Memories

Memories!

Here are the rules:1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It does not matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It’s actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I’ll assume you’re playing the game and I’ll come to your blog/email and leave one about you.

Let's see what happens

Missing in Action!

Ok, Ok, I'm back! I have had a wonderful and in some ways sad summer. Let's see, after my last posting, Terry and I went to Buckeye Boy's State to see Alex. That was a very interesting and relaxing weekend. Then, I worked and got ready for our camping trip to Pa. Since all 5 of my kids and all 7 of my grandkids were there, I was in seventh heaven that weekend! It was great fun and we have some interesting memories from that weekend: like how the RV broke down and Tonya and the boys would have been stranded along side the road when it got towed away but Alex and I pulled up from Ohio just before they towed it and how we continued on to the campground without the RV and without anything to cook with and did not know what we were going to do but just happened to pull in right behind Aunt Karen and Grandma who had plenty of food and camping equipment to cook it on and who were camping right next to us, and how the Reeds got a flat on the way home and called to tell me just before Dad passed that spot in the RV so I was able to call him and he could stop too and help Jared. So even though we had some bad luck, we had better luck so that we were not in bad circumstances. Does that make any sense? Then, Tonya and the boys stayed a week and we celebrated the fourth with more fun and picnics and family and then I had to take them to Cinncinati to meet Dustin. It was fun, but sad because poor Austin thought they were moving back to O H I O, and he was very upset to part ways and he broke my heart. So, I worked some more and then I went with Terra and the girls to Illinois to their new home. That was very bitter sweet. We had a fun road trip and a fun day being tourists, but it was sad to fly home and leave them all there. Once again, my heart broke. But I had to work some more and wash clothes and pack for vacation. We left again and went to Philly. We saw Martin and Nicholas and then we packed up Natalie and Weston and continued on to the ocean. That was also a bit of heaven. I had two things I really wanted to do and I got to do both. I wanted to have a nice meal at a place on the ocean where I could watch the gulls and the waves and the boats. And as an added bonus, Terry's sister and her kids joined us that day and stayed for the meal. Since it was at the opposite end of the boardwalk as our hotel, we strolled along it afterwards. The next morning, we rented a surry and rode it up and down the boardwalk. I don't think anyone but me was too excited about it, but they all humored me and I loved every minute of it. I have always wanted to do that. I actually think they enjoyed it too. I think I heard someone say "this is the life". So we then returned to Philly and Nat and I did some shopping and some recuperating and they had a birthday party for me and we had a grand old time. Then I came home and have been sad... and that is the end of my tale. I am home for a few weekends before I take off again for Tenn., which I think is the last of my trips, unless I can sneak one in to my sisters, which I really want to do. I have decided that I want to be a professional traveler when I grow up and just go from one place to another. Do you think someone would pay me to do that? Hmmm-maybe I should look into it.

A Walk In the Park

Today I joined the Reed family for a walk at Sandy Ridge Park. We saw several deer, 2 muskrats or beavers or whatever they were, a rabbit, herons, birds, frogs, geese, ducks, and nature in all its glory. I love nature and many times we only take the time to enjoy it when we are on vacations, which is another reason why I love vacations. But, we have lots of beautiful sites just a few miles from our home and we do not take the time to enjoy them. So, this summer I am going to try to take time to enjoy the outdoors right here at home and not just when we go camping or to the beach. At the end of the summer, we will see how well I did on my new goal! I'll keep you posted.

Summer Fun

You may think that because I have not written since Memorial Day that I have not done anything since then. However, that is WRONG, WRONG WRONG! I have not written because we have been sooo busy! We got the pool opened-yeah, thanks to all who helped since I cannot do it myself. I spent some time at Indian Brave Campground in Harmony, Pa. planting flowers at the RV(better known as Bertha),swimming, walking, and eating at a deligtful place called the Log Cabin Inn. It is a log cabin and it is nestled in the woods. We ate out on the deck which protrudes out into the woods. We felt like we were in a rain forest. It was very nice. The next day, my sister and her husband and Asha and her fiance came to visit us at the RV. We had a picnic and walked again. It was fun and her fiance is really nice. I went to Safety Town graduation, dance recitals, Duct Tape parade, Duct Tape festival, and many other events. This was all sandwiched between planting a garden here and my flowers and doing the yard work! So life has been busy. I know it will be drastically reduced once the Reeds leave, but I will not allow myself to even think about that now. There will be plenty of time for tears once they are gone! Whne I get a chance, I will post some pics, but that may not be for a while!

Memorable Memorial Weekend

What a fun weekend we had! It started out with me going to the Indians game with my two sons and Alex's friend. The game was the game that almost never ended and I was really bored but Alex's friend took a walk around the whole park with me and that was nice. We couldn't leave early because the whole reason I went was for the fireworks to country music! We endured to the end and I saw my frieworks. Meanwhile at home, Nicholas' family arrived. Now that was killing m , to not be there for their arrival. If the game had been normal, we would have been home, but of course, it wasn't! However, we finally did get home and on Saturday we had a family picnic. The rest of the weekend, games were played and movies were watched. We went to Avon's parade on Monday. I love that parade. It is a typical small town, midwestern parade-not too big, but just right. That is one thing that has not changed through the years of Avon's changes and I love it. We end at the Indian Mound cemetery for a service and they sing patriotic songs and play taps. This year it was extra special because the Reed family was in the parade, and Nicholas' wife and son were there to enjoy it with us. It was a great kick-off to the summer. If only I were ready for the summer! And, of course, after everyone left, I had to shed my tears. Some things never change!

Mommy's Day

I had a very nice relaxing Mother's Day. My breakfast in bed was as always, a great treat. Dinner was delicious and the company was delightful. So, it was a very good Mother's Day. The day before was also very special. We went to the temple and sealed my Mom and Dad. I don't know if they will accept it, but it felt good to do my part. And, as always, the temple was just what I needed. Afterwards, we went out to eat and stopped at the Amish stand for some baked goods and homemade buckeyes. It was a nice weekend and I hated to have it end and go back to work. And in typical fashion, it was a horrible Monday! Oh well, there must need be oppostition in all things, right? Plus, all good things must come to an end. Or so they keep telling me!

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