July::A Few Moments In Time


Time for a train ride.



And a turn on a beautiful restored carousal. 


Along with some play time at the park. 


 The very next day was zoo time!


Our youngest granddaughter (also my God-daughter) was baptized. 


Marky is her God-daddy and proud as can be about it. She is his baby! 



Paul spent a week away at Life Teen camp in Arizona. 




 That same week, James and I were at theater camp each day. 

Here he is as "Grandpa Joe" with his "grandson, Charlie". 


Charlie was actually a very sweet young lady and she and James had a blast! 



James with his cousins: 
Kyle played a hilarious Mr. Gloop and Christian 
was spot on as Phineous Trout (the reporter). 



Twin Time!
Aren't these two just too much? 
You can tell them a part if you try. AND, when mommy color codes them. ;)


Tortoise Bath Time


Lego Time! 
James saved since Christmas for this kit.


Sleepy Time


Time to Read! 


And time to watch out! 



Cuddle Time



Time for a back porch date night! 



Reading time with Rolie Polie Olie. 


In case I haven't shared enough grand-baby time, 
we have this adorableness from today.  



Comments

  1. asliceofsmithlifeJuly 28, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Laurie!

    I love all these precious pictures of your family! And your granddaughter and Goddaughter's hair reminds me so much of our third baby because she had a head full of black hair too! Such beautiful children! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and commenting! God bless!

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  2. PattyJuly 28, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Look at all those grand babies!!! So many jewels in your crown of motherhood :)

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  3. TiffanyJuly 30, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Hi Laurie~ Such precious times! You guys have been busy! Those twins are too cute:) My favorite pic was Marky and his God-Daughter. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

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  4. 9peasMomAugust 4, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    You have such a beautiful family! Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a sweet comment. I'm happy to have found yours as well!

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  5. JenAugust 6, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Oh my!! Makes my heart melt =) Such cuties!!

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  6. Jamie JoAugust 15, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Oh, my gosh, your grandbabies are beautiful!! Give them some extra kisses for me!

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