Blogs from Raynham, Massachusetts, United States, North America

The flowers are beautiful and I alway love seeing the neighbor's horses out in the corral. The clouds were threatening. Went to dinner with two friends that I worked with before moving to Florida. I caught up with Heather and Katy on their lives and their kids. The oldest ones are almost full-grown and I remember them when they were babies and even Heather before she was married. We has some fun times together then. When I got home Jess made me a drink which practically knocked me out, it was so strong. We started but never finished a game of Mexican Train. Thursday was my last day with the kids and grandkids. Mish and the boys came over to say good-bye. It was so awesome spending two full weeks with my awesome family! I have ... read more

Great weekend with family. Sun, fun, Chinese food, floating in the pool, kids's movie, Coconut Rum Breezes, visiting the horses out back and so much more. Spent time with Mish on Sunday, ordered out from Harry's and watched Mama Mia (great movie to watch more than once)!... read more

Big party planned for later today! I got to spend time with my two grandson, Jonathan and Connor and their girlfriends, Hannah and Jillian. They are Mish and Stephen's 2 sons. Jonathan is attending Mass Maritime Academy in Onset and Connor will be a senior at West Bridgewater High. Sammi's boyfriend is Billy and she will also be a senior this year at Bristol Plymouth Tech. Billy has joined the Marines and waiting for his date to report. We had our usual family barbecue with hotdogs and hamburgers, potato salad and chips. Our entertainment included corn hole games, the pool, water gun fights and a campfire. We had S'Mores, Truffle, Brownies and Birthday Cake for dessert. Mish's birthday is Wednesday. Keith's grandkids, Kaylee and Carter are here with him and Jess for the summer. The small ... read more

Got up early and walked my old route I used to walk for years here. There has been a lot of changes, forests gone and new houses and street have taken their place, but there is a lot that has not. Old farms and same neighbors are still around. Jess and I played Scrabble out by the pool, while they kids swam. It got really cool with a damp wind blowing late afternoon and we all had to get warm clothes on. When we went in for the day, Keith made all of us girls Coconut Rum Breezes (and not just one - ha ha). Samantha Drass (they call her Dill) is my granddaughter, Samantha Drass's (we call her Sammi Lou) sister-in-law. Dill made Chicken Pot Pie for dinner and it was delicious. Brook, Dill, Jess ... read more

In less than an hour, I'll be leaving from Providence to Baltimore on the first leg of our trip to Alaska. Dave is not going this time - he really doesn't like to fly. I am taking my 8 year-old granddaughter, Rachel to Alaska to spend three weeks with her Aunt Suzie and three cousins there. We haven't seen the girls for more than two years, so we are extremely excited. We are hoping to see all kinds of wildlife, glaciers, and wonderful scenery. Expect some pictures and videos! Rachel's mom, Michelle is a little nervous, having her baby so far from home, but I think it will be adventure Rachel remember for the rest of her life. We'll keep you updated on our activities - Bon Voyage!... read more