My whole family was at the cabin for an employee getaway (my brothers work for dad). We were invited to come up Friday night and stay till Sunday but even though we love this little cabin in the woods, Mike was not into the packing up and driving that drive. It was not real easy to be happy with that decision but fretting all weekend about it, I knew that wouldn't work either. So ... we decided to have a good time right here at home! And we did!!!!
Saturday was a gorgeous, warm day! The kids slept in while I baked another batch of homemade blueberry muffins. Reading devotions on the sunny back porch was heavenly! Sipping on hot coffee and hearing the birds chirping in the trees added such splendor! The printer was printing out church bulletins. The washer was cleaning clothes. Mike did some work around the house in the morning and then went to the shop for a few hours. Matthew went with him and they made a stop at the bike shop and bought a few more accessories for Mike's bike. Meanwhile, the girls and I gathered some snacks and got the swim gear loaded up. We had decided to go swimming as a family and get more sunkissed tans!
We were just pulling out the lane when Matt Lapp texted and said to come swim at their pool with them. OK!!! We never turn that down! :) (Actually, Hadassah wanted me to call them earlier and tell them to come to the pool with us. I knew better than that because I don't like when we invite ourselves to other peoples pools.) The kids all cheered and ten minutes later we pulled into their driveway. They were still working outside and I could tell by Marlene's face that she didn't know we were coming. It didn't take them long to finish up their work and join us by the pool side! We sunned. We swam. We chatted. We laughed. Ashlyn and Colson hit it off great and they were busy playing. The older ones played games in the water as they swam. We love to be with this family! Thanks guys for the invite! You guys are special! We packed up the towels and goggles and headed home for supper. I grilled some fish and shrimp and then by 8 PM, we called Matt's and said to meet us at Rita's for dessert! They decided to stay at home but we went for custard and chocolates! Our small town was busy with folks walking the streets and eating ice cream or drinking coffee. Music was playing softly and it was fun!
We got another text from Brother in law Steve inviting us to their house for lunch on Sunday. He makes really good brisket on his smoker and told us to come help eat it! Again, we don't turn down these invites!!! The food was great and the kids had fun playing. We couldn't stay the whole afternoon though because Mike and Matt had planned to go biking to prepare them for their long upcoming bike ride in September. Ashlyn and I napped and then again, Marlene told us to come over and let the guys meet us there for supper. Again, the kids cheered, got into their swimmies and had a blast! Turkey melts and hot dogs over the camp fire was our supper! The guys came back tired from their 52 mile ride!
Our weekend with no planned events turned out to be full of fun events!!! Weekends are so fun!!!
