So, since I expected Savannah to take so long, Brad and I decided we'd use this reading goal to tell Savannah (and the boys) about an upcoming trip we had planned to take in October. Giving 2 or 3 weeks notice before our trip would be plenty of advanced notice. And, we wouldn't be asked multiple times a day when we're leaving. So, where did the path lead? To a castle that stated...
"We're going to America!" The "windows" of the castle had pictures of people we'd be seeing. Grandma, Papa and Nana, as well as the Kimbell kiddos. My kids were absolutely in shock!! They were so excited!! And, yes, for the following 7+ weeks we were asked repetedly when we'd be leaving. But the anticipation was fun. To be honest, I don't think I could have waited until mid-September to tell them.
I'm sure most of our blog readers knew we went to the States, but just in case you didn't.... we spent the month of October in Texas. My mom's Alzheimer's has been progressing pretty rapidly. She and my dad came out here to visit us a year and a half ago, but my dad didn't feel like she could make that trip again. She gets really confussed when she's away from the familiar. So, my dad used his air miles to fly our whole family back for free! And, since the purpose of this trip was to see our family, we didn't publicize it. We also decided that the time was too short to take a trip to Colorado and/or Kentucky, even though we so long to see our dear friends in both places.
So, now the cat's out of the bag. Now you know the real reason I didn't blog for over 6 weeks. Our time in the States was great. We had so much fun with family and friends! We have some fun pics that I'll be sure to share in the next few posts.
