ten years have passed
since the moment
when my entire 6-pack of grandies
at last
all on the same continent
met for the very first time
in a large box on my front lawn
as long as i live
i will never forget that moment.
‘cousins are the barometers of how fun a family get-together will be.’
– jm gaffigan
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Definitely an unforgettable moment, and good that you have photos of it too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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yes, and now all living here –
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Gorgeous photos of a grandie event
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it was so great
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💙
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<3
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How special that must have been for you! I love the quote! Moments to savor!
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yes, to all of that, marlan. thank you
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A beautiful moment for you and them too.
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it was –
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💖🥰💖
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how beautiful! And REAL photos…. that‘s one of today‘s problems with smartphones and trillions of pics which then get lost or deleted or are just never ever to be found when you need them. and, btw, I love Jim Gaffidan
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it’s a good combo -)
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A grand moment indeed:)
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A moment I can see how much you cherish, Peaches.
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absolutely
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How lovely!
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<3
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What fabulous photos!!!
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thanks, mimi
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Oh my! So good. In your heart for all time! 🥰
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<3 <3
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Cardboard boxes… Brings back wonderful memories!
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I was trying to come up with a place to corral everyone for the first meet up )
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Aww…they were sitting in this very special boat! Love it! ❤️
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that’s right !)
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Ah yes, remember having that imagination?!!
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right!
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This is a smile causing post! I bet a great deal of fun and giggles were had in that visit! 🌞
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oh, yes!
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That is awesome! Cousins need to see each other – even if only for a weekend or an 80th birthday party or a gathering for an afternoon. It’s magical. I hope it happens often.
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so true, and now they all live here, so much more frequent
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nieces and nephews are far-flung… Ohio, Texas, DC, and us in Illinois.
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does everyone ever get together ?
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It’s rare for all of us to get together. Mostly weddings and funerals.
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Precious moments for sure! And now all six of your grandies are in or near teenager stage. Yikes!
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yes, 12-16 )
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How incredibly lovely a memory! Where do they all live?
~David
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some were in australia and some here, and now, all are here -)
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What he said! Incredibly lovely memory. Well said.
It reminds me of this thing from Robert Southey: “No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth.” May the cousins remain thoroughly persuaded :)
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oh, I love that –
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Awww. What a wonderful memory. Have you managed to have all six together again since?
I love your new Avatar :)
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yes, they all live here now, so many other chances. now that they are all tweens and teens, it’s getting challenging again ). thanks about the avatar
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That’s wonderful and right. We don’t have any grandkids in my family yet but getting all the nieces and nephews together can be rather difficult
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May you live long so that memory gives pleasure for you for years and years.
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thank you for your kind words, Jim
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Wow, how fabulous, how far are they usually spread?
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2 lived in Australia and 4 here – now all 6 live here
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Oh that’s so cool. And a big box! Ha ha, that looks like fun. What can we make today! Ha ha
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only thing that could corral these crazy kittens all in one place –
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Those photos must mean so much to you, Beth!
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priceless
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I so understand what a special moment that must have been for you!
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it was amazing
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What a joy! Isn’t it interesting how much kids love empty boxes?
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one of their favorite things
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Oh, oh, oh!! Wordless…
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I remember it so vividly
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Adorable!! Would they all fit in that box now?
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no way !)
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It is seldom when you get every one together. Those moments are very precious.
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absolutely, and this was the first time they ever met
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That was a beautiful moment. Great pictures.
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thank you –
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That’s quite a group!
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no way to get any of them back in a box now )
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You’d need a much bigger box…
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Oh, Beth…tears and chills!! Precious!! And I love the Jim Gaffigan quote (I saw him in concert a few years ago). ❣️
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thanks, and he is great
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What great fun! A wonderful memory to never forget…
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and now all teens
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It truly does go so fast.
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mind-boggling
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It is. I always think that I should be the age my kids are, nowadays. The shouldn’t be that old. LOL
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spot on!
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It’s so weird.
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❤️ Ten years passed in the blink of an eye? Wow. ❤️ this.
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It really did
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What a precious memory! As I’ve often said, kids can find 1,000 things to do with a cardboard box.
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so very true!
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What a wonderful moment that must have been…a photo to be treasured. ♥
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What a moment! Those images are beyond precious.
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My teaching partner and I always say “There’s nothing like kids and boxes!”
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always a winning combo
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Oh gosh! I’d love to be in that box.
Hooray for you and all your grandies!
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