We made 50 years in November 2012

We made 50 years in November 2012
Golden Anniversary came and went
A successful marriage requires
falling in love many times,
always with the same person.

Baby Sean

Baby Sean
April 23, 2004

To my Grandkids

A GRANDMOTHER'S PRAYER

Oh Lord, I do not ask for much,
Eternal beauty or youth or such:
Just give me a little hand to hold
And I'll forget that I'm growing old.

I do not ask for cloudless skies,
A life that's free from tears and sighs,
Just give me a little face to kiss
And anxious moments will turn to bliss.

For what is there, really, that means so much
As little hands that reach and touch,
As little eyes that search and see
Only the best in fragile me?

So let me grow more loving and wise
By looking at life through their wide eyes.
For through these little ones, Thou hast given
This grateful grandmother a glimpse of Heaven.

Emily Tipton

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Lots of work but well worth it!

Thanksgiving comes around as quickly as Christmas and every other year we get together as a family. Now that we live in a townhome it isn't as easy to have our children and grandchildren in our home all at once. Thank goodness for their large homes and our clubhouse where we can gather, eat sitting down and visit with each other. This year I decided that I wanted a group picture in front of the fireplace to see how we were growing. I am astounded and amazed that now we have 16 grandchildren. All of them beautiful and growing up way too fast. Thank goodness we keep having little babies and I know that can't go on forever. This was a memorable Thanksgiving and most enjoyable.

1 comment:

Wanna be farm girl said...

SO love your family!! You are such good examples to us..I want to be just like you guys!! We love you all!!