The fog did make for some pretty sunrise pictures though . . .
We finally got to Mom and Dad's place around 1:00pm and found Mom on the lawn mower. Sam pulled in a little while later and kicked Mom off the lawn mower long enough to write his name in the yard. The picture didn't turn out the best but if you look close you can see the "AM"
He was pretty proud of his work . . .
Sam's girlfriend Ashley showed up after she got off of work to come visit Don and I and to let us know how much she has missed us.
We had a family fun day at the lake with lots of games played and stories told, swimming and cooking out. I believe the final head count was somewhere around 67 people that showed up which is just a fraction of the family. I would post the pics from the lake but Mom already uploaded my pics and posted them on her blog.
Like every vacation it's never long enough and the time flies by too fast. But it was so nice getting home and sleeping in my own bed again. But I sure wasn't expecting the weather to change so much along the way south. When we left WI it was a comfortable 76, by time we got down around the Chicago area it had heated up drastically around 97 and some heavy rain which lasted about 15 min. The next few days we had 98, 99, and 97. It was so hot out that you didn't even hear the birds chirping during the day.
One thing I was thankful for was that my lilies waited until I got home before they opened up. I was unsure on what kind they were so I didn't want to miss the blooms.
I did notice today that I have a couple yellow roses on my rose bush but I haven't taken any pics yet. Maybe tomorrow . . .
Until next time . . .
Sara
9 comments:
Glad you're home safely. Looks as if you have a green thumb like your Mom.
That was some reunion you all had. Glad you had a good time. Your flowers are beautiful. Glad they waited for you to get there to open.
It makes me so mad when Paula gets some place first and says what I am going to say! LOL. But that honestly was my first thoughts, the scenic photographs and also the flower ones.
YOu guys are so blessed with family-type things in your lives. I know your hubby says the same thing.
It was good to see Sam also.
Good read.
((HUGS)) from Utah (HOT UTAH). lol
re: Paula, I really don't have much of a green thumb (that's Mom's department) but the few flowers that I do post are some that our renters had planted during the 3 years that they were living in our house. They had moved out in the end of February this yr and Don and I decided that it was time that we live in our own house and made the move to Indiana. So this is the first time that I am seeing the flowers around here and I have been sharing them with my dear friends on here so mom can see them too!
Oh Sara, it was soooo good seeing you and your lover-boy at the family picnic. Your flowers are beautiful! I'm loving the star gazers (the deep pink and white ones) wink wink!
'love & hugs from afar'
I just now figured out what family you are a part of...thanks for following my blog too. I'm going to Shannon's house today and Syminda and I are working on barn decorations for the fair next week. Blessings from Ringle, WI.
So glad you've made it back home safely!! Now you can sit back for a bit and cherish the memories of the reunion.
Like your Aunt Cher said, it was sooo good to see you guys. The family picnic was a blast, wasn't it? So many new memories made. Your lilies are so fine...like mine, did you see them? Next time you're up, we will all have to get together again and share some food, drinks and fun.
Sam sure is a hoot...and yes, that was your Uncle and cousin baling Jessie's truck. They were like little kids pulling a fast one.
Loveya, missya, hugya, kissya from your only fav. aunt Dar
Sara ~ your bloomers are beautiful:) I love that you are following in my footsteps with your love of nature and all the pretty things God gives for us to enjoy:)
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