Happy Thursday, sweet friends. Spring has been wonderful, but short lived. It seems summer has arrived, and it usually comes early in the South.
“But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments.”
Psalm 103:17-18
You may remember that I warned you in March when we celebrated EK’s birthday that there would be two more. Not to break a promise, we celebrated WL in April and today we celebrate our oldest grandchild who had her sixth birthday last week. How can she be six?
Ella Mae is our brown-eyed girl! If you are a long time reader you probably remember when our EM was born. How exciting it was to finally be grandparents. Yes, we are still excited!
I am only sharing a few photos from the past year. My darling EM is always interested in learning manners and she asks a lot of questions. She is pouring tea from a tea set she received from PJ when she turned five!
EM is the best big sister! She loves her little sister and brother and is very protective. This is one of my favorite photos taken last summer in my zinnia and sunflower garden!
EM is an outdoorsy girl who loves to camp and hike! She’s made her way to a nice summit in the Colorado Rockies!
As children grow, you can see their character traits developing. EM is loving, kind, and compassionate. Ella Mae and I went on a girls shopping spree two days before her birthday. She took a long time to choose a few things and was so careful about the money I was spending. She is very sensitive.
EM and I were hanging out in the Sunshine Cottage here, as we often do. She loves the cottage, especially sleepovers!
We took many photos at her fun birthday party, and she was always surrounded by friends. I guess there were twenty-five children present. Her amazing Mama made the cake, had crafts for the children, organized a fun scavenger hunt, among many other things, and handled it all with ease. Grandparents just said “whew”!
This was last August…seems like yesterday. I just cannot believe she will be in first grade this year. This coming Sunday, she will graduate from kindergarten. Proud grandparents wouldn’t miss it!
In my opinion (which is totally unbiased), she looks like a little Southern princess in her camellia Christmas dress!
Saturday evening we will attend her first ballet recital, “Sleeping Beauty”!
Da and I found a pink bicycle with a “hot pink” basket and since these are Ella Mae’s favorite colors, it had to come home with us last week. It is a bigger bike with no training wheels and she has done so well learning to ride a taller, heavier bike. EM was proudly showing us her accomplishments. Da and PJ are pushovers when it comes to her and our little ones!
She brings us great joy. It is truly a blessing to be given precious time and opportunity to be a part of her life and the lives of our other grandchildren. It is a sweet thing to have them live nearby, something we don’t take for granted. Many parents and grandparents are separated from their children and grandchildren by many miles!
God is good and we are thankful for the gift of Ella Mae!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Don’t you just love grandchildren. On my way this weekend to visit two of mine. Blessings to all🥰
Yes! Enjoy your weekend with grands!
Happy Birthday to sweet Ella Mae! SO adorable, I can’t get over she’s 6 already. I know you are proud grandparents to those three precious grands. I hope you have the photo of her and EK standing in front of the sunflowers framed somewhere! ♥
Thank you, Mary♥️
Pam, what a tender hearted little one you have there. She reminds me of my oldest in the way you describe her sweet personality. Happy Birthday, Princess EM.
Thank you, Rita. I failed to mention she is very responsible, a trait that is usually found in the oldest.
Happy Birthday to EM!!
Thanks so much, Penny!
Sweet sweet post. I loved all the memories and hearing about her birthday party. Also, to hear of all the coming events!
You are indeed blessed!
Thank you, Bonnie. Enjoy your day!
EM is so precious, Pam. These are wonderful photos. The days pass slowly, but the years oh’ so quickly. Treasure every moment.
Thanks so much dear one!
What a little sweetheart
Thank you, Ruthie!
EM is such a sweet little girl. I can’t believe she’s 6 already! Grands are such a blessing; especially when they’re nearby. You and Butch are enriching her life in a way she will always remember. And, of course, they’re bringing you much joy too! Thanks for sharing. Clara❤️
Thank you, Clara. Time has passed too quickly ♥️
Your blessed, such sweet kiddos. Your photos and so clear and the color is great. Do you mind if I ask what kind of camera you use.
Thanks so much. I use a Canon EOS Rebel T5i, occasionally my IPhone 11 using portrait mode.
I hope that helps!
Happy Birthday to your sweet EM. She is such an adorable girl inside and out. My little granddaughter Charlotte is turning 6 in June. Seems like she was just born. I too would love to know what camera you use. I have been using my IPhone camera that has great pictures but mine from my phone just do not transfer well.
Thank you, Kris. Happy early birthday to your darling Charlotte.
I use a Canon EOS Rebel T5i. Occasionally I use my Iphone 11 on portrait mode. I hope this helps.
Grandchildren are such a blessing. You are blessed to be able to be so close to them.
Thank you, Nonie. Yes they are wonderful blessings!
So sweet Pam and Butch. Our Littles increase our daily joy. What a blessing for us all. Your photos are perfect and their little outfits are so pretty amidst your gardens! They grow so fast so I know you will enjoy every single minute. Hugs and blessings always
Thank you, Kari. They are definitely blessings!
Such sweet photos and memories! She is such a beautiful angel, and so lucky to have her loving grandparents so close by! Sometimes when I’m looking back for a recipe or something from the archives and run across pictures of my grands when they were much younger, I just can’t believe how they’ve grown and changed! I love the recent shopping trip story, CC {who just turned 9} asked me for clothes from her favorite store {Gigi’s in Cahaba Heights} and I had so much fun picking out what I thought she would like {and that my daughter would approve 😂} Next time I will just take her with me, you must have had such a special day! Happy Birthday to EM 🌷
Jenna
Thank you, Jenna. Yes, take CC shopping with you. It is so much fun!
Such a lovely granddaughter, it’s so fun watching her grow and see all the fun little activities…thank you so much for sharing with us. Happy Birthday wishes to EM!
Thank you, Sue. Grands are blessings !
Dear EM is so lovely, poised and gracious of spirit…one could almost sense and visualize the young woman she will become. I know the Grands’ influence will play a great part in her fulfillment in the Lord’s plan. Looking forward to it,
for it is just around the corner, so quickly does happen and take you by surprise. Enjoy every moment as it unfolds. You are all a joy to observe in this Family journey. Blessed Birthday, dear EM !
Thank you, Mary! You are always a sweetheart ♥️
You, as well, dear one.
Dear Pam, this post is a treasure. Your “little brown-eyed girl” is beautiful, but not so little anymore. I love the photo of her in the cottage, she is especially beautiful in that photo. I know you enjoy seeing her special inner qualities begin to surface, many I am sure you have lovingly given to her.
Happy birthday, to a sweet and beautiful girl.
Sandra, you are so sweet and thank you!
Happy Birthday Queen EM! How did she grow up so quickly? Please take pictures at the dance recital. And what a special, loving, talented Daughter-in-Love you have too.
Thank you Roxanne. I plan on taking photos ♥️
Oh she is such a sweetheart with that little tea set!
Thank you, Linda!
What a sweet post Pam – she is indeed a beautiful princess! And how lucky and blessed for both of you that you live so close to one another. Happy Birthday EM!
Thanks so much, Kim!
HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY ELLA MAE Wishing you HAPPINESS and BLESSINGS
Marilyn,Joan and Marion
A special thank you Marilyn, Joan, and Marion!
Happy Birthday to your adorable queen! God bless her.
Thank you my friend!
Happy Birthday, Miss Ella Mae, and congratulations on your graduation from Kindergarten! Sweet Pam, Miss Ella Mae was a pretty baby, and she is growing up to be a beautiful girl. Her sweet smile is just precious. I know you are so proud of her. You brought a happy tear to my eye when I read your post. I loved my grandparents so much, and I miss them everyday. They were so good to me and reading about you and EM going shopping brought back such happy memories. My birthday was always close to the start of school, and part of my present was going to lunch and school clothes shopping with both my grandmothers. I was blessed as well to have them living close by. I wish you a happy rest of your week, dear friend!
Thank you, Shannon and thank you for sharing your sweet memories of your grandmothers. Wishing you a wonderful weekend my friend!
Sweet memories & fun times for EM, a blessing indeed Pam. ❤️
Blessings,
Jennifer
Thank you, Jennifer ♥️
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Happy Birthday to your beautiful Ella Mae. I love all the photos enjoying her many adventures. She is so beautiful in her ballet outfit. I loved your description of your shopping trip and how careful she was about spending. What a blessing to live so nearby and have almost daily contact. I have always felt so blessed that I could help with my grandchildren. The time goes so very quickly.
Thank you sweet Dianne. It is a blessing to have them near us. Happy Weekend!
Belated Happy Birthday greetings! Oh Pam, she is absolutely beautiful. It seems like she was born just yesterday and it has been such a joy watching her grow up. I love your description of her sensitivity and kindness and the shopping trip story is especially sweet. What a treat to have Ella Mae (and her siblings) so close — and that’s a treat for everyone. I’m seeing some good parenting (and grandparenting) in that young girl. What a treasure.
Thanks so much, Jeanie. It does seem like yesterday when she was born. Take care dear one!
Happy Birthday Miss Ella Mae! Oh Pam and Butch you are so blessed. She is an all around lady loving the outside but giving her ballet recital Saturday evening and how lovely she looks in her recital dress why almost at point. I’d love being there. Take as many pictures as possible. As soon all to soon they will grow up and these wonderful days will only be a memory. Your grands are precious.
Thank you sweet Alice. Your comments warm my heart. We will take lots of photos I am sure. Love and hugs ♥️
Is that Boulder below in the picture of EM in the Rockies?
They were in Colorado Springs, I think!
Oh how precious she is and I can’t believe she is 6 already! I remember when she was born. Enjoy her first recital… and she did look like a Southern Princess in her Christmas dress!
Thank you, Nancy. It seems like yesterday when she was born.
In a resent post, I think it was Mothers Day, your husband posted a picture of his mother. Your little 6 year old looks just like her.
Hi Vicky, she does remember her late great grandmother. She also looks like her sweet mother. Have a blessed Sunday!
Happy belated birthday to little miss Ella Mae!!🎂
Thank you my friend!