Jake has a charming personality along with the ability to jump. I noticed the whole time I was there playing with the kids, any aches or pains I have - joint stiffness on waking up - twinges in the back - etc...all disappeared. I figured it out. I spent five days playing with the kids whether it was games at home or walks in nature or neighbhorhoods - ...I was having fun - away from my normal routine (which I pretty much love my normal routine but at times it can get a little mundane) and I think this made a difference.
This is some more random photos mostly from their neighborhood and since I took the photos of Mackenzie the day before yesterday - ....when just Jake and I were out walking yesterday we stopped and i took some of him by those flowers.
Then he had to jump.
I take a LOT of photos of the grandkids when I finally see them and the one thing they will probably always remember most about me is I was never without my camera. I learned my lesson one day as we were going to dinner and I left it at home - ...there were a family of deer and I could have gotten some good shots had I had my camera with me. That didn't happen again the whole trip.
Jake looks a little bored but he indulged me.
Now we're doing what he wants to do.
and now a few photos that don't have kids in them.
As seen on the same walk with Jake - this is what's blooming right now in Bend.
Crocus is all over right now.
Not sure what these bushes are but they are so pretty.
These little flowers are about the size of a pencil erase ...no way smaller than that. They were all over at Shevlin Park - I can't believe something so beautiful gets walked on once they sprout.
In honor of St. Paddy's day - I told Mackenzie and I firmly believe there there are extremely small little elves and fairies under these rocks. When you move the rock you see their little tunnels . Mac moved the big rock and her and I saw one wave to us as they scurried down the tunnel to leave us amazed and excited; )
This is some more random photos mostly from their neighborhood and since I took the photos of Mackenzie the day before yesterday - ....when just Jake and I were out walking yesterday we stopped and i took some of him by those flowers.
Then he had to jump.
I take a LOT of photos of the grandkids when I finally see them and the one thing they will probably always remember most about me is I was never without my camera. I learned my lesson one day as we were going to dinner and I left it at home - ...there were a family of deer and I could have gotten some good shots had I had my camera with me. That didn't happen again the whole trip.
Jake looks a little bored but he indulged me.
Now we're doing what he wants to do.
and now a few photos that don't have kids in them.
As seen on the same walk with Jake - this is what's blooming right now in Bend.
Crocus is all over right now.
Not sure what these bushes are but they are so pretty.
These little flowers are about the size of a pencil erase ...no way smaller than that. They were all over at Shevlin Park - I can't believe something so beautiful gets walked on once they sprout.
In honor of St. Paddy's day - I told Mackenzie and I firmly believe there there are extremely small little elves and fairies under these rocks. When you move the rock you see their little tunnels . Mac moved the big rock and her and I saw one wave to us as they scurried down the tunnel to leave us amazed and excited; )
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I recall when Hannah was much younger we took her to that little garden in Cambria and there was a faerie garden with a sign that had the faerie pledge. I had her raise her hand and say the pledge. lol. I bet the kids are going to miss all that special attention they got from you guys! Glad you had such a great time there!
Yes they probably will - so will I, ...I got lots of attention from them too...lol.
your grands are soooooooo cute!
and I love it, that you are giving them a bit of magic and whimsey. so necessary, in a child's life...
you were having different experiences, while away. they took up your entire concentration. different from usual every-day-happenings.
where our concentration is, there we live. ........ maybe.........
Tessa
i love what you said Tessa - ....where our concentration is, there we live...totally agree with that. thanks.
These are great pictures, Sandy. Those kids have the cutest smiles. Love the flowers too!
thanks Daisy - i love their smile - Jakey's is just like my son's smile when he was little.
Sandy, they are so adorable. Such cute personalities shinning through the photo's. I'm getting so excited for our trip.
They are precious and what great smiles ...
Great photos , Sandy ...
Wanda i know you'll have a great time in Oregon. Some day I'd like to see a lot more than just the central part of Oregon where we go.
Be safe.
thanks Margie . I googled Moab - looks like a wonderful area and I love the look of the town.
Priceless......love your header, way to go Sandy
thanks Lorraine.
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re: your comment here... no, I'm not familiar with Anne Lamont. will look her up. thank you!
Oh my gosh! They have grown so much Sandy! And even cuter...if that is possible. I am really trying to make more time for blogging and reading blogs. I really miss reading posts from the friends that I have met over these past years. Thank you...for leaving a comment on my blog. It reminded me to stay in touch. Hugs...
Hi Tessa - I've only read her nonfiction - i really like her.
Nice seeing you here - Hope you find more time to blog.
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