Caden Meets His Great-Grandparents

 Great-Grandpa playing with his great-grandson Caden for the first time.

 Caden is really checking out his Great-Grandma.

Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa were so tickled to meet Caden and spend a few days with him.

TWO BGSU FANS

Both Caden and his Daddy are BGSU fans.  GO FALCONS!!!!!

Two of My Little Guys

 What fun I had playing outside with Tyler and Evan today!!!

 I just love his blue eyes!!!

 Evan so loves his cookies.

Evan looks like a big boy in this photo.  He talks so well and is so coordinated that it makes him seem older than he really is.

Cute Caden

Caden will be 5 months old on Thursday!!!  He is such a sweetie pie.

Caden & His Mom and Dad

 Caden is ready for the Fourth of July at the beach wearing his star shirt made by Grammie.

Zach, Laurie and Caden had a  mini vacation at the beach.  Caden dipped his toes in the ocean.

Tyler and Mama

Since Evan calls Alisson "Mama" , I guess that will be Tyler's name for her.  Here is Tyler wearing his cute Fourth of July star shirt.  Mama looks so happy as she is!!!!

Big Boy Caden

Caden is looking stronger by the week.  We are so thankful to God for his continued progress and development.  I am getting excited to see grandson Caden again.  Get ready Caden.... Grammie and Pappy G are coming to see you.

Fourth of July Fun

 We had our annual Neighborhood Block party on Sunday.  Alisson and family came, too.  Granddaughter stayed with us for a few hours after her Mom and Dad took the little ones home for naptime.  She is such a sweetheart and is so full of love.

 My first attempt at making bakery like cupcakes for the Block Party.  I used my Pampered Chef decorating tools to do the frosting just like D. C. Cupcakes do on TV.  I made two dozen cupcakes and sprinkled them with edible red and blue glitter.  I thought kids would like them and they did!!!!

 Gerry (aka Pappy G) and I went to the zoo today to see the baby elephant Lucas.  He is one month old.

 The zoo was not very crowded on the Fourth of July so I could stay and watch Lucas and his Mommy for a long time.

 Lucas is just too cute.

 The gorillas are a favorite to see, too.

I told Gerry I was going to say "Which one is the gorilla (monkey)?"  Ha! Ha!  We had a wonderful time at the zoo.

Evan Singing

Here is sweet Evan singing "Little Rabbit Foo Foo" as he is eating his cheese puffs.  He already had a cookie for a snack but asked for cheese puffs, too.  I showed him Cheez-It crackers and he said, "No, I do not like those."  He knows what he wants.

Two Little Grandsons With Me

 I got to have Evan and Tyler with me for a few hours on Friday.  Evan is all boy and has a mind of his own.  I asked him to smile cute and keep his eyes open. 

 Tyler is on the move.  Here is beginning to roll over to get Evan's red race car.  He is getting into everything that he can get to.

 Tyler is scooting forward to move and get into things these days.   I skyped with Aunt Bon and Tyler kept moving to touch the laptop on the floor.  I had to keep moving it.   He is our smiley guy.

Tyler showing how he scoots forward using his arms.  It won't be long and he will be crawling all over the place.  Such a happy boy!!!

Missing Caden

 Caden is looking bigger and older than when I saw him last month.  I miss him.  I better talk to Pappy G to schedule another road trip to visit Caden and his Mommy and Daddy.  Caden is working so hard sitting in his new seat that the PT suggested.  This will help build up his head control and core strength.

 Grandson Caden Zachary is just too cute.   I miss him!!!!!!!!

Zach and Laurie are so happy.  What a beautiful family!!!   I miss them, too!!!!!!!! 

Baby Caden's Baptism

Baby Caden was baptized today at Greater Heights United Methodist Church.  It was very special since Pastor Matt is a close friend.   Caden did not cry at all during the ceremony.  It is so exciting to have Caden a part of God's family.  Caden's Papou and Gramma from Maine were there to see the baptism.  What a special day!!!!

Father's Day

 Here is everyone at our house for Father's Day.   Gerry is serving birthday cake for Alisson's belated birthday celebration.  Her hubby Terence played the guitar as we sang Happy Birthday to Alisson and Happy Father's Day to Terence, Gerry Jr., Gerry Sr, and Charlie.  It was a wonderful family time together.  Later, we Skyped with Zach, Laurie and Caden. 

This is Evan eating cake with his Great-Grandpa Gerry and Great-Grandma Claire.  I know that Great-Grandpa and Great-Grandma liked seeing the kids in the pool, doing squirt toys, water balloons and watering the flowers.  We had a glorious fun day.  We thank you heavenly Father for this wonderful Father's Day time together.

Fun Times With the Grandkiddos

 I asked Evan if I could take his picture.  He asked, "Grammie, can I do a silly face?"  I said sure.  So here is Evan's silly face.

 I asked Evan to show me his eyes and a nice smile.  So cute.

 I did an art project with the kiddos.  We sponge painted t-shirts with red, white and blue stars so they could dress alike for the Fourth of July.  This project went surprisingly very well.

 Early one morning Tyler decided to read the newspaper.  Not really.  He discovered the newspaper on the floor and enjoyed exploring with the newspaper.

 On Friday, Evan rested in the pack and play for about an hour.  I heard him say, "Can I get out of here?"  I let him get up.  He sat with Kori who only has quiet time.  Here they are cuddled up in the rocking chair recliner.

 Friday night (our last night with the grandkiddos) we had movie night after eating pizza for dinner.  Here is Pappy G with his crew.

 Evan, the early riser, got to help Pappy G bake a birthday cake for Mommy Alisson.

Tyler wearing his adorable onesie with the wording "Grandpa's Little Helper)".

Random Pictures of GrandKiddos Stay With Us

 Evan and Tyler with the exersaucer.  Evan remembers when he had it.  We put new batteries in it so everything would work.

 Tyler really likes the exersaucer.

 Each day Mommy Alisson and Daddy Terence have a surprise for me to give to the kiddos.  Here are Josh and Kori showing their Color Wonders surprise.

Our princess Kori in the pool.  Kori was the only one who wanted to get into the pool.  Josh and Evan were afraid of anything floating in the pool.... even grass!!!!  Kori had fun doing cannon balls.

Our Visit with Caden

Here is a video I took of Caden on our visit a few weeks ago.  There is nothing more beautiful than an baby "talking" to his Mommy and seeing the love in his eyes and his excitement for her.  Thank you Dear Lord for this special gift.  We love you Caden Zachary sooooo much!!!!

Last Weekend Fun

 Last weekend we all traveled to Fremont, Michigan to see our nephew/cousin Alex graduate from High School.  Here is Alex being recognized at their church.  We are so very proud of Alex. 

 Great-grandma and Great-grandpa, Aunt Sally & Uncle Dan, and Alisson & Terence and the kiddos and Pappy G and Grammie all stayed at the Harrington Inn.  Tyler and Kori stayed in our room Saturday night.  I had fed Tyler his cereal and put him in bed with Pappy G as I got ready for church.  Kori woke up and I asked her if she wanted to get in the king sized bed with Pappy and Tyler.  In this photo, it looks like Tyler and Kori are wondering what they should do with Pappy G.  Should they wake him up or let him sleep??

Well, they decided to wake up Pappy G.  We had a wonderful weekend with the family.  On Saturday night we swam with Josh, Kori, Evan and Tyler.  There was an adult for each child.  It was a lot of fun!!!!  Great Uncle Dan was Kori's swimming partner.  I had Tyler. Pappy and Terence traded having Josh and Evan.  What a memorable family weekend together!!!!!!

Kori and Josh

 Kori and Josh were invited to Katelyn's swim birthday party.  Here is Kori, Katelyn and Annelise.

Josh and birthday friend Katelyn swimming around together.  I heard that all of the kids had a fun time!!!!

Tyler Time Outside

 Tyler came over to play for a couple of hours today.  The weather was perfect so we went outside for a little while.  I love his little hat and his onesie says "If mom says no, ask grandma."  Of course!!!

Tyler was very interested in the grass, the birds, the flowers and the kids playing outside next door.  He is such a sweetie pie.