Let it blow, let it blow, let it blow

We've had quite possibly the windiest week we've had in ages, which is why I am writing this post in the wee hours of the morning.  Between the wind and Gramma's coughing, (she apparently has the same crud that has been running through the family for the past couple of weeks) I'm finding it challenging to sleep.  The weather people are predicting another winter storm this week, although their predicitons haven't exactly been "spot on" these past few weeks!  Most of us are assuming that it means more blowing and less snowing, but our 10% chance of flurries overnight seems to have actually materialized. 

Brad and I went to Denver Thursday to see his neuro oncologist, Dr. Ney.  We really didn't get any unexpected updates- just the new chemo protocol which will be 5 days of double his previous dosage, then three weeks off.  Amazingly, the chemo drug which was so difficult to get was stocked in the pharmacy at University Hospital.  That should alleviate my stress as far as obtaining the prescription goes, but the paying for it remains painful.  We will continue to have appointments once a month to monitor his progress.  We are so grateful that he feels good and is able to work.

Friday night, Roger (Amie's dad) was generous enough to get tickets for Amie and Rory to see the Blue Man Group at the Buell Theatre in Denver.  Amie and Rory had a fun "date night" and Rory reported that it was a great show.

Saturday we played bridge and I will once again report that his playing exceeded mine!  While we were doing that, the girls took the little kids to the Plumb Baby Animal farm, an annual tradition, and one that I was a little disappointed to have missed.  We took Rory and Emma to it when they were old enough to walk, and have been going every year since.
These were a few of the pictures the girls shared.

Grayson wasn't so fond of any of it, crying when Meredith took him to pet the baby lambs, and not enjoying the pony ride either!

On Saturday night, some of Emma's friends had a surprise going away party for her
at Santeramos Italian Restaurant (the same place where my surprise 60th birthday party was held).  Brad and I were excited to be there for the surprise as well as a great meal!

She really was surprised!

Sunday was  Meredith's day to head east to Nebraska.  She stopped by for some hugs (and tears) before she left...She will start her new position today in Ogallala.
We had dinner Sunday, making the "hard to beat" French Dip sandwiches and Amie (and Sophie) brought dessert-some ice cream, caramel, cookie crumb concoction that was  yummy.  Meredith, if you're reading this, we miss you ! And your desserts, as well, although I think your legacy will continue through Amie!