Consider the Lilies

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Day Two of the Great Family Vacation

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You always know that you are close to Granny’s when you get to the rocket rest stop. There is a Saturn rocket on display. Up until a few years ago you could actually go right up and stand under the rocket. I am not sure why, but about 2 or 3 years ago we found it fenced off from the public. You can still go up and see it, you just can’t stand under it or touch it. But we always stop here to take a break, call my mom and let her know that we are near so she can get the dumplings heated up. I always stopped with my kids and now they are stopping with their children. Laney, you are taking your first trip to the South.

Jellystone Park, Cave City, Kentucky

Day one was Jellystone Park. Andrew and the family were camping in an RV. Birdman, Sam, and I got a motel room nearby, but came to the campground to hang out.

When we got there, there was a fierce corn hole tournament going on. Adults were hoping to lose and be done, but the kids kept on winning.

There was lots of time to visit and catch up on baby Laney time before it was time to fix supper.

After the sun went down there was dance party at the pavilion, roasting mashmallows around the campfire, and who can forget Butt Charades!

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Morning Ritual

I have a little morning ritual that I do most mornings.

While it is still cool out, I walk the gardens looking for blooms to collect.

I have various vases throughout the house that I use for fresh flowers each day.

The heat and drought has certainly taken a toll on the gardens this year, but there are still plenty of blooms to enjoy.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Freshman Year is Over and Done

It doesn't seem that long ago that we were moving you in. My youngest child was starting his freshman year at Wright State University.

Today was the day we went down to bring everything back for the summer.

It all fit, but truthfully we had made a partial trip earlier this week.
Welcome back home, Sean!

Summer is officially here for the Hastings-Reed Home

First concert of the summer - Avett Brothers at the Fraze. It was an awesome night and an awesome concert. David Mayfield surprised everyone when he came out and played for the encore! Here's to many more nights and days of music to come this summer!