Sane, Simple, Sacred: The Perfect House

The Perfect House

"That house was the perfect house, whether you like food or sleep,

or storytelling, or singing, or just a mixture of them all.

Merely to be there was a cure for weariness, fear, and sadness." JRR Tolkien

I'm always comfortable in our house, but it seemed near perfect the past few days as grandchildren shared our space. Story times, game playing, art projects, meal times and snacks...I hope it was as magical for them as it was for us!

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SandyJune 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM
Your grandsons are precious. I love
kids. They're the greatest.
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Brenton and Amber SmithJune 30, 2010 at 11:28 PM
awe...that's so sweet! I'm so glad you had so much fun with them. You guys to a great job of doing things that are so age appropriate and so "right" for their interests. Thanks for working hard to maintain relationships with the kids. I know it's a lot of "work". We appreciate you.
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AndreaJuly 1, 2010 at 12:58 AM
Absolutely precious!
Blessings,
andrea
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DianaJuly 1, 2010 at 7:12 AM
I left a comment but I guess I messed up! I said that I am sure that your grandkids had a magical time too. I remember every little thing that I did with my grandma from when I was a little, little girl! We are very blessed to be grandparents. What was that game they were playing, it looked familiar? I won't be around much after today but just had to stop by to wish you a wonderful weekend. Don't you have a parade that goes past your house for the fourth, or is that another holiday that I'm thinking of? Enjoy your weekend! Love Di ♥
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PatJuly 1, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Absolutely perfect. Your house is decorated just as I like it...love in every corner.
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EileenJuly 1, 2010 at 11:55 PM
Perfect post! I love your sentiments!
'So glad that you were able to share this time with your grandsons!
God Bless!
Love to you,
Eileen
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DeeJuly 2, 2010 at 8:55 PM
I can't imagine them not enjoying themselves. From the look on their faces you get a gold star as grandma.Looking back at a previous post I really enjoyed seeing the statues.
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Sniffles and SmilesJuly 2, 2010 at 9:47 PM
Oh, I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time with them...sounds like you made some unforgettably perfect memories!!! Love the Tolkien quote, btw!! Hope you have a fantastic 4th of July!!! Love, Janine XO
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Jacquelyn StagerJuly 4, 2010 at 12:12 AM
Wonderful memories in the making Rebecca! Those statues are amazing aren't they!
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Janettessage.blogspot.comJuly 5, 2010 at 12:13 AM
I look forward to be a grandmother...for now I will enjoy the two still at home...one is a four year old, what a joy!!! Love the quote,
Janette
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BrendaJuly 6, 2010 at 11:27 PM
I like the Tolkien quote on the Perfect House. Yes, I know what you mean. I absolutely loved having family here from June 10th to June 22nd. I was so blessed. It was such a joy. I understand--A Perfect House. Your little boys are very cute. So nice you can have them for a few days here and there.
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The Perfect House

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