Friday, November 04, 2005

Fun at the Park


Long Hair Daddy's Mom (aka Grammy around here) came over yesterday for a nice visit. She got us lunch and then we headed to the park for swinging and sliding. It was lots of fun! I am so glad we live close enough to all the grandparents that we can see them fairly often. When I was little, I remember driving to my grandparents' house on Alice Avenue in Hammond, Indiana (8 hour drive back then---different speed limits) once a year or so. I am so thankful that Dancer Girl and Little Sister Girl are close enough to really get to know their grandparents.

I am also very thankful because my friend from New Orleans is finally headed back to see his home. It makes me wonder how many others who were displaced from Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita are still going to be homeless for this holiday season. I read on this New Orleans news blog (http://nola.us/) that there are still major sewage disposal problems in New Orleans--yuck. That would make me want to move. My friend said he would decide what to do after he saw what was left. I can't imagine how difficult that must be, not only for him, but for all the families who were affected. Still, I am thankful for his safety, and for all those who were protected and rescued.

note-- pix found at http://www.philomenaoneill.com/Philomenas-site/pon-port2.html
http://www.philomenaoneill.com/index.html. The illustrator's name is Philomena O'Neill.
reminds me of my girls, and we do have 2 pretty white kitties...

1 comment:

Motherkitty said...

I really liked the artwork attached to this message. I checked out the site to see if there was something I could use as a "logo," but nothing suited. I'm glad you guys had such a nice time at the park. Can't wait to see you tomorrow. Let me know the time you are coming by with the girls, okay?