- Gramma Judy with the girls
- Gramma Judy and Grampa Jerry with the kids
- Me and my kiddos
- Good-bye and God bless you!
Jeff’s parents, Jerry and Judy, arrived on Saturday afternoon, just shortly after we returned from attending a wedding. They arrived for a short visit with us, and to take the kids back with them to California. I felt like I could let down after their arrival. The previous days had been so busy, leading up to their arrival and getting ready for it.
We enjoyed a wonderful Sunday with them. It wasn’t long enough… And then this morning, they loaded up, kids and all, and said good-bye. But first, the kids helped me once last time with the milking chores! 
Thank the Lord for that.
No, really, I practiced milking all by myself and did it twice last week, so I know it can be done. But you know, I really like working with my kids. I feel like I’m getting to know them in new and special ways by working together with them in a farm activity. So that is what I’ll miss much when they’re gone. I won’t feel so badly that I have to do it all by myself, ‘cuz the work’s not so hard. I’ll feel badly that I don’t get to do it with my children. They make it fun.
So now they’re gone. This is the fourth year they’ve taken a two-week trip to California. I think I can handle it this year. I have a project list a mile long, as usual. I don’t know where to start. Watch for some catch up sewing posts this week and next!
Beautiful pictures! Thinking of you with love and knowing what you are feeling. . . . . . . . . Mom
Thanks, Mom. I love you so much!
It’s so nice they get spend this time with their grandparents. I know you meant you like working WITH your kids not ‘working your kids’. LOL I like working together around our farm too. It DOES make chores seem less like work.
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Marg ~ yes, that’s what I meant!
You’ve become my weekly inspiration. Enjoy some solitude, your babes will be home before you know it. Thanks for sharing your honestly.
Jen L.
honesty…honestly — lol
Jen – You’re very sweet – I’m glad you’re reading Such Treasures and I look forward to getting to know you more! It is nice to know I’m not the only one who mixes up my words.
Wow, as I look at the pictures I can’t believe how much the kids are changing (growing up) right in front of me. I have the advantage of only seeing them once a month or every other month so I can really tell how fast these changes are taking place.
What beautiful and happy people in those pictures . . . . .
I’m glad your storm of activity has slowed (until you speed it up again that is).
Love,
Jami
Jami, I’m speeding up as I write… No, actually, today I’m having trouble deciding where to start!
Thanks for your sweet comments! It is fun to hear from your perspective how the kids are growing!
The kids look wonderful. And Wardeh, you look lovely in red!
Thanks, Sangeeta! Judy told me the same thing yesterday morning. She’s a colorful person herself, and I know she’s happy that I’m trying to wear more colors.
I think that you have the perfect coloring for color! Pardon the pun. Especially rich, jewel tones. Burgundy red, emerald green, a rich darkish blue. I must be a color person myself!
Sangeeta ~ I’m so thankful that I’ve had the honor of knowing you in real life.
Even if it was for too short of a time, I can agree, without hesitation, that YOU ARE A COLOR PERSON! And you’re beautiful on the inside and out! Thank you for the sweet compliments you give me.