Judy's Photoblog
Family shopping...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 18 March 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
We stopped at Publix for a few special requests after picking our local 'grands' up at their schoolbus stop.
PS: I thank everyone who commented over the long weekend while we were more than BUSY with the 'crew' you see here, plus our daughter and eldest granddaughter (whose college decal sits on the rear window of our van - Georgetown). Thanks, Susan, for taking the photo!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog; your comments are greatly appreciated. I apologize for not getting to all of your posts. I will visit as time permits.
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Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
What a wonderful family shot!!! Glad you had a good weekend:-)
18 Mar 2009 5:47am
@Linerberry: Thank you so much. We hadn't been together since last April for David's memorial service, so this was a wonderful (and difficult) reunion. xx
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
Nice to meet you Judy, and a great family portrait
18 Mar 2009 7:53am
@EYES WIDE SHUT: Thanks, Paul.
@Betty: Thanks, Betty.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
when I saw the title of the photo, I thought maybe you had picked up these kids while shopping for some new family members!......
Great fun shot - looks like everyone is having fun!
18 Mar 2009 10:53am
@Chris: That's funny, Chris ... no, we took this 'crew' with us into Publix! <grin>
Children today have their individual ideas of what "supper" means; we needed some extras! :D
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
You have a beautiful grand-family, Judy. And a nice daughter for taking this photo.
18 Mar 2009 11:22am
@Viewfinder: Thank you, Glenn ......... and we were blessed to share our love!
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Would LIKE VERY MUCH to have this shot! Would you be so kind to send it to me by email? It is a heart warming image!!!!
18 Mar 2009 11:23am
@Japanalia: Glady, you have it! xx
tyan from Singapore
its as if i already knew them,and you of course,after hearing about them from you.Such a joy it must be to be grandparents!:)
18 Mar 2009 11:27am
@tyan: It's an old 'story' but 'they say' if we knew how much fun it was to be grandparents, we'd have had them first! xxx
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Superb happy family !! This photo gives a smile and happiness only looking at it !!
18 Mar 2009 11:55am
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Thank you, Marie ....... I'm happy it gave you a smile!
Tracey from Maryland, United States
What a happy and handsome crew! You are one lucky person ;0)
18 Mar 2009 12:58pm
@Tracey: You are absolutely correct; we are blessed!
@Susan: Thank you, Susan ... although this isn't the 'whole' crew. :D
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful family there. Wonderful composition. I hope you had a wonderful visit.
18 Mar 2009 1:02pm
@Laurie: We did have a wonderful visit, Laurie ... thank you!
Barbara from Florida, United States
Happy family image indeed. It is amazing to see how much the children have grown. It must have been a wonderful weekend with those smiles. Nice to see, Judy.
18 Mar 2009 1:15pm
@Barbara: Thanks, Barb. It was obviously a bittersweet visit, but one that couldn't be avoided.
We made the very best of it, and had a good weekend. Lots of photos to come!
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Judy, a great happy family and beautiful grandchildren - keep up the great work!
18 Mar 2009 4:40pm
@Scott Schilling: Under the circumstances, Scott, this was a bittersweet reunion.
Our middle child/son died a tragic and sudden death on 3/22/08. This visit was planned by our daughter (our eldest of three), who wanted his young daughter to reconnect with our side of her family.
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
What a happy bunch,brings a smile to my face :-)
18 Mar 2009 4:46pm
@Anthony Lambert: Thanks, Anthony ... me too!
Observing from North West, United Kingdom
A lovely family shot, your grandkids look so happy Judy & Mike, I have to laugh at the little guy, he has a grin that say's it all (like my own son) :)
18 Mar 2009 4:54pm
@Observing: Thanks, Mike ... it wasn't all wonderful because kids are unpredictable, but we DID have fun!
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, Wales., United Kingdom
Now this is one that should be posted up outside the local Police Station..".Wanted for excessive smiling"..So glad you had a good Weekend. :>)
18 Mar 2009 5:06pm
@Jeff: You are a riot ... and your idea is well absorbed! :D
JJ from Jersey City, United States
nice to see you Judy and a beautiful family portrait
19 Mar 2009 1:38am
@JJ: Thanks, JJ.
Magda from Canada
You all look so happy! Absolutely wonderful image! The mood captured is priceless!
19 Mar 2009 7:48am
@Magda: We picked the local two up at their school bus stop and the girls were so cute when they first saw each other. Kayla ran toward Fiona - looked at each other for a split second and then hugged! :D
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Outstanding! What would we do without our grandkids??
19 Mar 2009 10:54pm
@john4jack: I do not know, Jack ... they are our life!
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Judy, I think that I mentioned before that we left paradise (Sequim - mountains, river, salt water, islands) to be close to our grandchildren. One of the best decisions, and certainly the best move, that we have ever made.
19 Mar 2009 11:53pm
@john4jack: Thanks, Jack, and yes, you told me you'd lived in Sequim. Our grandchildren are in three different locations. one in CO, two right here near us in FL and the eldest in college in DC. No easy way to get near to all of them, and who knows where Bridget will end up after this, her last year of college.
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