Sunday afternoon I joined my hubby in Chelsea, MI to stay with our three grandchildren while Jeremy and Samantha went to Florida on a combination business/pleasure trip. Jerry went on Friday, but because of my work schedule I couldn't go until Sunday.
They recently sold their house in the country and moved into a rental house in the city built in 1870. It's quite a contrast from their other house, but they like being in the city.
Chelsea is a quaint, charming city. It was platted in 1850 as a village and became a city in 2004. It is home to Chelsea Milling Company - better known as Jiffy Mixes. Sam and I toured the factory in 2013 when they first moved to Chelsea. I took this photo yesterday when Jerry and I were walking around the downtown area.
Historical 8-story landmark Clock Tower on Main Street, across from the Jiffy factory.
There are two antique stores in Chelsea, and we visited both of them. The first one had nothing that called my name, but the second one had a small green vase I'm collecting [for a total of 6] to use on a St. Patrick's Day tablescape at each place setting. It was only $6, so was a good find. I see them on E-bay but shipping is too high. I'm content to find them one at a time on antique store/mall outings.
The kids are all in different schools - Izzy's in high school, Landon's in middle school, and Ellie's in elementary school. Izzy is on the varsity tennis team and I couldn't resist taking this picture of her when she came home after her tennis match on Monday. I know I'm prejudiced, but I think she's so pretty, and she's sweet too!
I decided to surprise them with homemade Toll House chocolate chip cookies when they came home from school Monday. I can't remember the last time I made chocolate chip cookies.
Yesterday Izzy went to a friend's house after school, so after dinner we took Landon and Ellie to Twisters for soft ice cream.
Then it was over to Timber Town for fun, exercise and releasing some energy before picking up Izzy.
Jeremy and Samantha returned home around 5:30 this afternoon, and after a brief visit we made our way back home.
I have always wanted to tour the Jiffy mix factory. It is on my list when things get back to normal. All your grandchildren are so good looking and look like pretty nice kids, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm quite familiar with Jiffy mixes, but I didn't know where their headquarters is located. I know you enjoyed the time with your grandchildren and I'm sure they enjoyed it, too!
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