Some Christmas photos.....

Bubble wrap is the funnest!!

Photoshop fun.....

Trying to get the perfect Christmas photo....

You know the one where all the little ones are looking somewhere toward the camera.....Getting all of our little ones to stay still for a few seconds takes a village but it sure was a lot of fun...we were up to the challenge!

Logan sure loves his little cousin Josie - he just wants to hug her and squeeze her:)

We got a few hiny shots......

I know what this looks like but really he's just holding her head up so she can smile for the camera:)
Really!!

Another hiny shot.......

Looks impossible.............

But we did it....Look at those little sweet angels....I just love being a Nana and am so blessed to have these little people in my life!!!

I went to one of the boys basketball games on Saturday thinking that I might get some good action shots.....but this is where most of the action took place......They are so cute but so little - It was fun and hard to watch all at the same time. Jackson got a bloody nose by the boy in the gray shirt that is on top of Triston in the above picture but he got him back with a sly throw to the face when he was throwing the ball in......Coach Dad was mortified but I think he must have forgotten about all the shananigans that he used to pull on the basketball court....I remember watching the fans from the other team (I'm talking all the fans - parents included) in one of his junior high school games give him a standing ovation when he finally fouled out of the game:) Oh yes.....the memories.....payback time coach!!

If you haven't noticed - I just love taking pictures of my grandyoungins - I think they are the cutest kids in the world! Logan's watching a little Disney while sitting at the table trying to choke down some breakfast. He's not much into eating - He's too busy for that - Wish I was more like him......

He's such a ham and notices that Nana's got that dang camera out again and gives me a sweet smile.....
Gotta love em:)

Welcome Home Michael??

Well some things have sort of changed around here - I'd kind of forgotten what it's like to have a teenager - okay - 20 year old around. He's really good about keeping it all in his room but "his" room doesn't look like it did when it was the guest room - unless one of the other kids came home and that's another story.....

Notice the tennies over the vent airing out - I taught him that one......

Okay when I saw this my first reaction was "No stinkin way!" but then I had to laugh and take a picture.....Does that mean that maybe I'm maturing??

Yep - that's a to do list............ written right on the desk.....
it's the new craze......

I just couldn't crush the proud little boy in him....

"Look mom....I built a desk...whatcha think?"
We do have a desk for him in the basement - he's just not into moving them - just making them.....

Some things will never change......I'm so happy he's home!!! really I am!!!...all my little chickies are closer together now:)

Oh the memories!

I was able to go and help Triston out this week - making ginger bread houses at school - the same school that three of my kids went to when they were little! Talk about a strange feeling - now I'm here with a grandchild! Where did the time go??? Anyway - after standing there for a few minutes trying to recover from the shocking feeling - we got busy and it was a blast.....

Talk about candy heaven............

Everything was neatly organized for their project......

Can't you just feel the concentration..........

And what a yummy looking house!!! and a proud little man!!!!

This was the funnest part.....The teacher told them they could eat the candy and cookies that were left when they finished their house and Triston didn't waste any time on that.....I wished I was a kid!!!!

Music Box Dancer - Piano - Stereo

This is a tune that we used to hear a lot on tv when I was younger - back in the 70's I believe - For two days now me my mom and brother have been racking our brains trying to figure out what the name of it was. Larry started it - you know the "Hey do you remember that song? It goes something like this." And then you just can't get it off your mind until you finally figure it out - Well my mom figured out the artist and then I pulled up his tunes - started naming them off and "bam" there it was - "The Music Box Dancer". I posted it because it's such a sweet happy tune and I love it!! We need more happy tunes in our life:)

Granddads are grand....

Watching my husband holding this sweet grandchild brought back memories of watching my own dad with his big strong worn hands gently holding his little grandbabies...They loved to hear his deep voice and sometimes seemed quite mesmerized by him.....I love my dad and I loved my grandfathers and am so thankful for the time that I had to spend with them. Unfortunately my kids have lost all of their grandfathers and a couple of them at what I call a very young age - I know that someday we'll see them again and be able to catch up on all they've been up to - In the meantime I'll enjoy watching and snapping pictures of this wonderful granddaddy loving on these precious little ones.

Babies First Christmas.

I know it's not Christmas yet but Josie got a taste of her first candy cane. We had a great Thanksgiving weekend with lots of food - two year olds having a couple of knock down drag outs - laughing - napping - and some picture snapping - and even some good news - Michael is coming home:) We've sure missed that little booger.....

Her mama said I could give her the candy cane under one condition - that "I" give her a bath - no problem - although she is quite the splasher!!
Check out that sweet bottom tooth!!

Christmas shopping has begun!!!

This is one of my favorite reasons why I love the internet! No more running around to different stores trying to find the gifts that I want to buy for the grandkids......I just ask for a list from the parents (still waitin for yours Jenn:) and go to my fave site - Amazon - and with a few clicks of the button - done! This is a really cool little toy that we got for our newest grandbaby called a "Sing-a-ma-jig" (the toy not the baby). We had to play with it last night and test it out of course. I've even got one on order for our granddaughter - a purple one!

Give a boy a superhero suit.....

A strange thing starts to happen......

Their whole being starts to change - He is a "superhero"!!

They are strong and confident that they could take on anyone or anything!!

"BANG! POW! WHACK!" Including other superheroes!!

They speak a superhero secret language....

And they make the superheroes dad soooo proud!!!

He won!

This is old news as of last week but since I'm not on facebook anymore I just want to blog and say how very proud I am of Travis and his recent accomplishment. He worked so hard and is such a good example of how hard work pays off. Knocking on doors - kissing babies - meeting and talking to many - did I say many people!! Always with a smile on his face and a genuine interest in what others had to say to him - and he heard many concerns while on the campaign trail!! Good job Travis on just being who you are - honest -loving - kind - energetic and a joy to be around!! I know that you will do a great job and this county will be a better place with you and your family in it!!

I love you:)

Halloween at the park:)

We went to New Harmony State Park this year to trick-or-treat with the kids and they had a lot of fun - it is a pretty big deal - lots and lots of campers set up some pretty elaborate displays of scariness and fun - lots of candy and we met some scary creatures along the way!!

Here is Josie the kitty cat - Woody and his mom and dad - not too excited about getting his picture taken - I think he was saying something like "There's a snake in my boot!"

Buzz light year was not interested in posing for long either - he needed to go to "infinity and beyond!" Also there is an adorable little pumpkin in the stroller snoozing away:)

The ghost - the scarecrow and the army man raked in some yummy candy!


This guy had me pretty freaked out - He looked a lot scarier when you saw him in person!

And a friend brought a long a girlfriend - sorry Dee couldn't resist!! She's a beaut!

This thing here should be outlawed!! It was remote control and as Danielle was walking by it the guy with the controller made it move and Danielle screamed!!

The best part of the day was that we got to meet Lady GaGa!!! She is so nice and friendly and nothing like I expected her to be!

We couldn't have asked for better weather or better company....

It was a great Halloweenie day!!