Dylan's bday, Pain, bomb squad, and Dad

It is Friday which means today is better than yesterday. Yup.  Yesterday was just a weird day.  I'll explain later. If I don't start from Monday I will get lost. lol

So I am blasting past to Tuesday.  Rough and painful. I had an 8:30 appointment with the physical therapist. I can see why they are called physical terrorist.  She was so sweet and nice BUT she had to run all these tests on my shoulder until she got pain. Over and over and over.  Out front. To the side. Back.  THEN we did some therapy and stretches etc. She said ice it when you get home and do the therapy 3 times a day. whatever.  I was so sore when I got home. I iced it but I didn't do anymore that day. It stinks to pay someone to cause you pain!
So, of course, I did not a thing the rest of the day.

Wednesday afternoon we met Andrew and Dylan at That's a Some Italian and had pizza dinner.  It was ok.  Not a fan of the crust but Dylan loves it so that is what counts, right? Don't see Dylan much so we thought we'd take him out to dinner and he wanted Andrew to come. Gave him some money for his birthday.  It was a nice time.

Thursday was the weird day. I went over to curl Lauren's hair for picture day. On the way I passed a stater (state patrol cop) crossing the bridge going towards my side. And then when I got to the light after the bridge a big Bomb Squad truck turned on to the bridge. I have never seen one in my life...until then. This is what it looked like.

So I drive about a quarter of a mile and there is another stater sitting on the side of the road at the Salisbury Park turn off.  I drove Lauren to school and on the way home there was a stater at the light at the bridge and 3 on the bridge. I figured a submarine was coming but, still, it was overkill. (Or maybe not. Papa said there is always 4).  I don't remember nothing. lol. Anyway, it seemed weird. I guess this whole government shutdown is really bothering me...so is obama care stuff and how messed up it is. Fortunately we can keep our insurance so far. But our son, Ryan, isn't working. He works for the Naval shipyard. Not good. :(
But Lauren looked beautiful!

She didn't duck face fast enough when I took the picture! Haha! Partial duck!

I helped Papa put up the tent to air it out before putting it away for the season. I also had him dig up some grass for Kitkat. He can't go outside anymore and loved grass to eat, so I thought he'd like it. He loved it!!!! It is really good for his tummy too.  Papa planted some about a week ago but it is taking too long for it to grow so he just dug some up instead. lol! Works great!

Tomorrow will mark the anniversary that Dad went with Jesus to Heaven.  Nine years.  I miss him more now that mom is with him.  When she was here it seemed like we had a piece of dad here.  We talked about him a lot, too.  I miss his laugh and smile, his strong hands and his sense of humor. What a great man he was. He had his faults like all of us, but he was a strong man and kept his humor through it all. When he lost his first leg he joked about having more socks. When he lost his second leg he still kept his sense of humor but I think some of the spark died. He was confined to the wheel chair and couldn't drive anymore. Mom had to do so much for him. That was difficult for him. Now he is whole, happy and with the Lord and mom. Love you always Daddy!

Busy weekend coming up! Soccer game, birthday party, and Seahawks!  Hope you have a fun weekend!!!!