Many Generations

 This is my grandparents' farmhouse in western MD.  It's a lovely drive, nothing around for miles but beautiful farmland, mountains, rolling hills, and loads of trees, creeks, and brooks.  The three of us traveled there to visit Greg's great-grandparents on my Mom's side of the family.  This house is newly built, as the old farmhouse burnt down in an accident last year.  It was awful!  They are starting again; this place has so much history.  We enjoyed talking with them about their housing materials, and comparing notes with what my SIL Amy is choosing to use.  I LOVE their floor!  In the kitchen and entry way, it's tiled.  However, this is a different tile.  Porcelain on top, vinyl underneath.  It's warmer, not as hard, and easier on your feet, and extremely durable.  It looks lovely.  My Pop-Pop explained that he chose more traditional materials, like copper plumbing, because they can stand the test of time, and he doesn't trust the newer stuff, though it is less expensive, because he's not sure that it would last 100 years.  Their advice to us was that quality matters. 

Greg had a blast opening and closing every cabinet and finding its treasures.  He smiled and charmed his way into the hearts of those watching him.  I think my grandfather truly enjoyed watching him play, and asked to keep him.  My Grammy kept him occupied with all kinds of fun things.  And of course, he loved her hot dogs and cookies!

Later on, we visited Brian's former work here in MD, and his boss's family.  It's always so much fun to visit with friends and family.

We left early because there was a winter advisory out and we didn't want to be stuck in both snow and traffic during rush hour.  As it was, we only received a bit of slush.  I'm still holding out hope that it will snow once while we are here.

This bird is keeping watch over the land.  Reminds me of how God, though sometimes seemingly silent, continues to keep watch over his children.  Through many generations.

Smiles!