It was the second busiest time of the year when the children all converged on the old homestead for a week or two, with their little ones in tow. We’d planned for months of things we would do to have a rip roaring time. As they made their way on the road less traveled heading for ‘Grammies & Gramps’ home, we made bread, goodies and beds.
As the cars pulled into the driveway hugs and shouts were made while the babies got reacquainted. Parks, water, trampoline, fountains, libraries and museums were the order of the day as we jumped through the maze of shoes, bedding and toys preparing for the next event.
Birthday parties were celebrated by Noah & Me. I just love the colorful new lawn pads you went to great lengths to get for me, when I refused to spend the money. You really shouldn’t have gone the extra mile, but I will think of it whenever I see its classy look on the deck and be glad of such thoughtful children.
Many thanks for agreeing to a family photo that we will remember for many years as we lovingly study each of your smiling (or not) faces. No one knows when life will change and we won’t have a loved one in brown, pink or tan.
Riding the bus driven by Jory was a highlight. Like being a fly on the wall, I was so proud to say, ‘he is my son’. Brave little Sarah holding a snake and letting it crawl up her arm, will stay in my mind for many years. It has been more than twenty years since someone slept on the trampoline, Brayle, Hunter, Mauri & Makayla broke the record.
I must admit my back & head ached, sleep was less than usual and it wasn’t easy, but
please come back again and hopefully you have many happy memories of coming home.
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