A Few Catchup Pictures

The train.......namely, the Amtrak, is leaving tomorrow for South Carolina to visit our son, Adam and his family. Tom, Joe and I will all be aboard the train and ready for the adventure we have been looking forward to for several months now.

Before we leave I wanted to post a few more pictures of the things Joe has been experiencing since his arrival.

Pumpkin stand in the Maple Grove shopping center. Joe said they sell pumpkins in Ireland but he has not seen stands like this one

Joe sitting on one of the lovely benches on Main Street in the Maple Grove shopping center. It is a charming main street

Two Mallards enjoying a moment at Centennial Lakes Park off France Ave in Edina

This little squirrel let us get pretty close to take his picture at Centennial Lakes Park

View from one of the little bridges in Centennial Lakes Park. It overlooks a beautiful miniature golf course

Joe just enjoying the view at Centennial Lakes Park

Centennial Lakes Park is unmatched in beauty. No matter what direction you look, you see water, rocks, trees, bridges, fountains, little squirrels, ducks and people enjoying themselves just as we did

So, I just talked to Adam. It is 7:55 a.m. and he sounded so good. Tom, Joe and I will be heading out in the morning on our way to see Adam, Sara Beth, Joseph, Kallsen and Parker for the first time since June.

Do you think people cry more as they age? My happiness at hearing his voice and his anticipation of our coming is coming out in moist eyes.

See you soon family! I love you! Mom xo xo xo