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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Lucky

As I reflect on the end of my summer, I realize how lucky I am...

Lucky to be married to my best friend Steve. Who like no other loves me as me.
Lucky to have 6 happy and healthy children. And a daughter-in-law.
Lucky to have both sides of parents still living and able to live independently.
Lucky to live in a free country.
Lucky to be able to worship my God.

I have said this before but will say it again. I love my life. Its not always easy (and I am often the first to complain) but I do love my life. Tomorrow I must return to the college for 8 days with students. My end of summer is here despite the fact that faculty don't need to return until August 18th, mine is over out of necessity to prepare for fall more or less. I am lucky, Steve is home with the kids so I have the luxury of doing so.

This summer was busy like no other. Once June 20th hit we have either had guests from out of town, been at a swim meet, or been on vacation. Each and every day we have been busy. The saying that "the grass does not grow under the Cummins feet" is particularly fitting. We are lucky to have enjoyed this busy life. Would we have it any other way? Probably not.

We also took a wonderful vacation. In Cariyana's unsolicited words "It was even better than last years vacation!" There is no replacement for family time. Nick and Angie were able to join us out East for our vacation this year. Lucky. We traveled to Landenburg, PA and utilized my sister and brother-in-laws residence as our home base and day tripped out of their location. The days were filled with driving and tourist sights and the evenings with great food, refreshments, and conversation with family. Lucky. There are always a few tense moments with family togetherness but it was a great time. What we did not get much of, was sleep. All in the name of family vacation. Lucky.

Jersey Shore--Sea Isle City Beach

The Fudgy Wudgy Man


Washington, DC--Arlington Cemetery

The Changing of the Guard



Washington, DC--Smithsonians
Star Spangled Banner display

Abe Lincoln's hat

The Hope Diamond

Aerospace Smithsonian at Dulles

SR-71 Blackbird


Discovery Space Shuttle

The Capitol
Monuments by Moonlight Tour







The Herr Potato Chip Tour


Valley Forge, PA


Voice of the Nation stories

inside the huts


Downtown Philadelphia--Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Redding Market, and China Town
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell


Philly Cheesesteakes

Lunch at Redding Terminal Market

Chocolate 
Chinatown
Maggie's garden bounty

Family

Greg's grillin'

Victor!

Hide and Seek

How many can you fit in an Excursion?

Clams

Ribs


Lucky.

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