Random

Random #1

Earlier this week I had a great responsibility.  I was elected to babysit my niece's cat, Bella.  Now, generally I'm not a huge cat fan.  But Bella is still in her cute little kitty stage so all was well.  There was one night though where she escaped to her hiding spot underneath a giant pine tree.  I spent about five minutes on my knees saying "heeeeerreeee kitty kitty kitty" until I thought to bring her food bowl over to the place she was hiding.  Sure enough, she couldn't resist and within about 20 seconds I had her safely back in my hands.  I think I'll be re-elected for the job again in a few weeks when they go visit family in Michigan.  I gotta admit, she is kinda cute...

Random #2

Tuesday night I got home from work to find my dad taking a nap.  In the kitchen.  The carpet had gotten a good shampoo that morning so everything was misplaced.  It was funny though to see him sleeping there:)

Have a great day!

The Bruise

 Out in Denver, my cousin decided to punch me one night.  Hard.  Out of the blue.  Just for the fun of it.  I guess he was reverting back to the days of being a pesky younger brother?  Not really sure.  But it hurt. 

At first I was a little dissapointed at how little of a battle wound I had from the incident.  Just a very light bruse.

But things progressed nicely.

Pretty soon it was big and ugly and everyone was asking about it.  I even had a client who was concerned I was in an abusive relationship and wondered if she should call a hotline for me.

It's healing slowly, but over two weeks later, I still have a good story to tell!

Escape to Denver

Going to the Aquarium with Jared:

Otters

       Cute lil seahorse

Big ol fish.  Glub glub.

Mermaids are real!

Shark tank- I think it was my favorite exhibit.

Cool jellyfish

Me and Jared standing in front of a huge shark jaw that you can't see because the photographer was way to close.

Out for ice cream and/or supper after church.

Next up... The Science and Nature Museum with Boni, Mike, David and Jared:

Smiling for the camera!

 The Geico gecko

 Trying to lift a (fake) anaconda.  That thing was HEAVY!  The heaviest one on record is 232 lbs.  Now that's a big snake!

 Mike and Dave ready to watch the 3-D IMAX:)

Then, checking out a little place with Boni demonstrating life on the prairie:

 We loved the little school house!

 Wearing the dunce cap:(

More friends:)

These got out of order.  The teepee's were at that prairie place, too.

 Using a yoke to carry water buckets.

 A good time was had by all!  I'm so grateful to Ed and Boni (my uncle and aunt) for their hospitality.  I love to visit them!

Celebrating Independence

Some nights I just LOVE Roanoke.  Tonight was one of those nights.  Strolling the Cruise-In on Main Street, seeing lots of people we know, getting ice cream, watching fireworks.... gotta love that small town goodness:)

Enjoying the company of good friends-

Watching fireworks with sheer amazment-

Or a little apprehension at first!

I was always the apprehensive child.  I wanted to see the fireworks but I HATED the loud boom they made!  You could usually find me sitting in the car, peeking out the rolled up windows with my fingers in my ears.  Now I love the boom!  Happy 4th everyone!  Enjoy celebrating your freedoms!