Tuesday, Sept. 17th
Lisa and I were up at 3:40a to check-out, return our rental car, and catch our 5a flight. Another easy day of travel. Our first plane was delayed in leaving, which meant we were gonna miss our connection, BUT halfway through the flight, the flight attended let us know that the same aircraft was our next flight, so clearly it would also be delayed and wouldn't leave Minneapolis without us. After all said and done, we ended up arriving home half an hour or so past our original time, hearts so full. It was so good to be with the Grosvenors but also such a wonderful sister weekend.
Then it was straight back into Mom life! Renna had her first game with Illing. She scored the first two goals and the team one handedly.
Thursday, Sept. 19th
Wednesday, Sept. 18th
The dumb dog had a pocket of fluid in his ear flap and it was growing bigger and causing him pain, so I reluctantly took him in. The good news is they were able to treat and he now seems fine. The bad news is before treatment she quoted me at $exorbitant and then when it came time to finalize she off-handedly said, "Oh! I lied...total actually comes to $exorbitant + 75 more! She also chastised Harlem two different times while he sat on my lap perfectly behaved. That hadn't happened in a long time but I was quickly reminded, "Oh, yes....random people feel the liberty to step over the boundary and give unsolicited discipline and advice when you have small children."
We sent a video to Trevor while we waited.
Dinner on a patio while the kids were at Midweek and we now vacate the house on Wednesdays so Nathanael can host his small group here.
Saying good morning to Trev.
I was so struck with the beauty before me as I waited for Rocco. The bright blue sky, the wind enough to stretch the flag out, and the cross!
Tina, her parents, Nathanael, and I toured the first wedding venue in their planning! It was beautiful and a top contender.
Saturday, Sept. 21st
And a "good morning" from Ezra! Maddy was telling me about her new hair clips and ties. She said she's seen pictures of her with the same ones, and I immediately knew she was talking about these:
Friday, Sept. 20th
Trevor came home for the weekend, but by the time he left campus, he had to drive straight to meet the other boys for the Twenty One Pilots concert in Boston- the reason for his visit home. Anticipation was HIGH. These guys have been counting down the days for 9 months!
By all accounts, it was everything they had hoped for and more. All of them absolutely loved every minute and can't wait to see another show.
I didn't have any responsibilities for the evening, but Colombo did, so I offered Maddy and Mason my Maymee services. Ezra and I had fun hanging out while her mommy and daddy did a date night.
Bob and Jules looked regal and Bob was able to share scripture during the ceremony. The reception was at the Clubhouse and the live band kept the party going!
Jon covered Renna for us and Pop drove 2 hours to get to her game!
Sunday, Sept. 22nd
We left the Cape by 9:30 and drove straight to the noon service to sit with Trevor and watch C4 play. It was a Youth Takeover Sunday with the students greeting, serving, leading worship, and other working areas throughout the building, so Rocco's face was the first one we saw as he held the outside door for everyone. Nathanael did what he's so good at and interacted with parents and students in between services.
Renna had a home game, so quite a few DiSalvatores were present.
Daddy's Dinner was extra special having everyone there to visit with Trev. So very sweet to have him home! He doesn't have classes on Mondays and doesn't have to be back on campus until 6:00p on Monday, so it made for a long, relaxed weekend with him.
