Our Bamboo Reunion was flanked by a visit to Nashville and a road trip to Cincinnati to meet up with my BFF and her kids. Gramma came with us, so Isaac was especially excited to be doted on by his two favorite people:
NASHVILLE:
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| Opryland Resort |
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| First trip to Cracker Barrel! |
This picture cracks me up...it was 97 degrees with a real feel of 109. Isaac was having NONE of it. His face says it all!
After our sweet time with our Bamboo Cousins we road tripped up from rural Tennessee and my BFF with her kids road tripped down from Wisconsin to meet up in Cincinnati.
THE ARK ENCOUNTER:
Seeing a life size replica of God's redemptive plan is fascinating! The size alone is mind bending. I really don't even know how to describe just how stinking big Noah's Ark was. And seeing how Noah and his family could have prepared, contained and care for a floating zoo was really very interesting. I was particularly excited to see that Noah had installed air conditioning and modern plumbing in his ark---God thought of everything! ;)
FINDLAY MARKET:
We had heard so much about this amazing market in Downtown Cincinnati and planned to spend several hours there...we were essentially the only ones there that day so we got to roam freely and catch an early lunch *wink*
Of all the dollars spent on a cross country vacation, Isaac's favorite event was riding a 25cent plastic pony ride! What a goofball!
RIVERBOAT CRUISE:
This was a fun way to spend the afternoon and let little legs rest, and let one particular little human nap.
ON BEING FAMILY:
At some point in our long distance best friend-ship, Ange & I decided that bringing our families together to "live life together" was important to us both--whatever that may look like in that season of life. The chances of us ever living in the same town, let alone state is slim...but we CAN live life together in visits like these. The beds in our Air BNB rental were like rocks, and we had a beloved family member in the hospital which meant initiating the family phone tree and providing frequent updates, and there was a frantic rush to remove a bodily fluid stain from a couch cushion--but isn't that exactly what living life is? It was also laughs around the dinner table and auntie snuggles on the couch before bed. It's not the spontaneous late nights of our college & single years---its BETTER. My niece and nephew will have memories of their crazy Auntie Des reminding them to get their teeth and underwear before getting in the car. They will also remember long hugs and deep words of affirmation. My son will remember waking up to cousins IN THE HOUSE and giggles with his Auntie Ange, even when he is feeling a bit spicy. These are important memories for little hearts that build foundations of meaningful relationships--with us and with our Lord.
We are so very thankful for our time together and are already looking forward to next time...wherever that may be!
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