Talking to India

I spent about six hours on the phone today with a really nice Microsoft tech today from Bangalor India. Dad was upgrading his operating system from Vista to Windows 7. Of course being in a small town with less than adequate Internet download speeds, each step took a looooong time. Through it all, Shoubik was so nice, helpful and patient. I'm sure he will never see this, but here's a little "shout out" to him with a grateful heart for helping us get Dad's computer up and running right. :)

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!!

It was a beautiful day in White Deer today... Dad and I enjoyed a great dinner with a Greenberg Smoked Turkey (YUM!!!), our favorite cherry salad, green bean casserole, dressing and gravy (thanks to Luby's), and pecan pie. (I wish I could say it the way Harry said it in "When Harry Met Sally" PE-Caaan PIEEEEE... (Just makes me laugh to think about that movie!)

Anyway, we enjoyed our day and I got to visit a little with my long-time friend, Miriam. It's always nice to be "home" for a few days!!

If anyone is planning on hitting the stores early tomorrow morning, have FUN!! :)

More Progress!!

The progress continues... Sparkly, clean windows; fresh paint in most areas of the house; fence and deck stained and sealed; new light fixtures in the hallways and study; cleaned out linen closet; another "run" to Goodwill; everything that was moved while they were painting is nearly back in place (except for pictures...I need help with that!); Indy and Ollie have fresh water and clean tanks; and groceries bought for Thanksgiving dinner with dad! Progress feels GOOD! Have a wonderful holiday everyone!!!

Fun Weekend!

Just returned from a fun weekend in San Antonio with Jen, Jeri and Christen. Jeri and Christen ran a half-marathon this morning and did great! Jen and I enjoyed a more relaxing morning, but still relished in their success in finishing a fun race. We had a really fun "girl" time all weekend!! Love my family!

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So exciting...

Plans are well underway for the move to our new office... The upholstery has been selected, furniture ordered, and the movers have been scheduled. It's all coming together!

On the other hand, I was in McKinney for an event late yesterday afternoon and drove back to Dallas during normal rush hour time and traffic was TERRIBLE due to an accident on US75. It just solidified my desire to finish up the house and get it ready to put on the market.

Getting motivated...

Today, I'm having a hard time getting motivated. You would think that fresh walls would do it for me, but for some reason, I'm just not getting "into it" yet. I think I need some decorating advice!!

Up Early!

I'm up early today to go get new drawer handles and pulls for the back bathroom and to get new swtchplates for the rooms that are being painted. I can't believe how much better it's looking! Unfotunately, they painted the ceiling almond instead of white so they will have to re-do that in the hall... But it's looking so fresh!!!! Yay!!!

(Now... I have to go through all the STUFF that I took out of the rooms before they painted to decide what to keep and toss before I put the rooms back together!!!). Oh well... It's well worth it! :)

Fridays...

You know, there is something magical about Friday nights!

Painting progress...

Well, I'm back at it... the remodeling and fixing up the house continues!! Today, the painters came and finished taking down the blue wallpaper in the entry way and they repaired and textured the hallway walls and ceiling. It is looking much better and I can't wait to see it when the paint starts going up. Of course, the fresh look is making everything that hasn't been painted lately look distressed... Next on the interior is the red room (the study). It will be primed and painted the same lovely shade of "Toasted Almond" with "Off White" trim. It's going to look a LOT different!! I'm trying to get "stuff" cleaned up in there tonight so they can tackle it next.

Then, outside, the fence guys are washing, staining and sealing my beautiful fence this week. It had really started to fade, so I am looking forward to a fresh look outside, too!

I'll post pictures when they take the next step. :)

Beautiful Sunset and Fall View

I am blessed with a gorgeous view from my office window tonight. :)

Vote!

Get out and vote today...!

It's November...

I have this fun little app on my iPhone that basically is a countdown to Christmas... and guess what??? It's 52 days til the big day! YIKES! This is the first year that I haven't made significant shopping progress by this point in the season in a long time. I better get my act together SOOOOON!