We had a wonderful time on our trip. The kids were very excited to get to be in three states in two days. Our hotel room was amazing and best of all FREE! We had a great ride down after Tyler's t-ball game, and checked in to our hotel. We went swimming, had pizza in the room, watched some TV and then we were all exhausted so we went to bed! Sunday morning we got up and had breakfast, went over to see the horse race track behind the hotel, got ready for the graduation party and off we went! It was so wonderful to get to see the Cline's and their gorgeous house! They are so welcoming and truly made us feel at home. THey were gracious and made time to spend with us even as they were hosting such a large party and group of people. The kids were very good, playing outside, resting inside, and enjoying the trampoline. We left about 6 pm and made the drive home in good time, and then Grandma Sandra drove all the way (almost 2 hours!) back to her home to be ready to get up and go to work in the morning. Gary too, had to work in the morning. He had a good week getting end of year stuff finalized and trying to prepare for summer projects. It seems no matter how well he plans and communicates there are always last minute ideas and goals and people to serve.
Monday was our women's bible study at church which was a wonderful break in the week for me. We are doing the Beth Moore study of Esther. We do group discussion and watch video, then we have 5 days of study/homework to do on our own. So far I'm truly enjoying it and getting a lot out of it. For me its the perfect blend of reading, and study, along with reflection and prayer to keep me interested. Beth Moore also reminds me of my dear friend and spiritual mentor and example Deb Neal, so it's always fun to pretend she's teaching me instead of Mrs. Moore. :) Teusday I took the kids on a much needed grocery shopping trip and we were able to meet Daddy for lunch. That night Tyler had his Tball game and we (FINALLY) got to visit New Baltimore again! The past two days are a blurr in my mind of school, home upkeep, library and hair cut trip, and father's day dinner. It was a great week where Gary was very busy, but we also did a lot as a family.
Today Gary took off to head back to Indiana to attend ICCM. He's very excited and we are excited for him! It was hard to say goodbye, as the kids get older these types of trips mean more, but affect them more too. Thankfully Esther is blissfully unaware. Since his tearful departure the kids have been good. Gary's kept us up to date with iPhone photos of the trip, and we've sent him a couple messages. I'm excited to hear about all the amazing things he learns, and the people he meets!
In the mean time I must get the house guest ready since Grandma Sandra is making a return trek, and bringing Great Grandma Cline with her! Three days and two nights of Grandma fun is right around the corner!!
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