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Missing you.....

After a long day of computer work, phone calls, paperwork, logging inventory, researching insurance, I had nice phone conversations with each of my children. While I waited for John to return from Marble Falls, I found myself missing those days when the kids and I were still under one roof (more when they were 2 and 4 years old rather than those nasty teenage years though) . While I appreciate the phone conversations and text messages we now exchange long distance, I found myself wishing that they would blog so I could visually peak inside their daily lives again.

Recently, Chuck and Michelle gave me access to Gigi's preschool cameras. WOW - this technology is great. I watched Gigi playing with the other kids at school and I could barely tear myself away. Beth emailed pictures of Esa and I could see how much she has grown since the last time we hugged. I also saw their new home in Colorado and realized again that we no longer live 5 minutes from each other. Work on the store has been all consuming lately - I haven't had my daily conversations with my sister and I haven't spent time visiting with Joe and Donna. I miss seeing Kelly (actually, I miss having Kelly living with me) and I miss my former co-workers. WAAA - I miss my dogs!!

So, as the evening sun went down over Lake Buchanan, I found myself wanting to connect. First, I logged in to Em's blog...then I clicked over to Casey and Joe's blog...then on to Betsy's blog...and finally, Kim's blog. By the time I got to Kim's blog (complete with music and rolling video - way cool Kim!), I was no longer feeling lonely. Their collective blogs reminded me of the joy of life....particularly, the journey and the friends we meet along the way. Thanks guys - I miss you.

As John's car pulls into the driveway, I am reminded how happy that I am to be here with him. Life is good. Life is very, very good. Keep in touch.

This rock will be our monument water-feature sign

John and Rob went rock hunting at the quarry today and found this gem (pun intended). It weighs 12 tons and will eventually be our monument sign!

Sunny in Tow

John and Rob took the trailer into Austin to pick up store fixtures while I waited for Larry the cable guy (really - that is his name). Larry hooked up cable/telephone/internet at the store. Hopefully, the electrician can differentiate when he comes to pull out all the old wiring! As soon as progress is visible, I'll post a photo.

Meanwhile, I am learning our software program (RetailPro) while John is involved in construction. We make good business partners - so far we haven't found a task that both of us refuse to do.

At this point, we are still on track to make a March 1st Grand Opening......

What happens when you put on your kick-@#s boots?

...you finally get a permit