was at school when I went over to Michelle’s.  I had taken a walker over for Max.  It was practically new.  We had bought it for Landon and he didn’t use it much at all.

It’s always great to get hugs and kisses from our sweet grandchildren.