Gathering
There was a gathering last week for (Dad’s/Grampy’s) Bill’s birthday! And our once quiet little house in rural Virginia became a beehive of activity with lots of talking, shouting, and barking from Elsa-the-dog, all vying to be heard to catch up on our lives.
And there was the birthday boy of course. There were MaltShop Music DVDs from the 1950’s as a backdrop. What fun. What memories. A chocolate birthday cake with chocolate icing was a hit too.
Dining Delight
I made a new dish for dinner which is now a family fave. It is called Sausage and Linguine. Basically it is just that with a few other things like red peppers. It was a major hit though. Nothing like a recipe with 5 or less ingredients.
Playing with a Rescue Dog
Elsa Loves Son Corky, who managed to actually play with her. Elsa does not know how to play. She runs away from squeaky toys (afraid they are crying and hurt), will not fetch a ball or play tug-o’-war either. Sad. But she loves Corky. He treats her like a puppy, challenges her by showing and hiding treats and and Elsa wags her tail and acts much like a puppy even though she is 7 years old now.
Laughter Lingers
It was a lovely day for Bill’s birthday with calls and cards, and gifts and lots and lots of love. The GrandGirls left first, returning to D.C., South Carolina and Michigan to resume their busy lives. Then we had time with son Corky and daughter-in-law Emmy – time for shopping, talking, laughing, planning. It was all such fun and we loved every minute, but they are all gone now.
The house is quiet again except for a couple of thunder storms. Elsa is frightened and shaking under my desk at my feet. I’m sure she misses Corky and all the other big humans who were here such a short time ago.
Ditto.
Virginia Views 