Our flight to Kuwait

Got to airport at 5:30 for a 7:54 flight to Dulles. Got up to the guy and he said plane was late but I was alright as the connecting flight was also going to be late so I was OK. They said plane would take off at 9:02 but that time came and went with no plane. Finally at 10 pm we took off for Dulles and were under the impression that we had until 12:15 to catch the United flight to Kuwait. It took all of 28 minutes to get to DC and I was so happy to heading for gate and to have some breathing time but oh no that was not to be. I looked at the departing flights board and it said it was boarding and then the next time I looked it said closed. I asked a guy how do I get to C concourse and of course not an easy thing to do. Had to ride in these shuttle things that looked like moon rovers. Got to C concourse and was heading toward 16 then heard them announce final call for our flight at Gate 7 so around we turned and ran our butts off. Ashleigh almost gave out on me and told me to tell them to hold the plane for her but I guy walking by told her to run as they would not hold it. We ran I almost died but we made the flight. Sitting way in the back on the aisle and luckily there was an empty seat next to Ash so she laid down and crashed. I took my Xanax and slept some of the way too. I had dinner and it was good Beef with mashed potatoes and a delicious piece of cake. We also got a snack of half sandwich(turkey), potato chips and a trix bar. Very good and hit the spot. The last meal was Pasta and fruit and that was also very good. Landed in Kuwait, did fly over Baghdad at 33,000 feet, the have a map on the video player and you can track the trip. Michael had a nice guy to greet us and get us thru visa thing faster than most people. It is a service you pay for and well worth the money. But alas our luggage did not make the trip with us as it was still back in DC and would arrive on the flight tomorrow. So finally I saw Michael at the end of this journey and he was so happy to see Ash and I. And to tell you the truth I was happy to see him. 3 months is a long time and he looks good. His boss Joe was with him and drove us to Egaila where Michael lives. They drive at 120 km which I think is 70 miles an hour and if they go over that the cars beep. Of course the wind was blowing and it was dusty really dusty. A clean freak could not live over here as the dust can not be stopped from getting into your house. Love to all especially my baby girls, Steph, Krista, Carla and mostly my baby who I miss a lot Alyssa. Mema will be home in 7 Mondays baby. I send my love to my dad and Barbara and hope he is doing better. By for now will write about going back to the airport to get our luggage later. That is a story in itself.

Exciting Days- Tim McGraw

June 14th the night before I left to see my honey I got to see Tim up close and personal. Because I am a member of his fan club I got to go back for a pre-show party. I was 2 feet from that gorgeous man. He came in and sang 2 songs for us and I got to shake his hand. After the party I walked up front to meet Ashleigh as she was my date for the concert. We both had a lot of fun and he gave a great show with all the favorites and some new ones thrown in. Great last night in Virginia Beach for 55 days.

The man up close. My new camera is wonderful.

Memorial Day Part 2

This is my oldest daughter with her sunburn self. She has racoon eyes from sitting way to long in the sun. I forgot her in the first post so here she is all by herself. We had a great day.

Memorial Day with Family & Friends

Today was a wonderful day. The weather was great and the company was wonderful. The only thing that was missing was my honey. But I talked to him this morning and wished him a great day and then told him good-night. The first line of photos is Carla, Carla & Jimmy Alvino, & Chris & his brother Micah.













The second row is a pic of Jimmy Alvino's blue eyes. The second pic is me, Autumn, & a few other people & the last pic in the row is of Ashleigh & Jocelyn. The third row is Ashleigh & Lea, Jamie, Aiden & Alyssa, & the a pic of Krista & Cody. The last picture is of the guys Chris, Jimmy & Micah. It was a wonderful day full of food and fun. I did this so Michael could see what we did for the day. We all watched Autumn who is about to pop and was hoping for a baby today or maybe we will get that boy tomorrow.
Happy Memorial Day to All.

Mothers Day 2008

I do know that this is a little late but things have been busy around here. On mothers day I went to Busch Gardens with my youngest daughter and her husband. We were also joined by my daughters mother-in-law and her husband. We had a great day and a lot of fun. It was a day for the adults. My oldest daughter spent the day with both of her daughters over at their other grandparents house.

The roses were a gift from my oldest daughter and my 2 granddaughters. They were very pretty and I have them in my room so I can look at them all the time.

This was my second mothers day without my mom and I miss her every day. I have no place to go as she was cremated and my sister has the ashes but I know she is not there and I do know she is with me everyday but I miss having a place to go put flowers and to just sit and talk to her. When we are all gone will anyone remember that she was here or will she just disappear with the wind. Ashes to ashes dust to dust. I will be cremated and I have a place that my children can go but I know I will not be there. I want my ashes spread along the blue ridge parkway. Just let me go off the side of the mountain.

I have so much to be thankful for and I thank God everyday for the wonderful husband, 3 fantastic daughters, 2 granddaughters and a wonderful son-in-law. So life is good. My husband has a job he loves and is happy again. So that is all that matters.

What have I been working on?

This is pictures of the 2 appliqué wall quilts that I have been working on to send over to Kuwait. I am putting together a lot of hand work so I have stuff to do. I am not taking over my sewing machine so will be doing a lot of my work by hand.
The one on the left is from Pat Sloan and I think the other one is to as I got it along with a pattern that I ordered from her. I am also working on the Farmers Market wall hanging and I have all the pieces cut out I just need to get it all put together. So I really have a lot on my plate and hope to get it all mailed and over there before I leave.

A warm day and what's a kid to do

This is a happy little girl with a new bike. She rode it all around Wally world so we knew we had found a winner. Brought it home and could not get it away from her. She went for a ride with her mother around the block. The other picture is my baby with the little girls next door. They picked up rocks and were pounding them together singing Pat Benatar's "Hit me with your best shot" and that is what you call a rock band. It was a beautiful day and I walked to the mall just for something to do.