
It's been a few weeks since we were in Washington to see Austin, Lizzy, Tyler and Kai...a very busy few weeks. But I wanted to post some pictures of our visit. It was wonderful and I think Franklin and I learned that even if we can only squeeze in a few days, it is so totally worth it.

Here we are with #1 and #2 granddaughters. They are such fun girls. Tyler was turning 5, and we timed our visit to be there for her birthday....we surprised her at preschool which was a real treat for us.

We squeezed a lot into a few days. On Monday afternoon we went to the Puyallup Fair...which we have been too numerous times and just love. It is a
GREAT fair. Last time we went it was raining but today was beautiful

These piglets were just a few days old. Oh my, what a brood. Franklin said I should take this picture for Lindsey (who will be nursing only one baby in about three months).

Tyler and I made a special birthday cake. She worked really hard with me...you can see the concentration in her face.


She also worked hard on the potholder project. She enjoys projects like this that require concentration and small motor coordination, I think.

Then there is 3 year old Kai. She wants to do
EVERYTHING Tyler does...and more.

Austin and Lizzy live in home in a beautiful community outside the small town of Yelm. The homes are basically in the woods and there are wonderful trails around the lake and such fabulous places to explore and play just a short walk from home. I love visiting, and I also love getting a glimpse into all the good things about their life there...good neighbors, good friends and a really lovely community.

Last but not least, I must say I look sharp in their Mini-cooper, which I adore. It actually has enough leg room for Austin and really helps with the cost of his commute to work and school. I am so grateful for family and how my joy has multiplied with the marriage of children and the coming of grandchildren. Getting old isn't quite so bad, when this kind of love comes with it!