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The Bunch FINALLY Play Pickleball

 

We picked a great day to play. Mid 70's, light breeze, and no sun.

For Christmas we all got upgraded pickleball paddles. The kids were able to go play once since then, but because D and I were busy with the deck and dealing with the ice storm this was our first experience trying them out. Wow! What a difference a higher quality paddle makes! We had a lot more control over the ball. We always have fun playing, but it was extra fun with the new paddles! The kids still won, but we gave them a run for their money.

T went to his church camp this weekend. Unfortunately for him, it rained all day yesterday. Pretty much all the activities are outside so I am not really sure what they could do. I had him pack the game A got him for Christmas so they would have something as an option. I look forward to hearing how his weekend was later when he gets home. A and I got to deal with his crazy big baby of a dog. I have no idea why the slightest hint of moisture sends him into a crazy frenzy, but I am really over having to deal with him. He is just so big that you cannot really control him. Could I lock him in a room? Sure for awhile, but if Axl wants out Axl will get out and I like my intact doors and carpet without holes dug into it, for the most part 😂. One day I will replace the carpet I have loathed for 10 years, but this year we are getting new appliances in the kitchen which I am super excited about. We are getting an oven, ours hasn't worked in months, and a dishwasher! I am more excited about the dishwasher. I can't remember the last time the silver ware holders didn't have holes where everything slipped through or the wheels stayed on when you pull the rack in and out!

A was excited this week because after almost 4 years her work has finally brought someone in to give the rabies vaccine to the vets, techs, and assistants that want it. She says it gives her a huge peace of mind since she frequently deals with animals who have rabies. Unfortunately, because her boyfriend is immunocompromised she can't be around him during the six week process. She is going to Bass Hall today to see Six. I am going to the movies across the street while she is there. I don't like her going to downtown by herself so sometimes if we don't have tickets we just see a movie while she's there. I have to say that there's not really a whole lot I really want to see now.  We are both going to see the Great Gatsby this week at Fair Park and that should be really good. I just wish it was at pretty much any other venue. Fair Park is so run down.

D hasn't been too great. His surgery unfortunately wasn't really successful. I am not sure what he will do now. We had such great hopes his quality of life would be a lot better, but basically we just ended up paying thousands of dollars for not much improvement. 

A genuine smile from Mr. D.

We LOVED our new paddles!

We had over 3 inches of ran which basically means the property is a lake.

Sloshing through everything isn't super fun.

The poor chickies are underwater! They have a bar to get up on though if the water gets too high.


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