Second Week in April 2016

On Tuesday, Ron and I went to Overland Park mid-day.  Ron stayed at Amanda's house to wait for the internet people to come fix their connection (mouse had chewed through line outside), and I went to meet with the anesthesiologist people at the KC Orthopedic and Sports Medicine place pre-surgery.  Peyton had an early dismissal, so after my appointment I went to school to pick her up.  We then picked up Grandpa who was finished with the internet people and the 3 of us went to Dickey's BBQ for a late lunch.  There was no one else there eating (2:30 ish), so Peyton was in her element going up to get us more napkins, pickles, BBQ sauce, taking trash, getting herself an ice cream cone, etc.  It was fun.  After a tasty lunch, we went to get Garrison at his school after his nap.  We had an early dinner, and then I took Peyton to her dance class about 20 minutes away.  We found it easily with Amanda's instructions.  Amanda had a late meeting at Sprint - Chad had a meeting of T-Ball Coaches for Garrison's team this summer.  After we arrived home from dance - by the way, I was able to get a parking place right in front of the studio and the big glass window and was privileged to get to watch her dance the full hour - it was wonderful - she is good - Ananda and Chad had both made it home, so after visiting for a couple of minutes, we headed for home.  It was a great day.

On Wednesday, I went to Bible Study, went out to lunch at El Camino with Ron and some of his customers, and we had our picture taken at church for the pictorial directory.

I had P.EO. Thursday night.  On Friday, Kelly and I went to a few garage sales, and I helped her mark things for her upcoming garage sale.   That evening, I drove Ron around to put out signs for the Education Foundation 5K on Saturday which he was involved in.

On Saturday, Ron left around 6 a.m. to work at the 5K.  I headed to Overland Park for Garrison's first Spring soccer match.  He played really well and had a good time.  Peyton had a good time with her friends, running around and doing cartwheels.  Amanda and Chad took Peyton to a birthday party and then went to pre-see The Jungle Book to see if it was appropriate for the kids.  Garrison and I had a date to Chick-Fil-A (his choice).  He literally talked the whole way there, while there, and the whole way home!  He's a talker.  We had fun.  We don't often get to have time one-on-one.  He played a little bit in the play area, but a little girl called him a monster and it made him mad, so he didn't want to play anymore.  Too funny.  Then we went to McDonald's for an ice cream cone.  He was worried about getting Grandpa's van dirty.  I told him I would handle Grandpa.  He took a good nap.  Peyton's friend's mother brought her home around 3:30 p.m., then Amanda and Chad arrived home around 4 p.m.

I brought home Peyton's pink Cadillac to sell - sad - she has outgrown it.  Sold it online on Sunday within 20 minutes.  Also sold the double stroller for Amanda - the kids are growing up!

Ron and I went to see Uncle Jim at the Windsor Nursing Home Sunday morning and had a good visit with him.  We grilled steak for lunch with baked potatoes - yummo.  Rested Sunday afternoon.  Amanda/family went to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to hear the symphony play Disney/Pixar times.  All in all, a good week.

10 days until surgery.

We are blessed.