We had such a delightful time having Dallin & Janelle, Dorothy, Ruby & Norah here for several weeks the middle of June. We did share them with Cathy & Scott Hansen, Janelle's Mom, but we loved every minute we could have them with us. One morning, I picked both twins up from their pack n' plays and carried them both up the stairs. I actually surprised myself to be able to do that. I set them both on the bench in the kitchen and then offered them one toy. I knew the one that grabbed for it first would be Norah. Sure enough, she did. The more I was around the twins the easier it became to tell them apart. Norah has a big, wide smile and reminds me more of Dallin, along with being more aggressive. Ruby is dainty like her Mommy. They melt your heart right away! Aren't they adorable?
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| Ruby & Norah ready to start the day. |
Ever wonder how Janelle manages? She can do more things with two babies in her arms than anyone I had ever seen. She's amazing!
One afternoon we met the Vance's and the Caudle's at the Imagination Station park and the kids had a terrific time playing together.
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| Sydney, Daisy, Julia, Dorothy & Bryson |
Norah was busy going everywhere on the slides and climbing high. She was fearless.
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| Vivi, Janelle & Kaeley |
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| Grandpa Lewis with Kaeley |
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| Dinner at our home after playing at the park. |
Dallin & Janelle didn't have a get away, but one Sat. they had it to themselves and they went to downtown Portland to Powell's Books and a number of other fun places. I loved tending the girls all that day. Fortunately, we had a gorgeous, sunny day and we played outside a lot.
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| Ruby and Dorothy swinging together. |
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| Norah & Ruby |
For Father's Day we got new swings for the swing set and got rid of the rusty chains. The girls had a great time pulling items out of the bathroom cupboards. They delighted in dressing up with jewelry, ribbons, and bracelets.
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| Norah, Dorothy and Ruby find the box with ribbons and jewelry! |
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| Dorothy showing off her "new outfit." |
We received a wonderful surprise by Fed Ex. It was a $2000 bonus check for being 6th in the nation in volume of sales for the month of May. What a blessing! We have seen many tender mercies in our business, for which we are most grateful for.
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| Time with Grandma before bed. (I love being Grandma!) |
Grandma & Grandpa's Ipads were a main attraction. If they ever saw them sitting on the counttops, they would beg for them. How do kids love technology at such an early age!
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| Norah, Ruby and Dorothy playing on the small trampoline |
Father's Day evening the Vance's, Caudle's and Dallin's family all gathered at our home for dinner. What a cute lineup of grandkids!
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| Dorothy, Norah, Bryson, Clark, Ruby, Daisy, Julia, Isaac, Sydney, Kaeley |
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| Dallin made a delicious apple pie for Dad's gift, his favorite!!! |
Not only is Crismon the best Dad, but he is such a fun Grandpa. All of the grandchildren adore him!
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| Ruby (I think), Grandpa Lewis, & Isaac |
