stopping to ‘fuel up’
with my six-pack of grandies
on our road trip to the north.
—
“never go on trips with anyone you do not love.”
-ernest hemingway
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a road food break above, posted ten years ago, 2016
chilling out at the pool, below
now all are in high school/college
to all the grandparents on grandparents’ day
it’s such a great adventure
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That’s so lovely and cute 🤩
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thank you –
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My pleasure. Have a great new week! ☺️
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What a delightful bunch you have, Beth! 💙
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thanks, they’re a great mix
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They grow up so fast!!
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in a flash
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Time speeds up, absolutely
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Great quote from EH!
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❤️
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Ah, the joys of being a grandparent, Beth
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Yes-
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Happy Grandparents Day!
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thanks!
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❤️
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how lovely; I did not know it was grandparents day; joy to you, beth; i have grandies too, ranging from 27 to ten; I love them all; we see each other regularly; they enrich our lives :) blessings, Beth :)
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So right, John
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Cute!!!!
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That is a sweet and lovely crew! You are blessed!
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Thanks, Jim, I never take it for granted
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You have a beautiful family, Beth. It’s incredible to think how much happens in 10 years at that age! It’s wonderful you had this experience and these beautiful smiles as a keepsake from that roadtrip!
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Thanks so much Ab, and 10 years sure do fly by
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The smiles :) Such a happy picture.
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Full of life
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💕
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Remember the innocent times…us “grownups” have to get it together to save these bright young minds from a future of pollution, climate change and more…it’s our responsibility to act like adults to protect their futures
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Absolutely yes luckily my three daughters have taught them about what’s important
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Oh this is lovely! Hope you have occasions to still gather all six ’round you!
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It’s so hard to get all of them together in one place at the same time now, but I do love when it happens and I also enjoy spending time with each one of them
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I bet and I don’t doubt those times are precious.
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Ooo, Happy Grandparents Day to you, Beth! Six grandchildren is a gift, for sure. I bubble up in joy with our one, I would probably be flying over the moon with six. What an amazing adventure. What sweeties. I’m sure those years went fast.
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Embrace every minute, you’re right about the time flying by happy grandparents day to you too!
right about the time
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Thank you!
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I don’t think grandchildren are in the cards for us, Beth, but who knows what the future will bring? And yet, your post exudes the joy of being a grandparent. Lovely!
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You never know, Lauren. Either way it’s a joy.
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❤️🌻
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What an adorable 6-pack! Bet they grew up practically overnight. My two sure did.
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They absolutely did
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It’s grandparents’ day? I had no idea, ha. Nevertheless, I am spending the day with three of my five pack. Insert applause emoji here. We are both sooooooo lucky!
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Yay! Here’s to us and all of them!
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Can you see me grinning? Absolutely the best-looking crew I’ve seen in a long time! have a blast, Beth!
😊💝😊
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It’s be fun in the adventure’s not over yet!
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Woohoo!!!! 😜❤️😜
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Sorry, just read my typos. I’m using voice to text, but I’m glad you were able to translate it.
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I totally followed!!! All good! Love ya! ❤️
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❤️❤️
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So cute and don’t you just love those toothless smiles. Sweet memories. 💕
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they’re the best kind of smiles
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Ah, what happy memories. I’m happy to hear they are all doing so well as teens and young adults.
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it happened so quickly, enjoy every moment you share with your little guy
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You have six and I have five. Aren’t we the lucky ones? Yes, it’s a great adventure.
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we really are-
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😍
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Wow I completely missed that it was grandparents day today.
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still time to celebrate
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Looks like a great road trip.
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very fun
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Enjoy every moment!❤
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Never do –
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Such an adorable bunch! 🤓
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💕
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What a beautiful six-pack of grandkids. To have this time with them all together then, and, hopefully, now is such a gift. Being a grandma is THE BEST. I have three. Happy Grandparents’ Day, a day late, dear Beth!
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And back at you, Audrey, we are so lucky-
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Good fuel :-)
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Kids’ smiles are so invigorating ♥️
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always
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How adorable! And I’m sure they’re all great young adults!
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each with their own distinct personality
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Okay, that was wonderful and adorable. ❤️
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ty so much !
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Two living near me here in Lima. One in London. Thanks to video on smart phones, I can see little Sofia grow a bit everyday.. Sofia , coming up to 3 years old and with z three languages, English, Spanish and Italian!,,, ahhhhh granchildren!!!!!!
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woo hoo!
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Six pack of grandies – love that! A delightful piece, Beth. I have four, three have recently become school teachers and one is just six years old!
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thanks, keith and good to hear about your grandies –
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This is awesome! Wow, they’re all in high school or college. It’s amazing how time goes by so fast.
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it truly flies
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Wow Beth! You’ve really cleaned up on grandies. Congratulations!
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<3
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