We have been talking for days about going to Vincennes today
to see Grandma Betty, and you have been totally jazzed about it, BodhiJ! It proved to be a
long journey, though Mommy and Daddy tried to break the toll it takes on the
two of you to be in the car for a long time by making stops. We took a back
way, through Frankfort and Crawfordsville through Rockville then Terre Haute to
avoid the Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis area traffic—but this route takes a
longer travel time. We called Aunt Debbie to let everyone know we were running
about an hour and a half behind, and she told us Aunt Terrie wanted us to come
to her house and spend some time in her poolJ!
We arrived to find that Aunt Debbie and Uncle Mike and
cousin Abby and Aunt Terrie and Grandma (BettyJ
as Bodhi insists on calling her) were awaiting us with Kentucky Fried Chicken
lunch, and Aunt Terri had outfits for all of us so we could go swimmingJ! After a while Robin
(or Reuben as we affectionately call him) joined us as well, and just shortly
before we left even Aunt Diane stopped by having got off work a little earlyJ! It was so great just
to see everyone!!!
Bodhi and Buddha, you both loved the near two and a half
hours of swimming (mostly floating) and especially being pampered by cousin
Abbey and Aunt Debbie and even more especially by Uncle Mike. The two of you
were in heaven! Buddha, you proved absolutely fearless in the water and we all
agreed with a short but steady exposure you would be swimming like a fishJ. You did great, too,
Bodhi and you dog-paddled your way around the pool while in a floatie. Mommy
had some initial difficulty with adjusting the swim suit Aunt Terrie provided
her, so Mommy’s boobies (as you like to call them) came completely out of her
suitJ!
Daddy spent some time talking with Grandma, and we gave her
a belated Mother’s Day card and fence planter. She loved it! She insisted on us
writing down our address so she can send Mommy a graduation card for finishing
her Master’s Degree program.
We had a truly great time, and as usual it was sad we had to
turn around and leave so quickly, but we headed back toward home around 6 p.m.
We stopped in Terre Haute and got some food from McDonald’s (you won’t eat
“fast food,” Bodhi, and we all need to follow your example) and laid a blanket
on a stretch of grass and enjoyed a picnic break. Buddha you were hilarious as
you insisted on feeding everyone, including taking food out of your mouth and
sharing with Mommy and Daddy, and sticking your fingers in barbeque sauce and
putting them in Daddy’s mouth—maybe that is the real reason Bodhi won’t eat at
fast food venuesJ.
We finally made it home near 10 p.m., and it was so good to
be back home in our home sweet home, though we all certainly enjoyed beyond
description our visit with our loving, generous family! Aunt Debbie called to
make certain we arrived home safely, and we again expressed our heartfelt love
and appreciation to her and everyone---we want them to come visit us and stay
for as long as possible---we don’t get to see each other nearly enough, but “oh
my gosh” (as you have been saying a great deal lately, Bodhi) we are so
blessed!!!
“Night, night.”
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| Our favorite Vincennes picture spot ;) Daddy's favorite spot too. Bodhi, as we were driving through town and Daddy was pointing out where he went to school etc... you, Bodhi would say "Oohhhh MY GOSH!" |
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| Our Annual Vincennes picture... identical to last years, but a year older :) |
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| Uncle Mike and Bodhi :) You and your brother were showered were gifts, you little suckers! |
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| Aunt Diane, Aunt Debbie, fussy Jude with Momma, Aunt Terrie, Grandma Betty, Cousin Abby, Sweet Baby Bodhi, and Uncle Mike |
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