Branson

This weekend we went to Branson, Missouri for a short family get-away. We stayed over night at a hotel so Alea could jump on the bed and go swimming. She went swimming with her daddy while I went shopping at the outlet mall (it wasn't a good outlet mall so that was disappointing). On Saturday we went to Silver Dollar City. Davin's parents met us there and spent the day with us. We looked at the craft booths and Alea rode A LOT of rides. She has a tougher stomach than I do. I rode a couple rides and then I was DONE with that fun for a while. She rode most of the rides with Davin. Alea had a great time. I can't find the charging cord for my camera so I don't have any pictures to post.

Stitches

Sparkles ripped out his stitches on Friday afternoon. We had to take him back to the vet and they decided to keep him over the weekend. I sure miss him. I can pick him up tomorrow morning. I hope he leaves his bandage alone and heals quickly.

rockin' the Christmas shoppin'

I am rockin' the Christmas shopping this week! I've gotten a lot of it done. Whoo-hoo!

party for Alea's teacher

Today some of the mom's threw a birthday party for Alea's kindergarten teacher. Each child had a balloon tied to the back of his/her chair, we ate cupcakes and drank Capri Suns. I was glad to be a part of it since I am on my intersession I get to do some of the mom things I don't otherwise get to do. Poor teacher though, we left her with an hour left in the day with children who had just eaten a cupcake and drank a sugary drink along with 20 balloons. I think she gets a "party" every year from the excited kindergarten mommies so I'm sure she's use to it.

While I was at Alea's school (which I use to teach at for three years) I got to visit a lot of old friends. I had several of the specialty teachers stop me to tell me how great Alea is, how well behaved, and how serious she is. Alea is very serious about just about everything which is pretty funny for adults. That's my girl!

pretty sore

Sparky had his paw surgery today. He is pretty sore. He keeps crying/whinning. I feel bad for him. He does have a cute foot cast on though. I'll post pics below.

Surgery tomorrow

Sparky's surgery is tomorrow. I hope all goes well and he heals quickly.

I can't make this stuff up!

The conversation between Alea and I this morning...

Alea: "Who's picking me up today."
Me: "Probably Daddy."
Alea: "When am I going to be a car rider."
Me: "You have been a car rider every day this school year."
Alea: "No I haven't! Daddy drives a truck!"
Me: laughing and explaining the concept of "car rider"