Last week, my kids & I hopped in the car and spent a few glorious days in the mountains with my family. As I was driving into town, the temperature was 62 degrees and on my way out of town 5 days later, 74 degrees. I don't think it got much hotter than that the whole week - it was great! Here are the top 5 reasons why I loved this trip with my family:
5) the weather was amazing; we got to experience an awesome rainstorm on Monday afternoon
4) the smell; I miss the smell of the trees there, especially when it's wet
3) reading; I read 4 books, including one of my all-time favorites, Pride and Prejudice
2) chatting with my parents on a whole range of topics such as finances, canning, food storage, parenting, etc.
1) just being with my family: washing dishes with Quinton, watching Buchanan make Mexican suckers for the kids, watching Food Network with Stanton, playing ball with Grandpa, Grandma, & the kids, seeing Lincoln in his new football uniform, hearing some exciting news from Buchanan & Ariann, and watching my children LOVE being with their uncles & grandparents
The only downfall to the week was not being able to have Jeff with us; he was faithfully putting in his time at Atwell-Hicks in Florence. We really missed him and were so happy to be home again (there really is no place like home), but the kids are already looking forward to their next trip to the mountains.
3 comments:
It was fun to have you and the children here for those few days. You are welcome anytime. Cole will be disappointed though if Houston takes his 4-Wheeler unless Grandpa can get ours fixed. Love, Mom
I find myself back at your blog spot wishing there was another blog. I certainly enjoy reading them. I guess because you make things sound so simple and good. I think we should all be so positive and grateful for the little things in our life. (wish our family was as good as you make us sound) Love, Mom
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