David has added a plethora of dimension to my life not the least of which is his family, whom I love. I look forward to each visit—whether we have to travel—or they travel to us. This year we traveled to them. We left our delightful 70-degree temperature and headed northwest.
We stitched together 7 states and eventually arrived in Des Moines, IA, where we spent Thanksgiving Day with David’s sister, Lisa, and her family. We had quite a chilly reception, I must say.
The snow began as we left the Quad Cities and blanketed I-80 quite nicely (or not so nicely, imo) in some places! The road conditions made my Kentucky/Atlanta boys a little nervous—they’ve experienced so little snow. However, they had a great time playing outside the next day with their cousins—in spite of the fact that they had to don some borrowed girly outdoor wear!
Seth got to snuggle with Grandma quite a bit--which he soaked up.
Zachary spent hours in Grandpa’s library but the highlight of the trip for Zachary was going to the car auction with his grandpa and bidding on/buying a car. Zachary told me last night, “You know, Mom, I’m really starting to like Grandpa; he and I have a lot in common-- we both love books and cars.” So true—sorry it took 10 years to see it!
We visited the John Deere museum in Moline, IL. We all enjoyed it but Samuel loved it!
We all fared well except for David, perhaps. While asking about available discounts at the Hampton Inn in Marion, IL, on our trip home, the receptionist asked David how old he was. “40,” he replied. “Well, you’re a little young for the AARP rate but what the heck.”
David walked out of the hotel thrust his hand into mine and said, "Congratulations you are now married to a member of the AARP." Ahhh, another dimension.
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Tell you boys that real men can wear pink! "-)
Dorcas, Blake would love the JD museum! I couln't believe how huge some of the equipment is!