Rhiana, Malea, Elena Come to Visit - Days 6-8 DMA, Aquarium

6th - It's another wonderful day and this is the bestest good morning picture I have.  When I met my sweetie, this one was his first "baby".  Look how she's grown.  French toast and grapefruit --- done.  It's time to go play.

Rhiana, Elena, Malea Come to Visit - Days 4&5 Arboretum, White Rock Lake, Cousin Time

4th - The girls have requested time at the Children's Garden and I'm happy to oblige.  Since it's Rhiana's first time here, I'm hoping she sees it through a teacher's eye and finds things she can add to her class back in Montana.  Let's go before it gets too hot.

Rhiana, Elena, Malea Come to Visit - Day 3 Candytopia

Day 3 dawns and we have PLANS!!!  Just one little cute item as I slept in a bit and this is the scene is Mister's office when I wake.  It appears that Grandpa has set her up wonderfully as he sits and works.

Rhiana, Elena, Malea Come to Visit - Days 1&2 - Dallas Zoo

With all that went on last year, we skipped "Gammy Camp" for a summer and so it's been two years since most of the grands have come to play for a bit.  I'm super excited for it to begin and we're getting it started with my girls from Montana.  Due to scheduling, my daughter, Rhiana, is coming for the visit too.  Life is good.

1st - There was a miscommunication over arrival time and I am hosting a Red Hat event this morning while the plane is landing.  (LINK)  Fortunately, my sweet Mister is able to pick up and while I finish up, they are off to get lunch  at Whole Foods

Red Hatter's at North Haven Gardens

When I joined the Dallas Re-Gals two years ago, MY GOODNESS has it been two years already?, I knew that each member takes a turn hosting an event.  My time has come.  So, I put on my thinking hat - red, of course - and set to coming up with an idea.

My sweet, enabling hubby knew that I wanted to do something in addition to lunch and was always on the lookout for ideas.  One morning, we were at North Haven Gardens enjoying brunch and the new plants.  He glanced around the room and mentioned that he though this would be a nice lunch venue.  Hmmmn - it DID have possibilities.  When our meal was complete, we walked into the gallery to look around and met Dana Wilson.  I mentioned Red Hats and her eyes lit up.  She handles events and had a great plan.  A catered lunch, a speaker (herself), and a workshop -- all for a great price.  I was hooked.  We selected a date and were off --- a few snags along the way with dates, but the day is here and we are ready.

Tyler and Lake Athens, TX

It's an US day.  I love these days when we just get out and about.  Our destination today is Tyler, TX.  They have a rose garden there that I have wanted to see for quite awhile and even though I know it is past peak, I still want to enjoy.

I'm driving and Mister locates a coffee shop for us in Tyler.  Strada is a cute shop with a great patio area, which we take full advantage of as the morning is cool and dry.  It's almost empty but I bet at times the hub of conversation is filling the space.

Jon's Graduation!!!

Oh Em Gee!!!  My second grandchild is graduating from high school.  How on earth has that happened.  I haven't become THAT old, have I?  At any rate, it means a trip to Abilene so Mister and I are on the road again.  As we are leaving Dallas, Jen calls and lets us know that her flights are messed up and she is currently sitting on the tarmac in Dallas.  She's going to miss her connecting flight to Abilene.  Well, this is an easy one.  Turn the car around Mister.  Let's take the northern route and pass right by the airport.

With a quick in and out, Jen is soon safely in our car and we are once again driving west.  It gives us a nice chance to talk and spend time with my daughter.  Much loved time.

I'm starving by the time we arrive in Abilene and food is MY first order of business.  The whole family goes to Heff's and have a wonderful, slow, lunch.  It's great just to sit and talk.  Seriously, I am in heaven spending time with 5 grands, Jen and Louis.

All good things come to an end though and we are back at the house with almost everyone taking a nap.  Okaaaaay.  Then the flutter of excitement.  It's time to get ready and head to the center.  We have someone to graduate.  Several students are playing in an ensemble as we arrive and it sets a perfect mood.