It's summertime and that always means a trip to Grammy Camp for each of the kids. Honestly, I don't know who looks forward to it more--the kids, Grammy or Lee and me. HA! I think we all enjoy it for different reasons.
Big Sis took her turn at Grammy Camp first this year. She was gone for EIGHTEEN days, y'all! I wasn't sure if she'd ever come home. I think someone was truly enjoying her freedom of being an only child and getting all the attention. That, and sleeping until 10:00am, apparently. Can't say I blame her on that one.
This time Big Sis and Grammy kept the road hot during her stay. They took a day trip to Little Rock and an overnight to Mom's family reunion which included staying in a cabin and a side trip to Mammoth Spring. And if that wasn't enough, they went with TP to her favorite swimming hole and then Big Sis spent a couple of days hanging out at Pop's house.
Mercy, that's a lot of activity for one eight-year-old!
These are photos from the family reunion trip. Big Sis and Uncle Bret got tangled up in a pretty hot game of Go Fish. Then, on the way home, Grammy and Nanny made a stop to cool off at Mammoth Spring. I haven't been there in many years, but I remember how pretty it is and how much I liked it. I knew Big Sis would, too.
These are pictures from the trip to the creek near Blanchard Springs, which is TP's favorite summer swimming hole. She was excited to take Big Sis there again. Aunt Pam, Nanny and Val joined them on this trip, too. And Val's sidekick, Jazzy.
It was a fun time for them all and obviously wore out Big Sis and her cousin Piper.
I am so very glad that mom takes the kids for Grammy Camp every summer. These are the days that I know they'll never forget. They have made so many sweet, special memories, just like the ones I made with my Nanny when I was Big Sister's age. I can remember playing Slap Jack for hours, Nanny making Cheerios and crispy bacon for breakfast and taking me to work with her at the motel where she worked. I'm thrilled to know that my kids will also have their own sweet things they will remember about Nanny and their Grammy.
Grammy Camp is good for us all. But it also makes each homecoming a little sweeter when my babies are all back under the same roof. The twins leave for Grammy Camp later this week, so I can't wait to see what shenanigans Grammy has in store for them.
Big Sis and I really did have a special time this year! I can't believe she is growing up so fast!!! I really have missed her since she went home.
ReplyDeleteI am still making plans for when the Twin Tornadoes arrive in a few days. Looking at a repeat day trip for a picnic and water day at TP's swimming hole at Blanchard Springs, I've had a couple of folks ask about a play date, and planning lots of time at Edith's pool. I'm not sure they'll want to stay 18 days, but if they will stay at least a week, that will give you, Lee and Big Sis and bit of time together.
I can't wait to get them here!
Love to all...
Grammy