If you read the mess in the entry below this one you saw, buried somewhere in all of that, the mention of a vacation... The first one that G and I had taken in almost 3 years. Why so long? Hmmm... well in the way things have of being, we just had never had everything come together for us to take more than a couple of days off at any one time. We had 2 weeks coming and we planned to enjoy them!
We spent the first few days of freedom just vegging at home and packing :p But we had big plans for the remainder of the time before we would need to come back to reality. We were making a road trip! Spending time together and driving is something we've always loved and was actually cheaper than the two of us flying close to our destination and then renting a car.
Our road trip would take us out of Florida, up thru Georgia, into Tennessee and finally the beautiful state of Kentucky. The end of our trek would find us at my Grandmother's house. We would be there for 8 days visiting with my Grandmother (who turned 92 this year) and my Mother. My Mother lives with Gram and helps her out. But not as much as you would think. My Mother still works a full time job and Gram is by herself for eight hours most every day.
Seeing my Gram and Mom, who I hadn't seen for a while, was pretty great, but four days into our stay would come the bestest part: My Son, DIL, and four year old Grandson would arrive to spend 3 days with us. Although we had all visited each other in several varied combinations, this would be the first time we ALL got together under one roof at the same time. It would also be the first time my Grandmother (who doesn't travel well anymore--she likes to be in familiar surroundings since my grandfather died a few years ago) had gotten to see her Great, Great Grandson!
The highlight of the trip was the taking of a photo... a very special photo... it would contain 5 generations of my family. The day we took the picture we would also enjoy a surprise visit by my Uncle and Aunt, who live near my grandmother, stopping by to meet their Great nephew. My Cousin (daughter of said Aunt and Uncle) and her husband and two sons would also stop by to say Hi to all of the out of towners.
We all gravitated to the front porch as the house became too full. It was a wonderful afternoon spent on the porch, swinging on the porch swing, sitting on the steps and various porch chairs, sipping glasses of tea and soda with the air full of "Do you remember..." and "Remember the time" and "Wow, the last time we..."
It may not have been the
most remarkable trip I have ever taken, or the most
exciting time G and I have ever had
together. No Roller Coasters, or amazing scenery, or
exciting city to explore. But I think it was probably one of
the best vacation I have ever had and will probably be
treasured more than any other I have taken in a long time.
Note: The picture is of my Grandmother (92), my Mother (65), myself (46), my son (31), and my Grandson (4..almost 5).. Yep, that would be Five Generations!
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11 comments:
OMG..........I can't believe you have a 31 yr old son...........you don't look old enough. (That is a compliment BTW) I am getting ready to take a road trip with my grandson and we are going to Kentucky. Anne
What a strapping big, handsome son you have! Love the picture.
That is just SO cool! and what were you... like 12 when you had him? :-)
That sounds like a good vacation! And those moments of sitting on the porch as the sun goes down and the memories and stories come up?....I find myself appreciating those more and more as I get older.
Hug,
Russ
You don't look old enough to have a 31 year old son! It must be in the genes 'cos look at your granmother and your Mom!
How wonderful to be able to spend such wonderful moments making memories for another golden time itn the future...memories to rewind and smile at once again. A 'Special Holiday' indeed. The other kind can wait.....<smiing at you> Jeanie
You look waaaaay to young to have a 31 year old son........that picture is just priceless! What a wonderful way to spend the day catching up on old memories!
XOXOX
Kim
What a wonderful adventure bringing all 5 generations together for the first time. I loved this post hon, thank you for sharing it with me. Not a one of you besides your grandson look your age! (Hugs) Indigo
Awww! How nice!
OK...I looked at the phots 5X and can't see any 46 year old IN it anywhere! No kidding...if the one is you that I THINK is you...you appear like a teenager.
Nancy
Family, there are those treasured moments that will forever stay with us. This sounds (and looks like) one those times!
Tammy
Your photo reminded me of times gone by when our family would try to gather at one house some time during the summer. Every once in a while, we'd have perfect attendance and those days were so sweet.
Great photo -- you are all so young!
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