Weekend catchup

Yesterday we watched the boys (that still seems odd to say and Kolby's 2 months old!) for a while. Brayden loves to play in the sand. Then Larry's sister, her husband and granddaughter joined us--Alayna and Brayden are fast friends who love to play together even thought they live 125 miles apart! Alayna's Mom came last and we all went to the Royals game. It was our first visit to the "K" since more renovations have been made, have to say I'm not crazy about some of them. I always thought the green space beyond the outfield with it's fountains was beautiful and elegant, now it's gone replaced by seating, activities etc all of which gave me the impression of a three ring circus! The fountains are still there but barely noticeable. I miss the days when one attended the game to actually watch baseball, not run around and eat, sigh. I must be getting old! Anyway with all the people going in and out of our row (around, over, in front of us--hello end seats due to Larry's long legs) and all the ones going up and down the steps it was hard to see home plate at times. I think you have better seats at home in front of the TV--that's what Larry always says about Football! Today I went shopping in preparation for our up coming camping trip. I was also looking for some clothes--I don't want to look like my mom or my daughter! Seems to make finding clothing impossible. I'll will have to order some things to get the classics I like. Enough grumbling!

I may not be able to post again until we get back on the 30th. The broadband card we had wasn't very useful so we returned in to try another provider and the new card hasn't yet arrived. Some of our state parks have wireless but I don't know if Crowder does yet. Hoping to get some stitching in, also hoping for good weather. Hope springs eternal!

Wednesday

I finished dressing Kolby's bear today. I think he turned out rather well, and Beth liked him, Kolby's too small to care! I only made the clothes, I bought the bear!

We've had a couple of busy days. Yesterday, Larry had an appointment at the VA with Ortho. They keep checking on the progress of the open wound where the wound vac was, it's mostly closed up but he's to go back until it is completely closed and no longer seeping. We are both SO tired of dealing with dressing changes on that leg, I don't understand why--we've only been doing it since last August! His next appointment in ortho is May 12. While there we got a printout of his upcoming appointments and he goes back for xrays, bloodwork and a visit with the oncologist May 28. We'd been wondering about that. I have some questions I hope he can answer. Also hope those little buggers(tumors) don't show up on xrays! (They have to be 2cm to show so that would mean growth and more chemo.)

Watched Kolby for a while, he is so laid back! Aunt Tanya watched him and played with him while the window guy was here.

We contracted for replacement windows and sliding doors for the house. It's a big investment but should help save energy and be a selling point--they are Anderson windows. This is one of three things we really need to get done this year on the house. Each year we do a little more but the place is 40 years old and there's a lot to do.

I took Kelsey to the Vet, she doesn't have the cancer in her bladder like Charley, but some kind of infection, so she gets two antibiotics twice a day for 10 days then once each day for 10 days and goes back on the 13th.

All in all it was a good day!

It's a Monday!

For some reason I stay on vacation for several days after we get home! On Friday I went grocery shopping but otherwise just messed about, watched TV etc until today. It was a rainy and dreary weekend-quite a typical Missouri spring-so I guess that counts for something. Today I began to get into the groove. Got the laundry washed, not all dry as it got too late to hang out the last load. (In the summer I try to only use the dryer for one load a week-that being towels, underwear and socks!) So tomorrow I have a few things to hang out but not much. I made some telephone calls, appointment for a replacement window estimate, questions answered on filling out insurance forms and selecting a new MD(urgh), and a Vet appointment for Kelsey. Ran some errands, got sand for the sandbox since Brayden's been asking for it, etc. Got out the sandbox and sand toys, hung the swing etc since I was picking him up at day care for our play evening. He is so glad to have spring come! He just runs and runs, wanting to spend every minute outside. Guess I need to get the deck cleaned up so we can eat out there at least on Mondays!

Tonight I went to a class on solar energy. Just an overview because I've been curious about it. It's a pretty big outlay but I expect at some point I'll want to do at least a bit of solar. The conservation part of it I can and will do now, a bit more seriously than I have to this point. I wish I knew how to get everyone else living here on board!

Home at last!

We made it home yesterday afternoon, backed the trailer down the drive and unloaded a bit before we just "gave out!" We had a wonderful time, stayed the last night at another lovely Arkansas State park called Devil's Den. We considered staying another night there but we were out of some essential groceries and several miles (like 20) from more, plus I was tired of dealing with the dogs in the small space of the trailer so we came on home.

Today I bought groceries for the house, although I need to do a good inventory so I won't have to go back soon. Lately, it seems I run to the store everyday. Which is a habit I've never had and don't want to establish! After Walmart, Costco and Price chopper as well as dealing with the putting away of all that stuff; I finished bringing in things from the trailer so I can clean it tomorrow. Oh yeah, I have to do laundry tomorrow too.

Beth brought the boys over to see us after school, I got the longest, strongest hug from Brayden I've ever had. I think he missed us! Kolby has already grown and gotten fatter, but he still sleeps all the time.

After dinner we loaded the van up with electronics to recycle tomorrow on the square in Independence. Guess I'll return some library books as well.

Traveling is exhausting. First you work hard to get ready, then you go and get tired and lastly you work hard to get things cleaned up and back to normal. If it wasn't so much fun I'd just stay home!

Longhorns and Billy Bob's!

Today we went to the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards district. There are a lot of little shops with Texas souvenirs, places to eat etc and at 11:30 am and 4:00pm they "drive" a small herd of Longhorn Cattle down the street. Those poor things have so much horn I think they have trouble holding their heads up! It was interesting, especially in light of the fact that we saw some elsewhere behind warning signs about how contrary and dangerous they are! After we had BBq at Riscky's, it was good enough but not as good as either Arkansas or KC. At this point in our taste testing KC is still ahead. While at the stockyards we went to Billy Bob's Honky Tonk--the biggest honly tonk anywhere or so they say! It was pretty empty but I can imagine what it must be like full of people! There is a bull riding arena inside--not for fake bulls for the real ones! They also have the hand prints of many musicians who have performed there, mostly country music I think so I only recognized a few!

It was an interesting experience, very cold as it is windy today and was cloudy then. Also we had checked the weather and weren't expecting the chill so we didn't dress accordingly!

After that I went shopping at Cabbage Rose Quilt shop, Larry stayed in the truck and "Kindled." I bought fabric again! Some Civil War fat quarters for my 1st Saturday quilt and the green I'd been seeking for my Civil War Letters quilt. I'm not doing it in Civil War fabrics but in a Blue, Green and Cream color scheme. I like the Civil War fabric but I don't think I want overkill!

We are back at the trailer, Larry's napping. The dogs must be getting tired of being left, they ate the remains of a bag of tortilla chips and chewed up one of Larry's loafers! Think that was Kelsey--she's in the dog house!

We have one more day here then we are headed for home! It has been nice to see Gloria and Cyril again. We had dinner with them Saturday and then went to his sister's house for Easter dinner. Got to see her gorgeous grandbabies!

Saturday, Dallas

Well, we are no longer naked! The laundry is done and I had a nice chat with Gloria while doing it as she dropped in at the laundromat, she happened to be shopping nearby when I called her! We are getting together later for Barbeque. Otherwise, this has be a rest day, tomorrow as well most likely. Then on Monday we're going to go see some things--think we are going to Billy Bob's Honky Tonk. Going to hit some quilt shops as well, maybe I'll buy some more fabric! Larry has been looking for a pair of cowboy boots ever since we got to Texas so maybe he'll find some then.

Dallas

This will be a short post, I hope! We packed up and left Fredericksburg about 9 this morning--that's really early for us but we are getting faster at the whole process. We arrived about 3:30 pm driving a little less than 300 miles to Arlington, in the Dallas/Ft Worth metro. The wind was awful for part of the trip and I doubt I'd have been able to keep truck and trailer on the highway so Larry drove all the way. He's tired, me too. We'll be here 5 nights before we head on up Interstate 35 to Home. I don't know exactly what we'll be doing except I plan to visit some quilt shops, and my former roomie from college, Gloria. Also, I have to do laundry tomorrow cause one more day and we're naked!