Sisters get together

Up and trudged 45 minutes.  Then gave our new house guest a walk.  Desi did her job.  It's a rainy early am, but hopefully the drips will stop by 9:30.  And they did.  We had 17 sisters here for a salad lunch at 11.  Us 5,    Linda,Nancy,Sally,   Janet, Nel    Gloria, Dawn    Fay, Aline   Donna, Gail   Karen,(without Leann)  We had Nancy's amazing salad, Bread and GS cookies from Gail, Pea pickers, Rchata and cleanup Jean / Jane.  AND much laughter and visiting.  Nice time.  They took miniflower bunches with them.   I used Gail's 2 new beach coverups that she got when we were thrifting and 8 of her navy plates.  I took a nap in hammock in afternoon.  At 5:30 we went to Pier 19 for supper.  Our 7 plus Fay and Jerry.  Gail and Bruce set it up.

Happy birthday to me!!!

Up and walking my 45 minutes.  I started devos in the hammock and then got a great phone call from Jensens.  It was so good to hear from them.  I went to pickleball next.  At 10:30 Jane, Jean, and Julie went to the mall.  Julie and I went to the movie, Run the Race.  It was really good.  At home, Denny was cleaning.  I sprayed off the dock.  Jean, Jane and Gail were going thrifting and so I joined them.  Before potluck we went to Jean's deck and visited.  Potluck at 6.  I left early and picked some Texas bluebells and dill weed.  Denny picked out music for tomorrow.  I put together tiny arrangements for tomorrow.

Port of Brownsville tour

Up, Devo, work on blog, out to trudge, back to bed.  At 8 we went to SPI to get on a Port of Brownsville 5 hour tour.  It was so fun, lots of good food and information.  Nice to just watch and visit with people from the park.  We went to the beach after the boat ride; Denny slept in the warm Prius, I lay down on the beach and watched people.  It was a chilly 60 degrees, but so much nicer than in Iowa.   Mandy had Eli and Anna P. stranded at their home.  At night I went to Trivia.  AND was on the second place team.  AMAZING!!! Jean,Me,Gail,Leann and Fred from lot 3.

Early present

Denny worked on the deck!!!  :)  I had told him we could go after wood, but when I went out to look at the project ... HE ALREADY HAD DONE THE BENCH EXTENTION!!!! Hurrah!!!  We went to Home Depot and got some more wood to repair/replace supports and some floor boards.  He worked on it and Jane went on a kayak ride.  When Denny was done we chilled together out looking at the dock.  At 6 the park had a dinner and show, Dave and Daphne.  They were amazing and had blinking hats!! We really enjoyed it.  Denny ended up getting four 8th day t shirts.

Pickled

I was up early and trudged 45 minutes.  Gail and I left at 7am for the hour and 15 minute drive in the fog to McAllen for the Golden Age Olympics Women's doubles in pickle ball.  It was an experience. We played at 9 ... won against sisters ... waited.   Played against team from Atlantic  ... lost ... the gal was overjoyed because she has never beaten Gail.  Waited.  Played against team from Algona ... Won in a come from behind.  Waited ...  Played another game  Won in a come from behind.   Had to replay the team from Atlantic ... Bummer !!!! We lost!!! 14 to 16.  So I am sure the gal from Atlantic was walking on air winning over us 2 times.  It was a fun, long day.  High light was when Wendy L.'s mom Nancy P. came to say Hi and watch a little pickle ball.  I can't imagine how tired Gail was after  driving and playing the day before.  She is amazing!!!  I was happy I played ok, but hated to lose to that gloating gal from Atlantic TWICE!!!  Life .....    It still is good.  We have so much to be thankful for.  We tried to find a ropa store in Hildago before we headed home ... but NO luck.  At home I was so tired sitting on the deck with JND, I didn't even notice the dock transformation.  Early Birthday present.  JUST WHAT I WANTED!!!!

This is a copy and paste from Hannah's facebook page about her up and coming book:

Editing is complete!! I absolutely underestimated the amount of mental work and time this part of my book was going to take. But man am I thankful for professionals who know what they are doing and are patient with those of us who don't have a clue. Plus, having the best editor ever helps.
One step closer to getting this baby printed!

"It can be very uncomfortable consciously walking into something that feels out of your realm of abilities. Just remember being in a vulnerable place with God is just about the safest place you can be-because you are putting all the responsibilities on Him. He's not going to fail you. If the Lord has lead you there (like motherhood  (or in my case going to Nepal, because I am a mother and want to see where my chicks are)), believe that He want to help you carry out that commission well."
-White-Knuckled Mothering
#comingsoon

This day was good

Up and trudged 45 minutes.  I relaxed in the hammock and did my study.  At 9 Gail came to visit before heading to McAllen for Mixed Doubles pickle ball touorney.   After she left, I headed to play pickle ball at 4 Seasons.  Denny went to help Bill, but Bill didn't have the corners that he needed to put siding on the garage, so they only did what they could.  At 12:30 there were 10 of us for study.  Hilda, Wendy, Kay, Julie, Gladys, Julie, Barbara, Becky, Nancy.  We went toYoga at 4.  Around 5 Jean and Jane brought over supper for Denny to grill.  Great Burgers.  We watched home videos and then Top Chef after Nancy got back from joker game.  Gail and Bruce got second at pickle ball doubles after much waiting and the tourney only having small, medium, and 3 X shirt available.  Kind of a rookie deal.  Not Gail and Bruce getting second ... The shirt size fiasco.

Walk on the beach

I slept crummy last night.  To bed at 10, RR at 1, Awake so I got up and read devos, back to bed until 7, but Denny slept terrible with me up and down.  At 10 Jane and I  went to the island.  We stopped at Port Isabel market to see what it was like.   I got 2 capris, and a swing dress.  At the island I got 2 tops to wear with the outfits.  We walked 3 miles on the beach.  Back at the park we played pickle ball at 4 and went to C&C wings for supper.  Afterwards J,J,and N went Lowes and Denny and I stayed home.  Picture from SPI beach earlier: