Where do I begin

 

Over the past 4 days, we have been in Middleville MI visiting with our son Jon and taking care of our grandsons Paxton and Everett.  It was a most pleasant time with all the occupants including their big dog, Bow.  I did the highway driving to get there and Judy did the driving around town including the kid drop-off a the 2 elementary schools.  In this village, they have schools dedicated to students from pre-K to first grade and then from 2nd and third grade.  Don't know the reasoning behind it, but is seems to work out fine.  

They live on the shores of the Thornapple River which is a tributary of the Grand River.  Within walking distance is a pleasant walkway that parallels the river.  we took a hike along it.  Got a couple of photos on the way.

Jon got a row boat with an electric motor recently and he and the boys and Judy to a ride around the river.  Paxton was at the helm operating the electric motor. As the balance challenged member, I elected to stay on shore and filmed a short video clip showing part of the voyage. Couldn't get it in the blog unfortunately.  Judy is hangin on for dear life, but the craft stayed afloat.  I sent it to her sister, Andrew and Katey.  All had the same comment.  

While they were at sea, the dog got out and decided for a run.  My chasing abilities have diminished and I finally got here back inside with some harsh comments and a bit of comedy.     

Made a couple of visits to little hometown restaurant in town called the Nook.  Had coffee and some house made baked goods that were breathtakingly good, even if not so healthy for me.  It was after a long walk so I think it was ok.  Got to cook for Jon.  He really enjoyed and appreciated it.  A simple kindness was appreciated.  
He and I went to amateur comedy night one evening. I realized how difficult it is to be funny.

The ride home was smooth until an accident slowed us down and a subsequent rain torrent made vision difficult as night had fallen.  

But home now and glad to have slept in my own bed.  My glucose number was pretty good along with BP this morning.  I do not know why.  Have to do some food shopping and cleaning today along with cutting the grass.  Well, thats it.  Good to be home.