Two Weeks in July - 2014

It's been a busy couple of weeks in mid-July 2014.  A week ago Sunday, Joe came to Clinton to spend the day with us.  He was sweet enough to help with a couple of "chores" around Grandma's house that required a tall, strong guy - thanks Joe.  As Ron was playing in a golf tournament, Grandma, Joe and I had bacon and tomato sandwiches for lunch with fresh tomatoes - yummo.  Joe took Grandma driving around Clinton and had a visit to the cemetery.  For dinner, we had pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy and chocolate pie.  We enjoyed his visit immensely.  He has been promoted to manager at Walgreens - we are very proud of him.

On Monday, Debbie Sieger took me to KC for my annual birthday shopping day (a little early but always fun).  We shopped and shopped - laughed and laughed - and had a delicious lunch at Smashburger's, including sweet potato fries - one of my favorites.  I had a PEO officer's meeting on Thursday.

On Friday, the Todds came to visit - yea!  Saturday morning, Ron and Chad played in the Ag Golf Tournament - Chad won $50 for best drive or something like that!  Proud of him.  The rest of us had a fun day including a trip to the Methodist Church Playground, a trip to Walmart, a visit to the nail salon for Amanda to get her nails done, a mani-pedi for Peyton by Grammy, and lots of good old fashioned play.  Grammaw had joined us first thing in the morning for a day of fun.  As Chad had to work, he drove home after the golf tournament but was kind enough to leave his family with us for more fun.

After Garrison woke up from his nap, we all went bowling.  Grammy, Mommy, Peyton and Garrison had a great time bowling and even had some strikes and spares!  Amanda took us all out for dinner to celebrate my birthday - even Grammaw went!  We had a delicious meal at El Camino Real which was concluded by a serenade by the waiters of Happy Birthday completed by free dessert and whipped cream on Grammy's face - lots of giggles, and then Peyton thought it would be fun to also wear the hat and have whipped cream on her face - Princess Peyton wore her princess fess to dinner - how fun.

Sunday morning brought more fun - of course, requests were made for Grammaw to join us first thing, so Grandpa picked her up.  Games of Old Maid ensued with lots of laughter.  Everyone but Mommy went to Grammaw's house for Grandpa to mow the yard (however he couldn't get the mower started), but we had a great time playing - beauty shop, with balls, etc.  Then we went to McDonald's for lunch for another Grammy birthday celebration.

Grammaw decided to stay home from Overland Park, so she and Apollo spent the afternoon together - Apollo is staying in Clinton until Saturday.

Relucrtantly, we took Amanda, Peyton and Garrison back to Overland Park Sunday after lunch - but not before stopping at the Donut Palace for donut holes!  That has become somewhat of a tradition.  Grammy, Grandpa, Garrison and Peyton went to the pool  -  Mommy stayed home to work on Garrison's birthday treats for school and his treat bags for his party next Saturday.

We had dinner at Culver's before coming home.  What a fun few days - always priceless family memories.  We are blessed.  Can't want to go back on Saturday for Garrison's 3rd birthday party!