Hi! Just thought I'd peek in and say howdy. I'm having a fabulous time with my Mom and all my family. Saturday night I went with my bro, his daughter and my sister to the Vine Street Victorian Christmas Showcase, as previously mentioned. Afterwards, we made grapefruit martinis and then I sprawled on the couch with my two sisters and we watched Notting Hill.
Sunday, in addition to my my brother, both sisters, and niece, my nephew and his wife came over with their two little girlies - my grand nieces! It was magical! Sunday night, I went into town with my brother and sister for appetizers and drinks at F. McClintocks. Afterwards, we wandered around town and made a lot of noise. VERY fun. Paso Robles has changed SO much. It's definitely shifting into a destination kind of place for the "wine country" tourists.
By Monday 11:00 am, everyone had left my Mom's and I had her all to myself. Now quite sure how long it's been since this has happened!! We had a pretty easy day...just one Physical Therapy appointment for Mom and then my sister that lives in the area come over for a bit. Later in the evening, my Mom and I hung out in her room, snacked and watched Dream Girls. Have I mentioned I have been sleeping SO good since I've been at my Mom's. TOTALLY catching up on my sleep!
Today was spent helping out my Mom with a few meals, two appointments, some housework and yardwork. I did get to get in a bit of reading...I'm reading Julie and Julia right now. I also got to work on a 12 Days of Christmas swap that Michelle is hosting. I'm looking forward to tonight...my sister is coming over and she's going to make a Chinese Chicken Salad. Of course, mine will be sans chicken.
Sigh...it's just SO nice to hang out and get in a whole string of the "best day ever"! as my nephew Nelson says.
Okay...I'll be back by in a few days to see ya...I'll leave you with a few pictures I took around Paso Sunday evening...
I just had to get a picture of the infamous weather station at Paso Robles Inn...
There's usually a rock on a pedestal just below the sign...we think maybe the rock is covered by the bushes.
ETA: Tricia offered up that the rock is gone because, just like the sign says, there was a tornado! LOL!
And then I just couldn't resist the PERFECT photo op!!
See ya soon! XO!
I'm SO glad you're having fun AND catching up on sleep! How perfect is that.
Hi to Mom :)
Posted by: Lilli | December 11, 2007 at 07:39 PM
Notice how Santa's right hand is about to punch the deer in the gut, while bracing her with his left hand. Smooth move Santa, realllll smooooth!
Posted by: simone | December 12, 2007 at 10:03 AM
How nice to hear all of what I missed out on! Even so, it felt good to be back home with my job and my honey pie. SO glad you are having your turn with our Momma and making sure she steers her way clear of the vortex. And I love the photo of Santa and Rudolph...funny I don't recall them ever looking quite so cute! Love you and see you soon!
Posted by: renee | December 12, 2007 at 12:23 PM
what beautiful pictures, and how funny that the rock is missing. i didn't hear anything about a tornato in pasa robles! sounds blissful...
Posted by: tricia | December 12, 2007 at 01:02 PM
If rock is rolling, Chuck Berry is on the radio.
Posted by: Glen the Husband | December 13, 2007 at 04:09 PM
Michelle, it looks like you are having a wonderful, peaceful time. Probably "just what the Dr. ordered" for both of you.
Warmly,
Sheila
http://halohill.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Sheila Earhart | December 14, 2007 at 11:06 AM