Youngest granddaughter, started full-time kindergarten this year, much to the joy of her parents. We were not there to witness this milestone.
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| Ready for school |
For the first time, she's riding the school bus and, from what we heard, the only person who cried on the first day of school was mom. Notice the size of her backpack. Yikes, how much schoolwork can a 5-1/2 year old get in kindergarten? |
| Older grands |
The older grandkids, started classes in 6th and 10th grade, respectively. They are growing up fast, even more since we last saw them in June. |
| The oldest granddaughter is a climber |
Oldest granddaughter is quite adventurous as she tried this new skill at a local festival. |
| What's better than a 🎂cake? — 3 of course! |
We spent the day in RI to celebrate a family birthday. Who wouldn't like a three-cake birthday fest? The two in the front were from her fiancé and the tall one with berries from her dad. Before desserts were served, there was a round of family photos.  |
| Then came the time to eat cake(s) |
After photos were done, it was time to eat cake and we all tried a slice of each and there were plenty of leftovers too. |
| Group shots various family members |
Before we left, there was time for a few more group shots. The next time we will see all the families together will be in December as everyone will be meeting up for Christmas.
Next week, we're off on a(nother) road trip to visit family in two states, including our native NJ.
24 comments:
Wonderful photos of the grandkids and Patrick’s daughter and her fiancé. I especially liked the pictures that included you and Patrick. Where in PA does your family live? If you told me, I forget!
Oh those cakes! And delicious family time too.
lets hope that with all the birthdays you have to celebrate that everyone doesn't get 3 cakes. ha ha. I have never had a 3 cake day, YUM.. it is great you are able to visit all of them even though they are spread in different states
Happy Birthday to Shannon!
Great cakes, lovely family!
Each of those dear ones are your treasures. Fun to see the family growing and moving forward into the future. It's a good feeling. Happy trails, but get back to New Hampshire in time for the fall season. 🍁
Such lovely family photos.
Wonderful collection of family photos...from the kindergarten to huge celebration of cakes...just right! Wonderful memories of your loved ones.
You have a beautiful family, Dorothy.
The cakes look divine!
Hugs and blessings!
I’m so glad you got to enjoy her birthday in person. The cakes look delicious. Book bags just keep getting bigger, which I don’t like.
I'm not going to say it! I hope all the birthdays were wonderful.
Lovely to see your grandchildren looking so well!
Always great to spend time with grandchildren. Before you know it they will be grown up and off living lives of their own. It seems almost routine these days that families are dispersed all over the world.
A handsome happy healthy family - what lovely photos!
It all looks delightful, Dorothy! And what a lovely family you have!
I've been more or less offline for the past couple of weeks. I'll never catch up with you, but hopefully I can keep up!
I so enjoyed 'meeting' your beautiful grands and family! Y'all know how to do things up right! Safe travel as you continue your trip!!
That's a lot of cake.
Ellie and Bobby are beautiful looking kids! What lovely family photos and great looking cakes!
Lovely to see your family photos. Lots of milestones there. Bet it was good to see them all in person. B x
Good looking family!
Happy Birthday to everybody! Wow! So many milestones. Have fun traveling and seeing family. Always a pleasure.
Darling family (families) you have !! And you do so much better than I ever do with people pictures. Why stay home when you have such wonderful places and people to visit?
A pleasant news about Lilliana made me. little emotional as she seems to born like yesterday and now she is to kindergarten by the grace of God! Congratulations to lovely young lady and proud parents!
Such a fantastic and delightful series of family pictures. I so enjoyed being part of Shannon 'birthday.
Her daughter Lillie is a wonderful brave girl indeed :)
Heartfelt best wishes for all your future visits dear Dorothy!
Hugs and blessings
Lovely family photos. How nice to be able to be all together. Back on the road too. You sure are busy grandparents.The children are lovely. I love the shirt that says "Be Cool Be Different". I need one for my grand son.
Lovely family photographs, it is so nice to get-together.
The cakes look delicious.
All the best Jan
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