Billy turned 30 today. No big party or anything. We went to Hooter's. Nathan got more attention than anyone else there. I think the guys who went to see and flirt with big-bosomed girls were jealous of my son ( Read more... )

Billy's been working on this the past few weeks. It's painted outside the commander's door. ( Bad a$$ Chimera )

( in pictures )

The best thing about today: MY MOM'S GETTING INTERNET! YIPPEE! It's been since she quit her job in December that we've been able to e-mail. I know she prefers e-mail to phone calls, well, too many phone calls ( Read more... )

And Billy's driving in TONIGHT!

Long weekends, this one started around 1 on Thursday, are always so unproductive. I have until Tuesday morning (OK, Monday afternoon if I want to make copies) to figure out what I'm doing next week. I've not pretty much next to nothing the past few days ( Read more... )

( Mandy on Memorial Sunday at the Lake )

The doorbell rang this evening. I answered it. It was Billy! I love it when he's sneaky and surprises me!

Billy falls asleep before me every night. Every night, I check to see if he's still alive. See that he's breathing, feel that he's moving.

Tonight as I lay my head on his chest, I felt his heart beat as I'd never felt it before. So strong. Like it knew I was feeling, listening.

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And once again, my ( Read more... )

Check it out...I just took this picture ( Guitarist in Motion )