a carload and more of grandies,
a sweet niece, baron the dog, and a family of ducklings
inventing the day as they go.
—
“some of the secret joys of living
are not found by rushing from point A to point B,
but by inventing some imaginary letters along the way. “
~douglas pagels: These Are the Gifts I’d Like to Give to You
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
OMG! They are getting huge Beth. I remember when you could put them all in a box. What a healthy, happy, curious crew. Amazing and congratulations.
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yes, they got too big and we finally had to let them out! ) thank you –
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Looks like a car (over)load of joy. Per the quote; like alphabet soup stirred, not shaken- less messy if it’s in the bowl. But then, life’s not always un-messy is it? Messy can be fun too. Kudos to you for spreading joy Beth.
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thank you and messy can most certainly be fun!
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Aw, love that last quote as it is so very true and looks like you are truly enjoying as much as you can with your grandkids here 😉
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isn’t it though? and yes, we are enjoying each other )
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Looks like fun!
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it was )
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This is such a wonderful post. The kids are adorable and I LOVE your grandson’s tie:) So very, very cute. Looks like a perfect day and DUCKLINGS! What could be better than that?
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yes, it was a fun time with the crew, and he just wanted to leave that tie on no matter what )
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“Inventing the day as they go” — every once in a while I have a day like that and it’s lovely but you reminded me why — makes me feel like a kid again. 🙂
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yes, those are the best days, aren’t they? )
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Love your first line – the group of them in that first picture captures their collective enthusiasm so well!
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thank you, kelly. they are a pretty happy group ) hope you enjoyed your time off –
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They look like it! What a fun day! Being with little ones makes all the holidays so special!
I flew back yesterday from visiting my sister and son in SC. My son is down there for spring training with his crew team… leaving today to go to Pittsburgh next to see my husband who is there all week for work. If I don’t go, I won’t see him again for 3 weeks because of our work schedules.
I’m so behind with blogging… but trying to catch up! 🙂
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no worries about any of that kelly, glad you were able to get away and to meet up with your hubby. we’ll be here when you get back )
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Thanks, Beth – have a great rest of your week! 🙂
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sweet!
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thank you, marissa )
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Oh Beth! Such a beautiful and loving family, joy bursting out from every direction! 😀
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thanks, robin – they are bursting out all over! )
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You need a bigger car!
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yes – on to the minivan!
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Imaginary letters. YES! We ALL need those.
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we do indeed )
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OMG Beth, what a lucky woman you are!
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i feel that way too and am grateful for all of it –
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And you have the capacity to enjoy it to the hilt. That is what makes you luckiest of all. 🙂
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)))
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