Marleewood Was Open!

Grandma Lu was getting closer and closer to the Florida border. She had seen such wonderful things on her trip. She had even seen a beautiful outdoor wedding and some children playing at the park she had stopped at. She wondered to herself if Marleewood was closed since Grandma B and she were both gone. "I wonder who B left in charge or if she just closed it up until she got back. Hmm. I miss home and Marleewood, but I just needed a change. Soon I will be part of a big crowd of pirates. I just can't wait. I'm sure there are some stores where I can buy a pirate hat. I sure will need one."

What Grandma Lu didn't know was that Marleewood was open and having wonderful things going on even though B and she were gone.

Katelynn and Addie were planting strawberries in big pots for Grandma Lu. They knew that she loved snacks. They thought that strawberry shortcake would be something that she would love to eat while she was telling them stories.

Butch was busy cutting the grass while the girls were planting the strawberries. Thomas was inside trying out a rocking chair in the sitting room in case Grandma Lu wanted to sit there when she told a story.

There was a lot of excitement in the kitchen too. Emma was busy making a cake. She said that it would freeze well so that when Grandma B and Grandma Lu came back all they had to do was thaw it out and of course, make a pot of coffee.

Abbi was busy knitting a dishcloth for her. It was going to be a surprise 'welcome home' gift when she got back from her vacation. She hoped she liked it because it was her first try at knitting.

Miles and his family had taken a trip to Florida. He loved the warm weather. He could wear shorts and play in the water. He said, "Hey, Mom, I think there is a bottle in the water. Is it okay if I go in and get it?"