Truly Thanksgiving week was an epic week. I don't think we could have fit any more in than we did. And really it wasn't a full week, more like a long weekend. Zach and his family arrived from Colorado Tuesday evening, after a very long drive We had the choice to go up there or have them come down here. Clearly we picked the better option. Anything to avoid the long car ride.
We took them to the city beach where they built a large sand castle and moat, were brave enough to dip their feet into the water, and run the pier. We went across the street to the city park where the young swung and slid and the older threw rocks and pine cones into the muck. Lincoln ran towards us, at one point, and fell into sludge that looked solid. Not quite sure what it is, but we took him home right away and made his world right with a large bubble bath and toys.
We played so many games. Zach brought a bagful, and I have a new favorite game: Splendor. He saw I loved it so much he already ordered and sent me one to put under my tree. His kids loved Castle Panic.
Wednesday evening Miller took Gabe to a mutual activity of capture the flag. I thought I'd be dropping him off and picking him up, so I left my wallet in the car after the beach. Only he was picked up and dropped off so my wallet remained out in the car, parked by the garage all night, and taken early Thanksgiving morning. No other vehicles were disturbed, no other items taken except my Kate Spade sunglasses I just picked up from my eyeglass benefit. By 8 a.m. my bank account had been emptied up in Benbrook and Fort Worth, and multiple chargers were coming through on my credit cards.
Because Miller wanted to go to an early morning turkey bowl game I realized my wallet was gone, and was able to cancel everything. I've already been refunded the fraudulent charges. I filed a report with the Hood County Sheriff's office. They confirmed that no other reports were made from the Bentwater area. Later this week I'll have to get a new license, and contact the social security office. I also filed a notice with the credit bureaus so no new accounts will be opened in my name. It's a disturbing thought realizing someone might try to be you. I wonder what they think of my temple recommend. I regret having my social security card in my wallet.
Other cousins activities included playing Legos, girl yoga, going on walks, throwing rocks in the Bentwater pond as well as fishing. Teaching the boys how to golf, and emptying the garage of a golf set or two. Or three. Taking them to the driving range up the street. Playing two on two basketball, and other court games. Using the fire pit. Shooting the bow and arrow. More games. We celebrated Lincoln's 5th birthday - Star Wars cake, hamburgers and fries. I even made him fried dough for breakfast. He's adorable.
We took the group to the Granbury light parade Friday night, our first time being in town Thanksgiving weekend. We loved it. So did the kids. Most of the floats were from churches, and the organizer asked Dad why our church wasn't in it. He plans on entering a float next year.
Jarrod and Sawyer were up by 5 a.m. Saturday morning to go to the temple. Cooper couldn't go because he said he had no clean pants. True story. I forgot to do wash. Zach and his family were gone during the 7 a.m. hour of the morning. By 9 a.m. Miller had a severe sore throat and a 102.8 fever. We made multiple trips to the urgent care clinic because every time we pulled up there were no seats and people sitting on the floor. Jarrod and Sawyer were back before 10, just in time to go to varsity basketball practice. He and two others were the only ones who went, out of the two freshmen teams and junior varsity. The coach told the varsity players they were being out rebounded by a freshmen. He was asked to shoot three point shots so they could practice rebounding but his shots kept going in.
Miller was into the doctors by 2, and had his first dose of medicine by 3. Unfortunately, he is allergic to the medicine but that's a whole other story for another day.
Breyer, Sawyer, Jarrod and I were given tickets to the Fort Worth symphony by Sawyer's friend, including valet parking, so we enjoyed a wonderful evening of music and laughs. We brought home shakes for the home bound.
While getting ready for church Sunday morning Breyer told me she had a sore throat. So we skipped out of church early, encountered bodies all over the urgent care center, but were patient enough to find out she also has strep. We caught her's at a much earlier stage so she hasn't been as miserable. Miller was given new medicine, and they're both on the mend. As I hope you are. I'm not quite sure I understood what happened last week. I'd appreciate your sharing more with me.
Your father gave a wonderful talk in church today - using the pineapple. I hope he can get on in the morning and give you a nice summary. But to sum it up. Stand tall, wear your crown, and be sweet.
Love,
Your Very Own Pineaple
No comments:
Post a Comment