Fun in Fort Wayne

Anna’s Parents Grandma Moo and Grandpa Ned invited us to spend a few days at their home in Fort Wayne, IN.  They have adopted our family and treat the girls just like their own grandchildren.  Out little getaway was the perfect way to start the summer.  We drove down Wednesday and had dinner on the patio while the kids played in the yard.  That night they all got to sleep in the living room, watch movies and eat Lucky Charms for breakfast.  We played at the park and the Splash Pad on Thursday.   On Friday we drove to Shipshewana, IN, a beautiful town in the heart of Amish country. As we drove past the farms with no power lines, the wash hanging on the line, large gardens weeded by boys in straw hats and suspenders, fields plowed by horse, girls playing tag in their ankle length dresses, I taught the girls the little I know about the Amish religion.  We have had so many opportunities to see and experience other religions while living in Ohio.  The girl’s  have learned to be very respectful of other people’s beliefs.  We nodded at folk driving in their buggies but didn’t point or wave. We did not take picture of any Amish people only their buggies.  We had a lot of fun but did our best to remember that we were visitors.  We had a delicious made from scratch lunch at a cute bakery and bought Nellie a spinning top from the toy store for her birthday. The highlight was riding the carousel. It was a special treat from Grandma Moo, who spoiled all the kids rotten.  That is the special privilege of being a Grandma and I am so grateful that she has embraced the girls and included them.  We love Grandma Moo and Grandpa Ned and can’t wait to go back again.