All of "The Incredible Shrinking Vehicle" was worth it when we got to see Aunt Nelda, Uncle Alan, Abby and Marty--and Lucy and Bear, the dogs and Chlorine, the cat.
Here's Abby with Jenna!
It's been 3 years!!
They came and met us at Spring Mill Inn and we had a great visit down in the rec room. Jenna kept us hopping by running off several times. GRRRRR! Abby kept Jenna busy with "Appy Dooce" (apple juice). Jenna loved everybody and was completely herself with Aunt Nelda. The boys have grown incredibly in 3 years and were so excited to see everyone. We caught up and had some good laughs and made plans to meet again the next day.
We slept in and Jeff started to feel a little better. Our room grew by several feet. :) The boys made a new friend, Cole (10), who also had his Nintendo DS and they just hit it off right away. David came and happily told me that Cole was a Christian, too! I asked him how he knew that and he said "Cuz I asked him!" Little evangelists in our midst. They've led 3 other children to Jesus during previous camping trips and always ask the other children they make friends with about it. All without our prompting. I think that's what makes it extra special because it's all their own idea.
We went over to Aunt Nelda and Uncle Alan's house and the kids stayed and played with Abby and the dogs while the adults went to Casa Brava for supper. It was a great meal and just a great time. I was impressed with these waiters wearing hot pad mitts that went to their shoulders, with about 9 plates of food clear up their arms. Whoa! I should NEVER try that. People will be hurt!
One unfortunate waiter lost his load of drinks as he rounded a corner that was slick with food tossed there by a little girl (not mine this time!!). Poor guy. He was so embarrassed. We all felt badly for him. Especially when the guy at the table which took the brunt of the flying drinks got upset.
We went back to their house and had more laughs--and got to see Marty, too! Marty is a legend to the boys because when he graduated from high school, he took the boys for a ride in his red Mustang convertible. They'll never forget that! Marty gets the official "cool" status.
All too soon it was time for good-byes. This was the shortest 3 days I can remember in a long time. I ran out of time to visit Papa and Grandma Lois' graves. We want to plan a summer visit this coming year. Southern Indiana is one of the most relaxed and beautiful places I've ever been. And let me tell ya, I've been places!
We'll be back to visit, stay at Spring Mill....and plant letterboxes. If you don't know what a letterbox is, check out: www.letterboxing.org It makes for some great adventures.
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