Patrick Jr. is already there with Matthew and Melinda.
We are so excited to be all together. Well almost all. :o(
Patrick Sr. has to stay home for work. Big projects are put in place on holiday weekends.
Did you know that?
It stinks.
Patrick Sr. will be missed very much.
This is the last time we were all together.
I wonder if the baby pool would hold all the kids.
That would be funny.
Hi Cindy!
*****
So excited to see how Malachi has grown. I hear he is a happy boy.
Asher should be talking a lot! He has the cutest voice.
Have you read "The Relatives Came"?
Ready or not.
Here we come!
Happy Labor Day weekend friends!
Love you. Mean it.
Donna
I'm so happy for you all! I know you will have lots of fun. Nothing fuels the soul like spending time with family and laughing together.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels!
Have a fun and safe weekend to everyone at QL,
Sarah P. from Iowa
We will be so close to you Sarah. One day I am going to come to visit you on the farm!!! You know I would love that so much!!
ReplyDeleteLIKE!! : )
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Ginny would have a great time, too.
Melinda & Asher are the only ones who know how to keep their eyes open. We're the squinty family
ReplyDeleteHave fun!! We lived away from family in Atlanta when my first two were born and those big family-coming-to-visit weekends were THE BEST. My kids even remember pieces of them (and they were tiny!).
ReplyDeleteThe Relatives Came...sigh...I love that book. I love all Cynthia Rylant books. She can really make me cry! :-)
Happy birthday to Asher! And enjoy your family time!!
ReplyDeleteAnother book to add to my list. Thank you!
Mary Z
Have a fantastic time, Donna. Isn't it one of the best gifts to have kids who like to hang out with you/hang out together?
ReplyDeleteI love the squinty eyes comment, Emma.
I love that book! It's so cute.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic time and take lots of pics!
Boo hoo about Patrick not being able to be with all of you. :(
Have fun! I'd love to be at your family gatherings! I can just hear the laughter and feel the love in your family. Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteIt will be loud :o)
DeleteHello! Gotta love a road trip ;-)
ReplyDeleteCynthia Rylant is a fab for sure - she is a smile-bringer. As are you Miz Boo.
Sorry that Patrick Sr must remain. Maybe you can photoshop him in?
Happy trails and safe journey to you!!
*FAV* as in favorite - but she is FAB too! So much for trying to make my comment shorter.
DeleteTapping on the kindle is a challenge for me!
I think "is a fab" can be like being "the huge." Go with it, Swiss Miss (-:
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Have a super fun time, Donna! Take lots of pictures (of course) and maybe a video of Asher talking. I have some (gasp!) cassette tapes of my kids talking as little toddlers. I would hide the boom box while we decorated the Christmas tree to catch them talking. Now that I am typing this, I realize I should probably convert those files to digital....
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea Amy.
DeleteI, too, would love to be a part of your family gatherings! Have an awesome fun-filled safe weekend! I'll pay big bucks to see you all in a baby pool!!!
ReplyDeleteNOT ME!!! Never.
DeleteI LOVE that book! I'm pretty sure my family had/has it memorized.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE The Relatives Came!
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific trip (and boo hoo on Patrick, Sr. having to work!)
Be safe on the road, Donna Elsie.
Love,
Di
Thanks for the book tip. I have never heard of Cynthia Rylant. I collect children's books and can't wait to start reading to my grandson, now 11 months. Have a wonderful and safe weekend with your dear family. What a joy for you to get to hold Malachai and play with Asher. I feel so bad for Patrick,Sr. Isn't it a blessing to be married to a responsible and hard-working man?
ReplyDeleteDebbie Z.
I love Cynthia Rylant. I read her books to my grand kids. Thanks for mentioning them.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna! :) Have a fun weekend! We are having a staycation in Wausau!! Have a blast with everyone and give them all smooches for me!!
ReplyDeleteXOXO
sis' cindy :)
SUCH A HANDSOME FAMILY!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCAN'T WAIT FOR THE PICTURES AND THE STORIES....
I see Ginny on Patricks lap........both asleep!
Kaish and I just loved those books! So good : ).
ReplyDeleteI hope your weekend is wonderful. I can not believe he is going to be 3. That is crazy!
My friend Jan works in a bakery and she is very busy this weekend also.
Have a fun time.
Have a great time in Omaha!! Say hello to everyone for me. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I've never read that book. I'm going to get it....even if my kiddos are kinda big now. ;)
We'll think of you and all your family, Donna ! I wish you to spend a WONDERFUL week-end ! Family is worthy.
ReplyDeleteLate to the party...I hope and pray that you are having a wonderful family time. Happy Birthday to Asher! As a librarian I so enjoyed recommending and reading aloud to classes Cynthia Rylant's books. Another one of her books that is about family is: When I Was Young in the Mountains. Even adults enjoy hearing her books read aloud. I did that a few times for older folks and boy did it start them talking about their own childhoods.
ReplyDeletelove and prayers, jep
Hi jep - I love this - wonderful books have a place in hearts of all ages :-) xxx
DeleteOh, I know your trip will be wonderful! Happy Birthday to Asher! And I hope you all have so much fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd I wanted to add that I am very sorry that you must leave Patrick Sr. behind. That is a stinker.
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