Family Ties

Last Friday Alexis and I headed off to Rexburg so she can attend summer term. She drove her car and followed me. It was a long, but enjoyable trip. Her new apartment is so cute and I enjoyed spending the night with her. It was hard to say goodbye the next day, and I miss her so much already. I drove to Sandy on Saturday to pick up Brooke, and we met my brother Jim and my Dad in Bountiful where we attended a 90th birthday party for our cousin Jane Argyle Page. What a tender reunion she and my Dad enjoyed there. We enjoyed the party and also drove around Centerville and Bountiful looking at old family homes and reliving some memories. We stayed with Melanie and Curtis. and had a wonderful visit that evening. Dad and Jim left the next day and I stayed on. Brooke came down every day and Taylor came every evening. Some highlights were: volunteering in Kelcie's class with Mel ( the teacher adores them both), going to swimming with Kelcie, Brynn, and Sara, (they are so good at it!), eating lunch out, (Curtis' treat), crafting with Melanie and Brooke, playing with and cuddling my sweet girls, (Brooke and Taylor did a lot of that too), and enjoying all the good conversations and time with them all. Chester was a lot of fun too! I came home yesterday and had a great drive. Altogether 1,800 miles-not too bad! I am so grateful for all my children and grandchildren-they are the BEST and I am so BLESSED!!!