Someone's Been Spending Time With Grandma

With Ryan buried in books and actuarial calculations, the kids and I took a day-long road trip this weekend to the west side of the state for Aunt Rosalie and Uncle Joe's 40th anniversary party. 

Loaded up with snacks, plans to stop and visit with Amanda and Joe after the party, the Glee and Lion King Soundtracks (for Abbey) and the Born this Way singles remix (for me), we were ready for the ride.

Happily cruising towards our destination, we met a little construction.  I hardly noticed; it would be more surprising to road trip in Michigan without finding a pocket or two of large orange barrels along the route.  I lowered our speed to a still-respectable 60 MPH.

A large, exaggerated sigh floated up from the back seat.

"What is it Abbey?  Is something wrong?"

"Dylan doesn't like this road anymore."

"Why not, honey?"

"There's too many cars, and now we're going sooooooo slow.  Dylan doesn't like it."

Dylan was sleeping at the time.

So, congratulations Grandma.  I might have inherited your brown eyes, but it looks like Abbey already has your lead foot.

on our way home

I needed a little Starbucks, and she insisted on a "special drink", too

Also, what a lovely party and celebration of a wonderful family.  40 years of marriage, 3 special and accomplished daughters, and 5 adorable grandchildren - Aunt Rosalie and Uncle Joe are truly an inspiration to those of us starting down this marriage and parenting road!