Blessings big and small
The majority of our family birthdays fall in the first 6 months of the year and usually the May birthdays are celebrated at our home. Mom and Dad come over for Memorial day to put flowers on family members graves and Yusuf and Alicia make their way over from Seattle. But this year the birthday boy wanted to spend time at the lake house as last year they missed any significant time there.
The lake house was built the year before we moved to Saudi.
The past week has been a busy one and I have not been around in blog world much. On Friday our little family arrived in the afternoon and Osama got to work on covering our patio. We live on top of a hill and the sun seems to beat down on the patio all day and this means it gets little use. I love lighting and he surprised me and put up the same lights that he has on his patio. He also ordered a new cover for my lawn swing and Heme put it on.
Friday evening we had breakfast for dinner which included pancakes, sausage and eggs. Fattima and Ben came after work and Osama completed his project. It was total chaos and fun family time.
Ben has mixed in with the family well and takes things as they come!
The next morning we were set to leave at 8 a.m. but an ongoing issue with Heme meant another visit to the Doctor’s office. Two cars of people headed to the lake and we were to follow. We have spent the past two months in and out of the doctor’s office with him coughing uncontrollably! The diagnosis has been allergies and now it was apparent that he had pneumonia.
Heme at the lake
Heme still wanted to go to the lake and so we got his prescription and made our way there. It is only an hour drive and one that brings back so many memories!
My mother planned a nice meal to celebrate the two birthdays and she ordered a cake from our favorite place. The kids helped out with various projects and we all kept a watchful eye on the babies!
The boys are now afraid of Clementine but Alayna had so much fun petting her and trying to play with her!
Dinner was served and afterwards cake!
Cake was dipped into until I exercised my Grandmotherly rights and swooped in taking her away! I am sure her Mom and Dad were happy I did!
The boys were introduced to water balloons but were not quite sure what the big fuss was about!
While Yusuf and Alicia spent time with their niece and nephews!
Most people left except for a few of us who spent the night. We left early in the morning and Yusuf and Alicia took over our jobs outside!
Being a Grandmother is amazing so I imagine being a Great Grandma brings even more joy!
One last look before they left and a glance towards Grama!
Beautiful Family!
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Thank you so much x
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Making wonderful memories!
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yes for sure
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What a perfect way to spend the weekend – you truly do have many blessings!
(And I hope Heme is fully on the mend!)
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I do! He is coughing still but better and all of the kids at home are also sick! Needless to say I am a bit tired!
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I’m glad he’s feeling better, though it sounds like some sort of bug has got you guys otherwise. Get some good rest to start off the week!
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Yes you are so right! all kids into doctor today lol
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Good times to be had and that is one chocolaty kid lol I am sure she enjoyed herself thouroughly
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Yes she was not happy when I grabbed her and washed her off!
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Oh my! Trauma ha ha ha
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Oh yes!!
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How lovely to be by the lake!
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It is so relaxing! xx
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I love the water!
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me too
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What a beautiful family you have, Lynn. So much fun for all here, and so much love that shows for everyone.
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Thank you Angie!
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Going to the lake and getting some sunshine and fresh air would probably be good for Heme. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Leslie
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yes he did fine at the lake and did allot of sleeping!
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Good that will help him a lot…..
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Reading your post you have me smiling all the way to the last line. What a beautiful area… and that view. Then your touching and exciting family gatherings for the birthday celebration and so much fun for everyone. The little ones are too gorgeous! My God, what a wonderful time you have spent.
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Thanks so much Erika! It was wonderful and so special xo
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I can only imagine. It makes me happy to read it and see the pics but even more since I know where you all have been through💖
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Thank you Erika! I never would have imagined
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I can understand that. The more you treasure this all now and the more you deserve this happiness 💖
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❤️❤️
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💖💖
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Absolutely delightful Lynn, and you have the most gorgeous views. That’s one chocolatey little lady!
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She is right??
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Poor Heme! I hope he’s better soon!
Lovely family time!
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Thanks!
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Oh what wonderful family time. Making beautiful memories!
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Yes for sure!xo
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Love your post. Whose daughter is Alicia- sorry I missed some of your past posts so I am not up with the news.
What a beautiful way to spend a holiday. And the weather looked gorgeous- truly summer.
Hope Heme is better now.
Susie
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Alicia is married to my son Yusuf xx he is still tired and coughing but hopefully on the mend. Thanks!
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The little baby girl ?
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She is osama’s baby
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sister to the twins ?
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yes! Sorry I don’t always use their names I feel nervous sometimes to do so. But yes she is their sister! She is so cute and so alert!
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Oh my God ! OK, Got it. I shouldn’t have asked. forgive me
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Oh nooooo I am glad you did! They are great with me sharing photos etc. and they do but then I am always thinking hmm. I am a worrier.
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I can’t help but smile the entire time I am reading and enjoying the pictures. You truly are blessed. What a beautiful family. Hope you son is feeling better. sending you peace and love Kat
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Thank you Kat!
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You have a lovely family, Lynn. I’m so glad you are able to enjoy them.
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Me too! xo
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What a beautiful family time, the kids all look so happy.
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It was so nice Sharon!
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Hi Lynn – thank you
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Great pictures. It looks like you all had a wonderful time. I hope Heme gets over his pneumonia soon.
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Thanks so much Ina xo
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Did you ever think you’d have days like this?
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NEVER
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I love to see you and your family so happy.No one deserves it more than you Sis.Lovely birthday celebrations, happy stress free times long may they last. I hope Heme is feeling better now. 💜💜💜
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Thank you sister! He finally slept through the night last night and seems better. 🌸❤️
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I am glad for that 💜
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Good times! It looks like it was lots of fun. I too love lights on the patio. My remote for mine isn’t working anymore. 😦 He-Man is going to look into the problem for me…soon he says.
👍😀 I hope his idea of soon matches mine.
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Four generations of fun! I love the cake-face. Ha ha. Great pictures and a beautiful spot. I hope Heme is feeling better. Thanks for sharing the wonderful day, Lynn.
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Thanks so much Diana!
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This is a true family event. Fun! I hope Heme has recovered.
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Thanks he is better
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