A Day In The Life.....

I must admit that I am new to blogging and was encouraged by my daughter to try it.  It seems similar to the diary I kept as a young girl, but those thoughts were very secret and for my eyes only.  It is rather unsettling to know that my thoughts and feelings are going to be put out there for everyone to see, but I shall forge ahead and give it a try.....

A little something about me.   I grew up in a small town in a very close-knit family with my dad, mom and three brothers.  Family always was - and is - extremely important to me.   I don't know what I would do without them.  I have been married for 4 years to my wonderful husband.  Yes, sometimes the second time around IS the best!  I have a grown son and daughter and a grown stepson and stepdaughter and they all make life joyous.  Although I am a grandmother of seven from my second marriage, my son and his wife are expecting their first child in December, so this will be my first very own grandson (yep, it's a BOY)!! 

But back to me....I love trying to be healthy - I say 'trying' because I've been working at it for a long time and have my share of setbacks.  Although I didn't start until I was 40 something, I'm doing the best I can now to turn back time!!  I love the outdoors...gardening in particular.  I love to read just about anything.  I love to sit outside and read when the weather is nice or curl up by the fire with a good book in the winter. 

I love shopping, clothes and shoes!!  (Hey, I am a female, after all).   I love my job......I really do like being busy and get bored if there's not enough to keep me occupied.  I love sports.....and since I graduated from Oklahoma State, I am, of course, an avid Cowbow fan.  So don't ask me WHY I married an OU fan....it does makes life interesting though!!

And last, but not least, as you will find if you follow my blog....I love a good cup of coffee and a nice glass of wine.  My hubby and I sit out on the porch almost every morning and every evening when the weather allows....and it usually involves one liquid or the other.   Usually coffee in the morning or evenings when it's cool....and wine on the weekends.  I believe I would be very much at home in Italy (and my favorite movie is Under the Tuscan Sun).....

So there you have it - my very first blog.   There will be many more 'days in the life'....some good, some bad, some happy and some sad.....but these are the things that make a life worth living.........