2018 Week 48: Appointments and Celebrations

Almost every day for a week I've had medically related appointments. It either says I'm falling apart or I'm just very efficient and schedule these to get them over with--annual physical, blood draws, dentist, cataract surgery post-op, and a root canal retreatment. None were photo-worthy!
However, most days there was also occasion to celebrate and prepare for the Advent season.

Michael is very  wise and careful with how he spends his time. Sunday afternoon he finished filling in the cracks in the driveway while the weather was mild.

He also takes advantage of breaks in the weather to get some bike riding in.

And it's the last week for deer hunting so father and son have been out nearly every morning early regardless of the weather. Stephan brought in a large doe on his last day.

Michael tackled a huge job--resurfacing our new-after-the-housefire sectional. The faux leather had begun to disintegrate and peel. We bought the fabric and had someone lined up to reupholster it all, however through a series of very unfortunate life circumstances, the person was unable to do the job.
As is his custom, Michael researched all the options and decided to try a paint-refinish method. He worked long and hard. The two different colors he ordered never achieved the perfect match. Now it looks gray. What do you think?

About my week:

Monday morning was tap class. We're preparing four routines for two upcoming performances.

A special little visitor entertained us with her tap routine.

Later that day, instead of the usual exercise class, we had a special dinner to thank the two Taylor University students who led the program.

Wednesday, yet another celebration lunch with a couple of friends.

Only a few Christmas decorations have made their way to their rightful spot. However, Thursday I began to drag the boxes out of the attic, sorting and assessing mice-damage.

A couple Facebook pics tell me some family members are way ahead of me.

Saturday, Diane joined us for a favorite event to open the Christmas season--Sing Noel at Taylor University. We had choice seats close to the aisle where students performed a joyful ethnic dance, and our friends and neighbors danced to lovely waltz music.

Since we were in the same building where Moriah spends most of her waking hours, we surprised her after the event. She showed us several of her projects for Circuits class, her most demanding and time-consuming. They are counting down the days till the end, truly hoping there is life after Circuits!

Every attempt at conversation these days begins with, "Are you ready for Christmas?" By now you've guessed my answer. What about you?