Ever since Christmas our house has been full of people! Oh, sure we’ve had a few days off here and there, but on the whole Terry and I have had the energy and brightness of our children and their families and extended families sharing our house, food and lives.
Thanks to our new daughter-in-law, Jolyne we have some family photos for the first time in a very, very, very long-time. (Over Christmas Jolyne’s sister and darling little baby visited Evan and Jolyne for two weeks, and then Jolyne’s Mom came for a week over New Year’s. Everyone drove out a couple of times to see us and we went in to town to visit with them.)
Our daughter Kimberly and her husband, Cliff live in Grand Junction–they came up several times to be with all of us. Kimberly’s birthday was the 7th and Bladen’s the 9th so we got to celebrate Kimberly’s twice…once with she and Cliff-then again when everyone was here for Blade’s birthday.
Shannon and Jason just live down the road (two miles) and came by often. Another cool thing was Jason’s Dad came to visit the kids and we got to celebrate his birthday also.
On Saturday we had a group birthday…Kimberly the 7th, Paul, Jason’s Dad the 8th and Blade on the 9th! What a cool happening!
And the family from Craig came down…complete with Hank Puff — coming for two weeks at Christmas and this weekend for Blade’s 13th birthday…we had lots and lots of food, lots and lots of presents, best friends over to play and many walks around the farm. After everyone left yesterday Terry and I collapsed and took a nap for two hours. (I know, what can I say, we are old 🙂 )
That night and today we realized it was way too quiet here.
Your friend,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Such a gorgeous family! Those smiles jump right out of the computer! After the holidays things do tend to go from too crazy to too normal. I think without the one we wouldn’t fully appreciate the other.
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With no holidays like you guys have, I’m enjoying yours from afar 🙂
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I’m glad you were able to enjoy the family visits, but I certainly understand the reason for the nap after everyone left.
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Yes, holidays and family are fun, but it’s always nice when the holidays are over and things get back to normal.
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Where is the photo of you and Dad?
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What fun to have everyone there at the same time!! I would be like you…love having them and a pleasant tired when everyone leaves. Yes, the house is quiet, but, oh the memories to keep you company!
Very cold here this a.m. with the forecast of possible freezing rain and snow tonight. Oh well, I guess it is STILL Winter! 😦
Blessings!
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Thanks for the pics of your children, spouses and grandkids….I know you talk about them but I need a mental picture so will save these pics. How did you get them all to pose for pictures ? And, yeah, quiet house makes one sad for family. Happy New Year to you, Terry and all the family.
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I love all the pictures! We just need to see you and Terry 🙂
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What a beautiful family!
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Yaaaay! Pictures! Thank you for sharing them with us. You and Terry are conspicuously missing, however.
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You well deserve a nap after the long hostly duties you both performed, but how wonderful to have your beautiful family together.
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What a lovely family you have. I have to say though that, there should of been one of mom and dad, also!
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such great photos! glad it is your ‘quiet’ season on the farm so you can have activity in other ways! 🙂
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Thanks for the post and pics Linda. ” Children’s children are the crown of old men…” ( women too ) Proverbs 17:6
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You have a beautiful family and extended family. Thanks for sharing them.
I totally can relate to nap time! 🙂
Cheri
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Beautiful, beautiful family! You are so blessed! I know you miss daily interactions with those grandkids though. 😦
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What a fun extended Holiday. You have a beautiful family. It does seem like family time has a way of being either feast or famine.
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What great photos it was fun seeing your kids!! What a good looking bunch!! 🙂
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Trying hard not to laugh at the sad sac in the last photo! LOL Very wonderful photos to share as well as getting to spend time with your family. Priceless!
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Such a lovely family! I’m not religious, but even I can say you are blessed 🙂
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