Tucson Day 4

We had a lazy morning at home. Long talks about life and school and jobs and health. 

Then Aunt Suzie made us fantastic pancakes and bacon. What a treat.

Uncle Phil graciously did the dishes so Ally and I could shower and get ready and Becky and Suzie could play more Spite & Malice.

The storm clouds over the mountains. Not a typical site.

After noon we headed in to town to visit the Museum of Miniatures.

There was even a house with a model train set up! This picture is for you Poppy.

In the room with the Christmas villages set up we were stunned to see some were even in the floor underneath glass. The temptation to do handstands was too great to resist. 

Since it wasn’t raining Ally took advantage of the light and warm weather for another photo shoot.

After the museum we went to Barnes and Noble. Ally used a birthday gift certificate to buy a book and a magazine. Then we stopped at Bookmans, which is a must for us any time we are in Arizona. 

After that it was home to pack, rest and play more Spite & Malice.

Becky is the winner of the epic 16 game tournament by a score of 9-7.

We had pizza for dinner and then we were all supposed to go to a local production of Mama Mia. Aunt Suzie and Uncle Phil has purchased tickets a few months ago but at the last minute Ally decided it would be too much for to go and be out so late. We have an early flight and must leave the house at 4am. So she and I stayed home while Phil, Suzie and Becky attended the show.

Ally and I completed the puzzle, finished packing, and went to bed early. Well at least Ally went to bed early. Now she will get about 8 hours of sleep instead of 4 hours of sleep. She is growing up and learning what is best for her health and well being. It was a difficult and awkward last minute decision. Earlier in the day she committed to going and she didn’t want to disappoint Gruncle and Aunt Suzie, but she accepted the consequences of her decision and stayed home.



This picture is a great representation of Ally right now at 12 years 3 months old. Her preferred clothes are athletic leggings, copped top, hair down, ankle socks and black sneakers. (The bare ankles kill me in Boston winter weather).

Happy. Strong. Brave. Sometimes Moody. 

Ally.