Merry Christmas from Hyatt Lost Pines Resort!

It's our year to do a big Nordell Christmas and Mom & Dad Nordell are graciously treating the group to a 5 day stay at the beautiful Hyatt Lost Pines Resort, down outside of Austin. It's been so good to get away and enjoy time with family in a relaxing setting. We've made s'mores around the campfire while listening to singing cowboys; drove in to Austin for the Trail of Lights in Zilker Park with Ron in wheelchair, bundled up with blankets, taken walks around the grounds and the girls have enjoyed the fitness facility, hot tubs and even the pool--the outdoor pool is heated to 85 and it's great!

And yes, way before leaving we received instructions from Dr. A where to go in case any problems arise. He even has friends on staff at the hospital down in Austin he will contact if needed. How blessed we are to have such caring, proactive doctors!

Only problem we've had thus far has been totally my fault (although completely accidental!)....we convinced Ron to join us for horseshoes and be my partner (bad idea to begin with...I'm awful at horseshoes!). At one point he was watching the game in the pit next to us, one of my wonderful throws took a bad bounce, hit his calf--gouging his leg making it bleed quite a bit and putting a huge goose egg on it! I felt awful!!! Being the trooper he is, he played through the pain and says it's ok today.

After gifts with our small family, and a plethora of stocking stuffers with all 19 Nordell's in attendance; we enjoyed a huge Christmas feast and then we all headed to the golf course to ride along with those who were playing. It was glorious to see Ron back in his element, although it was bittersweet for him. He enjoyed it tremendously, but it also made him miss it even more. He did try swinging a club on the driving range and managed to shank a few before giving out. The smile on his face as he swung the club was priceless! He also drove the golf cart (first driving of any kind in almost 15 months) around a portion of the course.

I'll try to get pictures up soon!

Christmas blessings to you and yours!
Christie