Last Soccer Game of the Year and Halloween Party

We had a good week.  I took Mom to the doctor on Friday for her annual check up, which she passed with flying colors.  She only weighs 98 pounds now fully dressed, but healthy otherwise.  We went to a few garage sales afterward and did some cooking/baking.  Good day.

Saturday was a big day.  Mom, Ron and I headed to Overland Park very early to spend the day with Amanda, Peyton and Garrison - Chad was playing a birthday round of golf in Joplin with his friend, Patrick.  It was Peyton's last soccer game of the season, and it was a beautiful day to be outside.  Grammaw even went to the game - Peyton was pleased.  She played very well and chose Blue Moose as the restaurant to celebrate her season of soccer.  We had a great lunch.  While Garrison and Grandpa were napping, Amanda, Grammaw and I went to Costco and Sam's.

Amanda was in charge of their neighborhood Halloween Party, so we fixed the cutest little pumpkins out of clementines with a piece of celery in the top - I wish I had taken a picture.  Then we made ghosts out of a half of a banana with black gel eyes and mouth.  Amanda has the cutest ideas for holidays.  She and Peyton went early to get things set up - lucky Peyton got to jump in the Bounce House there for the party all by herself, which she loved.  Then they came home to get dressed up for the party.  Amanda wore her poodle skirt from high school and looked just like she did 14 years ago - maybe more beautiful.  Peyton dressed as Merida (sp) and Garrison as her little brother in overalls - both adorable, of course.  Amanda went early to the party, then Peyton, Garrison, Grammy and Grandpa followed with the double stroller, as the party was only about 3 blocks away in a culdesac.  It was great fun - a cupcake walk, duck pond, bowling for ghosts, limbo, crafts and the bounce house.  Hotdogs, chips, etc. for the meal.  We were there 2 hours, and it seemed like 30 minutes.  It was such a joy watching Amanda mingle with her neighbors, being in charge and doing a great job, smiling while her kids were having fun and just making her Mom and Dad proud.  It was so much fun helping Peyton and Garrison with the games, and after they warmed up to the situation, watching Peyton helping her little brother and playing with neighborhood friends.  Such a great time.

Sunday, we had lunch with Grammaw and watched the Chiefs - after a nap.  A great weekend.  We are blessed.

Mom's 85th Birthday and Goodbye to Murray

Our week started tearfully as we said goodbye to a member of our family - Murray - age almost 12 who gave up the fight following kidney stone surgery (3rd one) early Monday morning with Mom and me both present.  It is so hard to let our pets go who love us unconditionally - even when we don't love ourselves.  We were heartbroken and devastated.  He was not only "our boy" but was Mom's constant companion for the past 2 1/2 years since Daddy passed away.  We love you Murray and will miss you always!!!!!  Rest in peace.

On Friday, Mom, Debbie Sieger and I took a little road trip to the Amish General Store and then to Donna's Drive In for delicious tenderloins to celebrate Debbie's and Mom's birthdays (10th and 12th).  It was a fun day, ending at Debbie's for birthday cake!  We had a great day.

On Saturday, Mom and I started our day with going to garage sales.  We had a fun time, then spent the rest of the morning preparing for Mom's birthday party on Sunday.  Saturday night, we went to a wedding and reception at the Elks and had a blast.

Sunday, we had a birthday party for Mom - #85!  Mark and Mary (and Lenny) came to Clinton mid-morning and visited with Mom at her house before coming to our house where Amanda, Chad, Peyton, Garrison and Apollo had arrived for the big noon event.  We had a delicious ham meal, and Peyton added the candles to the cake and both she and Garrison helped Grandma blow out the candles.  It was a fun day.
We then went to our Supper Club gathering Sunday evening.

A week filled with sadness when Murray passed and with happiness for Grandma's 85th birthday.

We are blessed.

First Week in October 2013

On Monday, Murray was not acting like himself and quit eating and drinking.  Took him to Vet on Tuesday. Emergency surgery mid-afternoon for kidney stones. 30 stones later and reconstruction for him to "pee" the sweet little guy made it.  Brought him home late Wednesday.  Back to vet Friday for IV's since not eating and in pain.  Saturday ate a little and drank some but Sunday no eating and drinking.  Will call vet Monday.

Saturday we went to Overland Park for Peyton's soccer game and to celebrate an early birthday for Chad. Delicious Italian buffet dinner.

The Siegers honored us with a bouquet of 2 dozen roses on the altar at church for a belated 40th anniversary.