Baby Ava Grace Comes Home

 Ava Grace came home Thanksgiving afternoon.  Here she is in her pj's and getting ready for bed.

Our little peanut granddaughter looks so tiny in the crib.  We are so thankful she is home and pray for her continued growth, development and good health. Thank you, God!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Evan!!!

 Evan likes his Lightning McQueen birthday cake.

 Evan is very interested in the cake.

When Evan first said he wanted a Lightning McQueen cake for his birthday, I started searching on the internet for easy ideas.  Pappy baked and carved the cake and I made the fondant.  It was the first time we worked with fondant.  I have watched many episodes of cake boss.

 We know it is not a prize winning cake, however, in our grandson's eyes, it is the best.  In our family, it is the tradition that Pappy bakes all birthday cakes.  I hope after this cake the other grandkiddos will still be content with a two layer cake.

Evan with his Mommy and Daddy.  Alisson admitted to me that she was unsure how this cake would be when I explained to her.  She thought it would be great if we just put a Lightning McQueen matchbox car on top of a two layer round cake.  Oh, no.... only the best for our grandchildren.

Our Two Youngest Grandchilren

 Preemie Ava Grace 5 weeks old (37 weeks-- due date in 3 weeks)

Caden Zachary at 9 months.

A Visit with Ava Grace

 Baby Ava taking 28ml tonight.  YEAH!!

 Grammie concentrating totally on Ava as she feeds her.

 After eating, little Ava was awake with us for about 40 minutes.

Ava is such a sweeetie pie.

Miss Ava... our preemie princess

 Grammie time with baby Ava.

 Our precious little Ava.

 This photo was taken on Sunday.  Ava now weighs 3lbs. 5oz.

 Grammie got to give Ava a bottle for the first time.

 Ava did so well and took her whole feeding from the bottle.

Grammie made sure that she was doing everything just like the nurse showed her. 

Family Weekend with Ava Grace

 Zach flew home this weekend to meet his niece Ava Grace.  He got to hold Ava during her feeding time on Saturday afternoon.

 Grammie time with Ava.

 Mommy and daughter.  Ava recognizes her Mommy's voice.  It is too sweet.

 Ava loves her Pappy and Pappy loves little peanut granddaughter Ava.

 This photo was taken when I stayed at the hospital with Ava and Gerry took Zach to the Detroit airport this morning.

Grammie so loved her special time with baby Ava.  We are so happy that Ava is gaining weight and now weighs 2 lbs. 12 oz.  I will be so excited when she hits 3 lbs.  The doctor told me today that Ava will probably go home in 2 to 4 weeks.  Thank you, God.

Ava's Bassinet

Little Ava's bassinet is ready and waiting for her.  I am so excited how her new girly bassinet cover turned out. It was finished today.  I just love the pink with white polka dots for our little princess.  I had it custom made using the boys' bassinet cover I had made when Evan was born as a pattern. Grandsons Evan, Tyler and Caden have used the bassinet used by our children.  Ava needed a girly girl bassinet cover.  I am so glad Jamie's was able to make a beautiful bassinet cover for our little peanut.  She will probably fit in the bassinet for quite awhile.

Caden's First Halloween

Our cute little pea pod.  Hugs and kisses to Caden on his first Halloween.