Well, we are home again, this time from Cleveland. The city where Fred and I met, were married and had our four children. It was such a great weekend. It started out with hanging out at Mom's and Fred helped with some chores around the house while Mom and I got manicures and pedicures!! Then we had an evening at Robin's (Fred's oldest sister) hanging out on the deck, having yummy ribs with margaritas and then walking to Malley's Ice Cream Shoppe, a childhood favorite for both Fred and I. The walk was encumbered by the fact that I was often thrown into a web by Spiderman (aka Owen Shaw). Thankfully, I remembered my own super powers and was able to escape.
Saturday we had a brunch at Mary's (Fred's other older sister) and we got to see our the bride, Hannah Marie. Everyone was busy eating and getting all beautiful for the wedding. It was so nice and I was so grateful we got to be a part of it.
Then, Robin, Callie, Meg and I went shopping for a bit and then off to the wedding. I was undone at the wedding as I was able to see the faithfulness of God in Hannah's life and the lives of her sisters. These girls are absolutely amazing! You can see the handiwork of God is all of them.
Sunday was a walk in the Metro Parks. It was so beautiful and also a place full of memories for Fred and I. Much of the trip was spent telling our kids about this person or that person or pointing out were we used to play, ride our bikes, where our friends lived, we saw our childhood homes, etc. etc. I think the kids thought we were rambling, I think we were too!!! ha ha ha
We also were able to attend Becca's graduation. The Commencement Ceremony was very moving and Becca sang a song she wrote for her fellow classmates. She did an outstanding job. I was so proud of her.
The weekend held so much more than this. It was great to be with Fred's family and hang out. It was great to see the places where much of our lives took place. It was incredible to be a part of Hannah's big day. It was moving to see old friends and hear about the goodness of God in their lives. It was fun to help Mom with chores. It was great to meet JP our new nephew and to meet Ryan Hannah's groom. It was a wonderful 5 days.
10 comments:
Diane,
Thanks for sharing. I was smiling just thinking of the stories from your childhood. You are always so good and sharing stories and showing the excitement.
Malley's?! Ugh... SO jealous! Very fond childhood memories of going to Malley's :)
It sounds like fun! Wish we could have been there!
I am glad you had a great time. What a walk down memory lane. Love your new look on your Blog.
Glad you got to go! I love going home, and we will do the same when we get to Madison this summer (I mean the rambling part, it's our age...)
I am so glad and thankful for your wonderful time, the wonderful memories and all the evidences of God's faithfulness and goodness!
That sounded like a WONDERFUL weekend! I'm so glad you had a great time. You were so close to Isaac boy!! Can't wait to see you.
great pictures diane!
sounds like the perfect trip 'home.'
and makes me want to go for a walk in the metroparks too. bet it was a lot cooler than a walk in texas LOL
xoxo.
Walked to Malley's from Robin's??
Either there is a "new" Malley's in Bay or you guys are into power walking.......
that little boy is so cute!!!!! The bride looks like you, Di. How precious to be able to go and celebrate her wedding. Isn't God so good to us!!
Kay
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