Vacation Highlights

We are back home after a 2 week vacation to see family and friends in Utah. Craig and I love to travel alone in the car together. We can talk and talk until there isn't anything pressing to say and then we love to listen to music. We have so much music! The background music of my blog gives a glimpse of some of our favorites.

Of the many and varied things that we did here are a few highlights:

1. We went to Back to School night with Makayla.

2. We visited with and helped Craig's mother. She doesn't get out much any more so it was good that we came and helped around the house and did some errands for her. Fortunately her sister and family live in the same time. They include her in their family doings often.

3. Thanksgiving Point has an amazing dinosaur museum which we all visited for the first time. I am sure glad to live on the earth when the animals aren't so big!

4. At last we dedicated Craig's dad's grave! He died over a year ago but every single time we have tried to do it something happens. First of all he couldn't be buried right after the funeral because it was scheduling. The first time we tried Mom couldn't remember where the plot was. The next time it Rained too hard. The next time ...ummm..don't remember. Anyway it is done and now WE can rest in peace.

5. MIRACLES!!! Joel and Lori's home sold...for the price they needed...in 2 business days the title was transferred...the new owners are allowing them to live in the home for FREE while they pack!....AND they are moving in with US!!! That is a LOT of miracles. Each of which we are very grateful for.

6. We stayed with dear friends on the way home. Reg and Sherrie graciously shared their Tuscany Villa (in St. George) with us. It was so comfortable there. They are tremendous hosts and great cooks. Really. We want to plan staying with them as our Destination not our mid-point stop.

7. Just a mile away from Reg and Sherrie are Jim and Nancy. The 6 of us were together 2 nights in a row for dinner and fun. When I say dinner I mean DELICIOUS dinners on beautiful plates with FUN people. We caught up on each others families, we laughed, we discussed politics and played games. These 2 couples have been our friends for longer than we feel old. Spending time with them has renewed our love and appreciation for them in our lives.

It was wonderful to get away and live a slower paced life for a while. Now we are home catching up on things AND getting the bedrooms ready for a cute little family to live.

SORRY NO PICTURES>>> HAVING TROUBLE