Packing

Tuesday and Wednesday we (me and my people) pushed hard to pack the remainder of the craft room and office in the house and to move all of the office furniture to the new craft room/office above the garage. Not unlike packing your whole household and moving somewhere else. There's a ton of stuff to put away somewhere.

Movie Tuesday

Last Tuesday Mom and I met Dennis in Parkway Plaza (I can't get used to the new name: Westgate something or other). As we usually do, we went to the movies and saw Ender's Game. The theme was humans vs. giant ant-like aliens for the future of the species. There was a twist--the warriors were children chosen for their fighting ability. Dennis thought it was interesting; Mom and I thought it was mildly interesting, but mainly for teens.

Visiting

On our trip to Sacramento - Auburn, we visited with Dennis's daughter, Lorissa, and her daughter, Alora. We met the schoolbus and Alora ran to her Grandpa. She was so happy to see him. Then we went to a nearby park and fed the geese. As soon as we arrived, the geese started running toward us. We started feeding them and I got on the table because they bite!

The next day we took Alora to a Chuckie Cheese-like place (forgot the name) to play games and have lunch. Alora is only three, but she has those games figured out. She had a wonderful time and we enjoyed watching her.

  

Here come the geese

Ivan -- missing again

Dennis and I took a brief trip to Sacramento to visit his daughter and granddaughter this week. We were only gone two days, but when we got back Ivan was missing -- again. He was gone Thursday night and Friday when it was raining. Thankfully, he came back Friday night. I was very happy to see him and I think he was glad to be back, too.

Apple Pie

Here's the apple pie Dennis & I made for Thanksgiving. He mixes and rolls out the dough and I peel/slice and prepare the apples and finish off the dough. I usually fork the rim, but this year I tried a scalloped edge. The pie is in the freezer, ready to bake.

What a day

This was not one of my most fun days. I spent the entire morning cleaning out all the stuff in my craft container. All the Xmas containers and other things were moved to the carport, two containers of books were boxed up to give away, and I went through all my craft containers to see what could be thrown away and what should be kept.

What a job. No fun.

Movie Tuesday

Twelve Years a Slave, published in 1853, is the story of Solomon Northup, who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C., and sold into slavery in 1841. He lived the treacherous life of a slave for 12 years in Louisiana. The movie is a gripping portrayal of this story. And when I say "gripping," I mean it. We were transfixed by the true horrifying circumstances not only of Solomon Northup, but all the slaves in the south in the pre-civil war era. We were in tears at the end. This is a must-see movie--even if you think you don't want to see it.