We're On The Go!

Aynslee, Grampa, Connor Owen and Zachary

I have really missed being able to blog on a regular basis this past week. We have just been so busy with all the kids and the projects Jim is doing. He has already completed the work at our condo and has replaced the counter top in the main bathroom. If all goes well by the end of the week he will have completed the wheelchair ramps made from grating used in ski resorts (because they hold up well in the snow) for our little Hazie girl! He is also hoping to get a retractable shade for Jen and Lowell's back deck, designed and in place! And he is helping Chris re-frame the basement in their home, hang six new doors, and build a bedroom for Connor. There is also electrical work and new wallboard to install, tape and texture but they may not get to all of that on this trip. One thing is for sure, Jim has not had a minute to think about being bored in his retirement!

A lovely leafy canopy with a star burst of morning sunlight.
The Creator of it all never ceases to amaze!

One morning we had a chance to take care of Chris and Missy's kids while they went to another town for a wedding. The first order of the day was a trip to a Park nearby before it got really hot. By 9:00 AM it was already pretty warm and muggy but we stayed at the park for about an hour and a half. It is really a beautiful park and the views of the mountains are amazing.

This Park is so gorgeous and the grass is like green velvet!

The kids enjoyed the playground

Zachary and Aynslee scaling the Climbing Wall.

Teeter Totter that requires only one=brilliant!

Owen brought his Gramma a flower for the first time!

The sky looked so pretty!

I was thankful that Grampa brought me a chair
because I got to do a lot of this!

Connor was so helpful with the younger kids,
especially Owen.

Zach and Grampa resting for a minute
under the big shade tree...
Aynslee, crouching behind had a plan...

Moose ears!!

Back at home we had a picnic on the back deck.
Again Connor was very helpful in showing us
exactly how to please Owen in the lunch department.

Toast and honey, no peanut butter!

It was a fun day and a great reminder that simple pleasures are often the best. These are the special times that bring a grandparent so much joy. There really is a special bond between these two generations. Our connection is a shared unconditional love for each other and their parents!