My nephew, Jim, and his lovely wife Mary arrived Friday afternoon. I took them out for dinner. We went to Il Forno Italian Restaurant for some yummy pasta!! They seemed to enjoy it. When we got home, we sat in the living room and talked the evening away, until bedtime. Some tears were shed as we reminisced about Lou, Joe, and Nick. There was also laughter and I think it was good for us to have those conversations and shared emotions.
We got up and got moving Saturday morning. After breakfast, we went downtown to Lakeland's Farmers' Market. It has grown to five or six blocks! I haven't been there in a long time. We parked at one end and walked down one side and back the other. We also went in my favorite downtown shop called Scout and Tag. Mary found a cute clutch bag and we all enjoyed shopping through the store for a good half hour. We also bought some fresh veggies at one of the tents that was filled with most anything you might want or need, grown fresh!
Wish I had a satellite view...
We left downtown and I took them to our lovely Hollis Gardens. They seemed to love it and as we were heading back to the car, Jim asked if the art museum was open on Saturday. Absolutely! So we went there next...
The exhibits in the main galleries are Rockwell and Wyeth. I saw the exhibit a couple of weeks ago but am always happy to visit. They spent some time and I think liked what they saw. I did sit in the lobby while they explored.
They were heading to Tampa Saturday evening to meet up with a former college teammate who was in Tampa on business. I was invited but told them to just go and have fun. Jim was a very good soccer player at the University of Connecticut back in the early 80s so this friendship was a long one. They both said they had a good time and talked for three hours during and after dinner.
We got up Sunday morning. They headed out for home as I was heading to Sunday school and church. I asked them to come again soon and plan to stay longer, please. I have so enjoyed having family here over these past weeks!! My heart has been full!!
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!!
Such a nice weekend together! It's good to have those real conversations with real emotions.
ReplyDeleteThe farmers market is so big! I like the dog with that little possum. It's really surprising that it just stays there and allows people to touch it.
Hope you have a good day!
That is so wonderful, Terri! God has truly blessed you with wonderful family, and it is obvious that they love and appreciate you as they enjoy spending time with you like that...what a blessing for all of you! Loved the pictures. Looks like you had quite a full day! Thank you for sharing it with us. Happy times!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you have had all this time with friends and family lately. Those gardens are lovely. The Farmer's Market looks like fun. I hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful that you have friends and family come visit often!! You had a beautiful weather weekend to be outside! I love going to a good farmer's market!
ReplyDeleteGosh that was fun! You did quite a bit - you must get around better than me. I think they had a great time. Love the little pup mothering the possum. It seems like it is always sunny there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely visit from two lovely people, Terri! Your photos are wonderful, making me feel as though I were right there with you. Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot to do there, isn't there!? That's neat. I'm glad y'all got to visit and have a good time.
ReplyDeleteBlessings.
You had a great time, the gardens look lovely.
ReplyDeleteAs does the puppy that hosts the small animal.
Have fun and have a great week!
What a beautiful day y'all enjoyed! You know, I'm head-over-teakettle for that little pup and 'her' possum. I'd love to follow their story and see how it grows, wouldn't you?
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the 'days of your life' with us!
Oh Terri, this sounds so lovely!! Once in a while I enjoy an adults-only kind of weekend. I know I'll get one of those in July with my sisters. Everything is so beautiful in Lakeland!!
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