Yee-Haw!!!

This past week Russell and Iris came to visit over their Spring Break. Dad was thrilled to have someone to take to the rodeo, so that was one of the first things on the agenda! Upon arriving at the rodeo they all promptly purchased stetsons to better blend in with the crowd :) They enjoyed the livestock show and exhibition, where they saw a pig who had won a prize for giving birth to 14 piglets, a Texas longhorn, and numerous cow patties. They were tempted to have a "Texas Tater Dog" (see picture), but opted for a restaurant instead. 

Mom had her 4th chemo last week and is about to have her 5th chemo tomorrow, almost making it to the halfway point for this round. Russell and Iris were wonderful nurses last week helping mom get through chemo with the port. They also bought her some of her favorite games, including yahtzee, scrabble, and scattergories. The first time they all played mom got yahtzee twice, which frustrated everyone else and caused them to not want to play anymore. Mom has also decided to finally do something she has never had the time to do before now...paint! Russ took her to the art store last week and got her some acrylics so she can begin painting her flower series. She looks forward to giving them all away when she returns home! 

Dad has been sprucing up the yard, adding a wider variety of bird feeders and also some squirrel feeders. Russell discovered a place called "Pink's Pizza" and claims it's the best pizza he's ever had. Iris and Mom had a little retail therapy shopping at Rice Village, purchasing some spring essentials. Mom has been enjoying all of the cards, emails, phone calls, and other reminders of her wonderful friends and family. She is wearing green today in honor of St. Patrick's Day and our Irish roots. She wishes she could drink a green beer :) and looks forward to that next March 17!