It's hard to say good-bye

I'm in my final week of preparations for leaving.  I got to spend time with Rosie and Keith while they finalize some wedding plans.  We went to Black Gold for a tasting which was interesting, fun and good!  We also got to go cake tasting which was a lot of fun and yummy!  Rosie and Keith will have a phenomenal wedding cake and that's all I'm going to say here.  Next up was visiting a florist (check that item off the to-do list), a DJ (another check!) and they were supposed to meet with an officiant, but that got rescheduled.  It was a very busy weekend and I am completely embarrassed to say that I didn't take my camera to anything.  :(  Oy.

Next up was a bon voyage party at my sister's house.  It was really nice seeing everyone before I leave and my sister had the perfect going away menu - Taco Night and a cake!  But really - again no camera??!!  Oy.  Oy.

Next up on the agenda was to go visit my son and his family and do some babysitting for them.  A dual purpose trip, but the pleasure was all mine!  I left home Tuesday morning to spend Tuesday night and Wednesday night with the kids while Chris and Andrea are at work.  Our oldest grandson (almost 13!) is incredibly independent and responsible.  He doesn't need babysitting and did everything he was supposed to do without being told.  He loves video games and spent the majority of his time playing with friends.  What a great kid!

Presten

Our youngest grandson does need babysitting, although not much.  It was incredible to watch him get ready for his bath - he knows where everything is and gets it all out himself - bubble bath, wash cloth and toys.  And then he puts everything away.  What a great kid!

This kidlet loves the bath!

 He also loves his books before bed and playing with his train.  His other great love? Elmo!

Reading the book to Grandma

Oh no!  The trains crashed again!

My visit was way too short but I was grateful to spend some time with Chris, Andrea and the kids before I leave for France.  I had to get up early Thursday morning to head home as I had an appointment with the Eminent Domain specialist at 11:00 am.  The meeting went well and now all that's left to do is move out of the studio and get packed!