Keeping up with kids and extended family across hundreds of miles is exhausting, but worth every tired moment. It started on our way back from Florida with a brief visit in Atlanta, almost immediately flying off to Minneapolis, a quick trip to Elkhart, several visits from Green Bay, one to Green Bay, and an extended family celebration in Harrisonberg Va. And that doesn't even include the round of barbecues with friends and family here in Woodridge.
We celebrated Jim's birthday with nieces and nephew and welcomed Emilie Mae to the family.
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| Jack and Grandpa planning our trek out west |
We still have an extended vacation coming up in a few weeks to Yellowstone with our son Don's family. After Yellowstone we will depart with Jack in tow for the Grand Canyon and all the places of interest on the way. We are so excited. Jack has a great spirit of adventure and thoroughly enjoys time spent on the road with Bertha.
Travelling with grandchildren is one of our greatest blessings. We believe it to be the best way to have them appreciate and understand who we are and to share with them some of the wonderful places we have discovered in this beautiful country.
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| Ella with her new BFFs Gillian and Jocelyn |
In Ella's case, we recently brought her along to a great family celebration. I was excited to have her meet my siblings and get to know them a little. She became instant BFFs with second cousins she didn't even know existed. I think she has a better sense of the size and scope of the word family.
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Ella's other new BFFs Aunt Carol and Beth |
In Harrisonberg we celebrated a brand new marriage, a well seasoned marriage and the beginning of a new life with three generations of family. Rolled up into such a bundle, isn't that what family is all about?
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