Vacation: Part 3

My Mom's Side....

So, Friday morning was the transitional moment where we moved from my dad's family to my mom's family. We did a little swimming and hanging out. Then, after lunch, a group (which included Jeremy) headed to watch Transformers 2, and another group (which included me) headed to see The Proposal. Jeremy said his movie was good, but not amazing. I say my movie was a great one - for guys or girls. Ryan Reynolds is hilarious, as is Sandra Bullock who I always enjoy. It was good. By the time we returned the others were arriving. For supper, we had sloppy joes and funeral burgers (hard to explain, but one of my favorite sandwiches!) along with some sides.

On Saturday, it was back to chatting, the pool, and the picnic pavilions. It was hot every day of our trip - I mean hot, like 100 - 110F every day!!! In the evening, we had a party to celebrate my Grandpa's birthday back in March. We had this one catered as well - bbq brisket, pork, party potatoes, green beans, rolls, and delicious cake. We also took a picture, but the wind was blowing a bit more so it wasn't as excrutiating as before. There were 54 of us in attendance (missing 3 due to a tiny baby). We played frisbee, hung out, kids were on playground equipment, and there was a softball game started. It ended with a gorgeous sunset, reminding me a commercial where they sang (back in the 80s) "Ahhhh, Ahhhh, Kansas!"

On Sunday, Jeremy and I went to say good-bye to my dad's dad one last time. It was a good time with him because it was just us and he seemed to be a little clearer. He held my hand the whole time and wouldn't let me go. It was hard to leave and see him sitting all alone in the chair in his room. I am sure he was fine, it was just a sad picture to me. We left around lunch time, carpooling with my parents to Emporia to eat at Braum's. Braum's is the absolute best restaurant ever! I eat there every time I go home - their hamburgers are amazing, they make cherry limeades (I don't like them, but many do), and they have a great ice cream selection of premium ice creams. So if you are ever in Kansas/Oklahoma and there is a Braum's near you, I recommend stopping. We met my brother about an hour east of St. Louis at a hotel. We swam a bit in the pool before going to bed.

Monday, we left around 9ish for home. We got home around 6. It was good to be home and out of the car. My dad is staying with us this week because the Mennonite Conference is here in Columbus this year. We ordered pizza and made a salad for supper. At some point we went to bed. And now, it is Friday, four days later, and at some point, I need to post about our day at conference and add pictures. Until I do this, I am sure you have kept yourself busy reading three separate new posts. Sorry for the onslaught of news and writing. I hope it was not too boring, but I like to have put it down somewhere. Have a great weekend and be safe with your fireworks.