Sane, Simple, Sacred: "I'M A PRESENT!"

"I'M A PRESENT!"

We met our grandchildren at a Dairy Queen to celebrate T's birthday. Here he is, ready to open the extravagantly wrapped present! Note the white, upturned cup to the left. It covers the make-shift home of his pet lady bug which he found in his Sunday School class earlier in the day!

He had plenty of help discovering what was inside his package!

After ice cream treats and great conversation, he left the D.Q. wearing and carrying his gifts.

Donning the ribbon, he declared joyfully, "I'm a present!"

Yes, you are, T!

In the parking lot, while making the exchange of a bushel of apples from one car to the other, we had an adventure.

Granddaughter A watches as Grandpa helps corral the stray apples.

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TamaraMarch 1, 2010 at 9:27 AM
I haven't visited for a bit... Love the new look! We're having some grandparenting troubles... would you please pray for Zachary? He is 2 1/2, living with his single mom and two older brothers from a previous relationship and there is evidence of abuse. Our hearts are breaking and we are crying out to the Lord for His protection for this little guy. We have also gotten the authorities involved, but it has only caused more ill feelings.
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DeniseMarch 1, 2010 at 9:29 AM
So very sweet.
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Simply ShelleyMarch 1, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Happy B-D to your sweet little grandson....looks like he had a good one...apples everywhere bet, that was a job getting them all picked up...a bushel,a peck,a hug around the neck...have you ever heard that little rhyme?..Have a blessed week Rebecca.....
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DianaMarch 1, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Your grands are beautiful Rebecca, and Dairy Queen is the perfect place for a sweet rendezvous!
Do I see apple pie in your future?
Love Di
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RebeccaMarch 1, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Actually, Di, I DO plant to make an apple sheet cake for the Lenten Luncheon our church is responsible for providing this Wednesday. It is an interesting recipe - roll 1/2 dough, cover with and apple filling, and roll the other half & place over apples. Bake & frost. I've never made it before but found it when I googled "apple sheet cake".
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RebeccaMarch 1, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Actually, I "PLAN" - not "PLANT" (see previous comment).
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BrendaMarch 1, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Yes, yes, what a precious present indeed.

Oh Rebecca, that is dear! I wonder if you would like to write a children's book with that title.
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Wanda.....March 1, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Hope your grandson T had a great day, Rebecca.
I see a hint of his grandfather in T's cute little smiling face. Hope your apple cake turns out good. I just copied an apple cake recipe, that seemed a little different myself.
Smiles...Wanda
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Beth HerringMarch 1, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Your grandchildren are precious! I just love being a Nana and I can tell that you do too.

The scripture above is my memory verse for this month!
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Sniffles and SmilesMarch 1, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Oh, perfect!!! He's adorable!!! Love this!!! And I love your fresh, clean, new blog look! Beautiful! I've missed you!! Happy Birthday to T! Love you!! Janine XO
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SandyMarch 1, 2010 at 5:03 PM
Such beautiful children! I can see the joy in
the birthday guy's eyes. I'm going to have to
make that cake. Sounds too good to pass up.
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DianaMarch 1, 2010 at 7:21 PM
I knew what you meant, it sounds delicious! I'm sure it will be great!
Love Di ♥
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BernieMarch 1, 2010 at 7:45 PM
Happy Birthday T.....your grandchildren are just adorable Rebecca and I can't think of a better place to celebrate than DQ......apple cake sounds so good.......:-) Hugs
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