Visiting Caden in the Hospital

 We were able to make a quick road trip to NC to visit Caden in the pediatric ICU.  Here is Pappy on Saturday being silly as he entertains Caden.  Pappy did his claw with Caden which is a tradition for him with his grandchildren.

 This photo says it all.  I need my Mommy and Daddy.  Caden took their hands.  So sweet.

 On Sunday, just before we were going to leave, they said Caden could go for a wagon ride.  He had a full entourage... Mommy, Daddy, Pappy, Grammie, Nurse and Respiratory Therapist and his oxygen tank.

 Caden's first time to see the beautiful bubble wall at the hospital.

Caden and his mommy and daddy gave Pappy his birthday card.  Pappy is reading it to Caden.  Caden liked the yellow envelope.  It was his new toy.


Our prayer..... Dear Gracious Lord, Thank you for the healing you have done for Caden.  We are so thankful that you wrapped him in Your loving, healing arms and gave him the strength to fight this pneumonia.  We ask that you continue to heal Caden and have him be stronger every day.  Thank you for the wonderful doctors and nurses who are caring for Caden.  All praise and thanks to You.  In Jesus' name, AMEN.

Ava is 9 Months Old... Our Miracle Baby

Ava is 9 months old today.  Here she is talking to me.  Thank you God for this precious baby.  She is your miracle to us and we are so thankful.

Cute Brother and Sister

Ava is 9 months old (adjusted age 7 months) and Tyler is 21 months old.  I have been a lucky Grammie to have these two with me each morning this week.

Ava Likes Bananas

Ava is thinking  "I like bananas."  Two weeks ago she wanted nothing to do with baby food.  It turned out to be a sensory issue which can be common with preemies.  Ava is doing great.  The speech pathologist has been amazing to figure what Ava needs.  Early intervention is the best... the earlier the better.  Ava is a fine example.  She is doing great!!!   And yes,  she does love her grandma (Grammie) and her Grammie loves her a lot, too!!!  She is my sweetie pie.

Caden and the Zebra

 Caden and his Daddy looking at a zebra at a local vendor's fair.

Caden likes the zebra and is shaking his hand.  So cute.

Dreaming of Hawaii

I had the 5 grandkiddos wear Hawaiian leis.  It looks like baby Ava doesn't like the Hawaiian look.  Tyler is ready to take off.  Josh is excited.  Kori is always the model and Evan smiles with squinty eyes.  This is not the photo I was hoping for.  Oh, well.  Sometimes you get a good picture of 5 children and sometimes you don't.  They are cute anyways and I love them all sooooo much!!!

Interesting Friday Night

 Ava playing this morning and doing her Tummy Time.  She enjoys Tummy Time, finally.  She used to cry and get very upset during Tummy Time.  We, however,  knew the importance of her doing Tummy Time.  It is so nice now that she likes her Tummy Time and will play and look around.  She is growing so fast and developing. 

We got a call from Alisson saying that their power was out.  We invited their family of 8 to sleep at our house.  We had power and air conditioning during this 100 degree weather.   I got all arrangements ready for their arrival and then Terence told us that their power was  back on about an hour later.  They all came over anyways for ice cream.  I asked if anyone wanted to spend the night.  Evan asked to stay 7 days, Kori wanted to stay and I asked for little Ava.  So, we had 3 of the grandkiddos stay overnight.  Fun but interesting Friday night.

Fourth of July Fun

 We had our Annual 4th of July Block Party with our neighbors and family.  I made ice cream cone cupcakes as a dessert treat for the grandkiddos and other children at the Block Party.  Check out Ty's face as he tries to eat the ice cream cone cupcake.

Terence is smiling because I volunteered to clean up Ty and Evan after they eat their ice cream cone cupcakes.  We had a wonderful fun, hot day at the Block Party.  Family, friends and neighbors..... it can't get any better.

Our Cuties.... Ava and Tyler

 We had Ty and Ava spend a couple of nights with us.  We had a fun time with them.  Here they are Sunday morning waiting for their Mommy and Daddy to pick them up.

Sweet little princess Ava Grace.