Our Week Off

Our week off began with a nice visit with Mom & Dad followed by a quiet weekend at home. Then we spent 2 1/2 days in Lafayette where we visited with Chris & Heidi and Ana, Audrey & Trent. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing them all (especially Audrey who has grown alot since our last trip) and we are continually reminded how blessed we are to have such wonderful nieces & nephews--In Lafayette, In Texas, and in Iraq!!

Oscar was well-cared for in our absence but horribly offended that we would leave him for a couple of days. He didn't eat (refusing even treats!) but his hunger strike ended promptly upon our return home. He is also hoarse--we don't know if he cried alot while we were gone or if this is actually a manipulation on his part to make us feel guilty. It does sound rather pathetic, so he is getting a great deal of sympathy & attention.

The garden is faring well--we have cantaloupes that are growing quite nicely and the purple-hulled peas are doing great. (Take a look at the 'Armadillo Pfarms' slideshow to the right of this post for pics!)

We ended our vacation with a 14 mile bike ride in Liberty Hill (see the 'Rip Roarin' Ride slideshow to the right). The ride was lovely. I'm out of shape though and I admit to whining for the first 4 miles. But I stuck it out and Mark put up with me and by mile 5, we were both thoroughly enjoying ourselves. I'm convinced that we'll be fine for the Mamma Jamma ride which is rapidly approaching. We've raised about $1500 so far and want to thank everyone who has donated! (There's still time to make a donation or to have a name put on the flag!)

We started this week with Sunday School (can't tell you how much we enjoy the folks in our class) and then were back to a 'normal' week--much enjoyed by Oscar!