Natalie Arianna Hodosy Brander

Natalie Arianna Hodosy Brander
December 18, 1999 to November 10, 2009

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

With a Blink of an Eye







Summer is nearly over! I haven't blogged since, gosh, I don't recall. Anyhow, I finally made it to Bonneville - the last pure venue for speed enthusiasts - absolutely fantastic only downside is the darn saltflats - so bright I have sunburned eyeballs. Well worth every bit of the effort though and got to see the new Seth Hammond Lakester run for its inaugural run (qualifying speed of 244 - will eventually see over 400 mph!). What else.

Katy graduated from UC Santa Cruz - gives me goosebumps to think that my little quiet, "loving surprise child" (her own description at 10 years old) is now a very mature, serious and still loving woman. I can't wait to see what other surprises are in store for me from Katy...2 down 1 to go.
Then, there was the 4th of July pig roast, 50th birthday bash for Paul. Met some new friends, had a great time and would definitely do it again.

Along with the normal bumps in the road with family health issues and work, I am constantly reminded of the love within my family and gratitude for everyone and everything in my life. My son has turned into the man I always knew he would be, Chloe is over the hump of the past couple of years and I am still the happiest wife around. I am truly blessed.

Best recent read: The Five People You Meet in Heaven (Mitch Albom) - quick read but fabulous Best recent movie: Mamma Mia!! If you haven't seen it - you absolutely must. It is a joy to behold.
Best recent old-school thought: Just went and bought Tammy and the Bachelor and Tammy Tell me True...thought it would be fun to re-visit these oldies with Chloe. Sheesh another lifetime ago.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: I have finally learned how to text message. Thought you were safe from me, didn't you Chloe??
CUL8TR

Cheerio my friends.
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hestermom said...

So glad for the update...and glad everyone is doing well!

August 21, 2008 at 11:46 AM

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