Veteran's Day

I'm stopping to take a moment and thank all the men and women who are serving and who have served our country. My cousin, Michael, is in the Army and I know what a sacrifice it is. He has been overseas with little ability to contact his family (thank goodness for email) and with us only hearing snippets of what is going on during the evening news. When serving in Iraq, I would pray daily that the attacks did not hit him or the camps where he was staying. I prayed that when he was jumping out of helicopters or planes that he would land safely. I prayed that he would come back to us. And he has. He is so proud of this country.

I think back to my grandfather's funeral last year. He served in the Coast Guard and they had current and previous members of the Coast Guard there to fold the flag and do the gun salute. It was very touching. As he got older, my grandfather talked about his service a little more, but didn't say a whole lot. I almost feel like that time is incomprehensible to outsiders - those of us who haven't served.

Michael, I am proud of you and your continued willingness to serve. I am also thankful for my cousin Kristin's husband who is a Marine. Trevor, I will pray for your safety as you are away from your family. Again, thank you to everyone who serves in this way. We owe you more than we can ever express. God bless you all.

Sigh

So...the election happened...and did not turn out the way I'd hoped. Though I think I secretly knew what the outcome was going to be. Here's to the next four years!

Stupid Sinuses *kick*

Along with Sunday's cold front came a sinus infection. Awesome. However, I know what these things feel like now and got to the doctor as soon as I could on Tuesday. Y'all should have been there. I tensed up during my flu shot and nearly passed out afterward. You want to see fun times? Get me around needles - it's like magic. ;) Daniel made me fresh-squeezed OJ and we are going to watch "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" this evening (DVRed from Tuesday). I could get used to this sick thing, if just for the pampering. :)

Sick

I am at home today after being up half the night with some weird acid-reflux thing (thanks ever so much to my Thompson genes) which turned into a splitting headache this morning. Does wedding stress cause this? Or is it our lovely weather which is 40-50 at night and a scorching 84 in the afternoon? Either way, I think I need to find me some Pepcid AC...

The storm's coming and it's a BIG one!

For those of you who don't know, Hurricane Ike is about to hit the Texas coast. Of course, this caused great panic in Austin earlier this week when we were told we would have 100 mph winds, thunderstorms and possible tornadoes spawned. Great times. I cannot tell you how excited Krista and I were to possibly squeeze ourselves and our dogs into my tiny downstairs closet in the event of a tornado. It turns out that we may now only get some rain and 35-40 mph winds. My lawn needs the rain and you won't find me complaining about that! I just have to laugh at the panic that is still over Austin. Schools had half days today, everyone seems to have left work early, HEB sold out of its water and my florist canceled my appointment for tomorrow. But my eyebrow wax is still on for the morning. That's right - beauty trumps mother nature every time! ;)

Exhausting

Saturday was perhaps the biggest wedding planning day yet. After getting my eyebrows done (what? I have priorities), I rushed off to meet with a florist. After that appointment, I had a nourishing 1/4 white chicken lunch at Boston Market and delivered a savory chicken pot pie to my fabulous fiance. Once Daniel was done with work we met at his house, went to look at rings (we found one for him!) then went to drop off our contract and deposit at the reception site. Next we looked at three venues for the rehearsal dinner. Whew! After that, we tucked into some delicious crack bread and pasta at Macaroni Grill.

I tell you what, I'm all for planning, but another Saturday like that and I may head off for my honeymoon early... ;)

Mmmm...

I am sitting enjoying some Silk vanilla soy yogurt with banana circles and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Heavenly! It would be a tiny bit better if they were mini chips, but I can't complain because it's chocolate.

I also have two dogs begging for a bite because there are bananas in my bowl. (They already got banana ends.)

Oh yeah, Krista - I corrupted your dog. He is now a fan of bananas. :)