I love that Sarah shares pictures of her Grandma adventures with Anna and Simeon! Here are the most recent ones from their Valentine's making craft session on Thursday.

O.K., so maybe there was a twinge of jealousy when I saw these adorable pictures. I want to make Valentines with my grandbabies, too! But, then I remember the fun time Anna and I had making her Thanksgiving turkey and have to realize that being the far-a-way grandma has its advantages and disadvantages. After all, we got to have Anna and Simeon here for a whole week at Thanksgiving, and they may be here for even longer this summer - a time that I look forward to with great anticipation.
But, in the meantime, I am so thankful for our modern technology! Yesterday, we spent nearly an hour on Facetime (using Jim's and Peter's iTouches for video conferences.) Anna showed us her books that she got at the library in the morning. It reminded me of some books that I have been buying for when they visit us again. But, then it dawned on me - I don't have to wait until they visit! I can read them to her real time - right here - right now! And, I did! Anna could see the books as I read and was able to answer questions that I asked her about the story and illustrations! She kept asking for "another one!"


One of the books I read was "Quienes Ponen Huevos?" - "Who Lays Eggs?" I asked her if she wanted to read in English or Spanish. She answered quickly, "English!" At the end of our reading time Ginny came to say goodbye and told me that she and Peter had rested together in the recliner while Anna and I had our reading time!
So, even though we are the "far-a-way" grandparents, technology helps bring us closer than we could have ever imagined - isn't technology great?