A donkey, a rottweiler, now a LIZARD........ what next?

You aren't going to believe it. I can't believe it.
Do these kind of freak things only happen to us?
We went to a b-day party tonight at some friend's house. They have 8 - 6 week old puppies - SO cute! We had a blast playing with them.
Then some cake.
A gift.
Kids depart to go play while adults sit at the table talking.
No screaming, just Xian in to report, "Mom, LB got bit by the lizard and it is bleeding badly!"
NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They have an 'African fat-tailed gecko' - I'm sure you know the rest of this story.
Yes, she got bit. Blood everywhere. She never shed even ONE tear; she is amazing!
Thankfully there was a man there who could deal w/ blood better than I could, so he took over. He poured witch hazel on it. We called the pet store and poison control. Poison Control recommended she get on some augmentin as this lizard carries salmonella (don't they all?)
Plus, I actually think she needs stitches - but I don't have much experience in this arena....?
Her Dr's office finally called me and stated that typically the only people that contract salmonella from lizards have comprimised immune systems. She didn't think the augmentin was necessary. We will wait 'til the morn to see how the wound looks as to whether or not she needs stitches. Maybe it is okay w/o them?? LB is fine = trooper!
I must have a healthy heart as I've definitely stressed it out a lot since we've lived in GA.
BTW, hubby was 2 hrs late taking off out of Qatar, so got to DC 2 hrs late and missed his flight. He has to spend the night in DC and is NOT happy about it!

Title meaning: since living here in GA, Mimi has gotten bit by a crazed donkey at a petting zoo, Lily and friends got attacked by rottweilers, and now this.

Happy - early - Thanksgiving

I'd like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
We'll be leaving tomorrow for vacation - long overdue. I'll post more about it when we return.
In the mean time, the most exciting thing happening RIGHT now is that hubby is USA-bound! He is in the air right now headed to D.C. Then to N.C. Then to F.L.
How I wish we could be at the airport to give him the homecoming he deserves - the flags, the banners, the hugs, etc. The kids SO wanted to do this for him!
The poor guy met some other contractor on the plane who is going to give him a ride home from the airport.
He'll be alone for Thanksgiving, also.
I'm so sorry we won't be able to see him 'til we return.
He knows we love him and miss him. He even encouraged us to still go on vacation and have fun.
All this to say that even tho' all of this is FAR from ideal, we are still thankful.
Thankful for our family, our friends, our home, our freedom, and for each other!
We love you T and will see you when we return.

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL!

Rumor patrol

We're NOT moving back to SD - at least not any time soon!
A long-lost friend from SD (hi Heather) called the other day to tell me she had heard 'our news.' Apparently the word was out that we were moving back to Rapid City and she wanted to know the details:)
I wish.
Not happening.
Now now anyway.
I think this was started by the overactive imagination of a child whom shall remain nameless :)
NOPE, we're here in the good ol' south 'til this house sells.
Now that the Democrats are in charge and going to fix the economy, this should be next month or so. I better get packin'!

My band student...

Xian is in the 6th-grade band at his school. For those of you that don't remember what a 6th grade band - performing for the very first time - sounds like... please enjoy! :) They actually sounded great!!!!!

Ingles has arrived!

Ingles is a grocery store. There is a brand new one right down the street from us. My kids have been SO excited for it to open.
GRAND OPENING was Saturday. WOW! Thousands of people. It is really a beautiful store; we're luck to have it in our neighborhood.
Some features: lots of organic selections; beautiful, huge wine selection; book area w/ comfy seats and benches (and 25% off all books); big, imported cheese selection; HUGE salad bar that you buy by the lb; gorgeous olive bar; peanut-butter-grinding station (you pick your nut and grind it yourself - can even mix it w/ chocolate. YUM); beautiful display of candies/nuts/granolas/grains - all in bins; produce looked glorious; cafe; coffee; flowers, etc.
Is this a sign of a boring life when we get this excited over a grocery store???

Fall weather in GA

It has been so wonderful here lately; the colors are spectacular. Fall in GA is certainly worth the wait thru the long, hot, humid summers!

LB & Mims discovered they can climb our little tree out front.

Xian is content to sit w/ good ol' Buddy.

Flu Shot

I got my flu shot Monday 11/10.

Is this a normal reaction?

Very sore, red, hot, swollen?

OUCH.