Predictably

There are days when you know what to expect.  You know your going to shower.   Go to work.  Eat food. Love.  Live. Enjoy. Unfortunately at some point your train will get derailed. Life will change. Nothing will be the same.  You will no longer know what to expect. Now they say in time things will get back to "normal" but depending on the derailment reason is likely your "normal" can no longer exist. What do you do?  What can you do?  "Just keep swimming" ?

Sir Monkey Face Snotz A Lot

Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge
For here a fragrant Meadow grows below a Forest ridge.
A sparkling brook gaily tumbles through this place
And offers a refreshing drink to those who Share this space
The occupants are animals, beloved pets who've gone before.
The humans who loved them, now mourning and heart sore
The animals are happy here; they run frop and play together
With the grassy hills, delicious food and lovely Sunny weather
Animals who were ill, maimed, mistreated, sad or old,
Are restored to health and vigor, they are Joyful and bold.
But their happiness is lacking, for the one thing they cannot find
That very special someone that they had to Leave behind
But days do come and when each pet stops and Cries out in sheer delight
Their bodies quiver, noses sniff high into the air, their eyes Grow big and bright.
Leaving the others they start to run, their Sadness now is gone.
They thought that you would never come, but here you are at last.
You are the center of their world, and now you are...again.
Their happy kisses cover your face, there's a new life to begin!
Your hands caress beloved heads, your heart sings,
You gaze into those trusting eyes, again.
What a wonderful reunion, as you begin to Realize
You will always be together, nevermore to part.
The time for grief is over, no more broken Hearts
You are whole again.
Together you cross Rainbow Bridge, inseparable, Side by side.
And Jesus waits there smiling...... his arms are
Open wide

On Nov 21st 2013 we had to do the hardest thing ever by letting Monkey Face go. 

I am going to misses him so much it hurts and everyday I still feel like my heart rips more. 

Snuggles passed on sadly after complications from a surgery to remove a bladder stone. She is with mom know and they are back together with Tootsie and Gracie and Chester. I wish we could keep them forever but they are forever in our hearts.

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Took Loren to the chiropractor yesterday and she had to bring her entourage with her.  Of course they had to get on the roller table then wait for her to get her adjustment. After everyone got treated wet got in the car and Loren started telling me how much better violet feels cuz her back really hurt.  And just went on and on about her back wad hurt but feels better now.  This. Kid. Amazes. Me. Every. Day.

Day three

Today was our last day here in kansas city. We woke up and chilled out ate some breakfast. We then packed up our stuff and loaded the car and checked out. It was a very nice motel thats for sure. 

we got to the crown center and in line for Lego Land and loren was pumped! She kept saying lego mama lego! We got in and took the pictures and went upstairs and it looked very promising! the first spot is where you learn how legos are made and then you get on this ride and go through a forest and shoot creatures and stuff. we got off and bought all our pics and it quickly went down hill from there. loren was too small for most of the games, rides and activities they had for kids. it was very small and just not very stimulating. We did see a 4D movie which was a first for both josh and Loren and they did enjoy that. so it wasnt a total loss but i doubt we will go back to that one. 

after lego land we watched the water in the crown center again then we went inside and got lunch again. we ate at d'Brox this time adn got pizza. it was really yummy! then we walked the center again. bought some candy and wine for maw maw. then we saw a caricaturist and had our caricature done. all we told her was that we wanted a beach scene and that we all had blue eyes. and she drew josh surfing and me holding loren back from the water and i love it. i really do i cant wait  to hang it up in our house. 

sadly our trip was over and we had to go home so we walked out to the car loaded up and instantly loren feel asleep. she was KONKED out! lol. she slept all the way to emporia. then we watched Bubble Guppies to get us home. 

I am so glad we went and that loren had fun. it was her first vacation and first time out of state. even thou it was Missouri we still counted it!