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DALLAS HERE I COME!!!




Oh My, I was so blessed to get to go to Dallas and spend some time with my daddy. My daddy is not doing all that well and it was great to get to see him and to just hang out with him. While there I did get to see Tammy, Bobby and Bobby's wife Laura as well. We did not do a lot of things, but what we did was fun and memorable. Let's not forget that we ate dinner at Mia's. For those of you who are not from Dallas or who have never been to Mia's, I so encourage you to put it on you list of things you must do, or places you must eat at, if and when you get to Dallas. It is loaded with Dallas history and was one of the late Coach Tom Landry's favorite places to eat. It rained and rained while I was in Texas and I loved every drop of it. We do not get much rain in Northern Nevada so this was a comfort to me.


Also while in Dallas my dear friend Kristy and her husband Jack came up from Houston just to get to spend about 24 hours with me. Kristy and I enjoyed some wonderful shopping, but not really any buying while Jack chilled out for a few hours. After that we went to my brother's home for a wonderful barbque. We had a great evening filled with fun, food and a lot of laughter. Hugs to you Kristy and Jack for taking the time to drive up and see me. We must do it again soon...:o)

No trip to Dallas is complete with out a visit to my Mom's final resting place. I know she is in Heaven, but it makes me feel better getting to go to her grave site. My sister went with me and we actually spend time laughing there. Two years ago, when were were there last, I left our family picture. Imagine my surprise when we saw it was still there!!! Thanks Tammy for taking the time to drive over there with me. It has been 21 years since our Mom past aways, at times it seems like it was just yesterday.



My trip was over faster than it begin. But I had a wonderful time. Daddy and Sandy were having a yard sale and we had a lot of fun just selling stuff and watching the money flow in. They were moving to a new home and they are spending that money on a flat screen TV. Nearly made me want to come home and sell some things.....mostly Merrill's things :o) Before closing, here are two of my favorite pictures of my daddy and me.




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Anonymous said…
you have the same facial expressions as your dad. you can definitely tell you are related. so cute! :)
2:47 AM
Anonymous said…
by the way .. it's chrissy! hehee.
2:48 AM
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