Seven Quick Takes

1.  Only in the Arizona desert can one quick take consist of happiness for rain.  It rained and everything smells like creosote.  Desert rain is really the best.

2.  The kids have been sick with strep throat all week.  Thomas went back to school today after missing the last four days.  Rose is a few days behind him in recovery.  A sick toddler is a very sad thing.

3.  Last weekend, we went on a trip to Tucson to attend a wedding.  Tucson's desert is so beautiful and the perfect setting for a ceremony.  Unfortunately, the night's sleep at the hotel was one of the worst of my life.  I had a splitting headache and couldn't sleep more than a few hours.  We got up and went home before 9am.  There really isn't any place better than home.

4.  Speaking of our trip last weekend, we stopped at the ostrich farm off the 10. This was a first for us.  The kids were enjoying the animals until an ostrich nipped Thomas's hand.  Now he hates ostriches.

5.  I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving next week.  Our new plans consist of driving to my MIL's house and having dinner with her, her husband, and my BIL's family.  None of Levi's sisters will be there this year.  Last Christmas, we had five of the six siblings and their families together and had quite the crowd.  This year will be a bit quieter.  Better for me because I always get stressed during large family gatherings.

6.  Well, Advent comes on the heels of Thanksgiving and lo and behold I'm prepared this year.  I bought a wreath and calendar last week.

7.  Catching Fire comes out today.  We wanted to go see it this weekend, but we'll have to put if off another week due to too many illnesses in our family.  I hear it is spectacular.

That's it.  Have a great week.