They are the most awesome, wonderful Grandparents. And they take photos.
Love you guys. Thank you for always being so supportive of all of us. And thank you especially for the amazing gifts you have given Simon of time and love and adventure. You have made a difference in his life.
Yesterday : Oregon Coast
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My 87-yr-old MIL lives with us. And Grandma plays marching band with my four- and one-year-old girls, keeps a close watch on them so they are always safe, and helps out around the house as much as she can. Unfortunately, my mom still lives in Singapore, but when she visits, the girls warm back up to her from the minute she steps in the door. I wish I had more Grandpa influences in their lives (my FIL passed away before I met my husband and my dad has not yet had a chance to meet them) but I am thankful for the love the two wonderful Grandmas give to my girls. Your parents do seem to spend so much one-on-one time with Simon – it’s very touching.
so sweet ali.
so so sweet. you are so lucky.
Wonderful!
Fabulous photos of your parents and Simon! It shows their sense of humor and fun along with the love between them & with Simon!
What an amazing gift they are to Simon, and of course, for Anna now also.
Oh I love these…what great shots!!! Love the ones with the fog
Thanks for sharing with us Ali.
I always enjoy seeing the adventures Simon has with his grandparents – amazing! I, too, am grateful for grandparents who are so loving and so involved – they’re a wonderful blessing!
Your whole family is blessed to have such great grandparents! Looks like Simon enjoyed his time with them.
First, look at your mom’s great legs!!
Second, I too am so thankful for the blessing that both my parents and my in-law’s are to not just me and my husband but to my son. We live close to both, but I try to never take that for granted and love to see their relationship grow as my son does.
I am jealous of your parents location … what great memories to make in such a beautiful setting.
This is just fabulous, Ali! Great memories for sure but I love the part that you emphasized “They take photos.” LOL!!
My favorite picture (they are all so good) is of Simon and his grandfather walking through the water…precious! TFS! MargieH in Chicago xo
what great pictures!
love that last picture of your son!! fantastic!
they take amazing photos and look to be amazing grandparents. my son and i just returned from a visit with my mum and dad…they swam and played chasing games and laughed and read and had a generally great time. grandparents are awesome.
kelly
Nana has some great legs!! I love the pacific fog..so great looking.
It’s true, Ali. They are really talented photographers.
Those pictures are so awesome!
I have lost both parents in the last 18 months. One of the things about it that is so extremely sad to me is that my 6 and 10 year old will never get this awesome Grandma and Grandpa time, and come to know the wonderful people they were. At the same time I am so sad my parents will not get to see my girls grow, as they were both teachers and LOVED children so much. At each “special event” in their lives I have that little sore spot in my heart wishing my parents could be there to enjoy and participate.
I can tell you already do…but TREASURE TREASURE TREASURE this special time with your parents. Once it is gone it can never be replaced!
What a blessing to have such awesome grandparents.
My in laws like to take all the grandkids to the beach and feed the birds or watch the boats, the only thing that’s missing are pictures but at least they will always have those memories, maybe one day I will sneak over and take pictures from far : )
Have a wonderful weekend.
What a beautiful place. Would love to be on the Oregon Coast. And the photos are fantastic…… You are a very lucky family to have each
Ali, you are so very blessed. I love my parents, too, but they’re extremely passive, distant, almost disinterested grandparents, and my husband’s folks are both gone. How I wish my children had grandparents like Simon’s and Anna’s!!
Grandparents play such an important role, so nice that they are there for it. I know how much it’s treasured with my family. We have the only grandkids, and they are loved so much by their five grandparents and four great grandparents! All a part of their lives.
what a gift to have grandparents who are so active AND to have it all documented. what an awesome thing for the kids (and you) as they grow older.
Amazing photos!! Thanks for sharing your family with us.
These are so moving. Thank you for sharing your stories.
the pictures tell the story that words don’t even need to!
And they have (and will be) making a difference in the lives of everyone your son comes in contact with. Very touching entry. I’m glad you all have your parents.
I love these photos – anyone can go to the beach on a sunny day and take good shots – but these photos with the mystery and allure of the fog make them all the more spectacular!
Beautiful pictures. The fog is breathtaking. You are truly blessed with having such a wonderful and playful family. And Wow, your Mom has some gorgeous legs.
Gotta love family members who take pictures!!
Ali these are great photos….I especially love the last one of Simon. And I’m jealous your mom has better legs than me. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my. Wonderful photos! I love that they document their adventures.
Fog is just the best. It really can evoke such a vivid feeling of how it felt to be IN the photo.
And I hope that my legs look as great as your mom’s when I’m a grandma!!! ;->
You say it so often and I will affirm it: You really are so blessed. (Wanna trade lives next go ’round? J/K!!!) LOL
amazing photographs… they capture the magic between them beautifully.
Oh that’s lovely, what great grandparents!
Not only are your parents lovely and obviously a great source of love and security for you and your family, your Mom has killer gams! Lucky good genes for you!
I got a little teary eyed looking at this post. It made me miss my family that lives 2000 miles away.
What beautiful memories for both your parents and your children
I love these photo’s… A lot of special memories captured…
These are beautiful! Thank the Lord for wonderful grandparents.
The pictures, but mostly, your words, brought tears to my eyes. You family (especially the children) are so very blessed. And the best part of that is that your spirit is alive and sensitive enough to know that. So many have know idea. Enjoy your weekend, Ali
ali, you really do have cool parents. and it’s nice that they KNOW you think they’re so wonderful!!
Your mom is one of the sweetest, thoughtful, most peaceful, and encouraging people I’ve ever met. I love her, too, and I’m so glad that you shared this post. It’s awesome.
Plus, I totally dig your mom’s hat — GREAT!
=) Liz
You’re all so blessed. Your parents seem like warm, loving, fun people. From following your blog & Jessica’s, I can see that your parents have raised creative, positive, thoughtful people. I’m sure your brother is the same. The pictures are amazing. I wish…no, I long to live on the Oregon coast. It’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Ali.
so beautiful. this one made me teary.
Just like the last comment Ali – so many of your posts make me teary eyed. You do a great job with words and photos – the story comes across so incredibly well. The design elements compliment rather than hold the position of importance. Bravo.
These are AMAZING photo’s !!!
What great photos—totally love the last one!!!!!!!!!!
Ali, I grew up on the Oregon Coast and I was just wondering which beach that was??? Those photos took me back in time!! You are awesome, and as always, THANK YOU!
My children have incredible granparents as well, and I often find myself marveling at this blessing in the children’s lives.
Committed, beautiful, nurturing, fun-loving relationships with those who love them = so important for our little ones!
btw, I *love* the photo of grandmother and grandson playing tag in the surf.
I am so blessed to have such amazing parents too (and they take photos as well! lol!) Having grown up with one set of grandparents choosing not to know us (being children of a bi-racial marriage) and the other set whom i adored living 4000km away across the Pacific ocean, I know I REALLY cherish our kids’ relationships with their grandparents. Loved those photos too.
Bless you Ali,
Lusi x
That’s awesome!! He’s a lucky kiddo to have a family like that. But I’m sure they feel as lucky to have him in their lives. Just how that works, huh?