Hey Friends....I am back!
Oh Friends....our little get-away to Midland was just what we needed! We spent time with both of our grandsons and their sweet families, and it filled my heart right up. They have homes that are very welcoming and we could feel the instant sweetness and excitement of us being there.
Now...I want to be honest. When I first pictured Midland, I imagined nothing but tumbleweeds rolling across dusty roads, oil wells stretching for miles, and a tiny gas station on every corner. And YES...there were those thousands of oil wells!! But what a pleasant surprise to find a city that's not at all what I expected. It is a very clean, vibrant and bustling city. The sunsets were out of this world as the sun fell to meet the earth. And..of course, I didn't get a picture of a single one.
We ate some delicious food for sure...steaks, salmon, some awesome Mexican food and Ice cream... I am not even a fan of ice cream, but my salted caramel scoop was super yummy!! As a bonus, I got to visit with a great-nephew and his family. It had been a couple of years since I last saw him and it was great to share dinner and conversation with him and his fam.
Tucker, Emily and William
The Newlyweds, Trey and Savannah
Halloween must be a big deal out there because we saw one house....NO, we actually saw several homes that were so decked out in scary decorations that we could barely see the homes. I think the ghost and goblins were enjoying us stopping to take pics.
Our flights were easy, parking at DFW was a breeze (I am still amazed by that) and the whole trip felt smooth from the start to finish. Sam and I even learned a few things about getting from one terminal to another with great ease. I love it when everything falls into place and this was definitely one of these times. Thank you Lord!!
We came home feeling so refreshed...body, mind and soul. Midland, you were such a delightful surprise, and to our grandsons and families ...thank you for the love and the sweet memories we made.
Glad to be home and to the sweet smell of cinnamon flowing through the house.
shug....💛
Yea you’re back! Well it truly sounds like a nice time all around, from the food to just being with your family members. Love that picture of Sam with your grandson and nephew. I’m glad everything went smoothly and that Midland isn’t like you envisioned. You and Sam really needed this. God bless you, Shug. 🙏🏻
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Glad you had such a wonderful time with great people and beauty around you.
ReplyDeleteLove the pic of Sam and the boys!
You had a wonderful trip and made so many lovely memories. Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice getaway for you and Sam!
ReplyDeleteShug, it sounds like such a wonderful trip. And even better that the flight was an easy one for you and Sam. That usually takes a good part of the day just dealing with that. The sunsets there sound so pretty. and the salted caramel ice cream was a Yummy choice. The best part was seeing your great grandsons once again. Nothing like coming home to the scent of cinnamon filling the house. Glad you're back safe and sound, Shug. Love your Autumn Header, by the way. : )
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I'm so happy to hear you had such a marvelous time with family in Midland, Shug! And your vacation did exactly what vacations should do - refresh and relax you. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteNothing beats being with family, and how wonderful you had a chance to be with some extended family also. I say not getting a photo of the sunset is wonderful, because it meant you were experiencing it rather than recording it!
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