To Grandmother's House We Go

This morning, we all loaded in the car and headed north~

to Num Num and Papa's house! 

It was pouring rain, but spirits were high~

We stopped at one of the many coffee huts for hot chocolates and mochas.

(It sure ain't cheap stoppin' for hot drinks when you've got a family of seven. . .

but once in a while it sure is a treat!)

We swapped cars in Bellingham. . . 

Num Num and Papa got the grandkids for the afternoon,

and Mom and Dad got precious "time off." 

It was wonderful. The hubby and I had lunch,

and then I got to browse around the quaint town of Fairhaven

while he had a meeting. What a treat!!!

I spent most of my time browsing the new and used bookstores,

and came home with quite a few treasures. 

An early American craft book for the girls, 

a coin collecting book for the boys,

and another organizing book for me! 

I also found a beautiful little book, written for children,

about the lives of a handful of famous musicians. 

It was published in 1911~ ya'll that's 100 years ago!!!

I'm imagining reading it aloud for some "music appreciation."

We came back to Num Num and Papa's for a wonderful dinner,

and then all headed back home~minus Ellie.

She is staying at Grandmother's for the weekend,

much to her delight. . .and also to the delight of her Grandparents. 

Another first for us all!