Cora is delighted that she was chosen to play the part of the queen in the school play. In fact, when she arrived home with the news yesterday, she announced that everyone should "bow down to her." (:o) She loves the drama club activities, and the play will be performed sometime in February, so lots of time to learn her lines. She told me the queen role is not listed as a "supporting role," that it is one of the main characters. It's been a few years since she made her debut at the Quincy Community Theater as an angel in the Christmas play. So I am excited for her, and I could hear the joy in her voice when she called to tell me last night. Hurrah for Cora!
Blake's high school soccer team is headed to Collinsville tomorrow for a 3-day tournament. They play a team from California tomorrow. These teams should give them some real competition. Blake is playing stopper, a defensive position, and the defense has allowed only two goals all season. The team is now 13-0-1. We are enjoying watching him play.
I had a wonderful birthday/shopping trip with Judy last Friday to St. Louis. Justine went with us. We had a fantastic lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, and Justine and I split one of those wonderful cheesecake desserts. The salads there are the best one can get anywhere. I found some dressy black flat shoes and a clearance skirt with about 10 colors in it. Now to find a clearance top to go with it....
We continue to get lots of enjoyment from "the animals" as I call them. Chico and Kitty are pals, but sometimes they play a little too rough for my taste. But the vet assures me that is how it goes with puppies and kitties. One joy that has come unexpectedly is a renewed appreciation of the sunsets and stars and peaceful night skies, since I am the doggy mommy who takes Chico out every night before we go to sleep. Sometimes he gets right to his business, but sometimes he has to take it all in for awhile, so I just take it all in with him.
This weekend we will have Cora, Hannah, and Nolan while Carrie and Tony go to Collinsville for Blake's games on Friday and Saturday. We will get to take in two games ourselves on Saturday morning, as Hannah and Nolan are both on teams. I think we will make a batch of chocolate chip cookies Saturday afternoon--that always delights the girls.
Today I had a wonderful 2 hours with my good friend Jan Faler. How blessed I have been to have her as my friend. I love Jan, and my gratitude for what she has taught me by her example is endless. It was a great way to spend the middle of the day.
Tonight I stored my white jackets, pants, and shorts, and brought my fall and winter jackets from the basement storage area. All but a couple are too big. So tomorrow I will take them to Designers Again and hopefully get some $ so I can buy some that fit me. I am ready to be done with this process.
Everyone have a great October.
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