David and I have just returned from a quick 3 day trip to visit Eric and Jane and Charlie and Miles for the 4th of July. It is so much fun to be in a small town type of setting where there is a local parade
and then a picnic to attend.
Before we could walk to the parade however, there was work to be done...
A bike to decorate...
and hats to try on....
Almost everyone got into the 4th of July "hat mode"...
(That is our DIL Jane in the foreground...do you think she's wearing those dark glasses so that
no one knows she's with the crazy woman wearing the sparkler headband???)
On with the parade...
After we marched in 90-degree weather for a while..we returned
home and some commenced to their favorite pastime together...
Other activities during our visit included a big water gun fire truck wash and some squirting each other...
and then more of this activity...
On Tuesday, Aunt Michelle came for a visit...
Always a good sport, she played games and read books..
(Yes, I was there too. It's just hard to get in the photos when you're the one working the camera)
We love you sweet boys!
Be back soon!
xoxo
Joyce
23 comments:
Wow! I was trying to pick a favorite photo, but there were way too many cute ones, Joyce! You did a great job recording the visit. Love the headband and the hats! And the band! And decorating the bike! Too cute!
What a wonderful way to spend the 4th! What memories to cherish and your photos say it all!
AND I love the sparkler headband....lol
It's quite obvious that a grand time was had by all. Miles is such a cutie and I laughed out loud at the photo of him wearing the hat! Charlie has the most wonderful smile ~ I've loved watching the changes in him. He's definitely a big boy now. Where has the time gone!?
I love that you all have fun together...both playing and the all important resting too! I haven't been to a 4th of July parade since my children were little...I need to track one down around here for next year. I would love to do a little bike decorating with my little ones!
By the way - you look good with sparklers on your head!
So Wonderful Photos!! I'm happy that you had a great time over there! There is at least one photo proving you were there! LOL
Michelle *Ü*
Great pix! Looked like a lot of fun! Your grand babies are too cute! I especially love the photo of Pops and baby crashed out on the couch..lol!
Sandy xox
Oh how I miss a good bike parade. The kiddos always loved decorating for that. Nice to see you all had a relaxing time...smiles...Renee
what a wonderful weekend with family! love the pics, joyce:)
Good Morning Joy - Such a beautiful family and wonderful pictures. I'm so glad to see you out and about after your long recovery.
I know Elizabeth said to just make one tag but I'm still making two if you're still up for the swap. Seems like the only papercraft I've gotten done lately is the tag so I'm one who needs a deadline I guess.
Hope you're having a wonderful summer. xoxo Nancy
Joyce,
That was the sweetest bunch of pictures from your gradkids to your dil to your dear husband. He looks like a terrific granddad. I agree, small town fourth is the very best!
Big hugs,
Suz
What adorable photos! I love the ones of your hubby with the boys. Wonderful! And I love bike decorating! A great way to include everyone in the parade - even your wagon was red and blue! :)
Spending time with grandkids is always the best. I would love to be part of a 4th of July parade. How FUN!!!
Here here on the camera taking thing!!!!! I'm rarely in the pics because I'm always the one snapping away!
This was a precious time for you no doubt. My hubby is from a small Nebraska town but they don't do parades. Not anymore anyway. Still...seeing the red/white/blue wave everywhere was thrilling!
xo~Rebecca
Hello sweet lady! I'm here from another blog - you made her a beautiful banner. I was wondering if you sell them? I'm looking to buy one for outdoors. You are super-talented! I'm also a new follower to your delightful blog. Pop over for a visit sometime.
xoxo,
Kim
What great pictures Joyce. My favorite is Grandpa asleep with the little one. Reminds my of my husband and little grandsons. You have a lovely family and I can tell they bring you a lot of joy. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Abby
OH how blessed you are to have such a wonderful family... those photos are just toooooooooo precious!!! Lucky girl!!!
It doesn't get any better than that! What great pictures....By the way, who was the crazy lady with the sparkly headband LOL!
Carol
Hi Joyce,
What a wonderful time you all had. The kids are adorable! Looking at those pictures has me wondering who was having more fun....the little kids or the big kids :)
Jane
What darling photographs of a joyous Fourth!!! My favorite was of Charlie with his arm around little brother, Miles. Soooo precious.
So glad you had a wonderful visit. : )
xoxo,
Mary Lou
Absolutely priceless photographs Joyce! The one of the two "fellas" asleep is beyond sweet. These truly are our glory days! Elizabeth
Joyce!!! It's been so long since I've visited with you! The pics of your family are just wonderful and those babies will never forget decorating their bikes with you. I love your new background and your 4th of July banner in the previous post is awesome, as usual!
Thanks for leaving such sweet comments about my studio, it never usually looks that organized, lol! Did you notice the banner you made for me hanging on the bookshelf? I didn't realize I had hung it so crooked until I saw the pics on my blog. It's such a nice reminder of one of my favorite bloggy friends. Have a wonderful weekend, Nan
Swinging back by to tell you where the Woody Car came from. It was either TJMaxx or Ross a couple of years ago.
Your comment made me smile. Thank you for your enthusiastic reaction. It made me happy because I thought you would get a kick out of it. :-D
Hi Joyce! I found your blog through the Sweet Dream Cottage, and I really enjoyed, especially their scrapbookings, beautiful!
I'm following you.
I'm from Brazil, do not speak much English, so I use the Google translator, if you have written something wrong, forgive me.
When you can, pay a visit to my blog, I'll be very honored and happy!
God bless you!
xoxoxox
Luciana
www.mimosdaclaralu.blogspot.com
What a beautiful Holiday, nothing better then spending time with loved ones. Thanks for sharing your story about your paper dolls, I know what you mean we had a folder of some of our very favorite paper dolls and I sure would like to find them... well our hunt continues. LOL Hugs, Diane
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