Family BBQ

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What a fun day we all had yesterday. There were lots of pictures taken but one I really enjoyed was of all of my children. We got out one of my favorite pictures that was taken back in 2002….



Then we put the kids in the same positions yesterday, about 10 years later….



Aww.. yes, they do grow up!!!

Here are a couple other favorites.. they were family shots. The only one missing was my daughter-in-law Lolot. She had to work and we were really sorry that she was not with us….
 



I never take it for granted that I will have the opportunity to have all my kids gathered together in one place at the same time. I’ve spent years when my children were literally spread all over the world and the chance for us to be together was simply not possible. So these moments are truly a blessing and something I thank the Lord for. Here were a few more pics from our day…
 
 
 


  

Comments

  1. JoMay 29, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    What is Memorial Day please? What does it commemorate? We don't have this holiday where we live.

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    1. CrystalMay 29, 2012 at 8:53 AM

      Jo.. Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember the Military men & women who have died serving our country

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    2. JoJune 1, 2012 at 1:10 AM

      Thank you : )

      We have Remembrance Day in November, usually the second Sunday as it is closest to 11 November. The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month marks the signing of the Armistice, on 11th November 1918, to signal the end of World War One. We now include other wars, not just WW1. It is good to remember those who died for us.

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  2. donna www.merryheartcrafts.comMay 29, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Beautiful pictures! You have a lovely family. It is hard to get all our children together. God bless.

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  3. allisamazingMay 29, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    What wonderful pictures. It looks like a great time was had by everyone!

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  4. ShannonMay 29, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Thank you for sharing your photos. We enjoy them as though we know your family personally. I look forward to your blog and enjoy it very much. Thanks again for sharing your life. It's an inspiration.

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  5. cathie3914May 29, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    lovely my friend, simply lovely

    your family is amazing! you are truly blessed!!

    love ya

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  6. DonnaMay 29, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    It was wonderful to see the kids 10 years ago and today! You sure are one lucky lady to have such a wonderful family!! God really has blessed you : )

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  7. Domestic GoddessMay 29, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Crystal, you have such a beautiful family, and I love the picture of all the kids back in 2002, then in 2012. My goodness how fast time flies, and how fast your kids have grown. How blessed you are to have such a lovely family!!

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  8. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    looks like y'all had a grand time!

    Sandry

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    1. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 8:44 AM

      Crystal, I've been reading your blog since 2006! Wow, the kids have grown! I didn't see your grandsons pictured. Or, maybe I saw one cutie - aren't they about 6 and 5 now? Your grandaughters have lot too! Looks like a special !!

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  9. CathyMay 30, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Crystal,
    I also loved seeing these pictures. What a great idea to take a new pictures with the kids standing in the same place as years ago.
    You have a beautiful family.
    Love ya friend,
    Cathy

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  10. SarahJune 2, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Crystal,
    I am glad to see you had a great vacation and that all of your kids were able to be home for Memorial Day. I have been following your blog for a long time too and I noticed that one of your grandsons was missing in the pictures. I hope all is well!
    -Sarah

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  11. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Wonderful pictures! (frugalmomntraining) Lisa from your message boards.

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