Baa Baa Black Sheep

These painted sheep can be found all over town. I can't remember the exact phrase but it means we are the BIG SHEEP folks in America. It's our claim to fame. LOL That and the famous courthouse in the background. ::snort:: I love the details on the sheep.

In Anchorage we loved the painted salmon all over town.

Choosing Joy!
©2009 D.R.G.

He's Official

yeah....I never got to bed...and now Mike should be home in an hour or so... LOL

Jared's Tourist Passport....

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©2009 D.R.G.

Zander's Solution

Zander asked over lunch, "Can't we PLEASE just take Beatrix to Japan?" When I explained the problems; he had a solution.

"We'll take Be and put a note on her. We'll leave her at Cy's, knock on the
door and then run. Bea can't run. The note will say, 'Cy, your family members
are in Japan. Surprise! Please watch our dog.'"

Such a simple solution. I laughed. Then I teared up. But I laughed some more. This is life....a roller coaster of emotions....but very vibrant. ::snort:: There were also questions today about who will fly over for Christmas and who may not. Ugh....somehow those early years when we "knew" the older kids would eventually not be moving with us seemed so very far away. OK - GET READY! HERE IT COMES!!! THE SAPPY MENTAL PAUSAL LADY COMMENT, "It goes so fast. Enjoy these years. Make the kids your priority. You won't regret it." ::grin::

I have photos - but am exhausted. Maybe I'll get lots of photos up tomorrow. Tonight: cuddle, read, sleep....for tomorrow it will all begin again. ::snort::

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©2009 D.R.G.

The Day in Brief

• Gym
• Base Passport office by 9 - done at 11:00.
• School
• Piano Lessons - I think I fell asleep on Lois' couch. ::snort:: Lois and her children gave us a great "top secret file" from Highlights on Japan.
• Phone calls......all over the place to find out WHO needs to sign this Special Ed form.... There really is nothing else I can do as most school officials are on spring break until Monday and the Col who will know more is on leave until Monday.
• Got Bre's dates for her trip out for Jamin's graduation. I'll book the tickets tomorrow, I think. I don't trust myself to catch details if I do it tonight. LOL
• Going to cuddle with kids and read tonight.

It will all get done...one piece of paper at a time. Mike is working late and swamped at work and so I'm doing all the paperwork and forms that I can....then he signs them and turns them in. ::snort:: I'm trying to be a good help for him. The UCI begins in 10 days...and so relief will be here in 19 days. ::snort:: THEN Mike will be able to focus more on the move and I can focus on relationships, school, packing and house.

Choosing Joy!
©2009 D.R.G.