Well we
had a busy few weeks!! We celebrated more birthdays and family reunions from the East coast to the west coast. I am going to post a ton of pictures ---feel free to skim---I wanted to put quite a few pics for myself to remember! First we celebrated Greatgram's 80th birthday. 
She got a nice break from the nursing home and was able to visit with friends and relatives.

She has been having a difficult time and so feel free to ask God to give her grace and peace at this time.

After the birthday celebration my daughter and my granddaughter came for a week visit. Here I shared my approximately 50 year old doll with them. My daughter was showing her how to do diapers, since my daughter is due to have a baby boy in July.

Next we had a little tea party to celebrate a joining of old friends. My daughter's best friend from childhood and my friends as well!

My daughter's friend Heather has a little katelyn ;-) and her mom (my friend) is here taking pictures. We really enjoyed getting caught up on kids and life.

When Greatgrandpa heard we were having tea (and coffee), he stopped in for a nice visit too!
Here you can see that my daughter is pregnant ;-)

Of course Rhianwen (pronounced REE ON' Win) had to treat me with putting her hat on in various angles--she is so much fun.

Then after a very full week my youngest son dropped in for a quick visit with all of us as we were getting ready to depart. He came home for his confirmation at our church (which we unfortunately had to miss!!! Also I don't have a picture of him here---I'll have to post one later).

Here are minkey and Zephir packed and ready for their trip to the Seattle area! Below is their reuniting with their brother and buddy in Redmond at my oldest son's place.

We had a wonderful time in Seattle and experienced all kinds of weather within minutes. Snow , sunshine, clouds, rain---it was really fun and wonderful!!! The thing I really enjoyed was all of the COFFEEEEEE SHOPS---everywhere---I have never seen so many in my life!! I loved the cool cloudy weather. Just watching the clouds and their beautiful movement was enjoyable. (I must admit, I had a hard time adjusting to the warm humid weather when I returned to SC).

I loved watching the morning mist--it was breathtakingly beautiful. OH--YOU CAN CLICK ON ANY OF THE PHOTOS FOR BIG VIEWS.

Walks near my son's home were refreshing--1/2 a mile from him is a lake with a great path that goes for a distance (probably 30 miles or more). We took a walk there and were surprised by the deer.

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We got to take a ferry to Bainbridge Island--That's my oldest son driving ;-)

The ferry ride was enjoyable and very very windy--lots of nice views as we were leaving the harbor of Seattle

Of course my hubby had to brink the monkeys!
I'm busting up over your husband and those crazy monkeys!! I have once again thoroughly enjoyed your photos and narrations. Your little Rhianwen is so precious. When is your daughter due? Like you, I enjoy the cooler weather as well. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteMy, you certainly have been busy! I have never seen a purple starfish before...amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures show off what an amazing country we live in...so many different weather conditions and beautiful views. ;)
Gotta love those monkeys, too. :)
Looks like a wonderful time! I have never seen a purple starfish. Come to think of it, I don't think I have ever seen a live one.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. Everything is so beautiful! Those tulips are fabulous. I have never heard of a purple star fish. They are so pretty. How funny it is to see your husband take his monkeys everywhere. That cracks me up. I saw some bed sheets in a catalog once with the sock monkeys. He doesn't have those, does he? LOL!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos-you HAVE been busy:)
ReplyDeleteLooks lik it was a great trip-sweet looking family too:)
Blessings~
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed looking at those beautiful pictures. I didn't realize you had been gone on a trip. I'm glad you had a wonderful time.
wow what a wonderful trip you had...such a wide variety of weather!!
ReplyDeleteand so much time with loved ones to enjoy...
glad you are back...
I really enjoyed the pictures...
Hugs,
Mimi
What lovely photos of your family and traveling adventures! That purple starfish is amazing, and the mossy stuff on the branches, too. My goodness....you saw a wide variety of scenery!
ReplyDeleteWow what wonderful pictures. It looks like such happy times together. It's always bitter sweet to see the elderly getting older and weaker, and then seeing the sweet fresh vigor and health in the next generation. Darling pictures of the grandkids and your expectant daughter. The tulips are amazing and the snow brilliant. Happy Wednesday and glad you are back. Kathi
ReplyDeleteHi Kim, thanks for taking me along on this trip with you through pictures..The snow was really deep.. I love the tulips with such bright colors...it does make your heart feel good when being around family..You have so much to look forward to with a new baby coming in July..I love babies as you can tell on my blog.. Have a good day. Hugs, Baba
ReplyDeleteYou have been a busy, busy girl! Looks like you had a fabulous vacation! What beautiful places you went! I love all your pictures. You have such a lovely family, you are truly blessed!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing trip you had - every weather imaginable. Those tulip fields were amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're back!
Barb of Chelsea Morning is making dozens of those monkeys for her new on line shop. She did a Wordless Wednesday with them this week - check it out!
OH< nannykim you were missed!! Welcome back. WOW your trip looks amazing. I am glad you made it home safe.
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WOW! Amazing photographs. I looove the purple starfish and the monkeys! Your family photos are gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're back.
Hugs.