SUNRISE TO SUNSET

 Sleepy head just got up, wrapped in the Afghan that Patty made for her during the summer.

My mornings usually begin pretty early.   Laila's day starts at 6:30am, and she has about an hour and 15 minutes before it's time to pile in the truck, and make the 35 minute drive to school.  From wake up, to walking out the door, lots of things have to happen.  I'm usually in charge of breakfast, while Patty makes Laila's lunch.  Everything else, from getting dressed, having something to eat, to fixing hair, all happens pretty quickly. 

 Somebody decided it was too early for a picture.

Two more panels yesterday, and only two more to go before the metal fence is finished on top of the Great Wall.  The fence looks pretty good, and it will serve the purpose of keeping anyone from tumbling off the wall into the wash.
 

On the way home from school yesterday, we stopped at Lowes, so that the girls could pick out some plants to go in a small piece of pottery.  I think it was mentioned that these succulents may find there way home with Laila, and that there might be some sort of secret that goes with them. 

We had another pretty spectacular sunset yesterday evening, and I tried to capture some of the beauty, with another beauty posing in front of the new fence.  The school week comes to an end today, and we have Laila through tomorrow before returning her to Marc & Chandra.  I think something was mentioned about a birthday/skate party for one of Laila's friends tomorrow evening, so we'll either take her home, or take her to the party at the end of the day.  Today is TGIF, and yes, even 8 year olds recognize the importance of Friday's.  Another hour, and Grandpa will play the role of alarm clock.