Drew and Katie at Mulates
Me and Jamey - such a funny guy!
Jamey and the dreaded machine.
Katie and my granddog Finn.
He was not supposed to get on the white bed.
Pelvis the Pelican
Katie sewing the hospital gown
These signs were in Katie and Drew's neighborhood.
It cracked me up - Speed Lumps!!
Jamey and the Mac
Sauce Picante`
at Johnsons
The Art Center that Pixar built at U LaLa!
They are standing in front of a giant egg that lights up and there were some lovely Mallard ducks in the pond.
I saw three indi films. I know the film maker of one of them. I don't think I have ever seen any indi films previously. I enjoyed some fabulous Cajun food. I saw some outstanding art. The artist was there too. What a great weekend. We also did a little dancing. It was very fun. I realized that I love Acadiana. I am not so fond of New Orleans but I love Acadiana. There is a big difference.
My daughter and son-in-law live in a little two bedroom rental house. It is perfect for them. They do not own a television. Can you imagine not owning a television? Katie and I sewed. We made a dress that looked like a hospital gown. We altered a thrift store dress and it looked really cute. My Katie has great style. Her husband, my son-in-law, Drew is such a fine man. He is talented and caring and a great cook. He made a great pot of gumbo that I want to try to make. He shared his secret with me.
My son, Jamey, made the hour and a half ride down from his school to visit with me. He rode his motorcycle in the dark. I did not know about it until he was already almost there. He left to go home on Saturday afternoon just as it started to rain. I felt like I could not breathe. The motorcycle terrifies me. He wears a giant helmet, a heavy padded leather motorcycle jacket and coverall pants. He takes every precaution. He tells me he is a good driver. I am sure he is. However, it is the other drivers on the road that I am unsure about. Motorcycles are easy to not notice when you are distracted. I started texting him when I thought he should be home. When he texted me back that he was home, the elephant finally got off my chest and my lungs were able to fill up with air. Jamey has a full beard. It is red and he as a part down under his chin where his beard does not grow. He is in a play this semester and the beard is for his role in the play. Jamey has a girlfriend that I can't wait to meet. The girlfriend is not allowed to ride the motorcycle. Her dad's rule, and I am glad about that rule.
I am so thankful that I was able to spend three days with them. It is such a blessing to see they have grown up into wonderful, loving adults. I know one day they will give me red headed grandchildren and I look forward to them calling me Gram. I was the best weekend.
This Thanksgiving I am grateful for my children. Even though we will not be together for Thanksgiving, we will never be apart in my heart.
