Her toes dig deeper in the sand...she's seduced by the sunsets and her new life at hand...

We are back from VA Beach...Rachael is settled in! She walked in the new house and said.."Grandma Kitty, call mom and tell her to bring ALL my stuff with her when she comes. She is a trip! We will see how long before she misses "mom". Robin will be flying out for a weekend in 3 weeks. I am sure Rachael will have lots of island stories to relay.


The trip to VA was a quick one. We did get some quality time with the kids (Mike, Robin and Sarah) before heading home.

We ran into some horrendous traffic jams on the way back....consequently, we ended up stopping in Endicott, NY and spending the night with my brother Joe and his family. It actually turned out for the best, as we had not seen them in over 6 months. The kids were out of the car and in the pool within 10 minutes. They needed the break!!

Emma and Rachael at the Country Buffet in Vestal, NY


Ice cream for breakfast....of course, it's the grand kids!!!

Rachael, enjoying the water after the long ride......

Matt and Bella at the evening swim.....

Dave Reinke (Rachael's dad) joined us at the Texas Roadhouse ...

Breakfast at IHOP...Sarah got a chance to join in before heading off to work....


Emma having fun walking Sampson and Molly....

Betty heading to Potter's Beach with Emma and Rachael....

Robin will be flying in for a weekend on the 25th of July. Then Mike, Dave, Sarah and Rob will drive up the following weekend to pick up Rachael. It will be Robin's last hurrah for the summer as her nursing classes start on the 15th of August.