Tomorrow morning, Henry, Lulu and I will be embarking on our first adventure sans Daddy (who hopes to join us later this week) to the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
We had a delightful time earlier looking at pictures and videos from two summers ago - when Henry was a curious 2-year-old and Lulu was 3 1/2.
It was awesome to see them dressed in their 4th of July outfits ready for the parade in Phillips and to watch videos of them splashing thru the creek at Uncle Buca's place (where Henry fell tummy first right into the water...something his own Mama did when she was a kiddo).
This year is the right year for us to return to Wisconsin for the 4th. All is currently right with the world. And, Lord willing, it will continue to trend upward.
I've packed a bag of essentials - Neosporin, Bactine, Band-Aids, wet wipes, bug spray, sunscreen, fresh fruit, juice boxes and water bottles, cereal bars and plenty of toys. I've updated my iPod playlist. Clothing from sandals to tank tops to warm fleece PJs. Their beloved sleepy animals ("Baaaab" and "Beary") are freshly laundered. The car has been given a nice bath to get ready for more road grit. We have all the necessities for backpacking thru Indonesia...even though we'll pass plenty of Wal-Marts along the way.
So, tomorrow, as we make our way thru the throngs of working families who chose to take a few extra days for fun to venture up North, I pray that we have safe travels, little to no arguing (ha!) and plenty of memories in the making.
God Bless America!!! May everyone enjoy a safe and beautiful 4th of July weekend!!!
Grammy and Pop Pop....here we come, ready or not!!
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