Thursday 21 December 2017

Our Very Special Time

The highlight of our time away was catching up with the family and seeing for ourselves the progress our Grandchildren are making.  They truly bring us so much joy and this visit was no exception.

Daisy started school and has settled well now that she has got used to the longer days.  She was keen to show us her work books and was able to read a few pages of her book to us.  We had so much fun catching up with some craft projects, chatting and giggling together.



We had great fun with our designs and our little parade showing them off to Grandad.  We also had fun continuing on the craft front at a pottery shop, designing and painting some Christmas ornaments.  The perfect Christmas gift, made with love.




Even Mickey was included in some of the fun and enjoyed the run of the garden chasing the girls around.  It really was a wonderful visit but all too soon was over.



Bertie has grown so tall and celebrated his 6th birthday the week before we arrived.  He is still the bubbly and thoughtful little boy that we all love.  We had a lovely time catching up with all his news and playing game after game.  That boy loves a board game.



Honey loved Granny's shoes and make-up bag.  We did laugh about how much she is like her Mum, her Mum used to do just the same.  She was always up to mischief , Honey is the same.  We were fortunate to be able to attend her first ballet class with her, she loved it and looked gorgeous in her pink tutu.





We did do a little Christmas shopping, where Bertie spent his pocket money buying an advent calendar for Mickey filled with doggie chocolates. 


Mickey says a big thank you Bertie, he thinks of you every day.


We were fortunate to be able to visit Santa with Wilbur and Hector, it was a joy to see their faces of wonderment.  We strolled through the Winter Wonderland and enjoyed every moment together.  Wilbur started school this term too and has settled well.  He too has come on in leaps and bounds and loved showing us his classroom and his new found skills.  He loves to read to us and to his brother, it is amazing how quickly they learn.







A very special time that we can remember and reflect upon, giving us some wonderful memories that we can recall and chat about on a Winter's afternoon.  FAMILY a true gift.

See you soon.

24 comments:

  1. Oh, I am so looking forward to grandchildren someday. Looks like so much fun. You are building special memories with them that will last forever. And I love your hair! Is it all grown out now? Have a Merry Christmas! xo Deborah

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  2. Oh my!!!!!!
    I loved lingering on this post and seeing how much fun you had with your littles!!! What wonderful memories!

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  3. I loved reading about the time spent with your sweet grandchildren and seeing the photos of your activities. What a precious time! Our 3 grands live in town. We're taking them overnight on Friday and up for a ride on a steam train.
    Merry Christmas!

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  4. Wilbur and Daisy are in school? It’s not possible!!! Where has the time gone? Oh, how I enjoyed reading and rereading this post. The love and joy that you have for your grandchildren shows in each and every word. I love that Bertie spent his money to buy an advent treat for Mickey. And that picture of Mickey waiting patiently for said treat is too precious. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I’m hoping to see two of our grandchildren for Christmas if the mountain passes aren’t too snowed in. There is even more snow predicted before they are to drive here, so I’m trying not to get my hopes up. That’s a silly thing for grandma to say isn’t it? Of course I have my hopes up! Merry Christmas my friend. Thank you for sharing with us.
    Blessings, Betsy

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  5. How very precious. Looks like you had an amazing time with your family.
    I am ready to spend the day with mine now on Christmas Day. I'm tired of cooking and preparing now and want to get straight into the hugs.
    Hugs-x-

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  6. What fun you've had with your wonderful family. As you say, so many memories created which will last a lifetime.

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  7. How lovely to see you back. What a wonderful time away you’ve had, your grandchildren are gorgeous, it looks like lots of fantastic memories have been made xx

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  8. A wonderful family time and you've created some extra special memories. X

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  9. It's good to have you back, and what a time you have had!! You've made some lovely memories for yourselves, your family and your friends. I bet you felt the temperature difference, though! Florida to Lewis is quite a jump. xx

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  10. An Advent calendar for dogs!! That makes me smile. Your grands are sweet. I'm glad they're all doing well.

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  11. How wonderful that you got to spend time with the grandkids. There's no better title then Grandma.

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  12. so glad you were with your family! they are growing up fast :)

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  13. I am sure you must be feeling blessed to see your grandchild growing in font of you. Such a lovely grand child you have. Stay happy and merry Christmas.
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  14. I'm so happy for you to get to see all your adorable grandchildren! They really are a cute lot of kids! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
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  15. I'm glad that you had a wonderful time with your family. Very special for you. Wishing you a happy Christmas.

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  16. Lovely pictures !
    So cute kids !!
    Proud grand-ma !!!
    Happy Holidays for you and your family !!!!
    Hug
    Anna

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  17. Lovely to make some special memories, looks wise I can see yourself and husband in the grandchildren.

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  18. What sweet and adorable little ones! I miss mine so much. You all have wonderful memories to treasure this year.

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  19. Glad to hear that Daisy has settled, it can be quite a transition to the longer days. You all look so happy enjoying good times. Your grandchildren are adorable, I bet they were pleased to see you back, and dear Mickey, getting back in on the action. Such a lovely gift, what a sweet and thoughtful little boy Bertie is. Family, fun and lots of love, the best Christmas presents ever xx

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  20. I can't believe how big they are all getting. Of course they are more adorable than ever. So wonderful to spend precious time with family. Merry Christmas.

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  21. Such a beautiful time you have had! The little ones bring out the Christmas magic. Look at you, instilling the craft skills already! ;-)
    Merry Christmas, Lorraine.

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  22. I was wondering where this village is located, Lorraine. We visited a similar one called the Enchanted Village which featured animations that were all children’s figures. It was here in New England in a furniture warehouse in Stoughton, MA.

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  23. Such darling children, and Mickey's a cutie as well. I'm sure the grands were the highlight of your trip.

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