Christmas Fun 2012

 All six of my grandkiddos.

 Another photo of all 6 of my grandkiddos.

 So sweet!!!  I think this is the photo I will frame of the six grandkiddos.

 Pappy and his grandkiddos.

 Grammie and her grandkiddos  Good job Kori.

 Caden and Daddy.

 Caden with his glowworm seahorse from Grammie and Pappy.

 Great-Uncle Charlie reading a book to Ty.

 Princess Ava with her new snowsuit.

 Josh after opening his dream lite pillow pet from Pappy and Grammie.

 Kori with Barbie dolls that her Mommy had.

 Alisson likes her Vera Bradley make up case.

 Laurie opening her Vera Bradley make up case.

 Zach with his new Browns shirt.

 Great- Aunt Bonnie and Great-Uncle Charlie.

 Auntie Alisson and Caden.

 Ty Boo and Caden hugging cousins.

Uncle Zach and Ava making faces at each other.
We had a wonderful Christmas with all of the family together.  Thank you so much dear Heavenly Father for these precious times together.

On the 1st Day of our Family Christmas 2012

 Caden's first day in BG playing with the airplane his Daddy played with.  He was excited to see an airplane because he made the connection that he went on an airplane early (6am) this morning.

 Caden really likes baby Ava.  He does not know she is his cousin.  He just knows she is a pretty girl.

 Our youngest grandchildren are not very photogenic.  Oh well, they are cute and precious to us.

 Caden and Ty playing together.

The evening is calming down with 6 grnadkiddos.  Here are the 3 older grandkiddos watching The Wizard of Oz with Pappy.  We had a wonderful family evening with our children and grandchildren.  Thank you dear Lord for these wonderful family times and memories in the making.

5 Grandkiddos Spend the Night

 The three older grandchildren watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas while they have a cookie picnic.  I put out a table cloth and had the kiddos eat their cookies as a picnic.  I then only had to shake the crumbs from the table cloth.  Bedtime snack is right after bath time.

The five cuties early Sunday morning.  I bribed them.  I said if you smile pretty I will give you a candy cane.  I guess it sort of worked.

Caden and Santa

Our 21 month old grandson Caden  meets Santa.  We love this little guy so much.

Ava Kissing

Miss Ava's latest trick is to kiss.  She is so precious.

Happy Birthday Evan!

About 3 weeks ago Evan changed his mind for his birthday cake.  He told me he wanted a scary monster with legs.  Well, this is what we came up with that we could do.  I just added fondant legs for Evan's request for legs.  When he saw the cake, Evan said, "It's a scary monster."  I was so relieved that he thought it was scary.  Evan wanted to eat the eyeball.... all sugar.... marshmallows and powdered sugar.  He was happy.  Love you little guy!!!!

Pappy and Ava

Ava was afraid of Pappy for a couple of months.  Ava now is very comfortable with Pappy.  Here she is playing with a red piece of paper.  Her favorite toy currently is colored paper.  Too funny.

Mommy and Her Peanut

What a sweet photo of our little peanut and her Mommy.  Two girls I love very much!!!!!

Halloween Fun

 Downtown BG Trick or Treating last Thursday when it was 80 degrees and sunny. The grandkiddos and friends.  We had a red power ranger, spider man, an elephant, a peanut and a Little Mermaid.  Cute.

 Our peanut Ava all bundled up today for "Trunk or Treat" at our church, St. Mark's Lutheran.  It was a cloudy, windy, cold day, but fun.

Alisson and her little elephant Tyler.  He was cozy with his costume.  Perfect for a cold day.  It was great seeing the 5 grandkiddos today at "Trunk or Treat."  The children went trick or treating around the parking lot where cars had treats in their opened, decorated trunks.  Fun.

Ava and Tyler's Birthday

 This is the cake Pappy baked for Tyler and Ava's birthday today.

 Here is our one year old birthday girl!! 

 Our smiley grandson on his 2nd birthday today.

Ava having her first taste of cake.  She really got into it and liked it a lot after this first taste.  She needed a bath afterwards of course.

Ava and a Vintage Toy

 I gave Ava her Mommy's Lolly Dolly to play with .  She loved it just like her Mommy did.

Our cutie Ava playing with Lolly Dolly. 

Ava Plays Dress Up with Grammie

 Since Ava spent the night with us, I thought I would try on some clothing we have bought for her to see how they fit.  This is her Christmas outfit.  It should fit by December.

 Ava liked playing with the tag.  She cried when I took the dress off.

 Here is Ava in her birthday jammies she will get in 2 weeks.

These are jeans I bought at the Black Swamp Art Festival.  They only had a 12 months in the jean I liked.  They are just a little long for her.  She will grow into them shortly. 

3 Grandkiddos Play with Grammie

 I got to have the three younger grandchildren with me to play for a couple of hours.  Our biggy girl is sitting in the high chair that her Mommy and Uncle Zach sat in along with her two brothers.  She is looking and acting older.  I love our little princess.

The two boys asked to watch Toy Story 3 as soon as they entered the house.  Don't you just love the thumb in the mouth and holding his blankie.  Such cuties and so sweet.

Evan's First Day of Preschool

Here is grandson Evan on his first day of preschool at Rainbow Preschool with his teacher.  I am so lucky and proud to be his first teacher.  Evan calls me Mrs. "K" at Rainbow and not Grammie.  It is so cute.  Of course, Evan is one of the smartest kids in the class and cutest, too.  That is Grammie talking and not his teacher.  I know we will have so much fun together this year at Rainbow Preschool.

This was taken at 6:30am on Saturday.  Ava first woke up at 6 a.m.  Then, Josh at 6:15am and Tyler and Evan at 6:30am.  Gerry went to get doughnuts for breakfast at Stimmel's Bakery.  Kori was the only one still sleeping.  When I took this video, I was wishing I was still sleeping on a Saturday morning, too.    It was a fun day with the kiddos!!

Fun Times with 5 Little Munchkins (Grandkiddos)

 The Three Stooges eating a cookie for a snack. Ava was sleeping and Kori was in "her" room watching the Disney channel.

 We took the grandkiddos to the zoo.  We stayed for almost 3 hours.  It was so much fun.  This photo shows how we did it.  Pappy pushed Tyler in the umbrella stroller and I pushed Ava in her carseat stroller.  The 3 older kiddos walked. 

This is first time sweet Ava has fallen asleep in Pappy's arms.  She was just staring at him and fell asleep.

Miss Ava

Little Miss Ava was playing at my house yesterday.  She is able to sit up and play with toys now.  We are so thankful that she is meeting these developmental milestones.  Go Ava!!!!

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.