There (Was) a Storm a-coming...

I thought this would be the easiest way to update a vast amount of concerned friends and family as to our survival of our very first tropical storm...Ike.

Texas is a BIG state...very large, in fact! It has amazed me since I landed here that so many others have also overlooked the actual size of the 2nd largest state in the USA! For example, I recently had a request from an un-named family member who was planning a visit to a far-off west Texas town (but not El Paso...haha) and wanted to know if they "could swing by here" for a few days. Um, sure, if driving seven hours out of your way is included in swinging-on-by...please be my guest! So, in regards to Hurricane Ike, the DFW Metroplex is northwest of Galveston and Houston, and we did see a period of fairly heavy rain and some pretty hefty wind gusts (normal for this Windy City gal), but thankfully...no damage here or in the surrounding area at all. I admit it...I was somewhat giddy with anticipation to have a little weather excitement, without power failure and damage, of course, to write about and report, but alas, nothing. I have seen more weather in 30-some years of tornado watching than I did during the much anticipated arrival of Ike.

Scott is here in Texas and we have spent the last two weeks catching up, hanging out, being silly, having fun (fun that doesn't cost money, by the way!). We had a lovely Labor Day weekend with Eric, Jeni, Zach and Tom & Theresa, along with Uncle Phil and Aunt Laura, and cousin Chris. Sebastian is thrilled at his Dadder's arrival, too. We are busy making great friends, finding a church, putting Scott's clothes away...sitting by the pool, drinking wine, grilling out...its no wonder that you haven't seen any recent blogging activity from me!

The much anticipated blogs previously mentioned (some more than once) will most definitely arrive this week, so please keep on checkin'! You will more than likely notice that when they are finally posted, the dates will be changed for accuracy. I have been journaling since being without online access and my plan is to transfer my journal blogs to this blog for your reading pleasure. :)

Also~the first ever Cowgirl Music Challenge has begun! Help me to compile a list of songs that are in, about, for, in regards to, by, etc: Texas, Texans, living in TX...you get the idea. Suggestions must be legitimate, accurate, and include the artist's name as well. The most helpful helper will win a prize of my discretion, which will most certainly have something to do with Texas. ;)

Again, comments are welcome; either via this very site or private email...please let me know if you're reading. Blogging takes a significant chunk of time, and though enjoyable for me to be writing in this medium, I only will continue to do so if there is interest.

More updates coming...
Until again,
~Red