Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Park Weather

It has most definitely been park weather and I have enjoyed gathering up some grandchildren and spending some time there.  It is such a joy to have them to myself and get to be a real grandma for a couple of hours.  Sometimes I have to trade cars with one of my children to have room for everyone, but they are generous and don't seem to mind. It's not worth it to us to own a van again!  Besides, how fun it is to snuggle in together.


Before one park trip we went to the dollar store and bought containers and items to use in the sand. There weren't any official sand toys but we managed with ice cream scoops, strainers and plastic cups, etc. They worked out just fine because it kept not only the grandchildren entertained but all the other children at the park also!  Hunter and Lyla especially loved making sand castles, digging motes, etc.
 Bennett and I tried out the park equipment and
enjoyed the swings!

The girls did each others' hair and caught up on all their "getting back to school" sharing and other recent events.  Oh, how they love to get any time together!

Then, of course, a park outing would never be complete without a visit to Water and Ice for an ice cream cone of their choice!

I LOVE IT!



Trip to Wickenberg

Petra Morrison with Bob - A very dear relative!




Every winter Bob's father's cousin comes to West Phoenix to stay out of the cold.  She has a home in Sun Valley that we love to visit.  She has always been the dearest example of a true Christian woman and is most dear to each of us.  I am hoping to get her to write down some of the stories that are still in her head while she can.  We visit her each year and treasure the opportunity. One year we held a family gathering for a few days in her basement with lots of little grandchildren.  How gracious she has always been!
We love you Petra!




We were so close to Wickenberg where my sister-in-law, Annie Osborn Poelman and her sister, Lucy were staying that we dropped by there for a visit.  We had such a wonderful evening enjoying a lovely dinner and great conversation.  Thank you Annie!  We are blessed to have you and Lucy in our lives!