I am blessed to have spent an amazing weekend back in the midwest with my family. My mom, Stacie, Shelli, Bree, and I rented a beautiful house in Galena in honor of Grandma's 97th birthday. I got into town a day early, so had the opportunity to spend some quality time with my dad, Sue, Dave and Darla. We played Up and Down the River and ate my dad's homemade lasagna. It was great to catch up with them!
The rest of my time was spent in Galena with my sisters, Mom and Grandma. We decided to surprise Shelli by also celebrating her upcoming 50th birthday this weekend. I had compiled a Memory Book of 50 Memories of Shelli, which we surprised her with. She cried tears of joy and we spent two hours reading the book aloud together. It was very special.
The following day we surprised Grandma with a gift box full of birthday cards Stacie had organized for Grandma. She spent time reading through each card, while my sisters and I went into downtown Galena for a brewery tour. Stacie had arranged for Shelli's childhood best friend, Vena to surprise Shelli at the brewery.
The rest of our weekend was spent back at the Galena house enjoying each others company. The highlight of the weekend was the dance party Vena insisted we have that night. Bree became our DJ playing songs from her phone through the wireless speakers in the house. We put in our song requests and danced away. Grandma requested "When The Saints Go Marching In" by Louis Armstrong. She got up and danced while holding onto her walker. It was a precious site. Mom got up and showed off her dance moves, which she had learned from Grandpa Carie years earlier. She impressed us all. Stacie challenged us to a somersault and cartwheel contest. We laughed, sang and danced the night away.
Bree and I then laid in bed and played some of our favorite old songs and videos to each other into the early hours of the day. The following morning, Bree made us a yummy egg scramble while showing off her newly acquired cooking skills. I loved my weekend away with my family!!!
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