David & Hailey Visit; Cut & Shoot 3/18 - 20

We visited David and family for a few days. They're doing great. David's healthier than I've seen him in years. I think a lot has to do with a steady place to live, his own home, someone to love, medical care and no beer or cigs for 3 months.

We stayed at a nice RV Park in Cut and Shoot, TX. The little town fits the name very well. I woke to cows mooing outside my bedroom window, enjoyed the $1 movie rentals and walking the park. David now lives in New Caney. He took us to a great BBQ place for dinner.

I took Hailey on a shopping spree with her mom while "dad" worked on the truck. She started the day hiding behind mom and ended the day hugging me. (Grandma practice came in handy.) She had her first trip to the Disney Store. I felt like I was trailing a bumblebee buzzing excitedly from one flower to the next taking in every single item in the store. She didn't buy anything there, but did pick up new shoes, purse, and 2 cute outfits at other stores. Hailey entered the mall a shy little girl and left it strutting with pride in her new outfit. Oh, and of course, what's a trip to the mall without riding the merry-go-round. I was informed she enjoyed the Ferris Wheel ride with her dad better, but this was fun.

David, Hailey, Cathy, Jose and Hailey's friend all came over for dinner at her home one night. Lots of fun. The campground had a huge fishing pond with a walk-out covered pier. David brought a fishing pole and some bait for the kids to go fishing. Hailey caught the biggest fish of the night - a big dude. David had to reel it in and Jose freed it from the line to toss it back in for the next kid to catch. I think we had more fun feeding bread to the fish while "dad" manned the pole.

Overall, a great visit with everyone. (but I missed visiting with David's new grandson)