June was a very busy month, it started with me spending 10 days visiting family in Michigan (Detroit area). My sister Cheryl was able to make the trip also, and since I don't get to see her very often it made the visit better yet.
I was able this year to spend more time with my brother Danny and his family, and it was so great to get to know them better, my sis-in law Sharon, niece Amanda (13), and nephew Nick (11), what a great time I had with them, all I can say is that I wish we didn't live so far apart!
Cheryl and I
I was also able to reconnect with my cousin Butch (hadn't seen him since 1980) and his lovely wife Mary.
Luckily, Dad's health has been stable. My wonderful Step-mom, Marge (Dad's wife of almost 50 years) takes very good care of him. I hope I'll be able to be there when they celebrate their 50th anniversary!
The trip was great, and I can't express the love I feel for my Michigan family adequately with words. Nuff said.
I arrived back in Vegas just before midnight on the 13th, the next day began packing my belongings for my move back to Oregon. In a few days I was ready to go, Said my goodbyes to brother Stan and sis-in-law Jodi, they have been so good to me, I hope they know how much I love them.
I headed down to Calif to spend Father's Day weekend with my Boy's, Grandkids, Mom, and Chu Cha. I am blessed (really) with a fantastic daughter-in-law, Angie. And my X's, by that I mean my pre divorce family, Cathy (x wife) and all my in-laws, I am blessed because I didn't lose them in the divorce (28 or so years ago), it is wonderful that even though Cathy and I couldn't stay together, our marriage created a family that is still a family!
I headed out from So. Calif. with my car loaded to the roof, pulling my small trailer with my Honda on it, taking it slow, and hoping for no car troubles. Made it to my house in a little over 14 hours, arrived early evening of the 21st.
I hadn't been to my house in 8 months, and the weeds had tried to take the place over, so the next day's activities would include some serious weed whacking. And unpacking.
Before and after
In the last couple of weeks I've been doing things like going to the DMV to change over my license, title and registration on the car and bike, getting set up for internet, getting trash service started, hauling off the yard clippings to the dump, etc.,etc. And of course, visiting with my Oregon family.
Cousin's Jim and Sandi had a 4th of July Bar-B-Q at their place, the whole family was there. We all ate too much then played volley ball, I'm still sore from that. It was a great day.
Monday I will seriously start looking for work (not that I want to), got to get some money flowing in, instead of just out!
I will also try to keep up on my posts in a more timely manner.
Bob.
3 comments:
Have I told you lately how great a brother you are? I really enjoyed spending time with you in Michigan.
I love you!
Your "lil" sister
Cheryl
Ditto, "lil" sister, ditto!
BOB THAT WAS GREAT WHAT A CHANGE IN THE YARD...YOUR BLOG IS SOO GOOD I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO READING IT.. AND THE PICTURES ARE REALLY GREAT..THE FAMILY IN OREGON ARE GETTING BETTER LOOKING EVERY YEAR...HOPE I WILL BE ABLE TO VISIT BEFORE NEXT YEAR....LOVE, MOM
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