My parents had to say goodbye to their beautiful golden retriever this morning. She had to be about the nicest dog I have ever known. So good and patient with all of the kids. She was part of our family for a long time and will be missed.

I ended up putting off my quiet and relaxing time one more day and I picked up Rebecca for the night. I picked her up just in time to feed her dinner and fit in some play time before she started rubbing her eyes for bed. Rocking her to sleep tonight was the best way to end my day. I look at her and some times I just can’t believe how much I love her. She is just the sweetest little thing.

Need evidence of her sweetness? Watch this little video clip of her clapping her hands and trying to say yay.

I heard from my mom yesterday to let me know they arrived safely and were settling in. Allison was already out side playing with her new little friend. Sounded like they were already having a great time.  I am so glad !!! 

I have been way too busy to really miss her already but I have to admit it is a strange feeling when I get up for work and think about her being so far away and not in her bed.

I haven’t been blogging much the last few days so I could spend every moment I could with Allison before her trip. She even slept in our bed last night while her dad worked the late shift. Four hours ago Gerry and I took her and my parents to the airport. Passed out hugs and kisses and big smiles. Going to Europe is going to be such a great experience for her ! IF they get there!  I got a call about an hour ago from my step dad to let me know their flight to Chicago was delayed because of bad weather. That means they are going to miss their connecting flight to London. He is suppose to call me back as soon as he knows something. I feel so bad. I hate it that they are still sitting here in Detroit waiting for a new connecting flight. It can’t be easy with an eight year old. I hope they call soon with good news.

Update -
I heard back around 10:00 pm that they were rushed on to another connecting flight to Philadelphia and then to London. Putting them only ten minutes later of an arrival time then their original flight. Thank goodness!

Our shop has been so slow that we had to shut things down today. Which really sucks but on the flip side for me I was able to take Allison to her bus stop and then get all kinds of errands done for her trip. I went to the credit union, grocery shopping, the post office, AAA to pick up Allison’s travel Visa for her spending money, I even had time to stop and play with my granddaughter for an hour. Now I am back home, back in my pj bottoms and on the couch with my hound, my laptop and a bowl of Pasta Roni, watching old episodes of One Tree Hill and it’s only noon. Yay me ! 

I just ordered Allison this Kids Travel Journal from Amazon. I had to pay for the fast delivery because I can seriously not believe she will be leaving for two weeks in Europe in eight days from today! I am trying not too freak out about it or at least show her that I am freaking out.