Fun With Tyler

 Tyler is anticipating the "claw."  This has been a tradition with Pappy's grandchildren.

We had a few hours just with Tyler today as the rest of the family celebrated big sister's birthday party.  They took her friends to see the movie Puss n Boots.  We had a delightful time with Tyler.  Here are photos of Pappy playing his "claw" game with Tyler.  They has so much fun together. 

A Bath for Ava Grace

 Here is princess Ava's chart at the NICU.  It says her last bath was 10/24 and to save tonight's bath for Mom.

 All of Ava's things are set out for Mommy to give Ava a bath... jammies, and diaper.

Pappy and I went up to see Ava Grace on Thursday before her Mommy and Daddy went up to the hospital to give her a bath.  Here is Mommy washing Ava's hair.  Preemie princess Ava is a sweetie!!!!

Cutest OSU Fan

Some day Caden will say "Go Buckeyes."  Isn't he one of the cutest OSU fans????

Ava Grace

 This little one is looking older already.  She is still a little peanut but is starting to put on weight slowly.

Mommy and Daddy enjoying some special bonding time with Ava Grace.

Thank You God

We are so thankful for Ava and her continued improvement.  Here is her Mommy holding her and Daddy is feeding Ava.  The doctors and nurses are so amazed by Ava's great condition.  We pray that Ava continues to grow and develop and that she keeps amazing the doctors.  In this photo, Ava Grace is 5 days old.  She looks so alert.  We love you little one!!!!

Silly Evan

When we took the kiddos to visit their Mommy in the hospital, Evan wanted me to keep taking pictures of him.  He would say, "Take another one."  So, here is one of the photos I took.  Evan is a sweet little boy.  We are so blessed. 

Mommy and Daddy with Ava Grace

The proud parents with their new daughter Ava Grace, a very precious baby girl.  Thank you God for this wonderful gift to us.

Kori Turns 7

Kori will be seven tomorrow, Oct. 24th.   I took her to get her 7 year old photo taken.  She is so photogenic.  We love our princess.  Happy Birthday, Kori.

Welcome to Ava Grace

Our precious granddaughter, Ava Grace, was born on Oct. 21, 2011 at 2:38pm.  She weighed 2lbs. 9oz. and is 14 1/2 inches long.  She will be in the NICU for 4-8 weeks.  Please pray for her continued growth and development.

Tyler Turns 1

 Tyler listening while we sing "Happy Birthday" to him.

Happy Birthday to grandson Tyler!!!  His mommy had his baby sister Ava born on his birthday.  We finally celebrated Tyler's birthday a day late.  That little guy opened his mouth and tried to take a bite out of the whole cake.  Pappy baked a chocolate cake and on the top we had orange frosting. We made a jack-o-lantern face with black icing and candy corn.  Tyler was so cute attacking the cake.

Caden at the Park

 Mommy and Caden having fun on the swing.

 Caden's first time in a swing.  He liked it.

 Swinging with Daddy is fun.

Caden enjoys going for a walk.

Caden and His First Photo Shoot

 Caden had a few photos taken from a colleague of his Daddy who also does photography.  She was practicing on an infant. 

This is one of my very favorite photos taken at the photo shoot. Beautiful.

Sleepy Boy

Grandson Caden looks so adorable as he sleeps.  I love his long, dark hair and his long eyelashes.

Caden is 7 Months Old

 Caden is working so hard to hold himself up!!!

Good work Caden!!!   Happy 7 Months Caden.   When I talked to Caden on the phone tonight and told him Happy 7 Months and that Grammie loves him, he started to laugh. 

Cute Caden

 Can a little boy be any cuter??

 I am wondering what he is thinking.

Caden having fun with his buddy Graham.

Josh's 5th Birhtday Photo

I took Josh to get his 5th birthday picture taken.  It was so hard to choose the pose.  He had so many cute photos.  Josh is looking so grown up.  Too cute.

A Friday Night at Chuck E. Cheese's

We were at Chuck E. Cheese's Friday night to celebrate Josh's 5th birthday and his good friend Drew's 4th birthday.  This was a friend party with their parents.  We were playmates for Evan and Tyler.  This way Josh's Mommy and Daddy could just focus on him.  This picture was taken after Evan turned in tickets to buy Nerd's candy He was very happy.   Pappy and I took turns being Tyler's buddy or Evan's buddy. When Gerry left for work in the morning he said to me, " See you for our date..............(pause)  at Chuck E. Cheese's."  We were glad to join in the celebration and be a help to Alisson and Terence, however, it was an interesting way to spend a Friday night at Chuck E. Cheese's.

Caden

It is hard work being a 6 month old baby.   Sometimes we just have to crash.  Too cute and sweet.

Josh's Birthday Cake.... Day 2

 The kiddos enjoying another piece of Josh's birthday cake.  Great thinking to have them eat the cake out on the deck.

Evan liked the cake the most.   He is too cute.

Josh's Birthday

 Grandson Joshua turned 5 years old.  He requested that Pappy G bake him a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, strawberries and a Spiderman toy. 

 Here is Josh with his Mommy and sister as Josh gets ready to blow out his number 5 candle.   We also played Captain Zoom's Happy Birthday Joshua CD for him.... this is a tradition in our family.

 Evan loves to eat cake and chocolate is his favorite.  He is having a great time eating the big piece of chocolate birthday cake.  And.... Pappy G makes the best tasting cakes!!!

Josh got a Pogo stick for his birthday.  He was so cute just before he got to open all of his presents.  Josh said, "This is just like a dream."   His birthday was very special.  Alisson took cupcakes to his kindergarten class and and then she took Josh and his best friend Chad to lunch at the University with Josh's daddy, too.  Then, we took Josh to out for his birthday dinner.  We went to DQ.  We sat in a booth with a window so Josh could see a train if one came by.  When a train came down the track, Josh was so excited to see it.  Happy Birthday to a special 5 year old boy!!!!!  Love you Josh!!!