Well, we just got back from the Hoekstra get-a-way at Village West for week. We soaked up a lot of sun, drank a little pool water, did some boating, and just totally relaxed. Oh, I forgot to mention..and gained a few pounds :). Vacationing, I decided, is one of my new hobbies. I would consider it a cheap hobby if mom and dad continue to pay for it, but I have a feeling that won't last forever.
Relaxing at the beach and pool were probably my favorite thing to do. I would try to be out there by 10:00 A.M. with my kids and not come in till 4:00 p.m. Aubyn would nap in her stroller and I would relax under the big umbrella or soak up some rays. Trey had so much fun playing with his cousins and even learned how to swim better in his life jacket and his blow up ring. We spent two days at the pool, which also was a nice change for some clean water :). Toby got some fishing in and I even got a book read! The days were pure relaxation or what you could call relaxation with six munchkins running around. (Makayla 5, Trey 4, Samantha 3, Aubyn 1, Tate 11 months and Levi 7 months) But Grandma and Grandpa may have been the busiest since they rate the highest. Dad brought the yellow mustang and my mom and I cruised up town to shop at the emporium a night and we also got to spend a day at the beach with the Vanden Bosch's. They added two little munchkins to the mix too (Sarah 9 months, Kade 2 weeks). My Grandma now has 8 great-grandchildren. I think my grandma also enjoyed having her whole family together. She is 75 and still has energy to watch and play with the kids.
Toby and I had our own little unit. It was wonderful to finally have a vacation together. These last six months have been really busy with different things going on. Toby had been interviewing at a few companies for a new job and our minds were heavy on what decisions to make. But God always gives us His answer and of course it is good. Toby had started his new job at Siouxland Fab in Rock Valley on Monday and came to be with us on the lake Tuesday night after work. (Don't worry he told them b/4 he started). He had a wonderful two days at work and then could put his mind at rest with some vaca time! He is excited for this BIG change. I think changes are always hard, but God is always at our side to help us through them. (I think change is harder for me than Toby :)) Toby had been working at Roosenboom Machine in Sheldon for almost seven year. He had many wonderful experiences there and hopes to have many wonderful ones at Siouxland Fab.
Now we are home again, and of course Home is where the Heart is. Trey said that he missed his home and was glad to be back. That is always nice to hear, and I hope that continues till he is all grown up. I think even Aubyn was happy to be in her own crib and play with all her toys again. Today is July 4. We are staying home and getting some work done. Toby just fired up the smoker for some smoked ribs tonight. May we reflect on this day and thank all the soldiers who can't be home enjoying this day with their families. We also pray that God continues to bless this country and give it's leaders what they stand in need of to make good, rational decisions. Happy Independence Day!
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