Week in Review

It was time for the cats' annual checkups and shots this week. Spencer likes to growl as Dr. Tracy examines him, while Seb tried to make himself one with the back of his cat carrier while refusing to leave it.

Despite their less-than-perfect manners, they received glowing bills of health, and both have lost a bit of weight since their appointments a year ago.

Dr. Tracy was impressed with Cora's questions and animal knowledge, and encouraged her to consider veterinary medicine as she gets older. Cora replied that she can't handle the needles.

In other cat news, the black and white cat that sent us to the vet in August after attacking Sebastian won't be provoking our boys anymore: a coyote got him. Certainly it's a reminder to be vigilant about keeping our boys indoors, especially as night falls.

With it getting dark earlier now, it's easier for Stace and Cora to head out on their bikes at night. Cora was very excited to do so this week.

On the same night, Violet decided that she and I should take a night WALK around the block. She was happy to find a scarf, hat and gloves, even if it wasn't quite cold enough to also need a warm jacket.

On Wednesday, the girls were out of school for Veterans Day. It was lovely having a midweek respite from the daily grind, and we met up with Juliana and her girls near the Discovery Cube museum.

We had planned to see the museum together, but the long line outside changed our plans. Instead, we spent three hours just playing in the huge playground next door. So much fun, and it was a perfect meeting location, only 15-20 minutes for both of us.

On Thursday, JT came out for an evening visit with Callie and Jonah. After dinner, Stace joined the kids in a game of animal matching.