so-far birthday report

Woke up feeling sicker...called and got a doctor appt. for this morning. They did Sarah's one year check-up too. Sarah is 23 pounds, 32 inches long, and her head is 18 cm around. Big girl. Went for a walk later to get produce and stopped at a flower bed outside an old folk's apartment to take pictures. Later, playing in the backyard...then sitting in the 'patio' area out there clapping crispy leaves together when up wanders a kitty (cat). The perfect b-day present. The kitty is friendly and leans into me with his big fluffy tail. Then follows a Sarah-chasing-the-kitty session. Out through the path to the 'patio' and into the neighbors yard. It was pretty hilarious. She loves cats.
It's a beautiful fall day here. Mom washed my dishes this morning which was great cause my tenonitus is pretty bad again.
Andy called! Yipee Skipee. This was the first time since he was near a phone (cell with them was useless) from taking off on the ferry at the beginning of their trip. He has 6 salmon in his cooler and will arrive in Prince Rupert, Lord willing, this evening, sleep and drive 14 hours to hopefully be back in time for Sarah's party.