Things That Make Me Smile

1. Keith - He's been working very hard. The screen business is doing well, and we're still waiting to make our life changing decisions. GULP! It's odd to not know anything about where life will take us in the next 6 months. I take comfort in knowing that we will always have each other whatever life throws our way.

2. Cole - We went to Keith's Soccer Alumni weekend at the Academy. Cole got to play in the kick-around with all the Varsity players and Alums. He thinks he is big stuff. Cole actually played really well. He hasn't stopped talking about his "like 10 goals!" I was telling him that Keith lived in Colorado and went to school there for FOUR years. Cole gasped and said "did he play soccer everyday? I'm going to live here and play for four years too" I think he might believe the AFA to be a strictly soccer school. He's also wanting to sign up for 2 soccer camps this summer. His only wish: he were playing against college kids.

3. Brad - He's still talking about his up and coming Elf party. I know he has specific visions. I just hope I can figure them out and help him have a great time. AND, he has officially created a new hairdo. I call it the Brad. He's cut a chunk out of his hair twice this past year. In the same spot emphasizing the large cow-lick in front. It seems the style is spreading as he cut a chunk out of his brother's hair in the exact same spot. Keep the scissors away and your hair out of reach from that kid.

4. Mickey and Merlin - They have been at the grandparent's house becoming more and more spoiled. If the dog's behavior is any indication as to how Papa and GG influence grandchildren, I'm in trouble. Mickey thinks a cup of food a day is more his style, and Merlin now prefers canned mixed into his hard food, hand fed on the couch taking his leisurely 30 minutes a feeding. I missed them and their stinkyness. Marty did not miss them.

5. Marty - She was LOVING being the only pet around here the past week. She turned even quirkier if that's possible. I walked in yesterday to find her standing in the shower meowing away at nothing. The dogs are back and I haven't seen her since.

6. City of Wichita Falls - I emailed the City Council about a busy intersection by the elementary school. They wrote back saying it will be investigated immediately and other issues would be addressed. I feel victorious even when others are doing the work ;-)

7. XM Radio - Once again I called to cancel my service because my promotional price is over. They refunded my money AND gave me free service though July. This has been going on since 2006. I don't understand how they make money, but I am please with their customer service.

8. Mike Victor - (my minivan) He is clean and vacuumed. I love him clean and vacuumed.

9. Teeth - We are close to getting my teeth fixed. We were quoted almost $8000 to do 10 teeth. One of Keith's AF buddies is trying to see if they can be classified as medical and then the AF would fix them all for free!! ALL of my teeth!! I hate to be doing the happy dance prematurely, but this excites me to no end.

10. Purses - I got a new Coach purse and wallet for Mother's Day. I love new purses. Good choice boys, how did you ever know that's what I wanted (other than the fact I made you drive 2 hours out of the way and forced you to spend a very long time in the store while I browsed) Keith use to let me have "do as I say" days - this was very much like a flashback of the past. Thanks baby!!