In order to have as much time together as possible, Craig, Lisa, and I left home early Saturday morning, arriving in Nashville around lunchtime. Kate's baptism wasn't until later in the afternoon so we had a good chunk of time to spend visiting. We also got to see Cole and Emily's new home.
Emily is Swedish-Canadian and was very close to both sets of grandparents. The decor in their home reflects both heritages.
Swedish Dala horses are displayed in many places. Emily even has a crystal bowl that has them going around the sides - I'd love to find one like that for me!
The girls' playroom upstairs had paintings on the wall of Dala horses.
There were lots of other horses in there, too. And a really comfy looking couch which called my name. Worn out from the early start to the day and 6 hour drive, I lay down and shut my eyes for "just a few minutes."
I was awakened by the feel of things being laid by my head and shoulders coupled with some whispered giggles.
"Grammy! You've got unicorns all around you as you sleep!" crowed Susie.
"And a pica but it's not real. It looks like a guinea pig but it's smaller. They live in areas where the temperature is below 70 or they die. No, wait. Below 78, not 70..." she chattered on.
I looked up and saw Kate standing over my head while holding an American Girl unicorn and smiling at me.
It was certainly not the most restful nap I've ever had, but you sure can't beat waking up with grands having tucked you in with some of their favorite unicorns while waiting for you to wake up and play with them!
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