Scooter's Slippers

It's been a crappy week. There was another round of layoffs at BI, and one of my favorite people to work with was let go. So, now the office won't be nearly as fun - but I'm thankful to still have a job.

It's hunting opener up north, so Scott has been gone all weekend, but he did get a deer yesterday! He got one a few weeks ago down south with his bow, as well. I'm not really sure where we're going to put all of this venison!

With our wood floors, Ava's been slipping and sliding around a lot in her socks, so I decided she need a pair of slippers. The bottoms are pretty fluffy, so it's going to take some time to mold them to her feet. In the meantime, Scooter the Cat loves wearing them!

Ava was having fun piling up Scooter, Dollie, and Elmo into the rocking chair. I wonder if she's too young to play with my Cabbage Patch Dolls?? I know Scott's hoping for a tomboy, but she might like playing with dolls, too. YAY!

We had a nice walk outside last night since it was in the mid-60's. We're hoping it's nice again today, too, so we can spend some more time outdoors!

Comments

Lisa said…

I say go for it with the Cabbage Patch dolls! How fun! I love the slippers. I think I need to get some for Dylan- he was running around in his socks in the kitchen and wiped out. He looked up at me and said "whoa!" I was expecting tears, but got smiles. :) I'm SO looking forward to Saturday!

November 8, 2009 at 9:46 AM

Typical Suburban Family said…

Such a bummer about BI! It sounds like such a different place over the last year with so many less people. Glad to hear that you made it though... keep smiling!

November 8, 2009 at 5:40 PM

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