Zandolit

Home Again

We arrived home last night from a long weekend in Ogdensburg. Micah graduated and we were so proud. He gave a moving valedictorian speech and received a standing ovation. It was a wonderful moment. He looked like he wasn't sure what to do while the audience clapped and stood. He is a humble young man. We had a wonderful visit with everyone while we were there. The highlight for me was a soak in the jacuzzi tub, don't I wish I had one of those. Also the times when my beloved mother in law said, "Liz, you look tired, why don't you lie down and I'll watch Emma." Emma's highlight was the snakes. My in laws home is surrounded by a stone wall which houses probable hundreds of snakes. Small to medium sized completely harmless snakes, but snakes none the less. Those of you who read about my mayonnaise issues, ditto for snakes. I have completely irrational fears of them. I am however making a large effort not to pass that on to my daughter. So I did take her for walks along the wall to see the snakes. I only freaked out once when a larger one slithered past us on the ground. I managed not to scream, but Josh said my gasp was loud enough and that I squeezed his hand extremely tight. Emma's other favorite things were the frog pond, playing with cousins and eating Elna's toothpaste. It was so good she kept going back to it. Josiah was a darling and everyone loved him. We also got to see Jackie and the girls at church which was wonderful. I love her. Now we are home, I am doing the laundry and unpacking and getting ready for Dad and Marcia to come on Friday. Summer is such a busy time.

posted by Liz @ 10:35 AM