Good Time, Good News!

Last Sunday B, Elle, her parents and our newest grand puppy, Zoe, came for a little "Thanksgiving" gathering since we will be in Nashville, TN with our other children on Thanksgiving Day. We had a nice visit with the kids and Elle's parents. Unfortunately, I was hit by the "upper respiratory infection bug" later that evening. It really it me hard. In fact I missed 2 days of work and even called the doctor. That alone tells you I was a pretty sick individual. Smitty has been undergoing some test just in the past few weeks that had us a little on the anxious side. Today we got some good news that has relieved us of our worst fears. The growth found inside his leg bone is benign! We still have to do some periodic checking and monitoring, which may require surgery if the growth continues to grow, but for now the news is good. We have so much for which to be thankful this Thanksgiving season and we just got to add another thing to the list.

B, Elle, and Zoe (Vega stayed at home)

Go West Young Man (or Woman)

I am a little delinquent in posting the events of last weekend, but not because it wasn't enjoyable. Smitty and I headed west to visit my brother and his wife in Midland. We both took a half day of vacation from work and headed into the sunset (literally) on Friday afternoon. We arrived in time for dinner and the beginning of a nice weekend with Geoguy and Ginny. Most of the time they are the ones that head this direction. After many, many "wish you would come to see us" we decided it was time we made the long trip to see them. We had a good time catching up on the events in our lives as well as doing a little shopping and fine dining. It was good to see some of the new artwork that they have acquired as well as just spending time in their beautiful home.

Sassy, Geoguy and Ginny