Guggy's Gossip: November 2011

Monday, November 28, 2011

Magical Night at the Nutcracker

We were lucky to have Brianne's friend and Principal Ballerina, Sara, get us tickets for the "Nutcracker Ballet." Everyone decided to be brave and take the grand kids also. All but 2 year old Jakie dawned their festive apparel, and headed downtown to the "Wortham Theather." I had stuffed my purse with treats, and purchased small nutcrackers for each of the children.

What a magical night. Sara was wonderful as usual, and the night could not have been better. After the performance we took the children to meet some of the dancers, and get pictures and autographs. Benson was so cute. He would walk right up to the dancers and tell them his name, and give them his program to sign. Sara took us back stage again, where the children got to see behind the scenes. Sara then presented the little girls with a pair of her signed ballet slippers. Wow!

Saturday, November 5, 2011

ROAD TRIP

We are not people who plan out things. We seem to do things on the fly. Like buy and new car and plan a 3500 mile road trip 3 days before you are to leave. Rick hates my 4 Runner but loved his almost 11 year old Avalon. He really wanted to go on a road trip. To where you might ask...Nauvoo. I persuaded him to go to Virginia first. Crazy right? Well my wish, was his command. (this ended up being one of those hope for the best, prepare the worst moments) We rushed over to Toyota to look at cars on Monday we drove a few, and ended up with another 4 Runner. This years model is a lot bigger than mine and was a perfect fit for Rick. That took all day Monday we were suppose to leave Thursday morning. Helped Brianne out with the kids Tuesday for a while...less than two days to get ready to go. Finally, I just throw in some clothes. Forgot important things like socks, heavy coat, and sweaters. Ya know, I just thought the whole nation was 80 degrees like Houston. Thursday morning we leave my head is swimming trying to make sure we got everything we needed. By the way Rick doesn't pack or prepare, he drives. House wasn't as clean as I would have liked it. You know, I am one of those people who worry if something would have happened and people go into your home and say, "what a slob.". We take off.

We made it to Chattanooga, TN the first day. On to Virginia the second day. The drive was incredible. The Shenandoah Valley was a treat.. Made it just in time for Trunk or Treat. It was cold, so I stayed in the church with the baby. Kids had a good time. Saturday it SNOWED so we hung out at home and celebrated an early Birthday for Gavin. Gavin had a bad cough so we stayed with him on Sunday, while the rest of the family went to church. Monday we went to "Puss and Boots." and ordered take-out at Cafe Rio. Had a great time with the kids while we were there. Audrey is growing up too fast!

We left Monday and made it to Indianapolis, Indiana. The drive through Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, was absolutely beautiful! We made it to Nauvoo the next day in time to take pictures and visit the Visitors Center. We found out the Temple was closed for maintenance. We were so disappointed. It was pretty much down hill from there. The weather turned nasty. For those who know Illinois know what I am talking about. When we woke up to rain, wind, and cold, we threw in the towel and started for home a day early.

Made it home tired but glad we took the time off.

Rick has a new girl friend... He is in love with this!