Touch Picnic...

Got moving around 7:30am-ish today. Had to pack for the trip so needed to get moving. Anna was up early and getting all of her stuff in line. She always seems to be ready for another road trip :) Laura is working the Salem shift this morning and the three of us will be leaving when she gets home. Got Keaton and Caleb up for church so they aren't wasting their whole day. They can do the lunch thing plus there is a QU soccer game today. Keep them busy so they will hopefully stay out of trouble. Laura and I did some bible study along the way and this was a nice way to spend the drive time. Haven't done this before and will probably do it again, Anna was watching a movie and listening to music. Made it to the picnic in time for lunch, but we ate Wendy's when getting fuel so we just started looking for people we know. We saw some of our ole faithful adults and children and Dr. Geiss too. He did not recognize Anna with her short hair and size. I'm sure he can't believe his eyes when these kids grow bigger. Thank God and Him that so many are able to grow BIGGER. We got to see Grandma Sharon and Eliasha, they look very good. I can't remember the last time I saw them. These people and their families were there in the beginning with us and Laura spent a lot of time with Sharon and Emily (Eliasha's Mom). John at the picnic said that you never forget the people you were with in the beginning, so true. We only did one train ride this year, met some new people, the O'Toole's who have twin girls with heart issues and talked for a bit. Anna bought a TOUCH sweatshirt had some cookies and soda, didn't win any prizes but played with some old friends. We went wandering after the picnic, a little shopping, ate supper ate Culver's, left a message for Tammy and ended up going to Cold Stone Creamery by ourselves. Very good stuff and I was forced to finish the girls last bites. We checked into the Holiday Inn Express and also checked-in with the boys. Anna swam a bit and then we showered and chilled for the night.