Mid April, Doug and I, along with our seven month old Cocker Spaniel Beau, traveled South. Beau actually was a very good traveler which surprised us both. We spent one night with my niece and her husband and the next morning we all traveled about an hour south to my sister’s home.
I wasn’t able to be there for Eddie’s Celebration of Life service a few weeks before, so it was sad not to find him there to welcome us as he usually did. I remembered the stories he had told us on our last visit and I could hear his laughter in my mind. He will be missed so much. I took a walk around the property and into one of his favorite places – the little barn. The horses are gone now, of course, but I remember his amazing way with them. He truly was a “horse whisperer”.
Doug and Beau traveled back to Iowa the following morning and I stayed behind for a much needed visit with my sister. My nieces Sharon, Cindy and Leigh all traveled to spend a couple of nights with us. That was so much fun! So much laughter and catching up. I loved it. We indulged in my favorite caramel cake from Sugaree’s in New Albany, Mississippi, as well as their amazing cupcakes and chocolate pie!
On Sunday, we had a wonderful visit with my sister’s daughters and their families. My niece Becky and her husband Tommy brought delicious Corky’s barbecue. Always a treat! As a matter of fact, there was a small wedding on the front porch on Sunday (my great niece and her fiance’)! We all enjoyed delicious cake and fresh fruit after the barbecue.
My sister and I had decided that each visit we could accomplish one project and the rest of the time we’d relax and visit! Our project this time was the front porch. Doug, my niece Sharon and her husband Tommy painted the front porch swings and one of the rockers that needed freshening up. I had ordered some pillows and quilts for the front porch, and the end result was wonderful. Rather like Country Living Magazine of days past. My niece Sharon painted the delightful board for the front porch. The weather was great and we spent a lot of time enjoying the front porch swing – from coffee in the morning to late afternoon sweet tea!
One of my favorite places to visit in the nearby town is the antique store. Of course, I was flying home and wouldn’t be able to take anything with me!
A sweet visit with wonderful memories until next time.
One Comment
Cathy
It sounds like a wonderful but sad visit. My husband’s family has decided that it is very important to get together with those you love the most and make memories as time is ticking and who knows what is next.
I love the porch you are right it looks like country living