Life is good...

I have been blessed with many adventures this year.

Nostalgiaville was a fun surprise.

Mansfield made my heart swell and my throat choke up.

Texas was glorious, especially our hostess and host, not to forget my husband!

NASA, Port of Houston, San Jacinta, RODEO (mutton bustin'), meeting the host family that opened their home to us in August 2010, Texas A&M tour, San Antonio missions and Alamo.

Then, March was in the 80s when we returned.

Spring sprang very early.

Easter was beautiful, more lush than any I can remember.

But, suddenly, for a few days, late in the month, April had a bite to it and froze the early new growth.

My birthday showed me the gravestone of my Irish immigrant ancestors, the church they co-founded, and the border of their farmstead.  Also enjoyed the Aldo Leopold shack and learning center.

May brought beautiful sunny days with bright blue skies and brilliant white clouds.

Rain too!

A wild adventure to Mansfield and Hannibal with a great companion.

Yes, I have the mysterious, painful "frozen shoulder" that started on the way down to Texas and still is causing me grief.

Mom is recovering from her surgery.

Pa learned he's had a heart attack and is now making lifestyle and med changes to heal and stay strong.

Next week we will finally end the irresponsible recall elections.

We had an incredible amount of rain for a few days a while ago.

Two days ago, the temps dropped unseasonably low.

Kittens have been arriving and are adorable again.

It has been up and down and all around, but in the end, I call it good!