They showed up with celebration on their minds. Prepared. Without a doubt, they knew how to make this momma happy. Presence. Their presence was the key. But they went a few steps further. A square balloon that said "You're How Old?" (like they didn't know), a chocolate cream pie, bottle of wine, and a card heavy with love. This momma felt celebrated!
The accommodations are a bit cramped when they visit but they don't seem to mind. An air mattress in the living room isn't what we pictured for our married couple but it is what it is none the less. Good night John Boy, good night Mary Sue Ellen. Quite the cozy family. I'm thinking it will make us even more ready for a real house when the time comes.
Saturday morning was spent on the hill above one of our most favorite hiking trails. Quietly sneaking along in search of the ever elusive buck. The snow that fell that morning was like soft clumps of manna sporadically raining down. Standing up on a high peak, overlooking the vast earth that stretched out before us, I was thankful that I was with family in the crisp mountain air.
Back home, the four of us set out to get ready for the family October, outside wedding. Here at Camp One Bathroom, it was a bit of a challenge but we made it to the wedding, umbrellas in hand to witness the reunion of Jenn and Trevor. It was a beautiful wedding with a shower of blessings falling upon them, literally, it rained. As the guests huddled under trees, tall heaters, umbrellas and the eves of the house, no one seemed to mind the inclimate weather as a Scott Valley wedding is an event not to be missed.
Well fed, highly visited, wet and cold, it was time to go home. We spent quality time with a Heinz 57 bunch of cards. Pinochle.
Today, as they prepared to head north to their home and puppy, Tanner made it a point to say that they enjoyed the card games while beating us 2 out of 3 times. But who's counting? As always, good company, good food, good times and lots of love. Thanks for coming!
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