Toy Jenga @ Mega Size Blocks

 We gave this giant-version Jenga toy as a Welcome-to-America gift for the grandkids. 

 It was a hit.  They quickly became adept at figuring out which block is loose enough to remove -- even the 2-year-old 😯😁 

What was the most fun?  Hearing the laughter and screams of the players as the lop-sided wood tower finally topples, LoL
 😂😁😀😂

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Our Baby Louis is One!

Our 💙💙💙 crowns, our joy.  Thank You, Lord Jesus Christ!!

Children's children are the crown of old men; 

and the glory of children are their fathers.

Proverbs 17

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Our Boys, Our Grandkids

Our priceless treasures 💙💙💙 live 5k miles away, sigh. 

However, I am thankful that we were present for all 3 as they were publicly dedicated to the Lord God -- just as  Hannah of the Old Testament did for Samuel.

And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD.

27For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

28Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there. (1 Samuel 1: 26-28)

May the LORD open the door of opportunity for us to visit them once again, in Jesus' name I pray.

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Boys, Boys, Boys!

We are across the Pond; and seeing Family is a beautiful gift of opportunity from God.  Thank You, Lord Jesus Christ!  

These 3 Boys are perfect-to-us and very precious.  Dedication of baby Louis is a public acknowledgement of the Gift of Life that is from God, and to be lived for God. We Parents can do nothing but pray and train children in the way they should go (their bent). Only God can call them to Jesus Christ of the Bible -- the only source of hope and eternal life.

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Baby Girl Names: Rowena

We are anticipating the birth of our newest grandchild soon, Lord willing.  Will it be a boy, or will it be a girl?? More importantly, what will she/he be named?  How about Rowena as a girl's name? Luv it ❤😁 ❤😀 ❤

Vortigern and Rowena, by William Hamilton

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, 

and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

Proverbs 22

wikipedia: Rowena

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MacKenzie Childs: Foxy! Cute!

 Our MC gift for our grandson on our visit.  

Useful, and Cute to wear! 

MC Fox Toddler's Bib

pc: MacKenzie Childs

Continue to use it in good health, 

❤💙💚❤sweetie!

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 Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: 

and so the Lord, the God of hosts, 

shall be with you, as ye have spoken.

Amos 5

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Eli: The New Baby Boy in Our Family

Perfect! As cute as can be. Baby Eli was only 2 days "late" unlike his big bro who was over a week past due, lol. 

I like his name. My first thought was of football player, Eli Manning, quarterback of the NY Giants. List of famous ELIs below. 

Thankful to the Lord God for hearing our prayers on behalf of our son's family.  

Famous People Named ELI

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Future Shock

An adorable picture of soon-to-be-married Dimas & Marni "borrowing" two cute Babies - Gabriella & Sylas

My mind has been on weddings/marriage recently as it's something I look forward to with our own children. No one is married yet, but it's  inevitable.  I am excited, yet a little apprehensive as I know it means our children separating from me and DH as parents in order to start their own families.  Hey, I suppose it's good to look at this upcoming Season of Life in terms of growth and fruitfulness in the Biblical sense. Our children's marriages will hopefully mean many, many, many Grandkids (the more the merrier); so the quote below by Herbert Hoover is appropriate.
Wonder of Life

Children are the most wholesome part of the race, the sweetest, for they are freshest from the hand of God.  Whimsical, ingenious, mischievous, they fill the world with joy and good humor.  We adults live a life of apprehension as to what they will think of us; a life of defense against their terrifying energy; a life of hard work to live up to their great expectations.  We put them to bed with a sense of relief--and greet them in the morning with delight and anticipation.  We envy them the freshness of adventure and the discovery of life.  In all these ways, children add to the wonder of being alive.  In all these ways, they help to keep us young.