...meanwhile, back at the 'homestead'

While we were at the beach, all 6 of our children stayed home. Happily serving and caring for one another. It always blesses me how well they all work together. Of course there are those times.. where things and relationship issues need to be worked out but for the most part, they are one another's best friends. What a joy and blessing for us, their parents!
Ashley and Amanda took a few photos of their time during our absence. We enjoyed looking at them and seeing the fun things and hard work that went on around here without us! :)

Mandy, getting Laura ready for the day

Ashley, serving up some grub

 

Ryan, dutifully setting the table!

Grant, patiently waiting for his meal..

 

Grant took Gracie's training wheels off and was having her give him a ride!

 

Wild Child!

Ashley comes and reigns her in!

 

 

Special Girl! Both of the little girls were so good for Ashley and Amanda

Daddy and Mommy brought them home a few books as a treat for listening so well

 

Time to clean up! Dad and Mom are coming home soon!

'Get to work!' :)

 

Mandy to the rescue!

 

 

The girls love to clean up quickly!

'Put your dolls away Laura!'

 

Adorable! When we arrived home.. our lovely ladies had prepared a yummy meal for us, complete with a hearty stew and delicious pull apart rolls. The house was clean and the children were all happy and content. What a lovely ending to a wonderful time at the beach! Thank you Ashely, Amanda, Ryan and Grant for your hard work! We love and appreciate you sooo much!