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Benjamin, Esther, and Jesse enjoying the great views out the bus windows.

Well, as Olivia mentioned yesterday, we went visiting Jeremy’s grandparents last night. It was a test run for the new bus, which we hope to take on a two week road trip in July. Let’s just say that it was good we did a test run. Between now and July the guys should be able to figure out why the bus fills with the smell of ‘something’ burning when we go up a big hill, and what type of fluid sprayed out of the back of the bus, splattering the trailer the whole way there. Oh, and hopefully they’ll be able to fix the fuel gauge – we literally ran out of diesel in the driveway – it quit right as Jeremy was finishing parking. Wow – we were glad it made it that far, especially with the lovely dinner Grandma had piping hot for us!

Nathanael, Benjamin (plugging his nose against the fumes) and Havalah in one of the back bunks.

Other than those minor issues, we really like the new ride. It’s nearly a third longer than our old bus, and quit luxurious! Jeremy has been working on it for the past month, installing salvaged seats and seat belts, a sound system, bunks for 7+ in the rear of the bus, and more.

Joanna, Isaiah, and Elise playing Settlers of Catan with me.

The air-ride is great – allowing us a gentle enough ride to play Settlers on the way! Me and the girls are gonna design a “Custom Catan Table Cloth” for the table, with pockets for all the cards to minimize accidents if the bus driver makes a sharp turn or fast brake.

Jeremy driving, with Dad in the co-pilot’s seat.

Well we have been busy, too, and would be heading in to a time of virtual famine on the blog – but for blogger’s new scheduled publishing feature! If you like to keep your blog regularly updated (as I do) but are extra busy at certain times of the week or month, you can now schedule pre-prepared posts to be published whenever you command. Cool. We are going on a little trip to the Outer banks of Delaware next week with Jeremy’s family, but hopefully you won’t miss us too much, as I am preparing some posts to publish while we’re gone – neat, huh?

Finally, this post does have the label “Jesse Moments“, and here’s the story that warranted the title and label…

At Grandma and Grandpa’s last night, most of the kids were playing outside, but Jesse and his cousin Esther were being kept inside as it was easier to keep an eye on them. Jesse kept grabbing people’s hands and pulling them to any door that led outside and knocking. He did want to go outside. So, at one point he got his Great Grandma in tow and took her to the door and – here’s the cool part – clearly said “Out!” Grandma came into the living room proudly bragging on her great grandson using his words with her – “he must know that Grandma doesn’t know sign language!” She laughed. I wished I had heard him myself. Then this morning, Jesse said it for me! I was getting him dressed and asking him if he wanted to go out, and he started babbling and then yelled “OUT!” I was so proud of him! And I know you are too!

So, this is a bit of a goodbye for now from this sister, as well, but you will be hearing from me while I’m away! We leave Sunday afternoon and will be back Thursday. TTFN

Filed Under: Jesse moments, Thrive, Venture

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  1. Mikeystars (David) says

    May 13, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    Settlers of Catan! I saw that picture and recognized the game right away. I didn’t know so many other people played it. ~Mikeystars (David)

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  2. Abbey says

    May 11, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    That is soo cool!

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  3. Rachel says

    May 9, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    Yee-haw!!! The ride looks like fun – specially playing Settlers of Catan on the way!!! I was so excited when I saw that picture! I’m like “I know what they’re doing!!!” What fun! Nice idea for the table cloth too! It would be “slightly” interesting to go chasing after cities and coal when the bus banked on a turn!!! lol

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  4. Abigail says

    May 9, 2008 at 5:35 pm

    Nice ride.

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I have been on the road all week! Today is the first day this week that I will be home for lunch. I am working all morning to catch up on housecleaning which I was barely able to keep up with while I was so busy!

On Monday I went to the Ithaca book sale with my mother and sisters-in-law. It was a lovely, sunny day for the 40 min. drive down between the lakes. It was the second week of the sale, so the most highest priced hardcovers were $1.50, and children’s paperbacks were 25 cents. I got 16 books for $9.25! Whoo-hoo! ๐Ÿ™‚ We ate lunch at a park right on the shore of Seneca Lake, and Grandma shared her apple with Jesse as we sat in the grass.

On Tuesday, we left the house at 9:00am, climbing onto the big red bus with the rest of Jeremy’s family, to drive east to look at a truck that Dad’s brother, Uncle Mike, had for sale. We had lunch at Joe and Vinny’s in Sherburne – reliving memories of when the Holdens lived in that area. We continued on to Grandpa and Grandma Holden’s house in South New Berlin for dinner – and an afternoon of boccie ball, croquet, baseball, and golf on the expanse of lush green grass of their large yard. We did not get home until after 10.

Wednesday, I left the house at 9:30, picked up my sister Anja, and drove to North Chili to visit my sister-in-law at her new house. Anja helped Bethany brainstorm about decorating her new spaces (green or orange for the living room walls? was one of the major points of discussion) and I helped her identify some of the many plants in the lovely perennial beds around the yard. She sent me home delighted with a box full of blue hostas and miniature purple irises that she had plenty of. What treasures! I shall plant them today in my new garden.

And yesterday, Thursday, I was again with my mother-in-law, Joanna, Elise, Anja, plus Olivia and Alyssa. We drove down to the Arnot Mall in Horseheads to surprise Sarah with a day of shopping together. I shall share more details of the day when I have the photos from Olivia’s camera!

So, you can see that I have hardly had time to post more pictures, but I still intend to continue to introduce more family members as I have time. Look out – you may be next!

Filed Under: Gardening, Venture

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  1. Sarah says

    May 19, 2007 at 3:05 am

    Woah, you have had a busy week, but it sounds like an enjoyable one. It has been that kind of week for us, also.

    I had such a GREAT time yesterday. Thank you for your part in it, Trina!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    I look forward to seeing Olivia's pictures, I'm trying to upload some of mine to my site right now. But it takes a really long time…

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