Grandson Nathaniel always moves the mirror higher on the wall at the beginning of his stay with us. All others crowd into the photo. Spirits were running high.
On the way from New Jersey, daughter Kate and Nathaniel stopped at our favorite Virginia barbecue place and bought meat and sides for dinner. What a treat for all of us!
The two who had been in a car all day went for a walk, each joined by a sibling. I could hear them laughing as they came down the street. What a lovely sound!
Silliness erupted for a post-dinner snack. Nathaniel modeled a folded trivet.
Lise took the same trivet and balanced the crown on her head.
Part of daughter Lise’s success in losing weight was exercising, something she continues to do. She challenged her nephews to do a lively squat exercise. There was as much laughing as squatting. I went to bed when they decided to do planks. How much mirth can a body endure???
Mehrling Muse 
How wonderful to have the family with you!! Did Lise have any problem flying to the US?
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Lise travels frequently, so she was aware of the flights that were likely to get off the ground. She almost missed her connecting flight in Frankfurt. We were all shocked at the empty airports — Lise on both sides of the Atlantic and we at the Asheville airport. They were like ghost towns.
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Good for her. I am still nervous about flying to Canada to see my family. The graduation and family reunion have been canceled anyway. I think I´ll wait a while before going. Sigh.
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I hope you will be free to travel soon.
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Family! We are still debating a reunion this year. I hope so. Your family always looks so fun!
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I hope you can get together. There is nothing in the world like visiting with family members.
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Me too. For some, it’s the only time I get to see them. Some of the young kids I only see once a year and dang, they grow like weeds!
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How fun! One of my step sisters was just wondering when we could all get together and hoped it wouldn’t be long. It’s fun to have family around.
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Have you been together regularly before this year?
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Yes, but with the Lock down, my kids are confined to their respective states. My sister lives an hour away and with all we’ve had going on here, nothing in a few months. Christmas was the last thing we did and then my visits to Florida in Oct, Feb and last month. Some of my other siblings, both step and bio live in other states as well.
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You have a scattered family. It will be wonderful when we are free again.
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lol, Freedom will never taste so good!
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I need to do that…the squat…but would I be able to get back up???
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I used the camera while they were squatting, so I was safe. I tell myself to be careful when exercising alone. Go easy!
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It’s so nice to see families gathering again. Moments to treasure!
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I think you were wise to retire before having to do planks. I still can’t do them.
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I remember doing planks 10 years ago, but I got out of the habit. It’s not something you jump back into!
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LOL
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Ah, there’s nothing like a house full of the chaos of a family gathering.
Huge Hugs Anne,
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I’m glad you’ve had family chaos. It’s fun!
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My husband is much taller than me. Whenever we hang a mirror or picture, we always have a big discussion about what is the “right” heighth – and usually split the difference.
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Sounds like an excellent solution.
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What a wonderful family gathering! How fun that your grandson raises the mirrors upon his arrival!😄
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We enjoy our rituals, silly though they be.
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Looks like an awesome visit, Anne! I smiled when you commented on hearing them coming from the street – I also get excited when I hear the cars of my family come in when they visit. This weekend was busy for us because they were over, and we had a good time, too.
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That’s great that you had family, too.
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Oh, that’s nothing. You want to talk about exercise? I had to get up from my nap and walk all the way into the next room for my lunch!! It was brutal.
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Were you hoping to have lunch in bed???
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I would love that!
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What jolly fun! It’s so great that you could all get together!! Your kids & grandkids look wonderful!! John too! Only the photographer is MIA! Next time! 😀
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They caught me with the camera. Photos will follow.
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These are great photos Anne – I can see a great time and great food is being had by all. Nathaniel gave himself the day off from cooking (you too, but he had given you a shopping list as he was going to cook) … and the weather looks perfect too, for church, Father’s Day and family.
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