A Date for Gma and Gpa.

My dad and I buy tickets to the golf show each year and attend the VIP night.  It is something I look forward to each year.  This year was even more interesting, since one of the golf pros at my Dad's workplace took over the event.  It felt close to home.

Well, considering Kendall ended up in the hospital, I was not really feeling festive.  I could have attended, but I think my mind would have been elsewhere.  After a wee bit of persuasion, I talked my mom into using my ticket.  She and my dad made a date of it.  My one condition...send me some pictures.

One of the vendors brought some amazing Ogio golf bags last year.  They were marked down to an incredible price.  I think my dad was kicking himself for not getting one last year.  Well, it turns out they brough a few this year.

I was not surprised to see my dad leaving the show with one.  Congrats Dad!

Junk Drawer - January 2026.

I stole this candle from Kendall's stash.  I just loved it for my office.  Thankfully, she was agreeable when I let her know about my thievery.

OMG, we got a tiny snow.  I just so happened to have a doctor's appointment the morning of the snow.  It was early enough that I escaped all traffic peril.

I finally parted with the sunroom painting that I got at a yard sale 15 years ago.  Kendall thought it was perfect for her apartment, and I thought it was a great opportunity to get something new that would match the new paint color.  I think I did good with these cute little prints.

Much to my chagrin, I have joined Owala nation.  My VERY old plastic water bottle plummeted from the desk and the lid broke.  I tried to order a new lid from Amazon to no avail.  Kendall took me waterbottle shopping and found this very nice 30 oz one with a great lid.  

Love these beautiful sunsets from Sidney's many adventures.

Kendall got me this fantastic travel Dutch insulated cup.  I took it to the January jump show and was able to sip my coffee for hours.  Typically I drink it in less than five minutes, because I want it while it is hot.  

Furry Friends.

I just love my animals.  Levi and I have been practicing a few ground tricks.  Our trainer is going to be starting a liberty group, which I am very excited about.  In other news, I had my first legit ride on Levi.  I need to make a dedicated post about that, but all I have is a video, which at least I do have, as it was somewhat of a came time decision.  It was the MOST AMAZING thing ever.  It was my dream to get to a point that he and I could do that.  We did!  It was in a pretty controlled environment, which is a great place to start.

Sidney has been riding Levi a couple times a week.  He is coming along so nicely.

Oh Willow!

Sidney and I took her to Dutch to get a cat cup (i.e. a dollop of whip on a lid).  She loved it, but as soon as the vehicle started moving, she was not a happy camper.  

The pocket pet (or hoodie pet).

Boxes are still her favorite toy.

Sidney has been taking Bailey to work with her.  I think this is a good thing.  Though, he can barely move the next day due to his play.

I feel like I posted this, so if I did, forgive me.  Sidney took Willow to the ranch to meet the horses.  They were fine with her.  She was not having it!

Bailey temporarily got the cone of shame, since he would not stop licking one of his paws.

These beautiful boys.  I love the indoor arena, as we can go in foul weather and at night.

A Beautiful Gift.

Sidney had a friend of a friend reach out to her and offer to take some pictures.  This young lady is forging her path as a photographer and wanted to use Sidney for a shoot with animals.  Initially, they were going to use the horses, but opted for Bailey this time around.  

They turned out absolutely amazing.

Kendall, Kendall, Oh my Kendall.

Kendall snuggling with Diego's cat Crispy.  I know these are a bit out of order, but this was after her 'brankle'.  We managed to get her over to his house to watch the super bowl and visit with friends.  A must do for mental health!

Cute selfie in the sun.  Kendall was celebrating the first sunny day after a long inversion.

I donated this wire fruit basket to Kendall and her roommates.  She thought this picture of it full was both fun and aesthetically pleasing.

Kendall's long awaited lonely ghost Dutch swag arrived.

She celebrated with a beautiful sunset selfie.

Rooftop pictures with her friends.

Shift lead meeting where her manager held them hostage with her painted fingernails.

Kendall and Bentley working a shift together.

A rainbow drink that Kendall made while she was at work.  Super cool.

Ethane drew this for Kendall on her birthday.

They won the ticketmaster war (whatever that means).

Keeping My Hands Busy.

I cannot sit idle.  It is both a blessing and a curse, but likely mostly a blessing.  As such, I like to do crafts and puzzles.  Diego got Kendall some really awesome alcohol markers for Christmas.  I loved them so much, I decided to get myself a smallish set.  Of course the first thing I did was make a little color chart.  This just makes my heart happy.

I also bought a cute little color by number book, which has been very fun.

Sidney gifted me a paint and sip basket for Christmas.  In it were some cute little paint by number pieces.  I had so much fun with the first one that I went and got another.  

I love how it turned out!

Not mine, but Kendall's.  Fun nonetheless.  I do need to ask her for a final picture.  

My mom and I made Hallie and Jonny a quilt for their upcoming little baby.  She is due in early July.  She is going with the vintage Pooh.  We had so much fun picking the fabric out and working on this together.

Kendall Turns 19.

Time flies so fast.  I heard that so much when the girls were little, but it is so true.  It has been so strange transitioning for me, as Kendall has transitioned to adulthood.  I am so incredibly proud of the person she is.  We celebrated her 19th birthday this year.  She wanted a quiet dinner at home with family and a couple of close friends.  Oh, and chocolate cream pie, of course.

We enjoyed orange chicken, rice and dessert followed by some rounds of Yahtzee.

One of Kendall's regular customers brought her this fun birthday gift.

Kendall scored some nice gifts and some cash.  She collectively used her cash to buy a beautiful coach purse.

She wears it well!  Happy Birthday, beautiful sweet girl.  The girls and I do this thing in which we tell each other three things we love about one another.  Here are three that come to mind with Kendall (of course there are so many more).

1) I love how positive Kendall is.  She tends to find the good in all situations.

2) I love that she is so determined.  I truly believe that this girls will accomplish anything that she puts her mind to.

3) I love that she is comfortable with herself and her choices.  Kendall is not easily swayed by popular opinion.  She takes in relevant information and forges her own path.  It may or may not be the path most walked, but in either case, she owns it.