Time Passing...

We are in the last week of my Mom's visit. I'll be taking her home next Thursday. The plan is to do a "turn-around" trip -- delivering her to her home, picking up a few groceries, then returning to our home. Should be about an 8 hour event but we will sleep in our own bed and be down to only one dog. Joy!

This morning we went shopping -- "we" included Vic, who is spending the day with us while her mom has some adult time with friends. (The "adults" went tubing down the Comal River. The Comal is the shortest river in Texas and one of the only ones with enough water for tubing thanks to this horrible drought.)

We went to Palais Royale for some shopping -- Vic got two new knit tops and Mama (my Mom) got a new black blazer and a purple plaid blouse. She is so pleased with her new clothing!

After shopping we stopped at Taco Cabana for lunch, and tried the Cabana Bowls. Much like can be gotten at Mission Burrito except smaller and less expensive. Just enough and very tasty.

After lunch we all went home for a brief nap before Vic and her grandpa went to the library to pick up books that were on hold for me. Now I have a large supply of books and will have to find some time to do some extra reading.

I think I may be in trouble -- found out that the nearby Fort Bend County Library is now available to locals in Harris County without paying for the privilege of using it. We don't live in FBC but are just next door. We visited it, got our new cards, and then took home a pile of books. Now I've got books from two different county libraries and it may be hard to keep them separate. Our little nearby town is actually located in three different counties and the area where I live is divided by a county line. Different libraries -- different tax rates, etc. Interesting.

Our new Joann Fabrics is now open but I haven't visited it yet. Perhaps I'll stop by before we take Mom home -- she wanted to see it. We are so pleased that it is finally open, after months of waiting. It is quite a bit closer than the old location. That is a good thing, I think. Closer may result in more purchases and my stash is already toppling over!