Ambur and I debated what to do for Thanksgiving. I am not a big dinner fan, I don't want to do all that eating, and I definitely don't really like the leftovers from a big meal, so I usually go out to eat. We talked about going to one of the casino's where the meals are just simply delicious but then I decided I really didn't want to go out. So we just stayed at home and cooked a lovely meal and watched movies all day.
We had these yummy croissants, green beans, broiled potatoes, dressing and Ambur made a Lemon chicken in her instapot. Saying delicious is not enough description, but that is exactly what it was. Really, really good.
We enjoyed the very boring lazy day with one another and just relaxing. It was a great day and we actually went to bed early in preparation of going to Parowan tomorrow to see the grand kids.
It has been so long since I have seen my grandkids. It is difficult for me not to see them or hear from them, but I have sort of come to understand that is just how it is. Because I really like to see the kids when they open presents, I give, I have missed two birthdays and just haven't been able to work out a time to head there to give them the presents. Finally, the day arrived we could go and see them so, Ambur and I got up and headed out early. We were going to meet Blaine in Cedar City which is nice of Blaine because it saves about half an hour of time.
We stopped for a rest and there was a bit of snow on the ground under the shade and Ambur got out to have gimme do her thing.
The view was just beautiful. We went to the park to meet up with Blaine and we had a few minutes to wait for him to arrive, so we just looked all the beauty around us.
Saw them coming up the hill so I decided why not snap a picture.
Life just can't get better than when I get a big ole hug from a grandchild. Kinsley was first out and she is the sweetest hugger ever. She is always so pleasant and polite and sometimes so shy but when she hugs, she does it full force and you can feel her love from the inside out.
Then Blaine went off with the girls to go shopping while the boys, Ambur and I went to have a picnic. It wasn't really that cold, but a coat would have been nice. Blaine forgot to put one in. The boys didn't seem to care.
Maddox turned 4 in August and Jaxon turned 6 in October. We had peanut butter sandwiches, chips, mandarin oranges and chocolate milk. All things these two boys love.
Then opening present time came. I always worry if I am going to get something they like. I didn't do quite so well this time around. I don't really hear from anyone about what they like or don't like and so I just guess- and Jaxon didn't like that his toy said for 4 and up. He must have told me 15 times it was a baby toy. Sometimes you get it right and sometimes you don't. After he gave a little more inspection, he decided it wasn't so bad after all.
I love the body language of Jaxon in this picture. Maddox liked his gift just fine but Jaxon wouldn't even look at it because it was a baby toy.
So sweet this Maddox is. He is four and in preschool and he is just the sweetest kid. He gives hugs that can't be topped and although he is a bit of a terror with a ton of energy, He laughs and plays, and he likes to be involved in absolutely everything.
Then it was Jaxon's turn. He kept saying, "I know this is a baby toy, I just know it". Then he got it opened.
Maddox has a little different body language going on. He just wants to get it open and help his big brother out. (That help is not always well received).
He was very happy with the toy once he got it opened and saw that it is a racetrack and that the car's go through the dinosaur body. He was happy with it, and I sure was glad.
The boys had some fun on the playground and although it seemed cold to me, they didn't seem to be cold at all. They had fun trying to get where I couldn't take a picture. The park was getting more and more crowded and we decided time to go.
Jaxon is 6 and he is quite a kid. He loves to learn, and he is smart. He can hear or be told something, and he remember it well. He will correct if you say something wrong because he is very matter of fact. I love that when I am around, he is full of hugs and kisses and shows his totally loving side to me and hangs around and talks. I just love him, and I am so blessed to be Grandma to him and Maddox and all the kids.
Blaine came and got the boys we all said goodbye and then we headed out.
The drive home was just beautiful. The sunset was amazing and although we were driving, Ambur managed to capture a couple of really beautiful shots.
I truly have more love in my life than I realize, and I am so grateful for these kids, and I just thank my Heavenly Father for the privilege of being their grandma and Ambur's mother. What joy she brings to my life. I am blessed.
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