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. 

Tyler at 7 Months

 Alisson and Terence took the older kiddos to see the Kung Fu Panda 2.  It was Evan's first time to see a movie at the movie theater.  We got to have Tyler visit us.  Tyler is now sitting up and playing with toys.

Tyler is very intent exploring this toy while sitting up.  He so wants to crawl.  Tyler gets frustrated when something he wants is out of hs reach.  He tries to roll to it but frequently rolls away from the toy or whatever he wants.  He is showing the beginning signs of crawling.  Tyler showed a little stranger anxiety.  I took him over to see my neighbor and good friend Kathy.  Tyler cried.  He never cries.  I think he thought I was going to leave him with that stranger.  Tyler was fine when we started to walk back to my house.  Very interesting.

The Family

 Caden after church with his Mommy and Daddy.  Zach had already changed his clothes and was getting ready to run.  I still think it is a beautiful photo.

Grammie, Pappy G and baby Caden after church.  I was so happy that we got to attend church with Zach, Laurie and Caden.  It was a special time for me to really praise and thank God for this little miracle.

Caden and Grammie

Caden and Grammie playing together.  Caden is doing so well holding his head up.  I am so thankful to God for his continued healing of Caden and for giving the strength he needs to develop.

 I loved rocking with Caden.  I jokingly say "His Grammie Rocks."

 Pappy G just had to take this photo.  Here Grammie is early in the morning cuddling with sleeping Caden.

I am so happy that we got to visit Caden, Zach and Laurie this weekend.  We took the family out to dinner Saturday night.  It was Caden's first time in a restaurant and he did so well.  I was the proud Grammie.  A waitress looked at him and said he was cute.  Of course Caden is a cutie.

Caden with a New Toy

Caden is holding on to a new toy from Aunt Bon Bon and Uncle Cha Cha.  Caden has a very good grasp.

Caden and Pappy G

 Pappy G and Caden playing together.  Papppy is doing his "claw" with Caden.  This is Pappy G's thing with his grandchildren.  Caden liked it.  As Caden gets older and Pappy does it with him, he will laugh and even ask for more.  It is such a cute Pappy G tradition with his grandkiddos.

 Caden liked sitting up with Pappy G.

Pappy G and Caden at bonding time.

Visit With Caden at 3 Months

 Happy Caden!  He is thinking "I love my Grammie and Pappy G."

 Mad Caden!  He was telling his Grammie to pick him up.  And I did!!

 Caden has been trying to figure out how to get his thumb into his mouth.  He was putting all of his fingers into his mouth and gagging.  Here he finally found just his thumb and likes it.  Tummy Time is fun with his thumb.

Kori's Kindergarten Graduation

 Miss Kori posing for a photo before the program started.

 Kori and several of her little friends from kindergarten.

 The kindergarten class from the BG Christian Academy graduation.  They are all now officially in the first grade!!!!!   Kori is in the back row with her big smile.

 Kori with Grammie and Pappy G.  Kori received an award for being so generous and another award for giving the most hugs.

Evan at the Kindergarten Graduation.  All he was interested in was playing with his 2 Matchbox cars.

Tyler and Mommy

Tyler's Mommy is feeling so much better.  The anti-nausea medication is helping a lot.  I had Evan and Tyler for a couple of hours while Alisson went to the dentist.  I gave her some time to herself after the dentist, too.  We are wondering pink or blue for baby due in December.  I enjoyed my alone time with Evan and Tyler.  They are Grammie's buddies.