Long awaited…

It has a been a drought on my blog, but I am finally posting.  Two weekends ago, my family got together at Skyview Ranch in Holmes County.  It had been since Christmas since I had seen everyone.  Madison went with a little fever that didn’t go away until Monday just before we headed home.  Poor girl!  I think it is because she is getting more teeth, but who knows.  Madison always takes a little time to adjust to the volume of these gatherings, and when she is alone in the house, she can’t stop talking.  There were some goats that roamed the area; the little ones had a ball watching them and petting them.  There was lots of land – with lots of hills – to trek around, a little mini-golf course, tether ball (my mom kicked my butt.. twice!), basketball courts, and swings.  Here are some pictures.

                 

               

                 

                                                

Then, the week went on.  On Tuesday, Jeremy and I split a day at home with Madison who had a little fever again when she woke up.  She was fever-free in mid-morning, but slept like a hibernating bear that day!  So, there was just a lot of down time to relax for us!  This past Saturday, we headed back to Holmes County to surprise Jeremy’s dad who was getting an award from Ruritans.  During the late afternoon, my friend (Sandy) came to meet us for some Amish tourist activities – mainly, eating samples of cheese and bread – and dinner at Der Dutchman.  We made it to the the award banquet just in time for the award.  Here are some pictures of that time. 

Madison thought the little chef was a real man, I think!

Our associate pastor spoke at the banquet.  Maynard is seated after receiving the award.

 

All dolled up!

                             

swimming!

               

new bathing suit