Showing posts with label grandkids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grandkids. Show all posts

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Happy 2nd Birthday Dexter!!!

Big Brother Cooper was pretty excited about your arrival.



A little styling help from Cooper.

You were kind enough to give Lynzee directions.

You've been a fun loving guy from the start!

Party on, dude!

Love you bunches Dexter!

Happy Birthday!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Happy 4th Birthday Cooper!!!




The Cheeto dance

 


This is fun, Grandpa. 
But my limit is the driveway.... the road makes me cry.



So sweet

 
You know, I think I've decided that I like cookies.
Yes, I definately do.






Getting so grown up.

Love you bunches, Cooper!

Happy Birthday!


Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A Double Dose

My lovin'-on-the-grandkids tank was getting pretty low.  It was Cooper and Dexter to the rescue. We were blessed with two visits in less than two weeks.  Grandma's feeling better :)

A week and a half ago they came down (with Sarah and John in tow) and spent the weekend.  Old Settlers was going on so they took in the parade and enjoyed the rides.





It seems the park was as fun for the boys as the rides!


Monday of this week, they came down with just Sarah for an overnight visit, as soon they will be moving twice as far from us and visiting will be a bit harder.  I'm sooooo happy that John won't be driving four hours a day to get to and from work. Lots more family time for them.  Their new home will be less than a mile from his work! 


While they were here we painted some pictures. 
Well, Cooper did.  Dexter did some experimenting with different surfaces for his paint.

We held car races. 
Pretty nice of Grandpa to have that ramp put in for the toy cars.

A walk to the park for a picnic and some play, more outdoor play with bikes and bubbles and chalk.  Coloring, puzzles and Grandma is feeling MUCH better.

I learned again, as I learn everytime grandkids visit, that
- kids grow fast
- kids are pretty darn clever.... it's hard to stay one step ahead
- I don't appreciate all the free time I generally have
- my grandkids have great parents

Friday, July 29, 2011

Happy Birthday Lynzee Ann!

I can't believe you're two already!


 Brand new
 "Okay, Grandma.  Put down the camera and push me!"
"Heard any good jokes lately?"

Indoor picnic with Grandpa. 
She dressed for the occassion with her little black dress.

Lynzee and cousin Dexter


Happy Birthday Sweetie!
I love you bunches!


Sunday, July 24, 2011

Happy Birthday Caycee Kathleen!!!

Oh, so long ago.
 

Caycee loves to help out.
And she loves a good dance. 
 Caycee and cousin Cooper.... I think they are making plans.
 "Ohhhhh, it's so much work!!!"

"Ahhhh, my turn.... a ride and a drink."


 "Where's Grandpa?  Why didn't he come with you?!"
 "Take a picture and I'll wave 'hi' to Grandpa"


Love you sweetheart!  Happy Birthday!    

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Family At Easter

All the kids came done for Easter this year.  It was great to see them all together and listen to them talk.  Old stories had to come out again and be retold for the benefit of Adam's girlfriend as it was the first time she was at a family gathering. (Poor Nancy)  And we had our first official kid's table.... and they wanted to sit at it!  We'll see how long that lasts. 

But before dinner we had an Easter egg hunt . . .







 All the kids managed to find enough eggs to fill their baskets.  Except Dexter.  He got sidetracked when he realized there was candy inside. 


Then it was time to move on to our arts and crafts project. 
A large piece of MDF was left over from making a shelf for the living room.  I primered it before the kids got here.  An old bag of Scott's uniform shirts that I had never gotten around to throwing out made great smocks.
 All dressed and ready to paint!

 We had crayons and markers and colored pencils but everyone chose to use paint.

 I plan to cover it with polyurethane and add legs.  It'll make a great kids table for next time they are here.

The two youngest weren't quite as entertained by painting as the older ones.  They moved on.
 "Hop on Dexter! I'm going that way!"
"Fun!"
 "You're a little slow.  I think I'll walk."


 After Lynzee and Caycee got some scrapes and some bandaids, Caycee and Cooper decided the stone deer needed some first aid and bandaids.

Gramma wanted a group picture with all her grandkids.
It was a whole lot easier sitting down in this thing than it was to get out of it.... a tight squeeze!

 Dexter showing off... he can walk on the wall and drink at the same time.