Cora got some time off work and came down to see us. We were so excited, it had been way to long. She left early in the morning so she would be able to come to Blake's basketball game with us. After we grabbed some groceries. They were all so happy to be together.
We stayed up to late talking when we got home. Blake had school and Dave had work the next day and they were both tired. But didn't care.
The girls and I just hung out until about 3 when Leah's friends arrived to get ready for the stake dance. We had pizza and they curled and straightened and screamed and laughed.
Those are all horrible pictures, but it was all last minute. They had a fantastic time at the dance, while Cora, Natalie and I went to see The Greatest Showman again. It really is better the second time. We picked up the dancers and listened to many fun stories and tales all the way back to our car. When we got back we had a little shock. Someone had shot 5 bullets into her car. Back window, driver's window, and small window on back drivers side were all shot out. Plus the trunk had been shot at. We decided because of all the glass, Natalie would bring us home, very out of her way and we really appreciated it, then Dave and I went back the next morning. We call the police when we got home.
The plan had always been to go skiing on the Saturday. We got up early to get the car, but by the time we got it all dealt with and back it was almost 9. That is usually when we like to be at the ski hill. It is a long drive. The kids quickly got ready, then Dave felt like he needed to stay at home. Since it was the first time Cora would get to go this season, the decision was made for me to take them. I was nervous and scared on the roads, but Cora said the skiing was perfect. My parents met me at the ski hill and my mom surprised me with cupcakes.
We finally made it safely back home. We ate super fast. Blake stuck a candle in some rice krispies we had and they all sang happy birthday to me. We then went into the church to set up for the next day.
Sunday Dave and Myrna spoke. We had a nice dinner after and got some family pictures. Coming later.
That night we were all in bed when Cora came in and plopped herself down on our floor. The other two quickly followed. They laughed and talked, quoted movies, and told stories. It was so fun to see their enjoyment of being together that is was hard to make them go to bed. We knew Cora only had a few more nights with us.
Blake had mid-terms the next day and so finally the fun had to end.
We packed in as much as we could in the time that she was down. And loved having her here.
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