I have now hit a "Third of a Century"

Sounds bad huh? Thank you to my mother for reminding me of this milestone.

I just re-read my blog from my birthday last year. It's amazing how true it became and fitting for my present day. This birthday was by far the BEST I have had in a long time. I am truely happy and in a better place in my life than I was this time a year ago. It's amazing how life seems to unravel so quickly then just like that can begin to fall into place on its own. Doors close and at the same time the right door opens. No forcing required.

I enjoyed taking some time out for myself. At the same time I treasured the excitement from Marcus - he loves birthdays of any kind for anyone! We celebrated with birthday ice cream after school. Any reason for him to have birthday cake ice cream...nasty!

Later than night I got the best gift of all...my dose of "honey". We went to dinner and ended up having a great evening and quiet dinner while Marcus lay asleep on the other booth bench. It was the best family dinner we have ever had - the best birthday gift he could have ever given me...lol

My day ended on the highest note possible and couldn't have been better. I truely am happy with my life and have the feeling of nothing but positive movement and gain in my future.

I thank you for all those who have taken part and made my life what it is today...the good, the bad and in between. If any of it were changed, my life would not be as is today and I wouldn't change a single thing!!

Howdy Folks, Welcome to the State Fair of Texas

What a great day at the State Fair of Texas today! Tony had never been before and Marcus did great considering it was his first state fair visit as a big boy with no stroller, wagon, etc. He had his bad and whiney moments but overall did great.

We started off with walking around the fair grounds, the dog show, and the petting zoo. First year Marcus actually PET the animals in the petting zoo. It amazes me how he is so scared of the little cute animals and wants a pet Lion in his backyard. I fed an ostrich out of my hand - I am sure there was a warning not to do this but oh well.,..lol

And now on to The Midway!! Marcus was in heaven...what went the fastest and highest??? Marcus and I rode on the Tilt-a-Whirl and we both were felling sick...it's been awhile since I have been on one of those! Bumper cars & a dragon roller coaster with Tony topped off Midway. He was finally tall enough to go thru the crazy fun houses on his own...and he picked the one with a window maze...2 GOOD smacks into the glass windows and he started to get scared and tear up. Then here comes a cute little blonde girl to save the day and help him out. Lesson learned..."Men who cry get the girl!" lol I know I shouldn't have been laughing...but I couldn't help it! SMACK :)

Corn dogs, funnel cake and nachos - nothing better and worse at the same time! Not really interested in trying any of the FRIED foods - I will stick to the usuals - why mess with perfection? Visit to Big Tex and again no tears around him for the first time.

Used up all the coupons and no major meltdowns. Sun was out but the weather was great. Couldn't have been a better Fair Day experience!!!