Exquisitely Glorious Day
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
August 14, 2017 9:33am CST
Yes, that's how our weather has been just about every day of this summer. But what made yesterday even more fabulous was a surprise visit from our older son, our daughter-in-law, and our two grandchildren!!!
My granddaughter finished seven weeks at sleepover camp in the state of Maine on Friday. This was her third summer. Her mommy, daddy, and brother drove to Maine to pick her up. Her entire bunk of friends saw her off. Yes, she's very popular. lol
From there they vacationed in Maine at the beaches and famous amusement parks for the weekend. On their way back to Manhattan, they decided to pop by to surprise us. And what a pleasant surprise it was!
They spent a very short two hours with us in the house and in our yard. It was exquisitely glorious outside. Even Doodles enjoyed the weather.
The best news is that my daughter-in-law was offered the most perfect job at a New York City University as a professor of law and will only have to teach two classes on Tuesday evenings. Perfect for her busy family!
*The photo is of my granddaughter performing a dance at camp. It's mine and all mine to share with you! ;P
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
14 Aug 17
This is fabulous Dianne! I am so happy your daughter in law got that position!
And your granddaughter looks so lovely and having fun in this photo.
So happy you got the time with them on such a glorious day!
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
14 Aug 17
@DianneN Welcome Dianne, have a lovely day now my friend.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Aug 17
Thanks so much!!! She is basically a stay at home mom, but this was too good to pass up. It won't interfere with the kids' activities, and my son will pick them up from religious school on Tuesdays. It was a very exciting and wonderful day just seeing them!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Aug 17
@TiarasOceanView The very same to you - I hope!
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@much2say (56053)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Aug 17
What a fast summer! How wonderful the family came for a surprise visit - the perfect weather was meant to be. Congratulations to your DIL- that's quite a position and how fortunate to have such a work schedule like that. The stage is the Ice Princess' element - she looks so happy there .
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Aug 17
The summer flew by, and to think that the Ice Princess was in Michigan last week and missed her last full weekend at camp. It was so good to see everyone! They all looked tanned and healthy.
My DIL is a very bright young lady, so it was fortuitous things worked out this way. My son is happy that she can contribute to the skating lessons. lol
Who would have thought that such a shy, once upon a time, little girl would enjoy being on the stage so much?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Aug 17
There are a couple of great water parks and amusement parks up there. We used to bring our kids there during summer vacations. It's so nice that our older son remembers the good times we had and wants the same for his kids. Ah, memories!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
14 Aug 17
Gorgeous photo of her! The joy on her face ! Congratulations to your daughter-in-law. And I am so happy you got such a wonderful surprise visit from them, Dianne, and glorious weather too. Have a good Monday further. Talk soon.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Thank you! I heard pounding on the front door and when I reached it, I saw my son walking towards it. I truly was surprised! Those little monkeys light up my life. It was a fun two hours, but it was over in a snap. Where has this summer gone???
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
14 Aug 17
I'm happy they came for the visit and there was nice weather. What a cute kid! Thanks for sharing!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
15 Aug 17
Your granddaughter is just so cute. The sleep away camp adventure must have been great fun for her and her friends. Sounds like your daughter-in-law found the perfect job.
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@RasmaSandra (80736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Aug 17
You have a very talented and lovely granddaughter. What a lovely surprise you had. Congratulations to your daughter-in-law fro getting such a fantastic job offer. Have a great day.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
14 Aug 17
Thats great news, and so happy they stopped in to see you guys!
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
14 Aug 17
@DianneN yes ! And thats exactly how it should be. Im jealous
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@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
14 Aug 17
It was great that they could pop in for a visit, even if it was a short one.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
15 Aug 17
So, you have been enjoying some glorious weather and then on top of that you had a glorious surprise visit from your son and family? Wonderful, even if was just for a couple of hours!
Judging from that smile, your grand-daughter just loves to dance!
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
16 Aug 17
i enjoyed reading your post ;) .. and your lovely granddaughter is a delight to watch ..
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Aug 17
your grand daughter is really a beauty, my friend. i like her smile.
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