A Day at the Zoo or Crazy Grandparents take Grandchildren to the Zoo in the Rain

 We had planned to take the grandkiddos to the zoo on what was supposed to be a sunny day and 76 degrees.  Ohio weather changed to light rain.  Since we are zoo members, we thought, let's go and see how it goes.  The children were not bothered by the rain.  They did better in the rain than hot or cold weather at the zoo.  The two older ones did not want garbage bags on.  The three little ones wore the white kitchen garbage bags we brought.  We had umbrellas, too.  This photo was taken just after they had their picnic lunch under a covered area watching the elephants as entertainment.  We got to see the 17 foot crocodile without any waiting (probably attendance was down due to the rain).  We had a fun time inspite of the rain.

The grandkiddos got to choose an endangered animal to stuff themselves.  They named their animal, got a birth certificate and an empty box of food with their diet and habitat information on the back of the box.  E got a rattlesnake, J got a frog, K got an orangutan, T got a toad.

 Ava did not want her picture taken with her brothers and sister.  So, here is Princess Ava with her cheetah.

We so love being Grammie and Pappy.

Our Little Beach Bunny

Is she the cutest or what!!!  Hi sweetie.  Love you.

Mother's Day 2013

Siblings, spouses and kiddos all together.  Love you all.

All of my grandchildren together today.

 

 

Happy Travelers

I am already missing my darling grandchildren.  Love and Hugs to all.  See you soon!!!

Grammie Time with Grandkiddos

 On Tuesday, I got to have three of my younger grandchildren with me.  I wanted to get a picture of them by our tulips.

 This afternoon I had a couple of hours of Grammie time just with Ava.  She is developing so many skills recently.

Just another sweet picture of Ava playing this afternoon with me.  She repeated Pappy today but will not say Grammie.  When I ask her to say Grammie, she gives me a kiss.  Too precious.

Elmo Makes Music..Sesame Street Live

 Our Saturday morning started ealier for us.  We had planned on going to the Kiwanis Pancake breakfast at 8am.  Ty, however, asked for pancakes at 7am.  So at 7:20 we were at the Pancake breakfast.  Ty likes pancakes and sausage and of course, chocolate milk.

 Here we are at Sesame Street Live.  We were in the fifth row from the stage.  Great view.

 Tyler would not look up for this photo with Elmo.  He just kept looking at the Elmo that Pappy and Grammie got for him.

 Before the show with Grammie and Elmo.

Ty with Pappy as he waves to the Sesame Street characters.  He waved and said "Hi" to all.  I think Ty thought that Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie, Elmo, Grover were all saying Hi just to him.  So cute and sweet.  We had a great time with our little  precious grandson.

Playtime with Grandkiddos

 The boys playing cars and trains.

 Ava playing with Clifford.

Peek-a-boo!!

 Hi Princess.  Love you.

Ava Likes Pancakes

Look at this sweetie pie as she eats a pancake.  Love you, honey.

Ava and Easter 2013

 Ava in her Easter dress.

 Ava trying to take off her headband.

 Pappy and Ava on Easter morning.

Ava with Grammie on Easter morning.

Fun Easter Egg Hunt

Here is our two year old grandson Caden.  He has learned quickly how to hunt for Easter Eggs.  We miss him so much.  Love and Hugs to our little man.

Love Times with Grandchildren

 I got to have the three younger grandkiddos with me for a couple of hours.  The boys are watching Toy Story and Miss Ava is exploring the items on my coffee table.

Evan spent the night with us on Wednesday and then I took him to Rainbow Preschool in the morning with me.  Here he is already to go with his backpack on.  He is a sweetheart.

Fun Time with Grandkiddos

 Princess Ava can now pull herself up to stand.  She discoverd the fun things on our coffee table.  Ava is understanding "Lookie."

 Is she thinking, "Oh Grammie.   Not another picture."

 Ava is interested in everything her brothers do.  Here she is checking out Ty's top.

Grandson Evan is sitting in a fire truck.  He went on a field trip to the BG Fire Station with his preschool, Rainbow Cooperative Preschool.

Ava Fun

 Grammie loves Ava soooo much.

 Pappy with his princess.

 Too cute for words.

Love ahd Hugs to our sweetie pie.

Play Date with Ava

I was so happy when Alisson called to see if I could watch Ava while she went grocery shopping today.  I had so much fun with my one-on-one time with her.  She loves to walk around holding onto my hands with me behind her.  I am so thankful for this special gift to us.  Love and Hugs to our little princess.

Saturday Night Fun

 Ava and her friend playing at our house for a few hours.

 Miss Ava... so sweet.

 Tyler's asking Pappy for more fruit snacks.

Pappy was the only person sleeping.  All 3 little ones were awake.  Tyler didn't care Pappy was asleep.  He still wanted to sit with Pappy.

An Afternoon with Princess Ava

Ava just hanging out playing.

Pappy feeding Ava her banana and orange medley,

Biggy girl wants to .stand all of the time

Zoo Lights with 5 Grandkiddos

We took the 5 grandkiddos to the Zoo Lights.  It was a cold but fun night.  We came home and had hot cocoa and pizza.  Everybody was happy. 

Grammie Time

Princess Ava with Grammie.

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My two boys watching Toy Story.

Christmas Memories

 Grammie with all of her grandchildren.

 Pappy with all of his grandchildren.

 Cousins playing--Evan and Caden.

Pappy with two of his boys... Ty and Caden.