Loving Grandparents

Yesterday we went down to Faribault to visit Isaac's family and attend his dad's church. We also celebrated his niece's second birthday, his mom's birthday, and his parents' 30th anniversary! (They're all within 4 days of each other.) I always like to hear Isaac's dad preach (and since I missed half the sermon to nurse Amelie, it was a great length!) and Elizabeth loves to go to churches where they have a children's sermon.

Here is a picture of Isaac's parents with their three granddaughters!
I don't think we've ever visited Faribault that Isaac's mom (the first Elizabeth VanLoon!) hasn't read Elizabeth a book or two.
Amelie took right to Dan, and I was so relieved. For some odd reason, Elizabeth resisted him until she was close to two years old, and I always felt so bad. Now, of course, she adores him, especially when he takes her down to see the horses! As much as she loves all of Isaac's family, no one can compare to Isaac's 14-year-old brother Nathaniel, who has first place in her heart. If you ever want to see what pure idolation looks like, just check out her face when she looks at Nathaniel.
My girls have two wonderful sets of grandparents. My parents adore them too.
Here's Amelie gracing Dad with one of her beautiful smiles. (I just about live for those - they melt me every time!)