Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Florida - Day Ten

Today I was not feeling well at all...it was another hot day about 86 and humid. It got humid even for Meme and Pepe and they turned on the AC in the house. After we were ready in the morning and Megs was packed, we drove out to Palmetto to the house that Mamasan and PopPop used to live in that we grew up in. We have such fond memories of that house, the loft, the yard. It was a bit sad to see it so run down and the beautiful things about it destroyed. It was also bittersweet to be standing there imagining PopPop walking around in his red shorts and fan hat doing all kinds of work around the house and in his workshop. And then there was Mamasan in some bright colored capris and her sun hat doing the garden work and tending to the flower beds. It was sad and happy all at the same time remembering them and all the memories we shared at 1511 - I think they were smiling down from heaven as we visited and remembered. Then we also drove to their last little place they had in Melwood Oaks and it was great to see that again as well....Mamasan used to love the little pool right across the street. After that we came back and got Megs and Bertie ready for the airport. On the way there Emma swallowed some juice down the wrong tube and started coughing which led to throwing up....all over the car seat and herself. So when I got to the airport I changed her. We then found out Megs plane was about an hour late, so we decided to get some frozen yogurt and the girls loved the water fountain and fish tanks!! We eventually said our goodbyes (although we look forward to seeing them again in about a month back in WA) and then went home to take a nap. For dinner tonight we went to my Aunt Ann's house because it was her birthday today. Uncle Andy is quite the cook and he made a spread of ribs, hot dogs, sausage, bread, salad, veggies, fries and it was all very yummy. They had their kitchen remodeled since I was there last, and it is beautiful. Emma (and actually even Angel a bit) enjoyed playing with Shadow the dog especially feeding her cheerios. We had yummy ice cream cake for dessert....then it was to baths and bed!! Hard to believe tomorrow is already our last day here!