I had been wanting to take a trip to Blackfoot to see my grandparents for months, but I was either sick or the weather was bad or our schedules never worked out. Finally I decided I just needed to do it! I felt it was too much car time in one day for the kiddos, so Evelyn and I took a Sabbath day trip and it went perfectly. A very tender mercy was that Evelyn slept the whole way there and back, while I listened to a wonderful audiobook. This is my favorite time of year to drive to Idaho! The fields are all green and springy and I saw so many calves and foals out grazing with their mommies.
Our first stop was to see Grandma Ellis. After a bad fall and some health complications, she is living at the Willows in Blackfoot. Evelyn is named after her (middle name Loraine) and I'm glad they got to meet each other!
Next I got to have lunch with my Grandma and Grandpa DeGiulio. It was their first time meeting Evelyn too, it was great to sit and talk with them. Here's Evelyn giving Grandpa a smile... right now it seems like she loves men! She seems to be more content when they hold her. A phase, I'm sure.
It was a quick trip, but so worth it. A perfect day for a drive and family visits-- Evelyn got to meet three of her great-grandparents. I loved having one on one time with my grandparents, it makes my heart happy! I'm a firm believer that what goes around comes around, I hope my grandchildren will think it's worth the effort to visit me too.
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You're a great example for your kiddos.
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