Way back in our kids’ high school years I expressed to our kids the fact that I wanted our grandchildren to love Jesus. That was the desire of my heart. This was before grandchildren were on the horizon and before our kids were married. That is still the desire of my heart that our children and our children’s children would love Jesus and that He would direct their paths.
I’m so thankful to God that all our kids are on a path that He is directing and I continue to pray for their sanctification. I pray that God will have mercy on our grandchildren and that they would be born again into God’s family through the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made on the cross on their behalf.
This past weekend it has made my heart glad that all of our children have enjoyed time together. Our Eastern Washington kids flew to Seattle to spend time with our Coast kids. They all enjoyed time with my baby sister and her hubby, too. We were not a part in person with these celebrations but we were a part in heart with this wonderful time that they had. None of these photos are mine but they made me glad and I am happy to share them.
Friday
One of the playgrounds in Josh and Laura’s neighborhood.
Saturday
Josh and Laura’s home.
Sunday
We thank God for each one of these precious kids and grands that He has blessed us with.
Brunch at Palisade on Elliott Bay in Seattle.
Thanks to our DIL Laura who always makes sure these wonderful moments are documented.
Our Eastern Washington kids will be flying home on Monday and their furry family member will be happy to see them.
Monday is Dear’s birthday which we celebrated on Friday in Idaho with a great meal of lamb at a Greek restaurant. On his day I will come up with a nice breakfast, too, to celebrate his #66.
Have a good week y’all. We have a busy one ahead. If you don’t hear from me during the week I’ll try and catch up on the weekend.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Your DIL is a fabulous photographer! Envious (everybody in our family is as bad at people pics as I am…((. Happy belated to your dear husband.
Wonderful family photos! It’s always a pleasure to see them. Every blessing now and in the future.
Hello, your DIL took beautiful photos of your family. I am sorry you could not be there to join in with the family. Looks like fun times. Happy Monday, wishing you a great day and happy new week!
Beautiful family, the pictures show the love in your family.
…a wonderful smily bunch.
All these photos make my heart so happy. We truly are blessed with our children.
Palisades – knew it when I saw it… jealous!!!
All the pictures are wonderful and show such joy. It makes me happy just to see at your wonderful family!!
Wonderful pictures of a precious family! Blessings to your Dear on his special birthday!
Awww . . . I know these photos of happy family times brought a smile to your face and to your heart!! Soooo many sweet photos!
I love hearing your heart about your children’s and your grandchildren’s relationship with Jesus . . . the only thing that really matters!!
The grands have the cutest expressions! Glad that the family had a great time.
So good that you could be part of your kids being together, if only in knowing they are enjoying time together and sending photos. I bet it’s been along time since your kdis enjoyed the playground like that. =)
Beautiful photos of your family, Ellen! God Bless you and them! Happy Birthday to your husband!🥰💕