I'm trying to get the hang of this

Ok, I am trying to get into the habit of writing in my journal on a regular basis. So here is my attempt for today.

SO let's see, today is Monday which is one day after my 12 hour road trip back from my family reunion in Kentucky! YEAH!!

We had tons of fun!! This year I almost managed to attain the coveted prize so many in my family seek year after year! It was the third round of the horseshoe tournament. Everyone was standing by watching me pitch. My tournament partner was throwing very well, and for the first time ever, I felt like I just might be driving back to Florida was a trophy sitting on my dash board.

As quickly as my dream of sitting on my back porch telling my puppies stories about how their mom won a trophy all those years ago began,...it was shattered by a speeding train that looked suspiciously like my cousin James (a.k.a. Herbie)!

I did not come home with a trophy...but I did manage to put everyone, that ever made fun of me on notice that next year...I'll be back in the chase!

The rest of the reunion was fun and it really was great seeing every one.

It was har knowing mom was not going to be there to greet me. She always got overly excited when I was coming home for a few days. She would stand up and yell for me as I ran up the steps to give her the mom bear hug.

On the ride in I had a talk with myself about how she would not want me upset the whole time. I also know how hard it's been on my sister since we lost mom, so I didn't want to upset her, and mom did tell me to take care of her...despite the fact that she's 13 years older than me LOL!.

I managed to do ok, until Aunt Brenda began the dinner prayer. I really do miss ya mom. But you were there with us in spirit. Come to think of it, i've never played horse shoes like that before so maybe I had a little devine help! :)

Ok enough emotions for today!! I have got movie reviews to complete or my editor/publisher is gonna kick my butt!