Wonderful Visit

Was okay that Wednesday evening, little tired on Thursday. Friday was a very good day, was able to get stuff accomplished around the house. Mark called from Worley and they arrived a couple hours later. Wow! Has Ava grown! It was so wonderful to see them. We made plans for Saturday and Sunday then had dinner and had a wonderful visit.

Saturday they came over and Gina helped me get the pattern cut out. Would have liked to do it with Ava but she's just too young right now. It was great to work on it with Gina! Wanted to make Ava a new 'car blanket' to replace the Winnie-the-Pooh one I made her when she was just a little thing. When I looked at the fleece Wednesday I was hoping to see 'princesses' or 'ballerinas', but only saw Disney's Arial. Didn't know if she would like that character. When I talked later to her she said she loved Arial, so I'll pick up the material, binding and make her one. I told her I'd mail it to her when I got it finished. Later that afternoon we headed down to the Lavendar festival where we met up with Troy, Sydney and Reed. After Reed finished his nap we headed to the lake where Troy took us all on a boat ride. Stopped at a couple of beaches where Mark, Troy, Reed, and Ava got in the water, did some stone hunting and had a fantastic time. It's been a long time since I've been on the water and it sure invigorated me! They told me I had a grin on my face that went from ear to ear. After we got back Mark, Gina, Ava, Troy, Sydney and Reed headed home to Hayden, and Jim & I headed to our house. I slept like a log!

Sunday I dropped Jim off at Silverwood where he met the kids and they spent the day on rides and at the water park. I stayed home and finished Ava's dress and had enough material left over that I could make the bag that went with it. They got back around 6pm and Ava tried the dress on. Had to make a minor modification (elastic little too big), but it seemed to fit her and she liked it. The bag was a big hit as well. Went out to dinner and then back to the house. Later when it got darker, Jim brought out some fireworks he had saved from July 4 and Mark put on a 'show'. Ava helped by bringing him the fireworks one at a time when he asked for them. She seemed to really enjoy the 'show'. When it was all over we went inside to gather up all the bits & bobs we shared, and it was time for them to go. As usual the visits (whether we go there or they come here) are always too short. BUT I LOVED IT!!!!

Early Monday morning it all kinda hit me, but I seemed to recover pretty quick. It was kinda like the after effects of the first treatment. I went to work, and am feeling pretty good.

Love to all