I may need to come to terms with the fact that life will go on... even while Brian is far away. Nothing else can account for the fact that we had a great autumn weekend with each other and friends and family. Friday, during a horrible day at the office (I don't know if anyone's checked the market lately....), I got a text (I'm very hip) from our friend and neighbor John. He was in town for a weekend home from Western. He invited us to dinner with the Hills and the Pearsons. It was so great to see them all again, and share tales of these young men who are onto life's great adventures. It was the beginning of a wonderful respite from the madness.
Saturday morning, we returned for our annual sojourn for apples in Leavenworth. I must admit it wasn't the same without Brian stuffed in the back set, playing Nintendo (no, not PS2, but full-blown Nintendo that his father rigged for him to be able to play in the car) and whining the entire trip. I've never understood why the drive was so horrible when he was playing video games, exactly as he would be at home, but Brian is never one to suffer in silence... This year, instead of a bored teenager, we took our friends Dave and Leslie. It was a little strange, as the Blakely's seemed to actually enjoy the scenery and the company. After the first few miles adjusting, we found it quite a pleasant experience. The changing leaves were amazing. After gathering apples from the greatest fruit stand on the planet (see photos below), we headed back and stopped by the river to enjoy the day. Then we gorged on Zeke's burgers, malts and onion rings (sorry, Brian... this part he really will miss!) and headed back to the west side of the state. It's odd as we spent much of the drive reminiscing about watching our kids grow: when did we get to this stage? That being said, in many ways, this stage rocks!
After dropping the Blakely's off, we hopped back in the car and headed in the opposite direction to Port Orchard for a family birthday celebration at the Rowley's. There were fewer numbers than in celebrations past, but it was so fun to watch Steve with his brothers, Wayne and Wade. To hear Steve's sense of humor and deep chuckle times 3 is always a treat. Mom is a wonderful hostess and everything was as wonderful as we've all come to expect and demand!
It was a great day that reminds of how blessed we are to live in a beautiful place and surrounded by loving friends and family. I do have to head back to the office tomorrow, but I'll have plenty of apples to slice and prep to remind me of the great weekend!
This is what Eve looked like when she hit 45!
I have not done this pose since Sadie Hawkins 1980!
Our Bishop has many spiritual insights to share:
Watching the cousins play was a highlight of the night. They truly adore each other!
2 comments:
Looks like a relaxing weekend. I especially love the basket shot. Now I feel even more important with my V.I.P. basket of apples. Thanks again I will have to email you for the all the details about where the fruit stand is.
Its nice to see both the blond and brunette Eves are represented.
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