Before it’s gone…
Last weekend (Sat-Mon), we all headed down to Madison for a couple of days for Addie’s graduation party. (I didn’t take a single picture at the party! There are pluses & minuses to that.) I didn’t finish his afghan, either, but I brought it along and I’ve been working on it!! He’ll have it before he heads to university next month.
We stayed at a “suite” hotel that had a pool & breakfast — very important when traveling with four kiddos!
There was an outdoor courtyard with plenty of seating, a gas fire pit, and even grills available for use.
The girls took the kids down to State Street on Sunday morning for smoothies and a stroll, while I made a big fruit salad to take to the party.
The party was great. My Aunt Arlene (my mom’s eldest sister), who turned 95 in April, was there, along with a handful of cousins. My Uncle Jim (my dad’s youngest brother) was also there. Amy & Bill, old friends of Sharon’s (and old family friends by extension) came, too. It was great to visit with everyone. Aunt Arlene brought me a little packet of photos of my mom — some I’d seen before, but there were a handful that were new to me, including one of her as a baby!
I haven’t been sewing every day, but fitting in what I can here & there.
I’m currently working on sewing a million whole bunch of seed beads in a circle.
Due to some scheduling conflicts, I had Wednesday off, so Maddy & I spent some time together. We went to a big local antique mall, and out to lunch. I found a bag of vintage American Bricks — actually, I found two, but only bought one. They are the “LEGO” of my childhood. We played with what remained of a set at my grandma’s, which had been given to my Uncle Bob when he had polio. I have that set, and now more…
It’s the kind of thing that Junah really gets into. (Plus, he left his phone at his dad’s yesterday!)
Engaged & occupied kids… playing in proximity together or alone…
…means chillaxing time for the adults! The weather was so great yesterday (and today) that we had a cookout, roasted s’mores, and enjoyed the Solo stove for the first time in a while.
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I love the album cover, Ginny’s wings, and seriously covet Davey’s glasses! It looks like a good time is being had by all this summer.
What a great weekend of celebration, Vicki! (Ginny with those wings… LOVE! Davey’s flaming hot glasses… LOVE!!) You are living the “breath in deeply of summer and immerse yourself in it” portion of life! Well done!
So much wonderful family time! and I’d say your small number of photos from Madison captured some very sweet moments. I love the one of Davey & Junah on the sofa … Davey’s so tall! and of course the one with the three girls and Rusty outside. Know you’re savoring every minute!
The kids and their album cover — that’s fantastic! I’m so glad the party was so much fun and such a great excuse to get the extended family together.
Oh, thank you for sharing this wonderful “piece” of your summer joy, Vicki. Enjoy every moment. XOXO
That’s an album I would buy! Great slice of life post, Vicki.
What a great album cover!! Those kids – they melt my heart every time you show photos. Gin’s wings, Davy’s glasses (and red&white striped pants). They are all growing so (too) fast! It must have been a wonderful reunion and how awesome to get some new pics of your Mom!