Greetings from Portage, Wisconsin!
Today I am going to take a meandering drive through the lovely Wisconsin countryside, back to the town where I grew up. I will have a full tank of gas, no deadlines to keep, and Mr. Nikon riding shotgun.
Thankfully, I have very understanding family members who don’t think it’s a weird thing for their recently arrived, out-of-town guest to go riding off into the sunset.
Unfortunately, I had a family member at the other end of my trip who was not quite as understanding.
As I started to pack, Summer took a disapproving gander at me from the across the hall where she was snoozing.
She promptly joined me in the bedroom . . .
planted her 6-pound self on my clothes and said . . .
“You are not NOT leaving this house.”
Much to her disappointed dismay, she was not able to dissuade me.
I drove to Norfolk and grabbed a hotel room . . . ($45 on Priceline!)
and got up at 3 a.m. Thursday morning in order to get to the Norfolk airport by 5 a.m. I took off with the sunrise.
Stopped in Detroit . . .
and then it was on to the Madison airport where I was greeted by my own personal mother, own personal youngest sister, and own personal brother-in-law.
And then it was on to Randy and Debbie’s house where she had laid out this festive arrangement for me. Chocolate and a smile.
Good family. Good times!
I’m so glad you’ve been able to get back to the beautiful state of Wisconsin for a visit. We’ve just returned yesterday from a visit to Springfield Mo to welcome a new grand daughter and enjoy 3 of our grandsons, and of course their parents. When it comes to visiting family, it seems there is just never enough time to do everything you want to do together after spending so much time apart.
Thanks everyone for your happy wishes concerning my Wisconsin sojourn. Having a wonderful time–wish you were here!
Truly. It’s a lovely place. Pictures and stories to come!
SO happy you get to spend time with your family – especially your sweet mom! And don’t you just love that fountain in the Detroit airport? I always giggle when I see little kids walk right up to it and lean on it – they look so surprised when they realize their little bellies are getting wet! Hope you have a blessed visit with your people and store up lots of precious memories.
Enjoy your vacation and family! Glad you could be there for Mother’s Day!!!!!
Have a wonderful time!!!
So happy for you Becky. Can hardly wait to see your next post. There is nothing in this world quite like seeing the world through the eyes (lens) of Becky Smith!
Wish I were with you. My son lives in Madison now.
so happy for you and LOVE the smile welcome from Deb & family. Have a blessed visit
Have a fantastic trip and take many many pictures. 🙂
Have a great time! Wisconsin finally warmed up today which makes me excited. Have fun on your photo adventure!
Wonderful! (Except, of course, for your pet.)
Can’t wait to see the photos you have for us when you return.
Enjoy.
Awwww….have a great time and a super Mother’s Day!!
Have a great time with your family!!!
Gorgeous sunrise! Have fun my love. Xoxo
Have a great time as you travel the countryside and visit with family.
Enjoy.