Family Beach Weekend
Our 3 children and 6 of our 7 grandchildren were together this past weekend at the beach. Henry, age 9, is at sleep-away camp for the first time this summer and missed it. We have great trouble getting a photo of all of them, but here is the best.
I still try to paint a page in my sketchbook while we are together - although it gets harder each year with so much activity all around.
There was lots of swimming - and I sat on the patio and sketched the outdoor shower while they were all off for ice cream.
My daughter loves hydrangeas and all of the plants were in full bloom. I can never remember the name of this variant - just one of the many types and colors around the house.
Yesterday there was an 8k race in town and our two sons and our son-in-law ran it. But guess who else ran it and received a first place ribbon for the 9 and under group?
Trips to the beach, water balloons, and the ribbon - just a few more things to remember about our wonderful weekend.
Comments
I LOVE the pictures Grandma. You have such amazing drawings. You're the best grandma in the world. Thanks for believing in me for the race. I love you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much! Sydney Rodin
Posted by: Sydney Rodin | July 9, 2012 6:00 PM
What a beautiful bunch they are. You are so blessed.
Posted by: annie! | July 9, 2012 6:01 PM
Love the photos - and what a wonderful testimonial from Sydney!
Posted by: teri Flemal | July 9, 2012 6:21 PM
What lovely photos and especially a big congratulations to the winner of the 9 years old race!
Great sketches too. How did you ever find the time?
Posted by: Donn | July 9, 2012 10:03 PM
What a beautiful bunch of kids!
I think they might be called Lacewing Hydrangeas. Just a guess.
I really like the shower stall sketch.
Nel
Posted by: Nel Jansen | July 10, 2012 8:38 AM
This post was delightful. The children are so precious. A race winner! Congrats.
Posted by: Sandra Torguson | July 10, 2012 12:22 PM
Your hydrangea is called a Lacecap, i.e., Hydrangea macrophylla, and the many varieties are gorgeous.
Posted by: JudyMac | July 10, 2012 1:55 PM
What beautiful, beautiful children! Your sketches are a lovely momento of the day.
Posted by: Margaret | July 10, 2012 3:56 PM
What a sweet post! I love the inclusion of your family stories, and massive congrats to the gold medalist of the running race. Impressive!
You must be very dedicated to make time to do some sketching amid all that activity! Great stuff.
Posted by: Louise | July 10, 2012 6:40 PM
You have a beautiful family, well done to Sydney! I love the sketch with the towel & swimming costume, wonderful memory to keep.
Posted by: Cathy Holtom | July 11, 2012 5:29 PM