The food floweth FREEly.

This week Kristen is visiting, and her and I have begun a competition to see who can get the most free food while in town. The score is currently 2-1 me. When I was down I was able to get free guacamole at one restaurant and free desserts at another. So far she has been able to get free chips and queso, but her time is almost up because she leaves tomorrow! My dad is quite amused, commenting that he has never received anything free at a restaurant when he was by himself!!!

Mom got her port put in on Tuesday, which ended up being another marathon at the hospital. The good news was that she was able to receive her chemo through the port the same day, and even better news was that the TV worked and Bonanza was on :) . That was also the night Kristen came into town and was greeted by the 'ugly as sin' chair. I honestly think that chair could have been in the basement where all those kids hung out on "That 70's Show". 

The house is coming along nicely, dad has his bird feeders rearing for action, although he reported today he hasn't seen one bird on them. He claims it's because the feeders need a more central location in the yard, and there is also a lack of proper foliage for hummers. That shall be remedied this weekend. He has also planted some azaleas and purchased his first ever leaf blower. His new grill is up and running, ready to be christened by his famous ribs. 

Overall mom is doing very well, only having mild and normal side effects from the chemo. Today I think they were going to take Kristen to the art museum and possibly hit up the rodeo later this evening.  Russell and Iris will be heading into town on Sunday for spring break...maybe Iris will join in on our competition??!?