Tina’s Vacation Story

2015-06-21 17.47.482015 Johndrow Family Vacation

It was with great anticipation as the van was packed and loaded with stuff and people. Great fun was had as the kids in our vehicle played Auto Bingo and joked about being stuffed in like sardines. Jacob told ALL of us he didn’t like sardines. We arrived to a sign that indicated Jesus was celebrated by the owners of the cottage and so we unpacked and ate dinner and checked out the place. It was decided Jordan, Mariah and Jacob would all sleep in the loft. The next morning at 4:30 – they were awake. Couldn’t wait to see what the day unfolded. I got up and drank some coffee and made breakfast. Bacon, eggs and bagels or toast. Continue reading Tina’s Vacation Story

This Is The Story Of My Dog, Moe

Leona Mae
Leona Mae

Growing up my requests for a dog were always denied with a reminder of the responsibility having such a friend would carry.  It was a constant moot point between my parents and I; I wanted – needed to have a golden retriever and after begging, foot stomping, grunting and temper tantrums, I eventually settled for life with no canine bestie. Continue reading This Is The Story Of My Dog, Moe

My Grandchildren On Their First Fishing Trip

My mom, brother Larry, David and myself
My mom, brother Larry, David and myself

First fishing trip for the grandchildren.

This has been a vacation of firsts. Firsts for me. Firsts for my kids. And many firsts for grandchildren. Sometimes you have to break out to break in.

They have experienced canoeing, kayaking, s’mores and as of yesterday, fishing. Continue reading My Grandchildren On Their First Fishing Trip