Ohio trip

Rick and I have returned from a week in Ohio and what a great time we have had in the Buckeye State. It was nearly perfect. The humidity was tough on us old folks, but other than that and some rainy days, we had a fabulous time getting to visit with family and friends. My dream would be to have all my kids and their families attend the Hannum reunion with me some year. My dad's sisters are getting up there in years..one is 89...there are only 2 left now. I would love for them to see my kids...they sure would love to meet you. They asked lots of questions and most of my cousins had all of their kids and grandkids with them. Of course, we were the only ones from out of state. MOst of my relatives stayed in Noble County all of their lives..that is all good. I envy them a little...I love my roots. I get very homesick for the good days of Belle Valley and my parents and the simple life I had as a child. I got to go into an old house that I lived in when I was maybe 10 years old. You all would have a good laugh. Uncle Steve owns it. Ted and Marilyn and I discussed where we had our Christmas tree and I recall just like yesterday the red Christmas wreaths in the windows. Wow, memories are the best medicine. I hope each of you have memories of your childhood and that you are making memories with your kids. That is the most important thing in the world. When you get to be my age, you realize that money means nothing compared to family. I loved my childhood and we had so little, but I knew I was loved and I thought we had money because my parents were such good people...everybody in town loved them. Yesterday at our reunion, my cousin said the thought we were rich too because she wanted to come to our house because my parents were so fun and we had such a clean house. My brother Ted, said he remembered you could eat off of the floor. My mother was the best and she kept our house spotless even though we had no plumbing and no bathroom and no running water in the house. I admire her so much. Maybe that is why I tried hard to keep our home clean and neat. I am not half as efficient as her. I do believe each you have a little bit of Grandma Hannum in you as well. I am missing my parents this week. They would be so proud of their grandkids and great grandkids. Well, won't be long until we will be together and celebrating McKenna and her farewell. What a treat for me to see my granddaughter leave for a mission. Sure looking forward to being together as well. Hoping we can enjoy and have a safe and happy time together. Suppose everyone is making July 4th plans. Rick is staying in SLC and I am working here. Since it falls on a Thursday, we will just wait and get together on Friday this week. Too hot to do much here so I might as well work. Have a safe holiday and we will see you all soon. Love, Mom