Well our final morning in Wisconsin was certainly eventful. It started at 7 a.m. This was the first morning that everyone adjusted to the time change and of course, it was the one morning I had to wake everyone up!!! LOL My three oldest children and I headed out the door to All Saints Day mass at the local parish. It was very nice. The priest reminded us of the many saints there are to emulate. He also explained the difference between All Saints and All Souls days – something I had been wondering.
Then we returned to find a beautiful brunch awaiting us – complete with stuffed french toast (they call it “Joan of Arc” french toast), sausage, orange juice, and fresh fruit served on china and in crystal.
Julie had prepared gift bags for each of us with special treats!!!
Julie is such a wonderful hostess. I learned a lot about hospitality from this sweet lady. We ate like kings and queens. She whipped up treat after treat and we never went hungry!!! Her ability to cook and bake for twelve children and three adults was truly awesome. She has inspired to improve in this area of hospitality.
Finally it was time to say good-bye and hit the road. Unfortunately, one of my tires was nearly flat. Fortunately, Julie has a compressor and we were on our way in a few short minutes.
We were on the road for the rest of Thursday, spending the night at a Comfort Inn in Ohio. By Friday at 4:30 p.m., we pulled up to our Home Sweet Home. My hubby worked from home that afternoon and we were all happy to see his wonderful smile upon our return.
How beautiful–and what thoughtful gift bags! So Julie is as wonderful as we imagined! Not surprising at all!