Sorensen Bugz

So Big Bugz has a rich Uncle.  He pays part way once a year for us to come to Tucson.  While we were there, he suggested that Small Bugz take a private riding lesson for horses.  He said it was his treat.  So we got to take Small Bugz to learn to ride.  He was scared at first but as he went along the more comfortable he got riding. Small Bugz thinking about getting on Pal. Getting one foot in. Getting the final checks done before beginning. The instructor took him on a big arena to teach him how to make the horse do what he needed to do.  Then they went to this obstacle course.  He had to lead him around and up hills and make him stop in certain places.  Then the real fun came.  He was taken into an enclosed area where he would learn to trot.  Small Bugz got scared the first time, but then after he knew he would not get hurt, he actually was laughing and singing the Lone Ranger theme song as he would trot. Small Bugz at the end, petting Pal to tell him thanks

We went on our yearly trip to Tucson this past week.  Big Bugz was in Phoenix for a conference so we drove to meet him and stayed in the hotel and drove the rest of the way to Tucson.  I had my diet Mt. Dew - I had 48 oz so I was wide awake on the drive down but it was either raining or snowing the majority of the way. This is what we get to do while there This is the front of the house when you come up the drive.  The just redid the drive with this stone and we had to park outside the gate since the drive was not sealed yet. This is the path to the guest house - you can see the house in the top left corner.  I don't know if you can see the wall here in the front that is like a window - that is their bathroom - their shower wall is that block glass stuff that would let the natural light in.  I think that is pretty cool.  I am glad that I have never walked past while they are taking a shower though.  They do have a his and her bathroom so there are actually two window/wall

I am so happy that I was able to finish all of my Christmas shopping this last week.  I have a few things left to get for Big Bugz but I am waiting a few more days to go get those things.  I hate the crowds during the holidays - people turn nasty in parking lots and stores. I did finish the second of two book fairs yesterday.  I made another $4000 at this one.  I am very tired and glad it is all over - I need a vacation! I get to cook Thanksgiving dinner this year.  I have only done this one other time and it was only for my Father-in-law and for sibling-in-laws.  This time I am cooking for my parents - Mom always cooks and knows what she wants and how to make it.  They will be traveling here the day of, so it all falls on me to make sure I get it just right. I am getting involved in a book club - the book for next month is Recovering Charles - I hated it!  I hope there are others that feel the same way when we discuss it or I will have to sit silently while everyone else discuss