Musician’s Widow

There's just something I love about an American Flag against a clear blue sky.

Taken shooting down the empty tube from the previous image.

Prized possessions

Salad good. Very good.

I had an irritation on my ring finger one day this week, so I ended up wearing my wedding ring on a chain. I just liked how it looked.

This tree grows across the street from my parent's house. On Sunday, its large branches against the beautiful sunset struck me as something I had to document.

Cold and hungry.

Will you swing with me?

Even though it snowed all day long, it stayed just above freezing for most of the day. Snow collected on the rooftops, even as it dripped down the edges like rain.

My parents dog stared out at the snow much of the day in an almost state of confusion. What is this stuff coming from the sky? And why?

Let them eat cake! The snow outside compelled me to make a cake. So I baked this chocolate cake, and served it up with powdered sugar, whipped cream and sprinkles. Why do it half-way?? Go all out!

Reaching 50 degrees the next day, the snow quickly melted in the sunshine.

I was driving late at night from a friend's house when I saw this huge Texas flag being whipped in the wind. I HAD to pull over to get a photo.

I began with a sunset; I end with a sunset. Upper 60s and sunshine for Saturday. The sunset was stunning, and it seemed the perfect ending for the week.

Snow moved in the night of Valentine's Day, making my city a winter wonderland once again.

Much like the dove with the olive branch, this patch of green grass heralds the coming of Spring in a few weeks. It fights through over an inch of snow to reach for the sunlight.

Powdery snow settles for a rest on tree leaves.

What is it about fresh snow that makes a grown woman into a giddy child? Atleast, you know, when she doesn't have anywhere to be that day.

I'm forever amazed at the beauty of the world from above. A palette painted by God of fields, trees, streams and lakes.

Mr. Smith can fuss all he wants about Southwest, but I am loyal customer. My flight was half an hour early, which I am so happy to say is NOT unusual! The staff is always an absolute pleasure, and they are definitely the best deal in the industry!

From snow in Nashville, to sunshine and 60s in Texas, dandelions give a beautiful pop of color in a deep green field of thick grass.

Reaching for the sky, the trees look for sunshine and rain to grow... perhaps we'd be good to take note of their approach to life. Take the rain with the sun and be grateful for both.

Am I barking up the wrong tree? Twisted and knotted and rough.

Candy Hearts

Snow in Dallas, TX

Snow in Dallas, TX

Snow in Dallas, TX

Snow in North Texas

Bailey

Wine at dinner

Oranges = my favorite fruit.

Missing my husband...

I bought my parents a corkscrew. Because I got tired of not being able to open my bottle of wine. ;)

Wagon wheel light fixture

Raindrops on my blue umbrella

I've been enamored with this old abandoned grainery since high school. Thought it looked, well, beautiful in the sunset.

We were at Cowboy's Stadium

Boy Scouts on hand to present the colors

We had people cheering us along the way around the stadium

Me and my big brother -- I didn't expect this to come out because we were literally walking at the same time I took this. Much to my surprise, this is one of the best pics of the day!

Carrie and I have been taking pictures like this since junior high school. Only, I think this is the first time one of us had backup singers.

Maynard's Gang striding and riding. My niece and nephew brought friends along, and they took a turn pushing my nephew along.

There are Tvs all over the stadium! Our teams cruising along, checking out the screens.

Our fearless leader!

I can officially say I've been on the Jumbotron at Cowboys Stadium. TAKE THAT! I RULE! COOLEST THING EVAH!

I think these arches in the stadium's architechure are the best part of it.

Cowboys Stadium

We all went to this awesome barbecue restaurant after the walk. This was part of the building's charm. SO NEAT!!

Bailey by the fire

White chocolate covered Oreos with hot chocolate... YUM!

Steve Cropper & Steve Wariner -- Musical geniuses!

Shiner Frost

Is it just me... or do these hand dryers try to take all your skin off?

American flag flying in the sunlight

The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round...

Dosey Doe -- The Woodlands, TX

Joe Diffie @ Dosey Doe

Who says making a hamburger can't be a fun experience. Happy ketchup smiles!

Sometimes, you just need a beer. Shocktop: My favorite. I think.

Monkey See, Monkey Do... Tequila copying Bailey's pose and wishing to play.

I hope you get some tonight... I hope you get some cake and ice cream... I hope you get some tonight! Happy Birthday to Rick & Joyce!

Against the blue sky

Snow covered trees

Standing tall

Valley

See Rock City

Gorge

I love you

Tracks

Snowy step

In an attempt to save money in 2010, we went to refinance on our truck. In the end, we ended up in a new 2010 F-150 because it ultimately will save us A LOT in lower insurance costs and better gas mileage. Not to mention, we now have a warranty again in case of repairs needed. New truck. Save money. Crazy, huh?

Dangles from my mirror -- These dangle have accumulated through my various trucks. The star I purchased at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell in either 2003 or 2004. The black beads my husband gave me just before our first kiss. The rest just made their way there over time for one reason or another. And, yes, they are in the new truck now.

Happy New Year!

Camera + Mirror = FUN!

My niece and nephew dancing the New Year in... Happy 2010!

An Anniversary approaches...

Like life... the road turns and takes you on the path it wants you to take

Flag flying in the wind... please disregard the reflection of my camera in the sky. I should have left this out for that reason, but I'm proud of having caught this image going 70 down I-35

One last look back before darkness falls on our trip home.