Plus there is always the last minute laundry, with something 'someone just has to have for the trip'... then there's the packing... & making sure you don't forget something crucial... Oh joy!!!
As for our vacation... we're going to South Dakota... to see my dad in his retirement home. He seems to be on the mend... but still not up to par. I've been feeling like this may be my last time seeing him... praying I'm wrong... I love him dearly & miss him something awful...
Okay enough sniffling... Our vacation... We're staying with my cousins, Ronnie in Grenville (pictured here by the lake) and then Gary in Rapid City... near Mt. Rushmore... which we're planning on seeing while there. It's been many moons since I've been... we're all really looking forward to it. We'll also be taking several drives... to see my 103 year old Aunt Mary - she's a hoot... up until about 3 years ago, she still mowed her own lawn... how's that for family genes... I'm also going to show Steve and Rainee, the Grajczyk family farm where my father was born & raised... and where I lived as a little girl...Yup... I lived on a farm... now, there's something you didn't know about me... I slopped hogs, milked cows and cleaned stalls. And fresh cut hay, is one of my most favorite smells. Rainee just loves it when I tell her my farm stories... she can't believe it... her mom lived on a farm!!!
Sooooooooo... since it's a crazy week... I'm going to TRY to post a few new layouts this week... but it all depends on time... and as for posting on vacation... hmmmmm... I'll try really hard to drop a line to let you know what we're up to... that is, if I can find a Starbucks!!! If not I'll be posting when we get back... So let's see what the week brings and if I can't post... I hope you have a fab couple of weeks... M
Enjoy the visit to the farm! I know Rainee will absolutely love it! Can't wait to see some pics of the trip! :)Cheri
ReplyDeleteI would have never guessed you grew up on a farm. I grew up in the country. We had horses, chickens, goats and lots of other things. I've milked goats and mucked out stalls and hauled water and we hayed fields. Even tho we weren't technically a farm we might as well have been! I hope you have a lovely time. It will be nice to live life in the slow lane for a bit! ;D Have fun at Mt Rushmore. That's some place I'd love to go!
ReplyDeleteDear Michelle,
ReplyDeleteMy husband was raised in S. Dakota. Also I have friends in Las Cruces NM with the same last name as your family. I can't spell it here away from your post, but was surprised to see it when you typed it. Grajc...? You know it. Not a common name. Anyway, have a blast. I remember my first trip to Mt. Rushmore. It was foggy and we didn't get to see it.
Enjoy and don't get crazy trying to do more than you need to. Vacation is supposed to be restful. We will live if we don't see any layouts.
Blessings,
Cerise
Enjoy every moment and have a nice remembering of your chilhood as it was pure. Sincerly I can say that some of that farm beaty remein in you and you show it to us with your kindness and your tender heart!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time and remember we can't see thetime to have you back!
Bye
Michelle, Have a great trip to South Dakota...it sounds wonderful! I hope your dad is well and can enjoy his sweet granddaughter when you are there. Talk to you when you get back.
ReplyDeleteLove, Joan