Catching Up and Catching Our Breath...

What a week!  This is my first chance to relax on The Porch and share a bit about it with you....


First of all, let me tell you that Eddie and I had a terrific time with his sisters at their homecoming/reunion in Bowie last weekend! 

Eddie's beautiful sisters, Beverly and LeeAnne

 **Remember all my worry and fussing over "what to wear"?  (Click here if you need your memory refreshed!)  Well, all that worry was for naught.  Once we arrived, I realized that my decision to just take jeans and various coordinating tops, shoes and belts was right on target!  All the activities were very casual and I felt totally comfortable with my selections.  And, for those of you who subtly suggested I might be overpacking for a weekend trip, I have to tell you ~ between travel clothes and changing for different activities, I utilized every piece of clothing I packed except the black rosette top and the beige tee!**

As for the reunion itself, it was great to see Eddie reunite with his old friends and interact with them after so many years.  Occasionally, he would turn to me and just grin, like a little kid.  He had so much fun! 

The Three Amigos - Mike, Jim and Eddie - reunited

Eddie with Jim and Vickie

We made two runs across the Red River to The Peach Orchard, one of his old haunts where they only serve fried foods.  (Seriously!?!?!?!  See the menu on the wall?  All fried.....catfish, shrimp, oysters, chicken or steak fingers....)

Part of the large group that gathered at The Peach Orchard

Now, that we have returned from our little weekend jaunt, I have been busy around the house.  Monday was spent in a whirlwind of cleaning ~ laundering and rehanging curtains, cleaning ceiling fans and mini-blinds, wiping down baseboards.  You  know, all that stuff that you don't get done on a regular basis but you wake up one day and notice that it really needs doing!

And STUDYING was a huge priority this week!  I finally finished my last course of the seven 30-hour courses that are required in order to make application to take the state's real estate licensing exam.  Woohoo!  Today, all those beautiful certificates of completion get mailed off to the Texas Real Estate Commission for certification.  Once that is done, I will be able to file a formal application to take the Big Test!  I am getting there ~ slowly, but surely. 

So, blogging got a bit neglected this week.  It's not the first time ~ and it won't be the last!  But, I'm sure most of you can relate....

And here it is....October!  My focus now shifts to a whole new "to do" list.  My stepdaughter's wedding is just five short weeks away and it's time to do some serious shopping for a dress.  Sons, Ben and Sam, are moving into their first apartment this weekend and I promised to help....at least that way, I can be sure there is liner in their kitchen cabinets (I don't think boys care too much about this sort of thing, but it's important to me).  I need to sign up for a crash prep course in Austin for the big real estate test....and take the test!  And there's more Fall and Halloween decor to drag out and put up.....

I just made myself tired writing it all down!  Guess it's time to get busy....

Have a fabulous Friday!

Jane