May was random.
May was a "go with the flow" month. I don't have very many months that are "go with the flow." I'm not generally a "go with the flow" person. I'm working on that...and that is a long post all on it's own. And it's fast approaching that I feel like writing about it...you know, with the holidays coming up (my LEAST "go with the flow" time of year).
At any rate, I had a lot of fun, some heartbreak, a little stress, too much anxiety and a big victory in May. And not very many photos to show for it.
Here are some photos and some stories to go along with them:
In May, Chris was still in a band. Sunday mornings/afternoons were my alone time with Jayna and we very often took advantage of it by doing things that Chris wouldn't really miss out on...i.e. going to the mall. On this particular day, Jayna wanted to go to "that lighted up restaurant" (Johnny Rocket's) to eat french fries. So we went there. She sat in a chair across the table from me by herself with no booster because she's "a big girl." She also ordered her own drink and food because she's "a big girl." And she used her manners by saying please and thank you because she's...you guessed it: "a big girl." On that particular day, it dawned on me that she really is growing up into a very awesome kid. And that makes me proud and sad at the same time.
I have wanted to learn how to play harmonica for a long time now. On Memorial Day, Chris said, "Hey...let's go to Guitar Center and get your harmonica." It was a win-win-win. I got my harmonica, Chris got to play some guitars and Jayna got to go play piano, guitar, drums, etc. She really loves that store. She also loves to sit on the stools. This is one of my favorite pictures of her EVER. She just looks so very sweet.
As you all know, Chris and I ran the Mini in May. I will not go into that again, as I've written a couple of books about it. I still love this photo, though. That was a HUGE victory for me...one that I desparately needed in the midst of many other obstacles in life. I haven't thought the same way about myself since I finished that race...horrible time or not. :)
This picture makes me laugh because soooo very many people think Chris is quiet and reserved. This? This is the REAL Chris. Goofy and quick to make you laugh. He was the best support I could've had before, during and after the Mini. I love him to pieces.
One random Friday night, KT called and asked if she could stop by. Stopping by on a Friday night in the warm months will inevitably lead to back porch guitar playing and wine drinking. And that's what we did. It's always nice to unexpectedly see friends.
This guy is Erik. This day is my birthday. This event was a show that The Band played at a Moose Lodge. ON MY BIRTHDAY. (Oh...did I already mention that?) I spent my birthday at a Moose Lodge. I'm 31, not 75. Anyhoo, there is a very long, ugly, heartbreaking story to be told about this night and the few weeks after this night. Since it is all just juicy gossip that STILL dang near makes me cry, I won't tell it here. I will just say that this was Erik's first time singing on a stage. EVER. It makes me so proud of my friends when they do things to face their fears. It was a rough go, but he did it!! I love this guy and I hope we are always friends. He is currently in Germany with his outstanding wife, Janette, until sometime next year, but I'm patiently awaiting their return. We have drinking to do. :)
What did YOU do in May?
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