the big kids are at my mom's in Burnet, and Hazel is in her crib napping, so i've got a few minutes to myself.

my mom came in to Austin and took the kids yesterday afternoon. she wanted to get them out there for a couple of days before we started back to school. i'm giving them this week off since i made them do school the week of Christmas and so that Brian and i can do some planning. last night we went out to El Chile. they have half price apps until 7, and $1 off drinks, so we shared an appetizer and then split a plate of enchiladas. i also got a cactus apple margarita, i think that was what it was called. it was yummy. i love how you can drink down a frozen margarita like it's a slurpee, and think, "ok, that was good, but where's the kick?" and then suddenly it hits you like a load of bricks. we walked around French Place for about an hour after dinner, then came home and watched some of the Orange Bowl.

this morning after Brian left for work, i took Hazel down to the town lake trail and ran the 7.2 mile loop. well, i mostly ran it. i took a few walk breaks to make a couple of phone calls. the weather couldn't be more beautiful today. thank you, Lord!

have i mentioned how much i love these 80's inspired fashions that are in now? well, i do. they make me feel young again, and they remind me of all the cool outfits my sister had when we were growing up. see, i was 5 to 15 in the 80's, and didn't fully get fashion yet. my sister, being three years older and very cutting edge, wore all the latest styles. i have restocked my wardrobe using Christmas money and gift cards. it's nice to be out of maternity clothes, by the way.

speaking of clothes, i found these jeans at the thrift store a few weeks ago for $10.



if you go to the True Religion site you'll see that they go for $319. i feel kinda smug when i wear them. LOL.

here's a promotional video about Austin made in the 1950's. the cool thing about it is that it features our neighborhood Windsor Park as it was being built.

well, i've been sitting here with olive oil on my hair (trying to moisten it up - it's so dry!) and better go wash it out before Hazel needs me again.

oh, before i go, i have one more link to share. a friend of mine put this on FB, and i thought it was good.