When I take a look back
at our twenty-eighteen,
I see a mom and a dad
and a boy in-between.
So many adventures
and air planes galore,
took us to people
and places to explore.
Florida and New York
are our typical stops,
mainly for the beaches
and the ice cream shops.
Those things are really great,
but that’s just partially true.
We chose those states
for the people we’ve taken to.
This year we gambled
and tried something rare.
We chose to road trip
rather than the air.
For once on vacation
it was not just us three,
but along for the ride
Came our faithful Doogie!
We stopped in different states,
Louisiana, Mississippi and more,
to pet gators, eat some creole,
and see the emerald shore.
Then came our Easter
and the Scooter Gang’s plan.
You take 1 part feast
and 2 parts burning man.
A slight exaggeration,
but they throw quite a party.
This day has so much more
than just a generous bunny.
The year went so fast
as we rarely stood still,
only a week later
we’re seeking more thrill.
Back to Orlando,
more family and play,
took in a concert,
plus a Disney day.
Some things remain constant;
monster trucks don’t worsen.
If you wait long enough,
Gravedigger in person!
This year we’ve made new friends,
we can’t forget Zilly.
She kept the yard pest free,
so keeping her was silly.
If there is one thing we love
about living here,
it’s playing outside,
getting that Texas seer.
Next came rock climbing,
no wall was to high,
climbing and climbing
high into the sky.
Then Mommy and Daddy
had gotten together
and decided it’s time
to give Deck a brother.
A summer trip to New York,
for eating and playing.
No tastier place on Earth,
I am just saying.
We stayed with Uncle Richard
and played with Aunt Suzy,
partied with Sash and Momo,
this trip was a doozy.
Meanwhile back at home,
we embarked on a kitchen.
One that is outdoors,
amusement the mission.
When is all said and done,
we make some food lovin’,
the heart of our kitchen,
a wood burning oven.
It is hard to believe
our little boy was enrolled,
for his first day of school.
How did he get so old?
We made lots of salami,
and even some duck curing,
but after a three year wait,
the pig was done maturing.
Halloween was a wet one,
Grams joined us together.
With our homemade paw patrol,
we battled the weather.
Thanksgiving is nearing,
the baby is too.
Traveling is over,
but we continue.
Aunt Pam and Uncle Scott
visit us in late November,
and for this turkey day,
we made a bird to remember.
Just a couple weeks later,
more visitors were in store,
Jazzie, the girls, and Granny
watched Deck turn from three to four.
Finally, Christmas and New Year’s
with the grandparents and Nick,
plus a visit from Santa Claus
who left a train that was slick.
We are so blessed to be
such a loving family.
Next year we will be four,
but this year we are still three.
When I take a look back
at our twenty-eighteen,
I see a mom and a dad
And a boy in-between.
I so much enjoyed this! What a wonderful blessed year you all have had. Blessings to another happy, healthy hear to you all!
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Dad and I just read. Put a big smile on our faces.
Eat. Pray. Love. Kinda says it all. Doesn’t it.
Love, Mom.
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