Grandson Nathaniel came to visit us and to spend 24 hours with his mother Kate. We performed the mirror ritual, where Nathaniel puts the mirror high on the wall so he and David can see their faces. Later that evening he was reading my grandmother’s hand-written recipe book.
Son John $pencer took Nate for a hike and a long ride in the mountains. This was a refreshing change from working in an office at his university. He chose this as his favorite photo of the day.
While Kate was driving here from New Jersey, John and I took Nathaniel to a favorite thrift shop in Hendersonville. Although it was his idea to go there, we were the ones who bought things. I chose two plates to go under pots on the back porch and a storage jar for coffee. Nate pointed out a pretty gravy boat. Knowing how I love gravy boats, John bought it. Nate couldn’t resist trying on this flashy red hat and had the staff in stitches.
We took a long way home through the mountains so that Nate and I could listen to a stream for a little while. The grandsons know how to get the most from a stream by standing in it.
We are waiting for Kate to arrive.
Mehrling Muse 
The mountain streams are nice; I enjoy them as well. The thrift shop reminds me of one of my favorites. Nate looks good in red. 🙂
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I’ll tell Nate you said he looks good in red. He’ll laugh.
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He could use it for a pith helmet and shake his head to keep the mosquitoes away…or else have dinner with the members of the Red Hat Club. LOL
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I like the mosquito option.
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I can imagine the sound of water in that stream. Hello Nate!
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We’ve enjoyed having our Nate here for the weekend. How long as it been since you’ve seen your Nate?
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Oh my, since last week of March when Nissa was hospitalized because of Covid. I miss the little guy.
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My heart aches for you. We need our Nate time!!
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I agree Anne.
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How nice to see the ‘Old Gang’ back together again. You must have missed the mirror ritual even though it does put you at a disadvantage. I wonder what treats he has in store for you if he cooks.
Huge Hugs
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Nathaniel didn’t cook this time. We were on the go most of the time, so we ate out or brought in food. Daughter Kate stopped at our favorite barbecue place in Virginia and brought our dinner tonight. It was marvelous for the six of us to relax and eat together. Kate drove 14.5 hours today, coming from New Jersey and getting here before dark.
Family Hugs
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What a great day, I hope you get to enjoy some of his cooking!
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There wasn’t enough time for Nathaniel to cook this time. *sigh* He talked about the key lime pie he made for himself and his roommate. They polished it off in 24 hours.
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How nice to have Nate and Kate there for a visit. Nothing like family time. Enoy!
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😊
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It’s great to have a visit even if it’s short!
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As my grandson popped over for some sun screen, I realized that already at 11 he is eye to eye with me. I am certain he is on his way up and past me, just like your boy!
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I dreaded having my children grow taller than me. In contrast, I reveled in watching the grandsons tower over me. ???
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I am destined to remain the shortest person in my family, just as when I was growing up. Ah well.
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You are used to it by now, I’m sure. I’m taller than two or three short women in our family.
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Well I was taller than my grandmother! Sadly she has been gone since 1968 leaving me the shortie.
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That’s OK. You are tall on spirit.
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😃
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He looks so dapper, even in the wilds. Great seeing him and his smiles. And hearing yours in your writing.
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Everyone perks up when Nathaniel is around.
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What a nice respite for Nathaniel from grinding it out in an office all week long and to spend time in such a picturesque place with his family.
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It was a nice break for him, and we loved having him here again.
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I know I’m reading your posts all out of order, but it’s the fact that I *am* reading them that counts, right? 😀
BTW, please remind me – are David and Nathaniel both sons of Kate?
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I appreciate your reading my posts in ANY order.
Yes, Kate is the mother of both David and Nathaniel. Our other children, Lise and John $, did not have children.
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Alrighty. Neither of my kids wanted kids. But I have a granddog and several grandcats! 😅
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We have a granddog too.
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🐶❣️
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