The excitement turned to pride when Alex arrived at the house. Although, as is the norm, she stayed just long enough to steal kisses and food.
Alex is training to be an American soldier and officer in the Army through the U of U ROTC program. In a few years she'll be leading men and women in our armed forces and caring for the wounded and sick. Mom, Dad, Sam and Abigail couldn't be more proud of her.
Alex has a long hard road to navigate through college and ROTC. But, that adversity will build character; and the character will build competence; and the competence will save lives. And, of course, her family support will be there every step of the way.
Alex's good friend Natalie Durham visited too. Natalie helps Alex with her coaching, fashion, and pretty much life. Natalie is a sucker for Abigail smiles.
Then came the football game. Within two minutes the Utes were leading 14-0. But, at the final whistle, it was USC 38 and Utes 28. It was a disappointing loss. However, the 28 points the Utes did score, led to much jubilation and celebration. Sam and Dad's couch dancing high fives certainly had Abigail questioning her family's sanity.
The next day Abigail mingled with the 4th grade boys at Saint Olaf School. Sam's class held a 'State Fair' to show off 'State' projects they had been working on.
Sam's state was Rhode Island...really Rhode Island? Is it really even an Island? Thank goodness, earlier this week, a crazy lady in Providence hit a poodle that stuck to her license plate for several miles before being saved by state troopers; or else all Sam would have had to talk about was why it was alright for Rhode Islanders to eat their state bird.
Abigail enjoyed hanging with the boys in Ms. Turner's class. Her expression does not do her enthusiasm justice.
Every good day deserves a bath. Abigail loves her sink baths.
Life is getting good. Everyday is a new adventure...
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