The Adventures of Tristan

  Not really sure how to blog this. Not ready. We went to KY for Thanksgiving.  It was quiet... T was sick... it was sad. We relived a few moments like these... old pic of me and my Gram when I was roping her out of the kitchen and playing her in Spite and Malice. Just found out a friend here plays with her kids so she is going to re-teach me! I miss you Gram, and I wish you were here to comfort my mom. Dementia is stealing her. And I'm mad. She still smiles and is full of joy.  I was worried and overwhelmed and grumpy and sad. And I can't voice that to her. We searched and found her a place to move into.  Daisy Hill  Senior Living.  It's beautiful and she will be spoiled and well cared for AND only a mile from Kelly so she can see her anytime she wants. I'm sad I'm a plane ride away. Thank God for Facetime. Thank God for good photos and friends that you can smile into the camera for and mean it. Don is in rehab and Tracy is facing dementia and permanent ca...

 I mean my goodness...  Could Tristan and Ann BE any cuter!!!??   Audrey looked beautiful! and Wetzel appears to have stolen the show!  Crazy boys... they may pay for this photo later! These boys really are great friends! Noah and Emelia I hope she had the best night!! I know Tristan did!!

Well we were supposed to take photos in KY and sadly, it just didn't happen. It would have been so fn and funny to have my mom on a Christmas card. *SIGH* Katelyn knew I was struggling and offered to try and get SOMETHING... We tried with the dogs... #FAIL I look like I'm trying to eat someone! So we went with just US... after Katelyn encouraged it! Well, just went for it.  Too tired... too overwhelmed... Merry 2023  

These are all dark... kind of like my mood. I'm trying SO HARD to get into the Christmas spirit ... ugh. Headed to KY to try and find a home for my mom... and it's scary and hard and scary.    I always see this and think of Auburn... I want to go back to 1980 when everything was ok. And small. T wanted some color on his tree this year... and my mantle has made for a Christmas-y feel every night! Tree in the front is so cheap but honestly... it doesn't look that bad! and Deadra and I went to the office before we left and turned Kate's desk into  KATE'S WORKSHOP! She will be in next Monday... but it was fun getting ready!!

Friday night I dropped my heart off in downtown Dallas.  He's not far... but he FEELS far and unsafe.  I assume every mom feels this way, or maybe it makes me weird.  Watching him fly off and build his own life is amazing.  I'm being prepared for next year when he drives and he's always gone. I just miss him.  And I have to find a life for myself... I'm learning. He's with Anna and it makes me happy. I don't know how long they date... but if it's forever, I'd be ok with that because I LOVE HER PARENTS!! But yesterday, he woke up, showered and was ready to celebrate Trent! I got to tag along on the bus ride... and at Epic Waters. I only have a few moments left... and when asked...  I will ALWAYS say yes. And I will always bug them until they take the funny picture!! Thank you Lord for every single moment I've had.  They are my life's greatest gift!!

  We are both shocked... minimal effort (his words, not mine) and he still got Cum Laude! Now let's see what happens when you try!!

 Well, it's official, Mitchell and Bre are married!! Goodness, gracious... it has been a long journey getting here - but perfect for them. Half of our Christmas party gals... Me, Connie, Jay and Katherine... I had a date for a few minutes... and snagged T with at least one of the kids! Was so happy for her - she was beaming! He is almost taller than us and we are in heels!! Maybe you can see mother/son dance I posted here: https://www.facebook.com/716907861/videos/1026784798436331/ Before we went in, I made him take a few photos  Goofball Then, T took off to go to Noah's birthday party. Good grief... the hair!! LOL

 

 Tristan and Anna are official and I admit... I stole this off of his phone. Oops Friday night Halloween party... Hook hung out with Tinker Bell Quickly became "less" Hook (and what the heck Tinker Bell... where are your wings?) Someday these kids will learn HOW to Halloween!!! But Tuesday for the Halloween party it was all about his boys Alvin... is coming into his own! Love these kids... and bummed that Jackson is home with a concussion!!