Surprises come in many ways and this certainly was an unexpected, but joyous weekend that wasn't planned. The week before we received a call from Seth that he had been called as the 1st counselor in a newly formed Bishopric. He wanted his Dad to come out and ordain him a High Priest. We couldn't work it out to leave immediately, but gratefully the stake presidency said they would wait a week to set him apart to give Dad time to get there the following Sunday. Seth was good to wave his magic wand (airline points) and bring us out. My flight was free thanks to a companion pass with Southwest.
We soon contacted Dallin & Janelle to see if by chance they could drive over and join us. This meant Dorothy missing her last 3 days of school. We are so thankful they were willing to drop everything and make the trip to be together for this special weekend.
Crismon was introduced to cute Gwendalyn for the first time. She is so precious! We had a wonderful time being with our precious grandchildren, Dallin & Janelle's 4 girls, and Seth & Tiffany's 4 boys.
We enjoyed hearing the piano practicing by Jackson and Addison, and Preston on the violin. Dallin was helping teach Dorothy on the piano. She is very determined and can stick with something at length. Norah wanted to share her picture of her when she was "a mermaid" and the sea animals. Preston has a new pet, a Bearded Dragon. It was quite attraction.
Sunday morning we went to the church for Seth's ordination. I will always remember the sweet spirit that filled the room as Crismon ordained him and then he was set apart by a counselor in the Stake Presidency. Later we had time to go on a walk to the lake just down the road from Seth's house.
Monday we traveled to Stillwater, a quaint town about 30 minutes from Seth & Tiffany's home. The children had great fun playing at a fun park, then to their famous main street where we enjoyed samples from a Chocolate factory. Of course, we had to all get a bag of candy. We played in the nearby river, some in kayaks, and the younger ones digging in the sandy beach. We topped off the evening with yummy ice cream cones at a steal of a price. Then home for dinner!
Seth was good to help us with some of finances the next day. Dad couldn't resist joining in on the water gun fight that afternoon, along with a family basketball game. One last picture with the grandkids before we headed for the airport. The others went on to Lake Elmo that evening. Dallin & Janelle's family left the next day. Thanks everyone for a super fun few days with our Midwest families. We don't see you often enough!
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