My folks just left. As much as I was ready...it still hurts. Physically painfully...deep in the gut hurts. So I'm going to keep busy today. I gave the dog a bath. Going to the gym later...clean. Distraction is good.
Oh and thanks for the prayers for my eye. Much better today. Still hurts a bit, but it's looking better.
As I went through all the pictures of this week, it really became clear to me that I keep this blog entirely for ME. I have no idea why in the world anyone else would really bother to read about my every day life. I don't take fancy pictures. There is no novel being birthed here. It's just me, me, me and those that matter to me. So if you are reading along thank you for all the kind comments about my parents and for taking the time to check in with my life. It really does make me so happy. Now back to ME...HA!!!!
Remember how I told you we took my dad everywhere. Seriously we shopped and browsed and painted our way through every little town in Minnesota this week. It was intense. And my dad came along and enjoyed the journey with us. So on our last day together I found a store that he loved and mom and I waited and waited and shopped and wished we had an endless supply of money.
We went to Gander Mountain. It's a huge outdoor sporting good store...think fishing lures, camping supplies, guns etc... He was in heaven. Unfortunately everything in there costs a small fortune, so most of the time it was just dreaming of this or that, but we had fun anyway. So here is my wish list. Super lightweight Marmot jacket...price tag $165.00...holy cow!
Really cute boy hat. Have I ever told you I have a THING for hats?? I can't believe I walked out without this one. Isn't it cute??
Merrill super warm slide on shoes. LOVE them..but said no! I had to be good. Seriously we shopped everyday. That can get expensive.
Isn't she a hoot? Love my momma!
And all our other little trips this week. We picked out pumpkins and mums, hit every antique store possible...ate out at all our favorite spots. It was a good week.
We ended this morning with our family tradition. We supped at the Lord's table and gave thanks for all He's done for us. It's one of my very favorite memories that we share. Thought I'd share it with you. Hope you all have a great weekend. It's going to be a beautiful one here:)
Have a blessed day.
Hi Becky! I'm coming out of the lurking shadows today to tell you how much I love your posts about your parents. I don't know what is about that sort of thing- I could read about it and look at photos all day long. It's real and relatable and wonderful. So, of course you blog about it for you but it's a special way to share YOU with all of us.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your blog so much! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,
Kim
BellaDella
PS- My inlaws are from Minnesota. I have a nice Norwegian last name thanks to them. Dad in law still there- in Kenyon- outside Rochester.
A whirlwind week...but what better way to spend it than with family! So happy you had a wonderful time with your sweet folks:) You do what I do when family leaves...try to keep busy so you don't have to think about missing them;) Have a wonderful weekend, Becky, and thaks for sharing "you" with us!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Wouldn't be sorry to say goodbye to pinkeye...hope it's all gone now:)
awww you didn't tell me about the communion. That's so sweet. Sorry you miss your mama and papa. They are good sports to take the furry hats pic with you. Did you tell them about me and about how much you love me and about how I'm your favorite? Hmmmm???
ReplyDeleteI'm gone all day... can't call ya! Looks like Sasha or Missy is on duty today if you're sad. :)
NOw GET OUT OF THAT FUNK girl!!!!!
I lova lova lova you!
Ahh what a fun time with your parents your relationship with them reminds me of mine with my parents, always good times and lots of laughs...especially when we are being silly! your dad is a good sport...love that! hang in there, if you need anything just ring, I am all ears...have a great weekend and keep busy, god gave you a wonderful week, don't let it be spoiled with sadness...mkay!xo
ReplyDeleteBlessing of spices, smiles and HIS grace...gentle hugs, Jennifer of jennsthreegraces
ReplyDeleteHey Girl! It looks like you had a lot of fun with your parents...so happy you guys were able to spend some great time together.
ReplyDeleteI know it is so sad to have them leave...but, just think of next time! Enjoy your day...keep busy, it is beautiful out there.
We are heading up north to celebrate our 10 years!
XOXO
First time here! :) Looks like you had a fun time with your parents-love all the fun photos. :)
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(www.thelumberjackswife.com)
Your daddy is like mine... he'll trail around with us all day (having 3 girls - he has got plenty of it :) and then we always make sure to do something for him which usually ends up being the Western Store or Cabellas. It's all about YOU because you are wondeful chica! Have a great weekend! xo,Sami Jo
ReplyDeleteBecky,
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly why we all LOVE you so much - because it's such a rare gift when someone shares who they truly are - their real self! You give the world that gift everyday and I personally can't wait to open it up and see what you have to say :-)
Love you tons and tons!
Alli
Wow...So happy you are blessed with two amazing parents and that you can enjoy your time with them so much! Love the whole family pic. Your little ladies are lucky too to have wonderful memories with their grandparents. I Love Family! There's nothing better :)
ReplyDeleteYour sweet family is so special Becky. I love the tradition you have where you supped at the Lord's table together. So incredibly a very sweet tradition.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite photo is of you, your momma and dad in the furry hats together. It says a lot about all of the special and unique fun you three have when enjoying one another. LOVE IT!!
Something tells me that you and your momma are a lot alike. She seems to enjoy the artsy side of herself as well as the sincere, real and also fun side of herself too. Just like YOU.
I've really enjoyed you sharing your special week with us Becky.
So blessed to have you as my friend!
♥Lee Ann
What a precious week! And your tradition is just perfect.
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i've read back on several posts... looks like a wonderful week w your parents! you have such a great big smile-i love how you include yourself in these pictures w your parents... it's precious for both them and for you! hope the missing wears off soon... :)
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It makes me teary to read that you do the Lord's Supper together...that is just amazing and beautiful. Your entire trip sounds like a joyful time...thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePeople read because you are a light. And, because you have good taste in lightweight green jackets.
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Loved it,
Holly
so sorry you're bummin' about your parents :( my parents are only an hour away and i still miss them sometimes! take care...keep busy!
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alicia
So to this post... lovely, funny, tender,
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....and one more beautiful moments
you all share that we get all blog
happy to read about and feel as if a
part of your real world somehow. Love it!
Have a wonderful weekend Becky!
I am sorry you are sad but am so touched by the love in your family. I didn't realize you were from Minnesota. I am from St. Paul. I am really enjoying your blog...very real...and added it to my Google Reader. I also love that you have communion with your family. Very beautiful tradition.
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Glad you had a great week. They did a good job with you! Bet they are proud as punch :) Love your tradition! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely eyeball?!!
ReplyDeleteMomma and the bear, fur hats...it's all good.
Becky I love reading your blog! You are open, honest and always yourself. it is so refreshing. You know how to write from the heart and make it feel like we are all old friends! I am so glad that you had a wonderful visit with you parents, so sorry that they had to leave and hopefully you will get to see them soon! Glad that your eye is feeling better and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love those Merrills! So cute! So sorry you're folks are back at home, it's tough to say goodbye. :)
ReplyDeleteI have so enjoyed reading about your parents visit with you. I loved looking at all of the hotos and reading about what you did and where you all went. You have such a good time together and now you have wonderful memories forever. I love the collage that you made using some of the photos from thier visit. I'm happy for you Becky. :)
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they look like so much fun! no wonder you have that pain in your gut! you guys made some lovely memories, just doing life and being together! and what a beautiful tradition to take the Lord's supper together... it reminds me that it is such a major blessing to come from a Christian home, isn't it?! oh and that merrill jacket, wow. you have some will power! : )
ReplyDeleteI always miss my parents too...it's so hard to say good-bye...after reading about your special week, I'm even missing YOUR parents for you! :) glad your eye is getting better...and LOVE the Lord's supper ya'll shared! precious times!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Jill
of course we enjoy reading your blog! Its about you! and we love it DUH! :) looks like you had a great time with your parents and who wouldn't you mom seems too freakin funny~!
ReplyDeleteI love that you do communion with your family. I'd love to hear more about that!! You are so cute. Hope the sadness is long gone now...
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed following along on your shopping adventures and memory making with your folks. Your dad really reminds me of one of my older brothers. I love the pic of the three of you with the fur hats! Too cute. The tradition of your Lord's supper sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHey Girl ~ I was
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today ~ knew your
folks would be wrapping
up their trip. Looks
like you made the most
of every moment! I
am applauding your
restraint at Gander;
cute finds, all : ) !!
Hope your weekend is
restful and restorative.
xx Suzanne
I just LOVE them and I am so glad you have parents like you do. I think families with lots of love to share are the absolute BEST kind to have : )
ReplyDeletelooks like you all had a wonderful time! i am so glad you did! i love how you love your parents!
ReplyDeleteHi Becky! I've really enjoyed reading about your time with your parents. You seem like such a loving family. I love that you and your mom went to Gander Mountain for your dad. He needs his fun too. Great photo of your mom with the bear. Best wishes :)
ReplyDeletei love that your family takes communion together! How cool is that? I can relate. I hated leaving my daughter in June and especially having to cut the trip short! This was a great blessing and it is fun to read about you YOU YOU!
ReplyDeleteOh I just love visits from my mama and daddy, 38 isn't too old to still call them that? Glad to see such sweet pictures of another who adores their parents, just warms my heart!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tradition of having the Lord's Supper together. I love it when I have the opportunity to worship with my parents and have communion with them, I just never thought of doing it on any day but Sunday at church (well, the communion part a least). Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDelurking here (as a fairly new reader of your blog). Glad your mom and dad had a good tour of Minnesota. They got a good taste of Fall.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work - I love visiting your blog - even if it's "just" for you. Cheers~
Oh, oh, oh... I'm sad your parents are gone too. Love the collage of photos.
ReplyDeleteI love the one pic in the collage with all the earflap hats on. It just looks like fun. How great that you can just be so joyful with them. Okay, I want more details about your tradition. You know, so I can start it with my kids. HH and I are first generation Christians.
ReplyDeleteB would love that store!
ReplyDeleteThat picture of you guys in Home Goods is perfect!!