Summer memories

This is my younger brother and his wonderful family...

We're blessed... My brother, Doug, and his bride Dora have a lovely daughter, EliseClaire, that is just the same age as Hope. Although we live in different states, we've always tried to get the cousins together...Jon and Livie too!

Elise had fun showing her cousins her town...and the incredible Monterey Bay Aquarium.

I know Anna at Sweetnest has "enjoyed" one of these rides... MacGyver and I had to do all the work as Grandma had no pedals and the ladies were in the front basket...what a workout! At least we didn't go over a river:)

The best part is they have always loved being together...now that's a blessing.

Jon's always been a good sport...lots and lots of little girls around.

This year the hugs were as tight as ever.

I'm glad MacGyver and Doug like each other...

There was a silver anniversary to celebrate...congratulations... happy times...

Had to make our annual pilgrimage to Macaroni Grill...mmmmmm....

Grandma and her girls... I love this picture...

even more loving to go around...

Grandma just loves this...

delight... until next time...

Friends and time...

Do you have those friends? You know the ones...the people you just love and just love to be with but you live miles and miles away? We are blessed with many of these...

We got a call to join our Rubys in Black Butte.

It always feels like the conversation never ended, yet we realize how much life of our friends we've missed. It was good, really good to be together again.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for sharing with us.

...a bonus! We got to go to the Sisters' Quilt Show!

The Hawaiian Islands

It does this momma's heart good to look out and see

lots and lots of kids of all ages working and playing together...

getting lost in the "work..."

(and I, by the way, get to enjoy a nice chat with my friends)

perfect summer day...and Buttercup is sentinel

Do you see them??? The Hawaiian islands, volcano and all?

girlfriends...I've always believed we need more sand and water

for all ages.

yummy!

Showers of Blessing!

"Mom! Come see!"

There shall be showers of blessing:

This is the promise of love.

There shall be seasons refreshing,

Sent from the Saviour above.

Showers of blessing,

Showers of blessing we need;

Mercy drops round us are falling,

But for the showers we plead.

...and I will cause showers to come down in their season;

they will be showers of blessing. Ezekiel 35:7