Friday Ken and I escaped from Wisconsin to go visit our middle daughter in Indiana. Chicago traffic was slow (as expected) but we got there in fairly good time. Saturday morning, I got a text message from my Georgia daughters saying they were 30 minutes out. We knew they were coming but Vicki did not. They wanted to surprise her for her birthday.
Vicki and I were supposed to be going grocery shopping for her. However, since her sisters were so almost to her, I stalled. Vicki looked puzzled when a knock sounded on her door. She was thrilled to see her sisters. It was Vicki’s birthday yesterday and we all converged on her for the weekend.
We spent Saturday running around together. Vicki and I did errands while Virginia and Stephanie showered and slept. We brought home lunch for all. After sharing lunch, we went shopping and Ken came with us. Virginia got to see my new car for the first time. We wandered and enjoyed shoe and bag shopping. Ken looked for tennis shoes.
Stephanie took some family pictures. I can’t wait to see them. We were insane and had them taken outside. It was cold but fortunately no snow on the ground so easier walking. She took all sorts of combinations. It will be interesting to see how they turn out and the silliness of them.
The rest of the afternoon and evening was spent talking, spending time together. It was wonderful to all be in the same room. Virginia talked about her homework assignment. Stephanie, Vicki, and I crafted. Vicki and Stephanie made supper. We watched football.
I worked on a shawl for Vicki. I had it started six times before I got an actual pattern which would work. I ripped out more than I crocheted. Sometimes that’s just how it goes.
Sunday we got up to wish Vicki “Happy Birthday”. Stephanie made waffles, eggs, and bacon. It was delicious! Ken and I left around 10 central time and got home about 4. It took a little longer than normal because of bad roads and weather.
It was a fun and exhausting weekend. The Georgia girls stayed till lunch time with Vicki. The three of them had a good lunch before Virginia and Stephanie headed for home. They also made it safely home around 11 eastern last night.