Week in review & FFF

I have been out of town for the last week; I left Sunday morning for a technology conference in Seattle. In order for me to leave town I usually have to ask help from my friends. Kiki takes the dogs. My sister and her family took care of Tuki (she loved it), and my friends R & W took care of the birds, Tuck the classroom chinchilla, watched over the cats and the turtle. Finally, my neighbor A picks up the mail for me. When I sit back and think how lucky we are to have people to help out like this, it really humbles me into realizing how wonderful our lives truly are.

The night before I left Kiki, Tuks and I took the dogs for a long walk, sat down to a KFC supper and finally witnessed the wrestling and horsey match between Kiki and Tuki. She loves to rough-house with Kiki. Tuks can go forever once Kiki shows up. Too funny!!


NIGHT BEFORE I LEFT
Getting ready to take a ride


Ridem Kiki


Her favorite position, upside down...why she loves gymnastics

The next morning, I dropped Tuks off at my sister’s home, then four others and I flew out to the conference. I learned a great deal, had fun, but was also ready to come back on Thursday (last night). I was missing Tuki terribly by the last day. When I returned last night, she hugged and kissed me and said I wuv you mama. Very cute!!

SEATTLE

Looking toward the water front


Nacho Grande, one of my favorite foods, but this one was almost too pretty to eat


Captured between conference sessions


Nightime view

Tonight Tuks, cousin N and a bunch of kids belonging to my co-workers came together and went trick-or-treating for about an hour or so. Buckets were full, and the kids had a blast. Later we went out to eat at a nearby restaurant. Overall, other than a few bumps in the road, it has been a lovely week.

TRICK OR TREAT

Waiting for cousin N to arrive


The gaggle of kids she was with
She was running from house to house



Tuki and cousin N

Later in the evening, totaling enjoying herself