I miss the beautiful clouds and cool weather already, but there is no place like home. It was sweet to come home to familiar and happy spaces.
Our vacation was wonderful. We loved visiting in Utah, see lance and his family and relaxing on our way to the cabin. Couldn't believe Emmy and Joe wanted to go to Sizzler of all places. We did get to hit kneaders eventually. We got Emmy all prepped for her many miles ahead with paint, an oil change and some attention to her(my)car. The boys love sippin stop and there seemed to be a theme of pizza on this trip. We wee gone ten days or so and it was lovely. The drives were full of good music, beautiful rainbows and relaxing in the van. We had a lot of space, maybe too much. We sure missed Spencer and Emmy when she took off early, but we kept in touch as best we could.
While waiting for Emmy and Celia to meet up with us to caravan to the cabin, I ran to some old friends from Dixie. It as so great to see Melanie and Pete and their daughter. We sure had some great times together back then and they were so fun and easy to talk to even now. I felt blessed to have crossed paths with them on the way to Las Vegas where they live and us on our way to the cabin. Such a tender mercy.
Another theme of the trip was waterfalls and Cemeteries. You wouldn't think those would both be good, but it was. I felt happy in both places hearing and feeling the nature and stories of it all.
We sure enjoyed our time at the cabin with Papa and Rah Rah too. I loved the birthday celebration they gave me with gifts and dinner and cake with a candle. It is good to strengthen our relationships and we did this trip. We saw grandma Jean and we played cards together and checked in on her. We even checked on Nanni and Poppi while back in Utah. WE went by their house and their headstone. I felt I really wanted to see the Salt Lake cemetery and I'm really glad we did. I feel so much love and appreciation for how my ancestors believed and lived their lives. it is all inspiring and interesting. I'm sure the kids were hearing all about it from me.
We have it so easy with air conditioning, cars, hotels and family. We have our routines to educate us and practice our religion. We spend time together rather than slaving away at mundane tasks all the time. Live has its challenges that is for sure, but I can't help but feel blessed immensely for the good things in life. May I ever feel thi way and my children feel this way too.
