I don't really have a lot to say, but it had been awhile since I wrote on the blog and even I am getting tired of seeing the same 'ole shoulder shots on the first page. So, I thought I'd add a new one...

Can you believe its almost Christmas? I'm happy to say I'm three gifts away from being done with my shopping. No, I didn't go shopping on Black Friday! I don't like shopping the other 364 days a year; I'm definitely not going on that day! Nonetheless, I'm almost done.

Last Monday night I thought I'd take a cruise out to Opry Mills for a quick round of the mall. I thought "its Monday night...no one goes shopping on Monday night!" I might have been right about that, but what I wasn't counting on was the 400-500 teenage kids running around. Apparently there was some sort of conference going on and the kids were finished for the night. It was a stark reminder to me of my junior high days ---loitering around the mall, paying no attention to those around me, and trying to act as though I was about 10 years older than I actually was. (And all this was BEFORE cell phones!) The other night was madness. Kids running around, talking on the phone, running into people, standing...no...lying in exits. I literally had to step over someone to walk out of the mall. Needless to say, it expedited the whole shopping trip. I figured I was there, I might as well finish what I started.

(It was also my first night out of the sling; perhaps the kiddos would have been a little more attentive to the girl with the gimp arm had I kept it on.)

So, in summary....................I'm glad I'm not a junior high kid anymore.

Shoulder Update

Front of shoulder

Back of shoulder

Well it's been nearly four weeks since surgery and things are going pretty well. Much better than expected actually. I have physical therapy three times a week and though they kick my butt while I'm there it's really paying off. I can lift my arm over my head (after stretching), I can carry light-weight items, and today I tied my shoes!! I'm "supposed" to be in the sling another two weeks; but, I'll be honest I take it off now and then. It's funny how your body knows what it needs; I take it off when I feel cramped and put it on when it feels weak and apparently that is working for me. I CAN drive again, providing me with the independance I needed to feel better. I still can't write that much but typing is getting easier. It appears we use more shoulder muscles for writing than we do for typing. Who would've thunk it??

Season of the Senses

Barn at Gentry's Farm

Fall View at the Farm

Tyler hiding in the maze

Traci and Tyler with our findings -- the smallest and cutest pumpkins.

I love fall! I love the feel of cooler temps, sight of colorful leaves, the smell of bonfires, the sound of football, and taste of chili, gumbo, and s'mores. Fall is the season of the senses in my book and I love it!!

Fort the past several years, mom has brought Tyler for a fall visit. And one of our favorite things to do is look for pumpkins at Gentry's Farm in Franklin. This year's visit was full of fall festivities; corn maze, searching and carving the best pumpkin and attending a HUGE bonfire. We had a great time and I eagerly anticipate his next visit.

This weekend the trees have peaked in color and I'm hopeful to get out and take a few shots (to be posted later). And football.... Do I really need to tell anyone that the TITANS are 7-0??? I'm SO hoping to go to the game tomorrow. (Say a prayer that my friend ends up with an extra ticket!) If not tomorrow, I already have tickets to a December game, so I can wait patiently.

So during this season of the senses, I'm very content. I love thanksgiving; being with friends and family, eating good food, and watching football. I'm easy to please, what can I say?