Highlights: sleeping well, a parade of music brought to you by Jericho and his Grandma, a swimming pool in between a very hot wedding ceremony and the reception.
Jericho's fave: walking Clover the dog during the wedding reception and eating cake!
Malachi's fave: jumping in the pool over and over and over.
I woke up next to a little blonde dude. His pillow was spotted with flecks of blood, so nasty. His head looks much better today and we were able to get it wet, which turned out to be a huge blessing in the middle of this heat. It's HOT!!
Jericho convinced Grandma to go on a music parade where they went into the backyard and proceeded to make plenty of noise on some instruments which look like they have seen their share of playtime. Jericho chose the cymbals (who wouldn't?) and Grandma followed faithfully banging on the drum. It made me winsome. The boys adore their 'faraway' grandparents and it's so nice when they get to spend time with them.
A few weeks ago when we first were talking to my Mother-in-law about coming to stay, she sent a message letting us know that a young lady from their church was getting married on one of the days we would be here. The bride learned that we would be in town and let us know she would love to have us there as part of her day. It was a lovely outdoor wedding set outside a beautiful 'country house'. Amber wed Yon in a simple ceremony performed by my Father-in-law. Have you ever noticed how 'the bride' always seems to glow? This one was no exception. Nate had described her to me as a country bumpkin so when this gorgeous woman stepped out the car, she actually took my breath away. There's just something about a bride on her wedding day.
Seeing as it was set in the country, it was very casual. As we pulled up, Jericho asked if he and his brother were due to be the ring bearers. Marie said they could offer their services, but the opportunity never afforded itself. There was a great swimming pool which offered some relief to those of us who were melting. The boys had a great cool-off. Dinner was just what you would imagine, potluck all the way, with a large pig roasted for the occasion. Everything tasted amazing.
I felt fortunate to have a glimpse into this family. They reminded me so much of my own. I wish them both the very best.
We will be staying here tomorrow as well, Grandma is teaching Sunday School and looking forward to talking about Joshua and the Battle of Jericho! Unfortunately, we will need to leave 'the place of never-ending free showers and comfy beds with clean clothes whenever you want and home-made meals' on the morning of the 18th. From there we will head for Niagara Falls. I need to mapquest the campsites I had planned on staying at once more and make sure we can make point A to B on Clementine-time.
Keep praying for us that we would stay safe and no more injuries!! Malachi should be renamed "Calamity Joe" or something as he slammed the door on his foot this morning. Crazy kid.
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