The first of June my two granddaughters, Amanda and Ashley flew in to visit me! What a fun week--(plus)...we had. I will be sharing some photos so you can see some of the places we went and things we did!
Ashley started this drawing as soon as she arrived! And finished it the day-day they left! Soon you will understand why I put "day-day"! She drew something for everyday they were here, I love how she dated every drawing!
Sunday we went out to eat with my son Randy, Vicky and the twins, Eden and Ivy! That was so enjoyable. Everyone got to catch up on what was going on in each other's lives! And the twins got to color!!!
Then the girls and I went to the Queen of Peace, here in the city. It is an amazing place to visit.
The girls are walking up to the statue of
Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Peace. (Constructed of stainless steel and 30 feet tall.)
Have you ever seen something for the first time and are so moved that it brings you to tears?? That is what happened when I walked in this room and saw this sculpture. Since it is life sized it was almost like being in this room with Jesus and the apostles. Just seeing this sculpture of The Last Supper was very moving for me. (This Life Size sculpture of the Twelve Apostles was carved by Jerry Traufler of LeMars, Iowa. It is made from Pine and Basswood, and was completed in 1993 after 7 years of work.)
There were so many gorgeous flowers in the gardens as we walked along the way.
This was the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. So beautiful ! Luckily the sun was shining just enough to light up the stain glass window.
This beautiful gold-tone bronze statue of St. Francis of Assisi stands at the pond near the entrance to the Outdoor Cathedral. As we stood on a bridge Ashley got into just the right position and snapped this photo! It was so moving...
Monday we got out and went to lunch at Table 32! Their Mom and I went there when she was home in March. She must have been impressed as the girls wanted to go there too. The food and service were both absolutely wonderful!
Wednesday we made it to the Farmers Market! It was a treat for me to get down there again. Tom and I used to go every Wednesday and Saturday. We knew all the vendors and absolutely loved it! Being the day and time of the year, there weren't as many vendors or fresh vegetables available. But we did get a few things. The girls got some jellys to take home.
That evening we went to my monthly potluck! Amanda made a big pan of her famous macaroni and cheese. Ashley made Snicker salad. Have you ever made it? It's with apples and snicker candy bars, Cool Whip and pudding, I believe..there was nothing left of that! Plus the mac and cheese went over really good too. Amanda froze only a couple little servings for me. When I ate the last one the other day, I told her she had to come back and make me some more....ha...ha!
The next afternoon, on Thursday, we went over to see their cousin Lacey and her girls, Lorelei and Maggie. I told them the drive (which was beautiful, by the way) was about a 45 minute one. Ashley laughed and said she drives that to work everyday!! The visit was so enjoyable! A funny thing....Lorelei ordered a root beer float off of the "childrens menu", when it came...it was huge! When Lacey asked about it, the waitress said you should see the one off the regular menu!! Ha! That is why Ashley drew Lorelai with her BIG float!
The next afternoon we went to visit the kids aunt and uncle. They had made a nice lunch for us...and just being with them was so memorable ..for everyone.
Then Saturday came...the day of doom- for me. They were flying out in the afternoon. Ashley and Amanda made lunch for everyone. Their cousins Lacey and Wendy along with the girls. Randy and Vicky took them to the airport. Ashley said I wish we could stay another week, we are having such a good time. And oh, how I wished for that too.. well.....sometimes a persons wishes do come true...lol They left for the airport about 2:30 and were back here by 5 pm. Their flight to Chicago was cancelled due to weather ! So I got them one more night...smile...I loved it! Sunday they left the house again at 1:30 to go to Dallas...to make a long story short...they got home in Atlanta at 4:30 Monday morning...ugggg (again due to weather!) Those poor girls... I still miss them and their Mom everyday, and hate that they live so far away. But we defiantly had a great time!!!
Can you believe tomorrow is the last day of July? Where did the summer go? "Winter" is yawning and stretching...she's ready for bed, as am I.. I hope you enjoyed this adventurous week with me.
Blessings and good night...or good morning wherever you are.
