Just a Number...

My in-laws are travellers.

They love to explore new places.

I admire that about them because I haven't found that part of myself.  I am such a home body.

This year (among many other trips) they made their second journey to Israel.

Now, my father-in-law is the "youngest" dude I know!  Upon meeting him, you would never be able to guess that this man is turning 80 next month!  He still hits the slopes to go skiing almost weekly in the winter.  He water skis.  He works out regularly.  He makes me feel tired  apspire to get up off of my butt and get moving....

Not to mention...

My kids couldn't ask for a better Bampa!

I received these pictures this morning of this wonderful man riding a donkey in Israel a couple of weeks ago.

He reminds me that age is just a number...

You go, Bampa!

You Rock!

(He makes me feel a little silly about my getting old post a few days ago...)

Strong Foundation...

Grandparents are a family's greatest treasure,

the founders of a loving legacy,

The greatest storytellers,

the keepers of traditions that linger on in cherished memory.

Grandparents are the family's strong foundation.

Their very special love sets them apart.

Through happiness and sorrow,

through their special love and caring,

grandparents keep a family close at heart.

~author unknown

A girl after my own heart...

Bampa and Grandma knew the perfect gift... a gift certificate to a bookstore.

The first opportunity she had, we jumped in the car, driving the twenty miles, and spent over an hour gathering her goodies. She is in heaven. We will not see her again for days.