Wonder what I have been up to?  If you follow me on social media outlets you might already know but here is a round up of what’s been going on in my life.

Travel, travel, travel.

After getting back home from Europe we were home a few nights and then off to Alburqueque where we celebrated the marriage of my nephew Thomas and his new bride Kristin.  It was a fun time with family and even though it was hot we had a great time.

Newlyweds Thomas and Kristin

There will be more posts eventually about our trip to Alburqueque.  It involved a taco party, time with my great niece, a lot of sweating and oh yes— a break in to my brother’s truck which added a bit more excitement to the trip.

Mark, Beth Ann and Chris
Carl and Paula

A few more nights back at home and then it was off to Ohio to see family.

First up a trip to Ohio to see Chris’s sister and brother.  Carlton lives in a group home now and his Alzheimer’s is accelerating rapidly but this was a good night for him and we loved being able to take him to dinner and spend a few hours with him.

Colleen, Carlton and Chris

Chris needed a pick me up after seeing his brother so he suggested a quick trip (since we were in Ohio and so close) to our favorite Lake Erie town, Lakeside.  We spent a few hours in the area and it was just what the doctor ordered to help get us both kind of re-centered.

Then it was off to Sebring to spend the day with my mom.   She is struggling with a lot of pain in her shoulder due to arthritis and a recent fracture but hopefully a shot next week will help ease that pain a little bit.  It is so difficult to see her struggle with health and cognitive issues and while I know she is in the right place in her assisted living apartment it is difficult to see her struggling to be happy and content with her living situation.

A few more nights at home and we are off to Sandpoint, Idaho for a few days of rest and relaxation before Chris goes on a sales trip to the Pacific Northwest.  I am so happy to be able to come with him for a few days and hopefully catch up on some rest (if I ever get adjusted to yet another time zone) .

A view of Trinity Beach where we ate dinner overlooking the beach

What’s going on in your world?  I promise next week a few more travel posts from Croatia and Paris.  I have so much to share and just have to get the posts and pictures ready to go.  Hope you have a great weekend.  Fill me in on what’s going on with you in the comment section.  I love to hear what you are doing and it all helps our Comments for a Cause.