I was wrapping up the outside gardening (inside is seed germination) this weekend and decided to leave the blooming zinnias and morning glory for color as long as I could get it. It looks to be only a couple more days before they're hit with frost. I'm getting really good this being able to tell the seasons just by the sun in the sky thing ;) The last marching band contest I worked was last weekend. I will be a spectator this upcoming weekend, one time. One time in four years of every contest and football game. I never get to see the show from the stands. This year, they'll be cushioned, reserved seats. All up high. Guess I better remember the camera. I spent all of Friday evening and all day Saturday thanking each person individually for all the kindness shown to us as it's not my son's primary school. We came in as strangers to them all (they all know each other because they grew up in the same neighborhoods and attend the same schools/churches), and we're leaving enriched by their friendships. I spent a lot time on the field crying bittersweet tears. One of the friends said why are you crying? I said I am going to miss y'all, all y'all, something fierce. The reply was, you know where to find us. Truly salt of the earth kind of people. I'm ready to be done with public transport though! Two more train rides and six bus rides. On Thursday, I'll have to be up and ready at the bus stop by 5AM?! I don't relish that one. It's the day he'll have to be at band practice from 6:30AM-7PM with a couple of breaks. Is it over yet?!

This is my vacation week.

Yesterday was my husband's birthday and our plans were delayed because our kitty was found and we brought her back home. We then had to go out and strip down all the flyers that we had hung while looking for her. We are not allowed to hang flyers on the telephone poles in the neighborhood. After that and plenty of cuddle time with Sox, we went to Petsmart and got her a new collar that we attached a tag with her name and both of our phone numbers. She wants to go outside so the plan is to take her out on a leash.

Today we are going to the Fort Worth Zoo, a favorite place. The twins and our daughter in law will join for a few hours. It's chilly here today, high is supposed to be 70 with high wind, but the sun is out and it's a beautiful day.

PK....I'm glad U found your cat!

Our cat is fine on a halter & leash. For evenings, he has a blinking light(ebay purchase .99cents).

Congrats! Another option? My cat prefers a harness. But anything that makes your baby happy, go for it! It's all good. In this instance.

I had a fun afternoon yesterday at Amber's, Alyssa did not have school so we invited her kindergarten teacher from last year to come over and my oldest daughter Cheryl and I picked up pizza and I baked a pumpkin pie, made apple salad and jello dessert and took to Amber's. After eating we all colored at the big kitchen table. We should get together more often. Lots of fun. Today, I think I will see if I have the ingredients to make some beef vegetable soup. Nice and cool and rainy here in central Indiana.

Sue