We had a wonderful visit with Donnie's parents last week! It was so nice to have them here and we all had a great time!
Grandma & Grandpa took each of the boys out individually for their own special day. Brandon went to Homasassa Springs Wildlife Park. Kyle went to a fossil dig where he got to meet a paleontologist and then to a museum where they had a dinosaur exhibit. Devin went to play Putt-Putt, then bowling and then to a baseball game. The boys LOVED it! Then Grandma & Grandpa took us all to the beach on Friday and dinner on Saturday. The kids are blessed to have grandparents who spoil them with the gift of their TIME! I know they made memories together that will last a lifetime.
Here are a few pictures we took the last night they were here . . .
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Allie loved running to Grandpa and giving him a big hug.
It didn't take her long to realize that she had him wrapped around her little finger! But after 4 sons and 5 grandsons - I guess it is his right to spoil his granddaughters. :)
Aren't grandparents the greatest?
As usual, I have so many updates filling my head . . . but never enough time to write them all down. So many thoughts float through my mind daily and I am constantly jotting things down on a note pad next to my computer. Is that crazy normal?? ;) I have been thinking about working on so many updates . . . a follow-up post about blogging and adoption, an update on Jacob's site and a very special update for August 5th! So, if time can become my friend this week instead of my enemy - hopefully I will have some updates to share soon. ;)
Ending with a scripture . . .
"Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children."
Proverbs 17:6
So thankful for grandparents,
19 comments:
I'm so glad to hear you had a great visit with the grandparents. What an awesome thing to take each child one on one. They sound amazing. Your kids all look like they've grown in huge spurts over the summer!
I carry a little pink notebook just in case a thought hits me during the day...with this brain I know it'll be gone within minutes if I don't write it down. Nice to know it isn't just ME!
Love and frog
Anissa
www.hope4peyton.org
Heather,
It looks like the boys had a great week. Grandparents are the greatest. I know I love being one, I love spending time with all mine. I love Allie's dress, she looks beautiful in everything she wears. Have a great week.
Carmen
Hey Heather,
Oh, what a sweet post and tribute to your children's grandparents.
I know they are just LOVING every minute with your boys and Allie.
I just LOVE that blue dress on Allie, hey, she looks great in blue. What color doesnt' look good on this child??
What can I say, she's just adorable.
I love being a grandparent, and I know this is way down the line for you, but your day will come and oh boy, you're in for a REAL treat.
Thanks once again for sharing your life with us.
Love you
Looks like everyone had a very special time visiting and making memories!
Peace and Hugs,
Becca
Grandparents are the best :) Your kids are so lucky to have 3 great sets of them. Great pictures.
Oh I just love your new pics of all the grandparents on the sidebar :) Your entire family seems Amazing, no wonder Jacob was so AMAZING!!!!! I am so happy that you are all enjoying your summer and your Blessings Everyday!
Much Love,
Audra
I love the pix of Allie and Donnie. Your family looks very happy.
Speaking from the other side (as a grandparent) I just can't put into words how amazing it is to be one!
Continuing to pray!
Psalms 23:1-3 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Prayer Bears
Oh Heather what a lovely post about GRandparents and their time ... being so far away from my family makes it hard knowing Jaden has a nanny and poppy who would give anything to spend time with her is tough - but we cherish the moments and memories when we are together ... I am glad you all had such a wonderful time with family ... have a great rest of your week!
God Bless!
Rebekah, Jaden & Baby#2 TOO!
Heather~
What a blessing Grandparents TRULY are!!!
As always, your pictures are just SO sweet! I can't get enough of your sweet Allie!
Have an amazing day.
Kim~
I just love Allies dresses that she wears!! Very cute and looks very comfy.
Hope your family is having a great summer.
Rita
I love all of the pictures! I thought that I would comment on the first one of Allie with Donnie but they just kept getting better! So, you win, they're all awesome!
I love that you added the grandparents and Minnie to the sidebar. Keep enjoying your summer!
I love all the pictures. Allie is so lucky to have you and the boys.
HUGS.
Allie is adorbale. I love all of the clothes that she wears. I have followed Jacob's web page for a about two years and now yours and have never signed in. I have never known what to say, but for some reason today I thought I would just say Hello!
Looks like you had a great time. I absolutely love the first picture of ALlie and Donnie, I think it is one of my favourites of all the pictures you have posted! Such love and joy!
Grandparents rock!!! I miss my grandparents they have been gone for a few years now..But forever in my heart!!!! MY Mother in Law has cancer and lives in SC so i pray the kids get to see them soon!!!!!! Beautiful pics!
Hmmm, I had written something earlier but I guess it didn't save. HMF! LOL
Grandparents are just the best. I had the honor of only knowing one grandparent, my mother's father, and he was just the best. I remember having the utmost awe and respect for him since he was a pillar in our community.
Anyway, I am so glad all of you had a great time with the grands. The pictures are priceless! Have a 'cool' summer! :)
Looks like a great visit.
We are very luckym(most of the time) to have my parents next door. My children are so close to them, and they have great relationships with them.
I think it is great how much you guys do with family.
Loved the pics, as usual.
Yes -- Grandparents are the best! I love the pictures of Allie running to her Grandpa. So, so cute!
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