We have had some fun already this month and lots happen. Leah's last dental appointment in March she was told that yes her wisdom teeth were in but she had a lot of room in her mouth and didn't have to have them out. She was a little concerned about them moving her bottom teeth and so we had decided to take them out anyways, at Easter time when she was off school. Well we all know how that went. Dentist had to shut down for a while. Then not enough time between Cora's quarantine, moving etc. She thought she would just keep them. Since school was online and she didn't have a job and one tooth was starting to go sideways and stabbing her cheek when she ate, we booked her an appointment. A few days before she was coming down, Leah was told she had a job. Hallelujah! She is working at Bath and Body Works and loves it. It is seasonal and only goes to Jan. 2, but we are very thankful for what she has. She was told that they usually take one person from the seasonal staff and keep them on. She is working her butt off to be the best employee and be the one they keep. Fingers crossed. Her appointment was for Thursday and she started work the next Sunday. At first we thought we would need to cancel, but decided to go ahead. Long story and many changing details later, I went up to get her Wednesday. 9.5 hrs on the road, 30 mins to see Cora. It was a long day. I had a great time just driving with Leah and hearing all her stories. Thursday she got them out. Meds did not really kick in. I was really looking forward to Leah being drugged up. She is off the wall and random anyways, I was sure this was going to be awesome. But she was very lucid. She even paid for her own appointment, which she likes to remind us of. Dave has really great coverage. For all meds and surgery it only cost me 72 cents. I didn't have any change on me but Leah did. So she paid. Leah also remembers them asking each other if they remembered to put her back on oxygen, they had not. She got lots of good stuff, but really didn't do anything to her. Sadly no fun videos. She did awesome. Some pain Thursday night and swelling Friday morning. Friday night she was almost normal. I promised her I wouldn't post any pictures. Dave and I went to Atwood's house Friday with all the Puzey parents for a dinner. I used to call it a Puzey Adult dinner, but Leah and Cora kept joking that they were adults now too, so should be able to come. I changed the name and uninvited them. It was nice to be together and talk. It was a delicious meal and nice to relax. Saturday Leah drove back up. Worked Sunday and then the girls both drove back down Sunday after church and work. Leah was on the road a lot that weekend.
Monday was Thanksgiving and Cora's birthday. I was excited to spend her birthday with her. We have not been with Cora on her birthday since she was 17. Four years ago. And really, who knows when it might happen again.
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY CORA!!
We had an excellent breakfast then Cora opened her other presents. We had given her a longboard the month before so she could use it before it snowed. Both girls had homework due and Dave and Blake needed to get some farm work done.
We had a small chicken and accessories for lunch with Angel Food Cake for dessert. Cora's requested. I had made a pumpkin cheesecake the week before and froze a few left over pieces, as well as a small pumpkin pie for Dave and Blake. Leah chewed slow and carefully. :)
After dinner we relaxed for a short time. Leah and Blake played some games. Cora played frisbee with Blake and we dug some potatoes for them to take. Dave switched tires on the girl's car to winter tires and made sure all fluids were full. They had planned to leave at 3, but then a friend of Cora's called from England to wish her happy birthday. It ended up being about 6.
It was another short visit. I am glad they live close enough that we can do the short visits. It was beautiful weather. Autumn is usually my favorite day of the year. Hahah, but this year we got a good six weeks of perfect fall weather. With the cool crisp mornings, warms days, gorgeous colors and things in the garden ready to eat. I love it all. We had a great weekend. Cora and Leah are having so much fun together. They are making lots of friends and always have something going on. They like to experiment and try recipes together. Enjoy their roommates and their ward. Both are really struggling with what to take next year in school. Looking at lots of options and ideas. It is a big decision. Blake is doing really well in school. He has a group that have fun together. He is not enjoying the homework that he gets, but tis life in high school. Snow has come and my perfect autumn is over for now. But we had a fabulous one.
