Good morning! Five months to go! And always counting. The big news of the week is our newest family member, all of about 36 hours by the time you read this letter. Packages of all sizes have been arriving during the week.
The German Shepherd we met a week or so ago, and had the necessary neutering procedure, was ready for pick up yesterday. Everyone that was home went, which included all except Dad and Miller, who had gone to his prime team game. We brought him home sandwiched between myself and Breyer in the backseat. He was very happy to climb in the car. We brought half of a stale peanut butter and jelly sandwich for him to nibble on, which he devoured. He's very skinny, which is Rangeresque.
The kids have already called informing me that he has had an accident inside the house. Sigh. Knew this might be part of the transition. And how could I forget? His name - Wagner.
The pictures might give you a glimpse into how well he's been received, and enjoyed in such a short time. Dad took him on his walk last night. He slept through the night. He was very eager to be up and about with me. We are hoping he'll pick up his eating habits a bit. He was found wandering, sheltered for a period waiting for an owner to claim, and then sent to the rescue ranch. I believe his circumstances were good. He doesn't seem to have issues, like so many of the other dogs did. We're keeping the library dog free for AnneMarie's visits. Unfortunately she is already experiencing allergies in our home, because of the previous owner's dogs.
Miller and Breyer spent this week after school scrambling to finish their science fair projects. A "Why Do Duck Feathers Stay Dry?" and "Does Helium Make a Soccer Bounce Higher" kind of projects.
Cooper spent his Friday evening cheering on Hunter Dewey at the home soccer game, ala Cooperesque.
While I was driving from the Smith piano lessons to Miller's basketball practice, on highway 377 in the lane to exit to 144 Glen Rose, I was hit from behind. The lady looked down at her phone, and did not realize the ramp to exit was backed up - all the way over the bridge. She followed us off the exit, and pulled over with me into the gas station, for which I'm grateful. She gave me all her information, and only having had my vehicle one week, will have to put it back in the shop for the bumper damage. At least there's no deductible expense. Your two youngest siblings were a bit shaken but we continued on to what was left of Miller's practice. I called her insurance company Saturday morning, and have already begun the process.
Sawyer had been invited to a baseball scrimmage Saturday morning but stayed home because of his finger. The coaches have been very understanding with his schedule, as he is the only boy coming from basketball to baseball. I don't think this is normal behavior, but he has one coach as a teacher, and a lot of boys that have spoken up for him.
Miller had two recreational games in the morning I watched. He scored 16/30 and then 19/28 respectively, one buzzer beater three point shot, lots of blocks and assists. I squeezed one piano lesson in between, so I could go home when he was finished.
In celebration Friday of National Bubblegum Day:
The Super Bowl is today, between the New England Patriots, and the Los Angeles Rams. The World Series this year was between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the first time both events are from the same state. Dad and I, of course, are very competitive people, and the bet is on. He was invited to a member's house tonight to watch the game. Think Reed Nixon. He'
I've been home and just remembered about my son number three. That would be you. Know of our love for you. Always. Finish strong.
Mom
Hello Porter,
We miss you and we love you and hope you had a good week. From these sporting world you probably already heard that the Patriots won the Super Bowl. Even though they were playing the Los Angeles Rams I was in favor of the New England Patriots winning the Super Bowl. I think that the Rams have a great uniform but, that is it.
Had to go and visit a member who was in the hospital last night. He is a long story, but I was surprised that he was not Super Bowl. It was not because he was trying to keep the Sabbath day holy, because that would be the least of his problems. But he indicated that the Super Bowl was from the devil, that the Rams uniform was a symbol identifying them was Satan, and a number of other things including governmental mind control from the halftime show.
Miller and I went over to a member's home last night, because they invited us to watch the Super Bowl with them. Which we did to spend time with them and hopefully help them feel loved. We ended up leaving early so that I can go up to Fort Worth and visit the member in the hospital.
Obviously the biggest news of the homefront is the acquisition of a new dog. He seems to be a good dog. Took him for a walk on Saturday night and I took him for a walk this morning. I need to get back to walking every day, the weather has been cold but, today it is supposed to be 82°.
Hunter is looking to graduate now in April. Have not heard of Cooper has made it into BYU. Each check on Sawyer's finger today to see if it was broken from the basketball game he played it on Friday. He was supposed to play baseball on Saturday but because of his finger he sat out. Breyer and Miller both totally love the the dog.
I hope that Tanner, Anne Marie and Nora, may have the opportunity to live and work here this summer.
Work hard, work smart, be about doing good each day. Remember to ask follow-up questions.
Our last couple of sets of missionaries can't seem to ask any kind of follow-up question when they visit people. I try not to give them a hard time in Ward Council and try to show them love. However they are not too quick o n there feet.
Love you, Be safe,
Dad
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