Catch up

Forgive me, it's been 20 days since my last blog entry. Wow, that many days, huh...seems like a lot of days.

I'm just going to list out the firsts that happened during that time and feebly offer my explanation that we've been out of town a lot.

- played at the Bissett's house! Super fun.

- stopped at the coolest reststop in Texas -- Exit 282 on IH35. Have you stopped there? If not, you should. They have great play equipment for the kids. They even have a bit of exercise equipment...great for truckers or anyone else needing to move and stretch.

-Chic Fil A at exit 391 on IH35. This is not a first, we stop there every trip to Fort Worth and back (unless it's a Sunday). Just want to mention it because the manager there, his name is Charles, is the most hospitable, good natured and pleasant restaurant manager I have ever been blessed to meet. The fact that this is not a first for us confirms this. Every time we stop there, he has a warm smile, asks how we are, goes to all the tables to see if the customers need anything. His pride in his work shows. Stop by and see for yourself if you get the chance.

- Finished our first big chapter book with Kate -- "Charlotte's Web" She didn't cry -- I did. Whew, what a good book.

- Swimming at the Buda pool with no floaties!! Kate was great. My son, on the other hand, did fine but lacks the amount of fear that would make me more comfortable -- boys!

- Watched the old Disney cartoon version of Alice in Wonderland.

- Talked to their parents while parents were in Belize (okay, this was more fun for me).

- Made a snake with construction paper and googly eyes.

- Fort Worth zoo -- a first for Andy!!

- Caught in the rain at the Fort Worth zoo!

- Made a wish on a wishbone.

- Watched 4 skydivers float through the sky and land. So great to watch. Kate thought it looked like so much fun. Andy kept saying "planes! planes!"

- Started reading "Stuart Little" to Kate.

- Got a copyright on the song we wrote -- Bug Love.

- Saw a potbelly pig who was staying at Dog Camp!

- Met MB's new puppy, Penny!!

- Fell in love with MB's new dog, Penny!!

- Made blonde brownies (blondies?)

- Tried breathing through a snorkel above water.

That's about all I can remember. Back to regular updates tomorrow.