Well, as many of you know, my DD lives within a mile of me but my son lives in Florida near my mom. DD has my 5 yo grandson and my now 4 week old grand daughter. My son has my almost 4 yo grand daughter. My son has lived in Florida for well over 10 years and has not come back home since. We always go there. Until several weeks ago! His wife's family has a lake house in the Poconos and she and my grand daughter flew up to spend two weeks there. My son drove up to spend the last week with them but stopped at our house for the weekend! Slept here and everything! It was also my DH's birthday so lots to celebrate. He got to meet his new niece who was a whole 4 days old by then. He went fishing with my DH and caught the largest fluke my DH has ever seen! We had such a good time. It was a long time since my two children have been able able to spend time together.
But wait, there's more........
My son left on Monday morning to meet up with his wife and daughter. But on the way home to Florida, they all stopped here for several hours. Drum roll please - I was actually able to get pictures of ALL THREE of my grandchildren in one spot! I took pictures of my children with theirs and the two oldest grands interacting (they would see each other again in a few weeks when DH and I took our 5 yo grandson to Florida). It was heaven! Took one big family picture which turned out great - everyone smiled.
But that's not the best news........
I told my son to call me when he arrived home since they were going to drive straight through to Florida (a 14 hour drive on a good day). He called as promised but had some extra news to share - they are expecting their second child next spring! They had no idea but my DIL just had "that" feeling and decided to take a test which turned out positive. So, my family photo actually included my fourth grand child without anyone knowing. Of course, now I have to figure out a way to get all four grands in one picture next year.
Won't start any quilts until she tells me what they're having. But, I can start a "non-gender specific" crocheted blankie!