A Big Surprise

We were just quietly watching TV on a recent Tuesday evening when the phone rang about 10pm. Bill and I both wondered who that could be so late. It was Adam asking Bill if he could borrow some jacks. Bill was saying to him, "you want them tonight?" Well Adam made up some lame reason why he wanted them so Bill told him he could come over and get them. Off Bill headed to the garage to dig them out. He put them by the front door waiting for Adam to arrive. About 10 minutes later I was putting something away in the hall closet when Adam came knocking at the door and peeking in the window. He came bounding in as usual and we are always so excited to see his smiling face when low and behold another smiling face came in right behind him. It was Ben of course. I think my jaw dropped to the floor as did Bill's. What a wonderful surprise!!!! Ben had been on business to Nashville and decided to rent a car and come down to see us. Now isn't that just the sweetest thing? I can't tell you all how fun it was to see my Oregon boy. He looks so good and it was just the best surprise ever, just wish Ashley and the boys were in his suitcase! He was able to stay until Saturday so we had several wonderful days with him. Bill introduced him to a dump run (See Steve, you aren't the only one with such an honor!) And yes the truck acted up along the way for him too. We just hung out together enjoyed every minute. The time went way too fast and I have to admit I got to feeling a bit greedy that I wanted more time but I quickly realized I'd better be happy with what I got.
It was sure wonderful. Thanks Ashley for sharing him, and Thanks Ben for taking the time and effort to come so far out of the way. Bill and I were sure feeling pretty special!
The nephews jumped right in. They had loads of fun with uncle Ben.
A bit sunny on the Saturday he left.
One for posterity of the mudder too!