The Good-byes

 On Sunday morning, we drove to church.  What a view on the way!

How cool to have an aquarium at church!

Mindy had purchased this "tree house" that we coloured over the weekend.

See those books on the table?  Those are Pattibooks from the 1960's.  I love to read these to the girls.  They are precious books.

     "When I go driving along, along, God takes care of me."

     "When I am playing outside, outside, God takes care of me."  etc.  

I hope these girls remember how much God cares for them.  

After Sunday naps we had an outing to Lava Island!  Papa had to finish up some work.

We had a relaxing evening.  Telling Papa about our day.

The next morning, snuggling with Claire before good-byes.

Too soon it was time for good-byes to the Wisconsin girls who had come to help!

When Papa came back from the airport, we went for a swim.

Mommy and Daddy came home.  Tenley is dancing.

Final evening snuggles and special talks.  We would be leaving the next day.

The next morning, it was time for Nani and Papa to say good-byes.

I follow a travel facebook page and a restaurant in downtown Goodland, KS was recommended so we stopped for home-made fried chicken.  The place was buzzing with locals so you know it is good!

Storm clouds were all around us as we neared home.  But we made it safely.

But we already miss the girls!

Cousins in Colorado Mountains, Suprise party

When one goes to Colorado, one HAS to go to the mountains!  Well, after going to LaMars Donuts!  One needs energy to hike!

We had brought along jackets just incase it was cold in the mountains - but it wasn't.  Of course, Otter had to come along too!  They both love their Otters.

We went back to the house for lunch and naps.

Allen had work he had to do, but we girls went to the community pool.  Clouds had come up and looked a bit stormy.  The temperature dropped and it was actually warmer in the pool than out of it!  We had such fun.  The older girls took turns being Tickle Monster while the little ones tried to get away.

Jason and Mindy had made reservations for us at Maggiano's Little Italy.

Their bread is so good!

They had arranged for an early birthday surprise for Sophia!

Happy Early 18th birthday, Sophia!

Meanwhile, in Cabo.

Cousins reunite

Mindy and Jason left on their trip.  When the girls woke up, we made what they call "Nani Cake".  Not sure why, since I never make it!  Ha!  But maybe because we eat it when I go to their house.

I gave the girls the felt dolls and the clothes that I had made for the dolls.  Sort of like paper dolls, except made from material.  Here is the pattern from The Craft Patch if you would like to make them.

Papa went to the airport to pick up 2 of our granddaughters from Wisconsin!

While we waited, we did some painting.

They arrived!!

Claire has grown, even since last month, surpassing me!

What a joy it was to have at least 4 of our 7 grandchildren with us!