Darrin has a client in Hot Springs, and we decided that we still had the travel bug. Chase invited his friend Dalton we loaded up the van for our first road trip in it.
We took off early Wednesday, drove about 3 hours, and went to the dealership which was adjoining the mall via a parking lot. While Darrin worked a few hours that first day, we went to the local mall and picked Deke up some new shoes, which were a necessary procurement since I had picked up the same shoe, literally giving Deke two left feet. While we were at the mall the power cut off. Unfortunately, when it went out I was getting my wedding rings cleaned and the policy of the store was to have the customers leave, while they locked down the store. Talk about feeling uneasy! Fortunately, after a few more on-offs the lights stayed on and I was able to get my rings. So we high-tailed it out of there and went to check into the hotel and get some food. The boys thought they were the coolest kids ever, because they had their own room. We thought we were the coolest parents because we got two rooms!
One evening, Karen the business manager, took the boys out on the lake in her boat and let them tube. Chase hung on forever. They also rode jet skis and Darrin put Deke between him and Chase. Just the thought of that made my heart flip. Of course Deke loved it!
Thursday I took the kids to the water park. Chase and Dalton stayed with Deke and I in the baby pool for a couple hours (only 12 yr olds can float on their back that long and talk of nothing of real importance. Deke and I played on the steps of the 1/2 ft deep round about (water circulates at a slow rate) baby pool. I met other parents around the pool and after awhile they realized my limitations and offered to help watch Deke so the boys could feel ok about going to ride some of the rides. Other parents even took Deke into the round about, but he was most happy sitting with me on the steps. Before the day was out he dove into the baby pool. First time he scared himself and me too. I grabbed him quick! Second time he dove and kicked! I still got to him, but the fear was gone! He had a buoy suit on and never went under water.
Friday evening, after Darrin got off work we went to Magic Springs amusement park. Just to watch the guys was enough for me. Dalton rode hi first roller coaster and won his first prize from the arcade.
We enjoyed ourselves immensely!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Yoder Reunion
The week after we went to Maui, we flew to PA f or the 3rd tri-annual Yoder reunion. It was held at Sam and Carol Yoder's property. To access the field where the reunion would be held, you drove down from the back of their property, crossing a bridge that lead to a picturesque meadow. On one side of the bridge, creek water flowed over rocks in a dammed area where there was a rope swing that the kids were using to see who could go out the furthest. On the opposite side of the bridge, the creek the water ran freely. You could see crawdads and different fish swimming by.
In the meadow there was a massive tent, and Amish ice cream wagon. We held all the events within the tent. We prayed, played and ATE. On Sunday there was a surprise. An airplane flew over the field possibly 5 times and dropped candy. It was hysterical. Children, teenagers, adults at least one in a wheel chair) and the older adults were chasing after the candy, barely taking the time to pick up the candy, whereas the kids where sliding in and snatching grass and dirt instead of picking up just candy.
During our visit we managed to get a good group of Darrin's friend (about 30 people) at a local place called Richie's................ummmmmmmmmmmummmmmmmmmmmmmm. All I have to say is garlic knots.......heavenly!
It was such a short trip. We didn't see much of Stella and Brad, but what we did was special. While the candy drop was going on, Darrin and his nephews Zach and Mitch were fishing. That evening we went to Stella's for ice cream. While we're there he decides he has to clean the fish..................................barf and was still to eat ice cream. Stella and Brad stopped by the reunion on Sunday. Everyone was happy to see her. I was happy we were be able to say goodbye.
It was time to hit the road. We had stayed at Ray and Nancy, who had son-in-law (brother-in-law) Kurt, install a shower down stairs and made their home accessible for me, I had felt at home there before this, but I can take the hint. ...sniff, sniff stinky. Seriously, for them to do this touched my heart.
Love
Ami
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In the meadow there was a massive tent, and Amish ice cream wagon. We held all the events within the tent. We prayed, played and ATE. On Sunday there was a surprise. An airplane flew over the field possibly 5 times and dropped candy. It was hysterical. Children, teenagers, adults at least one in a wheel chair) and the older adults were chasing after the candy, barely taking the time to pick up the candy, whereas the kids where sliding in and snatching grass and dirt instead of picking up just candy.
During our visit we managed to get a good group of Darrin's friend (about 30 people) at a local place called Richie's................ummmmmmmmmmmummmmmmmmmmmmmm. All I have to say is garlic knots.......heavenly!
It was such a short trip. We didn't see much of Stella and Brad, but what we did was special. While the candy drop was going on, Darrin and his nephews Zach and Mitch were fishing. That evening we went to Stella's for ice cream. While we're there he decides he has to clean the fish..................................barf and was still to eat ice cream. Stella and Brad stopped by the reunion on Sunday. Everyone was happy to see her. I was happy we were be able to say goodbye.
It was time to hit the road. We had stayed at Ray and Nancy, who had son-in-law (brother-in-law) Kurt, install a shower down stairs and made their home accessible for me, I had felt at home there before this, but I can take the hint. ...sniff, sniff stinky. Seriously, for them to do this touched my heart.
Love
Ami
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