Ten Grandchildren

 Last Sunday our children orchestrated a late 70th birthday celebration for me.  One of the nice things we did that night was to get a picture of me with the grandchildren.  I posted it on Facebook, along with this commentary:  

Ten grandchildren in ten years. They range in age from 1 to 11. Every one is precious and interesting and full of charm and potential. Every one has two parents who love them and provide for them and teach them well. This is a whole load of Iwashige family blessings to reflect on at the age of 70.

As you can probably tell, this picture was taken as all such pictures of wiggly little people must be taken--in a hurry and on the fly--before anyone absconds or starts crying. Back 'em up to the wall of the dining room/school room and click away from across the dining room table.

Right now there are no 3 or 5-year olds, and there are two who are 8. Otherwise, every age from 1 to11 is covered.

The children are from three different families.

Here's a picture:

Two grandsons (ages 6 and 8) decorated the cake.  The 2-year old was bribed to stay in the picture by being allowed to hold a miniature pumpkin.

They're such a fun bunch!

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Part of our youngest son Grant's family was featured on the front page of Sunday's local daily newspaper.  If I can manage it, I'll put the link for that article here.  If you can't see it on the page this link goes to (I'm afraid it might go to today's front page instead), you might try the archives button on the right side of the screen, and then select the November 13 date.  The article is about involving children in cooking.  The pictures are taken in the kitchen of Amanda Miller, our daughter-in-law's close friend.  Amanda is a former food columnist for our local newspaper, and now submits feature articles.