Visiting Melly at last!

This is Jennifer. We love her. Just because we do. But after this weekend I love her even more. She is one BRAVE woman. Why? She took all of the Rapplings and myself to Melly's house this weekend for an overnight visit. That is a four, really five hour, car ride with children! Don't forget to add in the car ride home. Much fun was had by all. We had some delicious Caprese salad upon arriving. The grown up girls stayed up late watching a movie. Don't know what it was because we were having too much fun talking. The Rapplings enjoyed Melly's yard, other living room, and all of her dogs. We spent the next morning eating a delicious breakfast. Played in Melly's yard and garden. Then visited Traderspoint Creamery where they make their own, cheese, yogurt, and most important Ice Cream. We saw cows, Paige chased chickens, and all the girls played on the beautiful deck. Then we were off to Archiver's for a quick scrapbook supply fix. I seem to make people want to collect paper and embellishments. Beautiful new lines out for fall and Christmas. Yes, in September. Melly took the girls out to play in the grass embankment so that I could shop for a minute. Thanks for keeping them busy and safe. Another big thanks to Melly for having us. Melly's house always feels like home. On the way to Archiver's I had spotted Penzey's Spices and had to stop in before leaving town. Really yummy stuff. I bought Chili 3000 an amazing chili powder but forgot to get more Vietnamese Cinnamon. Did you know that cinnamon from different places tastes different. I think Jennifer was pretty excited to discover all of the deliciousness in the store. Before our ride home we had dinner at Five Guys Burgers. Delicious! The potatoes they used were from a city in Idaho where my college roommates packed potatoes. Love coincedences. Excellent time had by all.