Sitting in Spokane while Mary is visiting China

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Day 1: Arrived here in Spokane yesterday. we had a good drive from Seattle and there were no problems getting settled in Mary's house. I brought a computer to replace Mary,s ailing computer. Forgot one power cord but was able to borrow one from Fran. Now my job is cutout for me. Transferring all the files from the old computer to the new one. The good news it will give me something to do during our visit. 
    Isabel arrived with Brianna who had been taking care of her for the last couple of days around 6:30PM. It's now about 7AM. and Anita is TRYING to get Isabel ready for school, A new experience for Anita.

  Day 2: was started by sending Isabel off to school,Picking up Clemy from the slammer then finishing off the day with Mexican food at the Mexican restaurant down off Country Homes Blvd. Home for some Monday night comedy on TV and early to bed. 

    Day 3: Isabel has the day off (Veterans day) and we are mainly hanging out. Its sort of crappy out as it is 37degrees and rainy. Clemy and I are sitting in front of the fireplace while Anita and Isabel are off to the store for some munchies. Today is also the day that Mary is scheduled to be back in the USA. She is suppose to arrive in LAX around 4:30PM Then spend the night in Los Angles as there aint no way you can get back to Spokane that time of day.

  Day 4: Got Isabel off to school. Then took the Rav4 out for a new pair of shoes. Actually I guess that would be two pair. With the new shoes it was off to meet Barbara and Fran Burkhard for lunch and a good visit. Now comes the best part. Mary is home! Looking quite spry after coming from China. The old gal made it none the worse for wear!!!
  I am sure tomorrow will bring many stories of the China Adventure. Anita and I are both looking forward to that. WELCOME HOME MARY!!!!
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Day 5: Anita took Isabel to school. Mary slept in a bit. Then after a bunch of  morning coffee and catching up with Mary the traveler we decided that Mary would be able to take over so we headed home around noon. All in all it was a interesting but good adventure to the inland empire. It Actually was fun living Mary's Spokane life with Isabel. Even though Isabel was pretty much a piece of cake (thanks to Anita) I could have never done it! And my kudos go to Mary living day in day out raising a kindergartner. 24-7 WOW!!!
PS. we got gas leaving Spokane for $1.93 /gal.  I never thought I would see gas below $3.00