Grads and Giggles

The Texas crew joined us for a wonderful week-end. We attended the highschool graduation of the youngest nephew---last one for this generation. Somewhat bittersweet with the absence of his mother who passed almost 1 year to the day. It also reminds me that my dear brother will be living alone for the first time. I have plans to start some new traditions to include him in hopes to stave off some of the loneliness. We visited great-grandmother who was looking happy and healthy. Of course, we had Hide-away Pizza-which always helps the daughter-in-law feel better especially with the constant morning sickness. We grilled steaks, ate sweet yellow corn, oven fried potato rounds, and green pea salad. The rest of the time was spent walking miles around the property keeping up with the toddler and of course laughter. Oh yes, the toddler got another ride with G-pa on the big green tractor. Oh, the fun of having a toddler around! I loved every minute of it.