Tuesday, March 3, 2026

ARRRRRR Pirates

I listened to DAB on EarPods.  Rose and i worked on puzzles, and cat in the cradle.  We ate an early deli lunch and went to Pirtates Landing.  Fun afternoon.  We shopped a little and went back.  Around 7 we walked down for pizza.  




Monday, March 2, 2026

Beach

 I got up and went down for the sunrise.  I headed to Brownsville to see jean and get a few things from 407.  After I came back, soon the kids were swimming in the pool  we  ate burgers that Luke grilled, chilled and then went to the beach. We spent most of the afternoon at the beach.  At night we walked to Louis back yard for the sunset.  It was pretty.  The kids rode on the carnival rides before heading back.    Great meal, fun day.





Sunday, March 1, 2026

On the island

I woke up and went down to the beach to watch the sunrise.  At 9 we went to Chapel by the sea.  The front row was a great place for us to be.  the boys played on the floor relatively quietly.  the church was packed.  Thank you God for such a sweet service.  We went back to the airbnb and then all of us went to the market at Port Isabel.  We ate at Pirates Landing.  Home for naps/resting. Then to the beach.  Dumb me.  When Luke brought a hot sauce bottle down to the beach.  I left it out on the table where he set it.  What a bummer ending to a great day at the beach.  We came home to the hotter, supper, explosion kitty game and updating my blog.  



 

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Luke and karen artive!!!

I was up and working on getting food ready for the arrival of family.  Denny and I headed to Charro Days parade about 110{15.  $20 to park  $10 for 2 folding chairs.  Denny could take the heat of the sun.  me, not so much. It was too hot for me.  In fact 2 times I really left woozy when I stood up.  Uffda!!  The traffic was awful as we headed back to 4 seasons.  Luke's crew came soon after we got there.  They didn't eat very much at all.  They did take to RC boats to the lower rasaca. I wasn't feeling the best and so Denny cleaned up the kitchen while I went back to the bedroom. About 8 we went to SPI.  Wonderful place that Peter has gotten on the island. 




Every marriage starts with the words, "I do", but all lasting marriages are filled with countless, daily "I dos". To choose to truly love, we must choose "I do" in the day-to-day interactions of life.

I do...make you a priority.     I do...speak to you kindly.     I do...practice integrity when you're not around.     I do...honor you.     I do...make time for you.     I do...stop and listen to you.     I do...forgive.     I do...choose to never give up.     I do...choose put my phone down and have a real conversation with you.

This list could go on forever. Healthy marriage is filled with a lifetime of love as demonstrated through actions.     Feelings of love are great, and words expressing love are romantic. But make sure your feelings and words of love are always supported by actions of love.     Choose "I do" fiercely,

Friday, February 27, 2026

hot water heater

I was up early and then had coffee at Gail's.  I spent most of the am working on bsf.  zoom at 12.  pool 1-3 we had Brenda and Doug over for sunset on the deck.  TV/rest in bed.  Nice day!!



Thursday, February 26, 2026

Horse races

 I was up during the night.  like 2-5, and so I got up again about 8.  Pickleball 9:15-10 And then Arlen and I went to see Jean.  until 12:45.   She napped before OPTH and we headed home.  I went to the pool 1-3 Human horse races 3-5.  I stopped at Craig and Sue's to use up the rest of the mules. TV with Nancy.  Denny is not feeling the best.  



from the horse races.  Beautiful sunset.  

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Thank you, Jesus for 75 years

Shower and Devo.  Gail came over in her robe to say HB.  Jensens called from N. So nice to visit with them.  Black Friday.  Pool. 2:25 at DQ for slice of ice cream cake.  Out to eat at 5L30.   Mederie???   Feb verse kinda echos this text,  First Corinthians 16:13-14. Be on your guard.  Stand firm in the faith.  Be courageous, Be strong  Do everything in love.  Denny and I went to Meriarie for  a wonderful meal.  




Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Am visit with Jean

 Nancy and I went to see Jean about 8 am.  She stayed with Jean all day.  I came home by way of Texas thrift (green shoes, white hat), Filled up 8 jugs at the water fill area, and DQ.  Making possible plans for park tomorrow afternoon.  Nancy and Arlen came home around 5:30.  We had fixed a great meal of shrimp, filet Mignon, rice, salad.  YUM!! but we had to eat too fast with the comedian at the park from 7-9.  Listened to State of the union address.  Lord, guide our plans.  



Monday, February 23, 2026

Visiting Jean

 Gail and I got to Texas Rehabilty Hospital about 8:30. It really looks like a good place.  Lots of spacious halls, lots of windows, lots of shiny floors.  I sprayed off my broken support for a tarp.  At 12 I went to play girls golf.  Sue, Jean H. and Mary Kay were our foursome.  We were happy shooting a 35 ... but came in last place.  the other 2 foursomes shot a 34.  Uffda!! C and C wings afterwards.  At night Denny and I watched tv and Nancy went to C&C with Hendersons. 


Sunday, February 22, 2026

island

We went to the 9:30 service, Then to the beach,  AND WEL L ...   Ever the scrounger.  There was a support for a bach tarp that some one left when the wind broke 2 of the 4 legs.  So I struggled for about an hour folding it up to take home.  All the while Denny was say8ing   Put that in the garbage.  Uffda!!  The lengths I go in pursuit of a hidden treasure.  Then I went to the paint class at LoboDel Mar and Denny went to Walmarts.  Fun Class!!  We had a quick nap and went to the hall for Margarita.  We stopped at Arlen''s for a quick update.  tv and to bed.  



Saturday, February 21, 2026

Mystery Wedding

I played PB in am.  It was humid and warm.  At 1 we walked down to Craig and Su's and the walked to the hall with them at 1:30.  Very fun afternoon and everyone one looked so good.  I came home rested until Nancy said that Fay came over and brought sweet corn.  SO I boiled it and invited Sue, Craig, Gloria,and John over for corn.  Yummy.  



Friday, February 20, 2026

Charo Days get together.

 Kinda lazy am. I took girls to see Jean in the hospital.  I called Kathy as I drove home and we decided to go to the Market.  Fun morning.  We shopped little and I went to the car and was on the bfs zoom call until the laptop battery went dead.  On the last stop of the day we found a narrow aqua belt for her Charro dress.   Denny and I picked up Joyce, and Kathy R about 4:15.  The party was very [retty with the twirling skirts for fancy dancers.  



Thursday, February 19, 2026

Katie and Beth

  I played PB and around 9:15 Gail and I headed to Harlingen to pick up Katie and Beth at the airport.  We drove to Valley Baptist and had a short visit with Jean.  She is in ICU.  She could be moved to regular room, but there are 11 people in ER and they would have first priority for a room, so she remains where there is  more care, which may be a good thing.  Gail went with Bruce and Bev and Jim to SPI to dance.  I rode with Denny to mail a package,   We had the Schrums and Bruce and Gloria over for supper.  Denny swore at me for not having butter with the fresh bread.  Lord, Grant me wisdom.  


Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Happy Anniversary, Luke and Karen111




This is the day the Lord has made.

I was planning to go to Black Friday with Bev.  As I was getting ready to get in the car Gail came and said Jean is not well.  I went down to her and Arlen, Gail and I got Jean in the car.  The was continue, but not responsive.  They took Jean to Valley Baptist and I followed them to ER.  She was seen by a doctor and had a lot of tests done.  We headed back to the park little after noon.  I redid the clubhouse painting in the afternoon.  Denny went fishing at dusk. k Didn't catch anything.  Gail and I went to Black Friday.  Only a few tables left with stuff.  



Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Mexico with Reals

Kinda slow until we left about 9:30 for Progresso. Fun Day  !!!  Denny got a Charro shirt and so I got a matching Charro dress.  We got pedicures, I got 6 aqua glasses.  We ate on 4th floor Arizona restaurant and bar.  After we got home and chilled, Denny helped Jackie with her email and phone.  



 

Monday, February 16, 2026

Early Thrifting.

My alarm was set for 6, Gail changed the time for thrifting.  Sue, Gail, Bev and I went to Texas Thrift.  $20 worth of stuff.  2 shirts for Nancy and an auction tray for Nancy's walker.  Back at the park we had show and tell and I played pickleball.  Valentine Dinner tonight.  



Sunday, February 15, 2026

Cooks head north.

I made all the waffle mix.   Denny took them to the Brownsville Airport at 8.  Megan E. came over and we talked about flowers.  So cool.  She raises them in Canada.  Many nice pictures and conversations.  We watched AEF service.  the ScrambleGolf day started at 11. Denny took pictures, Gail, Bruce, Arlen and I were one of the 9 foursomes. We got first with 4 under par.  They used a couple of my shots.  Fun playing.  




 

Saturday, February 14, 2026

At the Park

Denny ate breakfast with the boys.  Mandy, Jason, Bruce and I played PB.  It was so fun!!  Next destination --- Zoo  Great time.  Missed seeing the sloth.  Saw lots of everything.  Next destination ----Trampoline park.    At home the boys washed the shells and then we delivered rocks and shells to neighbors.  We went to C&C for super.  Oh, my, it was a long wait.  We played 7 cards.  It was really fun!!  Tyler fell asleep on Jason. and Jack was just waiting/ cool patient for really a long time.   After we got back to the park, Tyler went to bed and the rest came down to 407 with dirty sheet.