Monday, April 11, 2011

What We've Been Up To

A trip to Ohio to visit our Grandkids that we are missing so much, now that we're back home. 




Here's the youngest (now walking), with the oldest, who just recently got her driver's license. 






I had to capture my first ride with her.  She looks so much like her Mama at that age that it instantly took me back. 




We even had a birthday celebration while we were there. 



Grandpa likes to assist with anything involving cake.




And before we left, a picture of the whole crew together.  



Then on to Charlotte, NC where we visited Henri's Mom and Sister and dined outside in the glorious weather!



And for all my bloggy friends that live in between the route we traveled, I thought of each and every one of you as we passed through your State on our 2 week trip.   Now I'm off to get caught up with all the posts I've missed from you while we were gone!   
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25 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    What fun!!! Hope you can go back again real soon.

    DI

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  2. Rebecca LewisApril 11, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Looks like such good times!!! So happy you had the chance to make the rounds! Have a wonderful week ~ Hugs

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  3. TeriApril 11, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Such a wonderful trip! You have a very beautiful family.

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  4. JulieApril 11, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    OH Lili..Looks like you had SUCH a wonderful time and the photos give you such memories to cherish of the trip and company....Grandkids...WOW...can't wait!!! And yes Charlotte has just been beautiful...although we are experiencing a few bad storms in the midst of all this blooming beauty!!! So glad you got to come down and get a serving of it. Loved your post. Thanks for sharing your good times!!!! Hugs to you. :-)

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  5. Heather BairdApril 11, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Such a good-looking bunch of people! Looks like you had a great visit. I loved seeing the birthday cake and presents.

    It made me want birthday cake and presents.

    :)

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  6. KellyApril 11, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    It sounds like you had a wonderful time. I bet the kids were so happy to see you two. I'm glad you had a great time and are back home safe and sound.

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  7. PollyApril 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Looks like a lovely trip! What a beautiful family you have!!

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  8. Country GirlApril 11, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Welcome home ~ so THAT's where you've been! Hope you waved on your way through Maryland . . .

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  9. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)April 11, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    What fabulous photos - the first one especially - what a fabulous family. Oh the memories you will have - I'm so glad you got to make the trip.

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  10. spindrift,maineApril 11, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Your grandkids are beautiful, Lili! Glad you got out of Mud Time for awhile. We have ducks in the pond, wood frogs as well, and this morning a beautiful tom turkey was knocking on the glass of our back door! ;o)

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  11. Low Tide High StyleApril 11, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Oh Lili what a beautiful family you have! I'm so glad you got to see everyone and spend time with your gorgeous grandchildren!

    Kat :)

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  12. joanneApril 11, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    oh, your family is absolutely beautiful! Looks like you really had a great time and sunshine...wow. Can't wait to hear more..;j

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  13. Privet and HollyApril 12, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Gosh, Lili, WHAT
    a gorgeous family!
    And the new driver
    looks soooo much like
    her beautiful grama : )
    Sounds like it was
    a great trip ~ Welcome
    home!! You are lucky
    to have a chauffeur to
    help you catch up on
    your errands {ha ha}
    as I'm STILL trying to
    find my footing and I
    have been home for a week!
    xx Suzanne
    PS: Thank you for your
    sweet comments....Always
    such a treat hearing from
    you, friend.

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  14. CindyApril 12, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Looks like you had so much fun! You have a beautiful family, thanks for sharing the photos!

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  15. Completely CoastalApril 12, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Wow, such a large family!!! Was just thinking about you, wondering..., so now I know where you've been all this time, haha (eating birthday cakes too...).

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  16. RainApril 13, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    So that's where you've been!! missed you-but so glad you were doing something so wonderful!! Great pics of great &beautiful grandkids!! It is too bad they all live so far away-but looks like u enjoyed each moment with them!! Happy MUD time back here!! Isn't it grand!!~~Rain

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  17. jennyfrecklesApril 14, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Looks like you had a great time catching up with all those folks. The kids look like they adore you both.

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  18. ElenkaApril 14, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful family. You guys don't look old enough for all that, tho.

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  19. Mickey (Michel) JohnsonApril 14, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    what fun and such a beautiful family. glad you could get away to visit although i am sure you wish it could have lasted longer. i hope you all get to be together again soon...xoxo

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  20. Sharon LovejoyApril 15, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    AHHHHH, they are all GORGEOUS and I love this post dear Lili. Thanks so much for sharing this. It is so tough to be far away. You know how much I love Maine, but dang, it is too far from the young'uns and the grow so fast.

    Welcome home!

    Love,

    Sharon

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  21. David PattersonApril 15, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Welcome back to Maine... just in time for the spring to really start. Looks like you had a wonderful trip.

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  22. Sandy, Sisters of SeasonApril 17, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Hi Lili Girl! You should be so proud of that beautiful family . . . Great pic with Grandpa . . that's definitely one for a picture frame. Family is the best, isn't it? Happy Sunday dear friend, Sandy:O)

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  23. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Lili what a beautiful family you have! Sounds like a wonderful trip! Glad you are home safe and sound!! Hugs, susan

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  24. butiksofieApril 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    looks like a lot of fun:-)! We are 5 with three little girls and there is always a lot on here too:-), hughs Anja

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  25. Vicki BosterApril 24, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Oh Lili- you have a beautiful family! The photos are priceless- love them all- especially the one with Henri and the children and that fabulous group picture.

    That was a lot of traveling- no wonder you had time to make that amazing coverlet!

    Where in Ohio did you go? ( if you were right next to me I'm gonna die that we didn't meet!!)
    Vicki

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