He had not been feeling well for several months with Covid and then recently a terrible cold and cough, and so we weren’t certain he would be able to go but we kept making the payments through school in the hopes it would work out for him.

And yes! He perked up just in time. They left on Sunday morning and he’s having an amazing experience. I got these photos from him this morning;

He comes home tomorrow. And then the next day Rich and I fly to Amelia Island, FL for a work conference which will combine work and pleasure for both of us. We can’t wait to spend time together. I love traveling with my husband so much.

Here are a couple photos from the weekend;

I’m a button collector now. 🥰 Another thing to look for at the antique stores.

Happy Tuesday my friends.

I wrote this whole thing while getting a pedicure. ❤️

Speaking of; she sent me this little clip of Luca this morning….he already weighs 9 lbs, 15oz!

Okay, this is really The End of this post. 🙏❤️

Love you all!!

I had the little granddaughters with me all day and it was the first time I took them both with me to Target. It was quite something, pushing a long cart that had the extra seating for two little ones. It was nice getting out and the girls were so cute.

Later, after we were back home, I rocked Eloise in the chair while Lucy was dozing in front of a movie next to us. I thought it was so precious when she got off the couch and came over to me. I stroked her hair and her soft little face. I could tell she was tired too, so I lifted her up. She snuggled in practically on top of her sister who was already sound asleep. Soon they were both sleeping and I was stuck in the rocking chair for over an hour……

It’s just after nine pm now. Caleb drove home from college to spend the weekend. He and Rich are watching college wrestling on tv and I’m in bed reading The Gospels, a new translation, by Sarah Ruden. I love the old, old stories.

It’s been a lovely day although Seth is feeling sick and has a fever now and won’t be going to school tomorrow……

Goodnight my friends, we are so loved. ❤️

Luca Richard, sweet precious baby boy born on February 15 to my amazing daughter Grace and her husband Brogan.

He’s a marvel.

“We all live off God’s generous bounty, gift after gift after gift.” John 1

“Dress like the bird you want to be.”

I love how you called us kindred spirits. I love how you showed me your journals and photos and art and gardens. I love that you used words like “whimsy”, and that you were silly and fun and loud. I love the way you dressed and how you came alive around people. You were a treasure. And now I smile to think of you with Jesus. I’ll see you “soon”.

She stayed home from school and we went to Evergreen walks to Sephora and The Paper Store (for her crown). Then the mall and crumbl cookie.

We had lilacs in the car because we love the scent and they won’t be in bloom much longer….and our two bushes at home are loaded with them.

Sarah is a darling, full of personality and joy. I am so thankful for her; I see her and am in awe of her. She’s got a good heart and a good head on her shoulders.

She had her boyfriend Cash over and also Alayna came later on and we all had pasta (made by David), cake and ice cream.

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I’m writing this from the mall of all places.

Rich and took Sarah and Aleyna shopping and I’m just so tired that I decided to sit and people watch while they all wandered around having fun.

In other news, I need announce my latest grandbaby…Jacob and Brittnee had their second daughter on February 13 and named her Eloise Josephine. She’s a darling and I get to watch her and Lucy once a week for the whole day.