Falling Behind!

Not sure why I can't seem to keep up with nightly blurbs...just lazy I guess.

We've been staying busy and that does tire my brain. Saturday we stayed close to home. I don't like shopping during the Holiday Season, not even for groceries. In the Morning Jim and I went to line dancing classes. Not as easy as it looks! But we enjoyed trying. I wore my boots and my feet were tired when we finished.

We went to happy hour over at Pat and Vern's. Pat's mom and friend were visiting and we brought some guacamole and chips but when we arrived it looked like a catered affair! Red beans and rice was a main dish with lots of savory and sweet snacks. I enjoyed some excellent Chardonnay and once home had trouble seeing the Saints lose to Dallas......perfect season for the Saints has ended! :(

Jim and Scotty have been working on the roof problem. Measuring, buying, discussing etc.

Sunday we went to Pepe's on the River. It's a favorite of the Winter Texans and I think just about everyone else in the Valley! We arrived early enough to get tables set up for ten of us on the 'patio'.

This was the view some of us enjoyed, the Rio Grande River and Mexico on the far side. As you can see it was a beautiful day. We all brought jackets and some of us had to shed them once the sun came around to our side.

Jim, Vern, friend of Pat's Mom, Pat's Mom!

Jeni, Don John,Diana, Anne and Scotty. I didn't get a picture of Pat because she was taking pictures too. Not everyone ordered food. Jim and I had catfish and shrimp and it was good! We had been told that the top shelf margaritas were good so Jim ordered one and it was very tasty! I had a beer.

Yesterday Anne and I did some grocery shopping and I can't begin to tell you how crowded the stores were. First stop was the Dollar Store where we picked up some glasses for New Year's Eve. Then we stopped at Target where I wanted to check on food items. I had printed some coupons and used them there. Then it was HEB! Mad house! LOL But I picked up the ham and other items for Christmas Eve dinner. We shared a basket because we only needed a 'few' things. Well it has half full when we left!

While we were gone the guys were working on the roof. I'm not sure what all is finished but Jim mentioned it would take a few days for the sealant to set up. Meanwhile we're watching local cable TV.

We sat outside for a short while before Anne headed off to CPR class at the clubhouse. I still had a mess in the kitchen so I cleared it up and fixed Jim some dinner. I bought mine! Sushi....

Once the sun went down we just relaxed and enjoyed the evening.

What can I say?

I was up before 0700 and not 10 minutes later Jim was up! Will wonders never cease? :) Monday is our day for the gardeners to cut the grass, but they never showed up! Jim moved the kayak so it wouldn't be in the way and I moved my pot so they wouldn't get whacked.

After I had my coffee I went for a walk. Two days in a row.....When I got back I had breakfast and had time to make the bed before I left with Anne to get some groceries. We stopped by Michael's first to pick up some shirts, more on that when they're finished.

Then we stopped at the Family Christian Store where Anne bought an advent calendar for the grandchildren and I found a couple of gift items. Then we hit HEB. Have I ever mentioned that I love that store? It's almost as good as a Whole Foods Store! We made our purchases and got home after 1400! Where does the time go?

I settled in to watch my soaps and to work on the computer. Jim played some golf then he came inside to play games on his computer. You see Scotty was helping Vern with a slide problem. Anne needed my input on the shirt design so I went next door and Jim decided to join Scotty an Vern.

While I was next door Dan stopped by and a party was started! Well we three said it would be a good thing! He and Amy would bring the tequila and mix for margaritas. I went home and had something to eat. Jim called me and asked 'was there a party'? Could he and Scotty come? And by the way they'd bring Pat and Vern! Thus a party was born! We all brought something to snack on and we had a good time. We all headed home around 1930

WHAT? I missed some of Dancing with the Stars! That's what I'm watching right now. Jim has showered and he's playing games after posting on Facebook, h says he's going to keep checking on it. We'll see.

As each day passes, more and more Winter Texans can be seen here at Bentsen Palms. Soon the RGV will be filled with folks fleeing cold weather! We even got our Activity Calender today.

I hope Ida remains a tropical storm! A lot of rain can be a good thing but it can also be messy. Our weather today was overcast and rain threatened all day but we never got any.