Back from Disney!

Paige’s mother, Joyce, was released from her rehab center on Sunday, April 22.  It was her first tine since early January to be home.  We helped out around the house in Duluth until mid-week before moving to her sister Pam’s place in the Twin Cities, while Pam took our place in Duluth for a few days – we waved to each other across the median as we met along the interstate. 

Our last posting was entered early that weekend, just before Paige took her 4 granddaughters to a live performance of “Mama Mia”. They had a great bonding time. 

Sunday the 29^th we spent most of the day at the University of Minnesota, site of the state-wide History Competition.  Valentina and 2 teammates put together an exhibit that won their Middle school-level, and the regional-level competition and were now competing at the state level.  They were very happy to have made it to Sunday’s opening rounds, and were happier yet to be finished.  Their parents and grandparents are proud of them all.

What has really kept us busy since then was our taking our youngest granddaughter, Olivia, to Disney World for a week. For those readers who are not aware of it, we have taken each of the granddaughters there at about 4 to 5 years old. The weather was hot and humid but Olivia had a great time – thank goodness for the swimming pool! Just look at these smiles:

 

We have been back in Duluth now for a couple of days. Mom is doing well on her recovery and can manage being at home alone now. We intend to stay close in May and June. Once our mail comes, maybe tomorrow, we will be headed north to the family cabin.