Fun times with our Memphis cousins!!

 

I stayed at my cousins house in Memphis, Tennessee and had a blast.  One night we went swimming in the pool and when we got out we were surprised to find fireflies everywhere!! Once we dried off, we ran around their yard catching them and placing them in a jar.  I'm so sad we don't get fireflies on California. 

 

 

My "uncle Robert" wanted us to have something to remember him by so he made us a treasure box in his wood shop!  He helped us shape, carve, paint, and design our boxes.  He told us to keep all our special belongings in it.  I am so grateful that he made me that box and I will never forget it!

 

 

On another day we went to Mud Island River Museum and I learned tons of information about the history of the Mississippi River. Then we visited Elvis' house at Graceland!! And saw his airplane. We had dinner at a place called Fat Larry's. It was sooooo good.

 

 

Mom's thoughts--
We are so grateful to Robert and Carol for opening their home to us and showing us around Memphis. It was truly a special time for all of us.  The kids loved "Camp Wilderness," where the motto is endless desserts and no bedtime! And I loved hearing Jim and Carol reminisce and tell stories about their parents.  Unfortunately I never met Jim's dad and I only had a short time with his mom before she passed away, so hearing these stories gives me a better sense of who they were. (For those of you that don't know, Jim and Carol's mothers were sisters.) Thanks again Carol and Robert for hosting us and we would love to return the favor should you ever venture to California!!