Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Thank Heaven for Grandparents

Many negative things come from being a child of divorce. However, as an adult I am seeing an upside to it: lots of Grandparents! Both for myself and my children. We are so blessed to have so many people that love us. This past week I had the pleasure of visiting some of my Grandparents. We loaded up the car and drove 12+ hours to New Mexico. The car ride went surprisingly well.



My Grandparents had been evacuated from their home due to wildfires raging in the mountains around their home. By the grace of God their home was spared. It was great to see them and give them a chance to see the kids. We were able to see my Dad and Step-mom, my Aunt and Uncle, and my Grandparents.

My grandparents with my children-awesome!
Great Grandpa and Makenzie enjoying "tea"
Four generations

Grandpa, Grandma, Makenzie, and Parker

It was a flying trip however because my other Grandmother had a heart attack while we were away. So, we loaded up the car and headed back home. Once again by the grace of God her life was spared. She is doing remarkably well. I just had to get back to see her.

Nana and the kids
Papaw, Mamaw, and the kids
Papaw and Parker
 I am so blessed to have such great relationships with my grandparents. I am also thankful that my kids get the opportunity to have lots of grandparents in their lives. It was a crazy week, but it was so great to see everyone and praise God for the miracles in their lives.

First Haircuts

 Parker

Parker was not so sure about it all!
Look at that Mohawk!

Had to know what sister was doing!
So handsome!

 Makenzie

A little apprehensive.

Excited about her first professional haircut.
Feeling like a superstar with her purple stars and hair.

By the way, we got their haircuts at Sweet N Sassy. On Tuesdays all of their haircuts are $5 off. So their "cutie cuts" were only $10! What a great deal! Makenzie's purple "hair extension," glitter spray, glitter stars, and sucker were all included. I'm sure she'll always want to get her hair cut at Sweet N Sassy!