Tears today

I was devastated to learn of a friend's unexpected and sudden passing from his dad today. 😔 He lived in Ramsey, Isle of Man and was only 43 years old. So young! It's been over twenty years since I signed up to be a member of a Titanic site that would lead me to a group of people, mostly across the pond, that shared my interest in the RMS Titanic. We would all hit the forums and post daily. There was a specific area called Cafe Parisien that was for the TT community and this is where we became friends. To name a few - Andy (moderator), Rose, Jo, Clayton, Matthew, Lynnet, Steven, Braniff, Hafizia, and I am sure there were a few others. So many years ago!!! So many memories. We lost Steven several years ago. My husband and I had planned a meet up to go eat lunch one weekend. It was to be us, Steven and Braniff. We were going to meet at Bennigan's. Then news comes to us that Steven had been in a car accident and didn't make it. We never got to meet for lunch. The site is no longer and Andy went on to do other things. A few of us managed to reconnect via Facebook and have kept in contact since.

Needless to say, the things I thought I was going to get done today didn't get done. My heart has been heavy. Matthew and I were messaging back and forth after the Texas Rangers won the World Series. That was an awesome day. We messaged after Christmas and he was sharing his statistics for rugby.  When the Dallas Cowboys lost, he immediately started in with the crazy memes. LOL! He was so smart and funny. Autism was something that Matthew and my daughter had in common and he was amazing with stats!!! I am going to miss his messages.

 

 

It's hard to process. I have so many people that I have met online through the years that I call friends. Probably more so than in real life, actually. Prayers and condolences to my friend's family in this time of need. May God keep you all and comfort you. 💗

 

Sleepy Kitty

I am working from home today and my little Tumble decided to take a nap. So, here I am trying to quietly work on getting my PCS reports finished. LOL! 

DDV DreamSnaps - Winter's here!

This weeks Disney Dreamlight photo challenge:

[OUTFIT CHALLENGE] Brrr! Time to bundle up and share your warmest winter fashions. 

 

First snowfall

Look who slept in today!!! 😊 I stayed up reading until 3:30am and didn't get out of bed until after 10:30am. After feeding Tumble, I looked outside and we actually got SNOW. ❄ LOL!

 

Late Christmas get-together

This afternoon we got together with my hubby's side of the family for a little late Christmas shindig. His brother and his wife came into town from San Antonio. Their kids didn't make it in with their families. 🎄 Some tasty food from Spring Creek BBQ and some sides. I always loved their rolls. Thanks so much for all the presents!!! 🎁 It was great getting together and seeing everyone!! Maybe it won't be so long next time. 😙 We will see I suppose. Sometimes it is so hard getting together, especially when everyone has their own families now. All the nieces are married, and most have kiddos.

 

This is my husband's amazing mother (Mom II is what I call her), with her kiddos - my husband (left) with his twin sister Nat, and baby sis and bro, Darla and Ronnie. They are twins, too! Yes, two sets of twins. LOL! I must have missed pictures, and yes, I 'jacked' this photo. 😂

 

 

Nostalgia

Went shopping at Target for this family get together we are having tomorrow and came across these. Talk about nostalgia! I remember playing with the original Spirograph, which I believe came out in the late 60s, at my Nana and Pops house on weekends. MLP fan and loved all my ponies, especially Cotton Candy! Although after my time, Gen 4 will always rule! And Pound Puppies were so adorable! This was one of the little ones. I saw a few other slots for Etch a Scetch and Viewmaster, which I guess were out of stock. LOL! 

 

Love seeing some of the toys we grew up with hit store shelves again!! 😊

Game Time - Genshin Impact

One admin meeting for the month down. Whew! It was definitely a day. Tomorrow morning I have to compose an email to send out to my workers to let them know about some policy changes that went into effect in November. But now - I am going to chill and play me some Genshin!! Paimon here I come! I think Paimon has to be my favorite!! 😊

 

DDV DreamSnaps - Out of the Toybox

This weeks Disney Dreamlight photo challenge:

[DECOR CHALLENGE] To DreamSnaps -- and beyond! Decorate your Valley with decorations inspired by Toy Story.