Spring Break...

is really different at 50! What a wonderful week...biking on the Katy, picnic in Hermann, lots of shopping, sleeping, and decorating. You just can't beat this spring break life!

This has been an all around really good week. For the first time ever I thought...you know, retirement would not be too bad...I could do this. Maybe! I've never before thought about retirement as an option. I believe life here continues until you get to heaven, where life really begins. However, this week has shown me there is more to life than WORK, WORk, WOrk, Work, work...

I spent lots of time with my grandchildren. Grandson #2 came to visit on Tuesday afternoon. Grandkids #1, #3, and #5 on Tuesday night for a short visit. Little #4 dropped by for a few minutes. I haven't seen him much this week at all. All day on Thursday with #3 and #5. Purina Farms was wonderful! We loved the Easter decorations and all the baby animals. My little grandgirl was so pleased with this trip. Milking the cow and swinging on ropes was much fun for the #3 grandson. My daughter's doctor appointment was really good. I'm so blessed! I love the time I spend with them. These are the times that refill my life tank and reminds me of why I'm here...love and laughter make a life.

Friday with Nan...shopping was a delight. You never know how much time you have with those you love. Celebrating the good days seem to be the way to handle aging, yours and those you love. Then, when life begins in heaven and you are left behind, there are no regrets.

From this day forward ... remember to LIVE life ... !

Herman, Missouri

If you need a day away from it all, may I suggest a road trip? Today I experienced a relaxing day that began geocacheing in Jefferson City. There we located the coordinates and searched for the cache that had to be in someone's yard. As a "newby" I wasn't about to go into the yard of a stranger to locate a cache. After, we drove along Rt 94 with the river we stopped at the Katy Trail State Park near Portland, MO and unloaded the bikes. We road along the river as the breezes cooled us and we loved every minute of it. After returning to our vehicle we decided Herman would be the destination for lunch. We found the Hermannoff Winery near the river's edge and went inside for a basket lunch for two. The sausage, cheese, apple and french bread were wonderful. The black cherry pop was a treat. Definitely worth the drive and time to visit. As we ate our lunch in the gazebo we were reminded of just how wonderful springtime can be and how much fun we can still have together!