I just could not resist...THE SUN...first time all week

Sunrise over the park by Reilly Elementary School.

Check out these dew drops on this little oak tree. So pretty in the morning light.

Look at my babies blooming again after the freeze aren't they precious. Bubble gum pink.

You could feel the warmth of the sun stream into the yard.

"Here comes the sun....Here come the sun...and I know, It's alright..."

I know I know...I just could not resist. It is so cool to see all God's beauty... the sunshine, dew drops and the cool morning air. I did take Alex for a walk in the park and it was beautiful. I hope you enjoy it too.

Things to be Thankful for...

Well, sorry there are not any great pictures today...yet. This should be the first time all week that anyone in Austin has seen the sun, since before the start of the infamous ice storm. I cannot wait. It is 7:00 a.m. and the sun is just peeking over the horizon. The birds in the neighborhood are sounding the call - look the sun! I'll take Alex for a walk in a few minutes. I'm sorry that I have not lived up to my blogs namesake for a while. I just cannot get access to download dramas lately like I usually do. Someday in the near future maybe I can afford my own high speed something, but for now I'll have to wait. I'm still a fan though and come spring I'm back in business again. Wow, last night was the first night that I did wipe down all by myself in time to close at closing time! Pretty cool. Not only that Raymond and I each earned six dollars in tips. I know that may not sound like much, but honey its a whole lot when you are counting pennies. I was so happy to find gas at Leo's in East Austin for $ 2.05 a gallon, super service, nice family and great prices, you cannot go wrong there. I'll definitely be going back there again. I had forgotten that there is a City Market grocery store right near there too. Maybe I can plan ahead and kill two birds with one stone so to speak. The guys at work are so funny. Most of them I am old enough to be their mom. They make me laugh. It is like a family, they keep my spirits up even when it is tough. We had several rushes. Everyone helps each other out, no matter what. It is so different from other businesses where each employee is just out for themselves. At Dan's the teamwork is what makes the business run smoothly. It is fun to go to work. You know that no matter how tough it is, at the end of the night we got it done, and we're going home. You have got to come by and have a burger, a shake or man those onion rings. You will like it. Everything is homemade. Good stuff.

78752 Ice Storm 2007 Pictures for 1/16/2007

LeLe laughing in the falling snow while Alex runs around in the icy field in the park.

A frozen puddle in the clover and grass of the field in the center of the Reilly Elem. track.

Our front yard after the ice storm and falling sleet & snow here in Central Austin.

LeLe strikes a pose by our giant frozen pecan tree in the front yard.

Icicles hanging from the overhang above Reilly Elementary Schools cafeteria windows.

Snowman Salt Shaker, Our Snowman, and Penguin Pepper Shaker on the back of the Buick.

Somos Gemelas

Burger Girl and Bikini Girl are actually twins. Novel concept huh? Well you remember how on Bewitched Samantha had a twin named Serena. It is something like that. You better watch out because come summer Ron Jon's Surf Shop is going to get paid a visit and I'm gonna go on a shopping spree to find the perfect bikini. For real!

Our Precious Pets Portraits

Alex and Kitty AKA "Lion" asleep on the sofa in the living room.

A close up of Alex sleeping as a circle dog, isn't she precious.

Oh look as this fierce lion asleep on the sofa. He's dreaming of catfood no doubt.

Oh Mitten - she's claimed my bed again with the bubble gum comforter. She's just a baby, very old but so tiny. We love her dearly.

Luke Hugs Alex

LeLe and Luke took Alex on a long walk around Town Lake on New Year's Day. Alex got a loving hug. It was so much fun because there is a leash free zone on Auditorium Shores where Alex got to meet all kinds of other doggies, and run, and run and run. She loved it. She really liked a little fluffy white terrier - she sniffed it and wagged her tail.

Supergirl to the Rescue

Hey Girl you are a superstar! Get your LeLe on girl! This little lady is a super daughter, an awesome student, a great human to her pets and a caring girlfriend to some lucky blonde guy. We have been enjoying getting to spend time at the park, going for long walks with Alex, AKA puppy-puppy, watching movies from Vulcan Video, barbequeing and cooking all kind of holiday foods!

Crazy Lights on 37th Street on Christmas Night
Hyde Park - near UT

Radisson Hotel Ballroom Austin, Texas
Love of China - Dance of the Clouds
New Year's Eve 2007 - First Night


Radisson Hotel Ballroom Austin, Texas
Love of China - Ribbon Dance
New Year's Eve 2007 - First Night

Moon over My Austin
New Year's Night - view from my bicycle after a ride around Town Lake. Make a wish!