Tuesday SOL 6/13/17 - The Joy of the last two weeks (my OLW)

Lots of stuff going on the past two weeks and no time to write.  Hubby went on a trip to Montana to visit with his cousins and do some shooting.  So I was left to myself for four days before heading to Illinois for a week.  Thought I'd share the joys that I experienced during that time.

Having the house to myself - peace, quiet - and I got the TV remote!
Had a marathon watching "This is Us" - like everyone else, I'm hooked!
Worked on my scrapbook "All About Me".
Read, read, read.
I even got to mow the grass - a first on our riding mower.
Had a gab fest with my neighbors over a bottle of wine

Drove myself to IL (10 hours), listened to a book on CD - made the time fly quickly
The weather was absolutely perfect all week.
Spent countless hours with my granddaughters.
Being a support for my daughter (Michelle)
Drove girls to Sport Camp each day
Went to the park
Explored Egypt, Australia, France, Japan with the girls
Worked on Origami projects
Made a tin can telephone
Helped girls clean their desks
Shopped by myself
Got a haircut
Enjoyed a leisurely dinner with Michelle, Scott & Jen (our son & DIL)

Returned home to celebrate my hubby's 70th birthday.

The joys and blessings are endless.  It was a wonderful two weeks.

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 13, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    House for yourself or several days and countless hours with grandkids - well- balanced joy.

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  2. elsieJune 13, 2017 at 12:19 PM

    You made the best of your time away from husband. Isn't it wonderful to have such a rich life?

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  3. AnonymousJune 13, 2017 at 5:25 PM

    It is always great to get the time we need to do the things we want. Sounds like a perfect two weeks.

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