A couple of weeks ago we went to Illinios for the Color Drive. MUCH CHERISHED time on the farm {which happens to be my most favorite place in the entire universe} and a memory that we have been having since...well...since I can remember! We go every October, over Vaughn's birthday weekend and she thinks the entire festival is just for her. We let her think it. Its sweet. Fall festivals, garage sales galore, family coming out of the woodwork {we have a huge family-love every.single.one of them}We gather at my gmas and have hay rides, weenie roast, tractor rides, laughter....pure bliss. pure joy. This year, I was blessed by my ability to go for an entire week. It was perfection....except that we are missing my grandpa. Oh, my heart aches every time that we drive into the town and I know he will not be standing at the door saying "hey sis" and giving us big hugs. I miss his smell, his laugh, his hands, his stark white calves, I miss seeing him walking in from the field and just sitting back and enjoying his family. He was the glue. We miss him every.single.day. But he is sure talked about when we all get together, we bring him back by loving our memories of him together- as a family.
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| This year, gma had a garage sale during the "color drive". Oh the stuff that woman has. Oh the value she see's in it all! |
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| Can't forget about the cows. Hours of entertainment for the kids. Thanks cows...for the babysitting. |
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| Amanda said these are not photo worthy- I beg to differ- To all those who knew nothing of their existence. Here you have it, wheat buns! Who'da thunk it? |
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| Uncle Phillippe taking the kids on a 4 wheel ride (much to fast, I might ad) ;) |
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| Much like the Iowa State Fair, the one "must have" food at the color drive? a corndog. Sick, I know- but oh so tasty. |
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| Andrea, my cousin who came all the way from Az to see us! She'd never experienced the soggy goodness of a walking taco. These were, well....not the best I've ever tasted. |
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| FOUR! 4?!!!! F.O.U.R!?!?! How did my BABY girl turn 4 already!? We celebrated with a balloon decorated room, gifts, color driving and family time. We even baked a multitude of cupcakes! |
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| Here she is. My sweet grandma. I know she'd kill me if she saw this picture. But this is her. My grandma. Exactly as I know her. Exactly as I love her. |
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| on the Hay ride! |
1 comment:
Thanks for finally updating Meghan, I miss when you don't blog. These brought tears to my eyes. Sweet little Vaughn, she is special, so smart and I love having her come to my house, she is welcome any time. You have had a tough year, but my how you have endured it, you both are tough. Vaughn has had to learn a lot at her sweet young age. I'm always here if you need an ear, I know I'm old, but you are special to me, so come over anytime, I'm always willing to gab!!! Your color drive pics look wonderful, what wonderful family memories you are creating. I wish we had a family like that, unfortunately I don't. Our church is our family, but its such a blessing. Take care girl. By the way, that first picture of your cousin from AZ, looks just like Amanda.
Barb
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