Jill's Journal: This is what it’s all about…three little girls getting to know their great-grandfather. This picture wasn’t posed in any way. They were simply sharing ice cream together. Look at that adoration on those faces – all four of them! Victoria is notoriously aloof with new people, but at the first sight of Great Grandpa yesterday, she immediately hugged him. And look at her here all snuggled up to him with her hand on his leg!
Of course, a great uncle who spent hours today playing the Memory Game, reading them books, and just being silly earned quite a bit of adoration of his own! At bedtime, Erika told me, “It’s so nice to have so many people that love us here. I
really like it here, Mom.”
Great Uncle Kim also taught the girls how to feed chickens with dried ears of corn; they thought this was about the funnest thing ever and are starting to think Kim practically walks on water. Madelyn can’t contain her adoration; she even leaned over and spontaneously gave him a hug during dinner tonight.
Chickens!
Naturally, Great Aunt Julie ranks pretty high up there too. This picture was snapped within about three seconds of our arrival yesterday. The two older girls took one look at her friendly face and were immediately ready to move in with her.
The wonderful barn, built meticulously by Kim’s hands, that we are staying in…
And when I say “staying in,” I really mean staying in. Kim had us back the fifth wheel inside so we would be entirely protected from any weather. It’s a balmy 70 degrees in here! We have every comfort you could imagine. It’s like a vacation at the beach without all the sand! Good, old-fashioned Iowa hospitality is out of this world.
Rob with his girls, who absolutely insisted he needed flowers on his birthday cake yesterday. Look at Victoria’s eyes on the prize!
Grandpa with my cousin Blake. There aren’t too many pictures from my childhood without me and Blake joined at the hip. How fun and special to grow up with cousins…my daughters need some cousins!!
The landmark Orange City water tower.
If you’re ever in need of wooden shoes or countless other Dutch goods, Orange City is the place to come.
Just because someone loves the Midwest, it doesn’t necessarily mean they love the weather!
Such special times in Iowa...
Jill's Journal: This is what it’s all about…three little girls getting to know their great-grandfather. This picture wasn’t posed in any way. They were simply sharing ice cream together. Look at that adoration on those faces – all four of them! Victoria is notoriously aloof with new people, but at the first sight of Great Grandpa yesterday, she immediately hugged him. And look at her here all snuggled up to him with her hand on his leg!
Of course, a great uncle who spent hours today playing the Memory Game, reading them books, and just being silly earned quite a bit of adoration of his own! At bedtime, Erika told me, “It’s so nice to have so many people that love us here. I really like it here, Mom.”
Great Uncle Kim also taught the girls how to feed chickens with dried ears of corn; they thought this was about the funnest thing ever and are starting to think Kim practically walks on water. Madelyn can’t contain her adoration; she even leaned over and spontaneously gave him a hug during dinner tonight. 
Chickens!
Naturally, Great Aunt Julie ranks pretty high up there too. This picture was snapped within about three seconds of our arrival yesterday. The two older girls took one look at her friendly face and were immediately ready to move in with her. 
The wonderful barn, built meticulously by Kim’s hands, that we are staying in…
And when I say “staying in,” I really mean staying in. Kim had us back the fifth wheel inside so we would be entirely protected from any weather. It’s a balmy 70 degrees in here! We have every comfort you could imagine. It’s like a vacation at the beach without all the sand! Good, old-fashioned Iowa hospitality is out of this world. 
Rob with his girls, who absolutely insisted he needed flowers on his birthday cake yesterday. Look at Victoria’s eyes on the prize!
Grandpa with my cousin Blake. There aren’t too many pictures from my childhood without me and Blake joined at the hip. How fun and special to grow up with cousins…my daughters need some cousins!!
The landmark Orange City water tower. 
If you’re ever in need of wooden shoes or countless other Dutch goods, Orange City is the place to come. 
Just because someone loves the Midwest, it doesn’t necessarily mean they love the weather!
Such special times in Iowa...
4 comments:
Looks like an awesome time. The biggest benefit to moving to Idaho is that the kids have family nearby. Have fun at yours.
Here I thought you moved to Idaho for the delightful winters...! :b
What priceless photos!!! I did not even have one set of grandparents and ours sadly don't have much more time with their grandma's :-( Savor it all!!!
Jill- the first picture of the girls with grandpa is so cute, and the one where they are holding hands outside is too.
He should have a copy of one to hang in his room somewhere!
Kelsey
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