Today is Tuesday and the girls went horseback riding. They had a lot of fun going on a trail ride up and down a mountain. Whew! The place we went to was a retreat owned by some family friends and was up on top of a mountain. There were beautiful views from up there! I wouldn't mind renting a cabin there sometime for me and Nicky. After horseback riding, we went into the nearby town and visited an art studio where the artists are actually special needs adults in an art program. It was really neat and we each bought a bead bracelet made by the residents.
Speaking of Nicky, I spoke with him today and he's almost finished with the tile in the hallway! Yippee!! He's putting marble thresholds at the bedroom door entrances. It should be beautiful and I'm so excited to see all his work!! I think we're going home on Saturday. He's pretty sure he'll be done with the bulk of it on Saturday, so we won't get into too much trouble coming home that day.
Yesterday, I took the boys and ran some errands. I actually visited the cemetery where my dad and some other family members are buried to inquire about purchasing the 2 spots next to my parents. I'm not sure the "going rate" for cemetery plots, but the price wasn't too bad, I thought. Nicky and I aren't sure what we want to do, but I do know that I would really like to get some plots purchased somewhere so I don't have to worry about it. Not sure why I would even worry about it, but it's just something I'd like to take care of.
We also went over to the playground in town and took some lunch. I sat under the pavilion with the picnic tables while the boys played with the other kids who happened to be there. They, of course, made friends. It's the "heat of summer" right now, but man, it sure feels like a South Florida fall! It was so pleasant out there, I could have stayed all afternoon! Neither one of the boys came and asked to leave because they were hot. There was a nice breeze going and it was just so nice. Makes me long for fall!!
Yesterday, I also got to go to dinner and visit with my aunt Robin. She's always been more like a big sister to me than an aunt. She's my mother's sister, but I'm one year closer to her in age since we're only 11 years apart and her and my mom are 12 years apart. Funny, huh? Anyway, we had a very nice visit and just hung out for a little while. When I only spend one week up here, I don't get to visit with as many people as I'd like, and my aunt is usually lower on the totem pole than say my mom and my grandmother, so I like when I can stay a little longer and get to visit with her.
On Sunday, we went to church in the morning and then that afternoon, my mom and I got to spend some time alone. I left the boys with the girls and my mom and I got to visit a local historical house that, I kid you not, we've been trying to get to for 16 years!!! Finally!! lol Anyway, it was neat to see the house and all the old stuff in there and learn a little history of the area. Afterwards, we did some local sightseeing of stuff my mom's been wanting to show me. Then, we went to a nearby restaurant for dinner. It was a nice time out and we didn't have to rush, which always makes it more fun.
In other news, my brother and his family live in Texas. They are coming here to visit for a few weeks, before my brother has to go overseas again with his National Guard unit. They arrived last night about midnight, so the boys had a big treat when they got up this morning. My brother has two sons, who my boys just love, so they were very excited to get to play first thing this morning at 7am!
Well, that's about it for now. Tomorrow is Levi's 5th birthday. I can't believe my little baby is 5 already!! Don't we always say that?? lol Anyway, we'll be doing some fun stuff tomorrow so I'll update you later. Have a great day tomorrow!
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