Extra special...

3 reasons our vacation was extra special...

Hannah 6, almost 7, Gabriel, 5 and Madelyn, turning 2 in September.

Kitty Hawk, NC

A fabulous time was had by all!

The best gift...

was spending time with the little ones...

Tyler

Hannah

Brandon Lewis

Gabriel

Graylee

Madelyn

Emma

Aubrey

Our six grandchildren and two neices.

We had a wonderful Christmas, lots of family, too much food and great fellowship and fun. We received the exciting news that my youngest brother and his wife are expecting and due in August.

Now that our busy time is behind us, I'm spending as much time as I can in my studio working on a variety of projects. I have a hefty list of goals for 2012 and will share more on that later.

I hope your holiday season has been filled with peace and joy.

Have a very happy and safe New Year.

The Wedding, Part One...

Next to the bride, the grand kids stole the show.
A few photos to share...

Tyler, during rehearsal.

Gabriel, also during rehearsal.

Taking his job very seriously.

The back of his shirt.

Sweet Miss Madelyn. I wonder if she is thinking, why are they making me wear this ridiculous thing on my head?

Hannah, waiting to walk down the aisle. Also, very serious about her duties as the flower girl.

More photos to share over the next several days.

Hope you are having a great weekend.

Visions of Sugerplums...

It has been a wonderful holiday season, lots of time spent with the little ones that make this time of year extra special...

Our neice, sweet Miss Aubrey. She's got the same beautiful blue eyes as big sister, Emma.

Gabriel, what can I say?

Our little princess, Hannah.

Sweet baby Madelyn.

We had a great Christmas and are now enjoying a fun New Year's weekend in Williamsburg.

Hope your holiday has been filled with joy.

Have a safe and happy New Year.

Be back in 2011!

It was beginning to look like Christmas...

Had a light snow weekend before last...it was perfect...looked beautiful for a while and then it was gone...

Butterfly Bush

Enjoyed Gabriel's Christmas Program last week and attending Hannah's tonight.

Our very own Christmas Angel

Went to see Santa with Gabriel, Madelyn & Hannah. Oh what fun we had!
Take time to enjoy the season.
Be back soon.

Took some much needed time...

July was a very busy and hectic month for us and my computer time has become very limited. It's not a bad thing, it has actually been a very good thing, more time to focus on what's really important in life.
Still taking lots of photos, sharing a few today...

Spending lots of time with our grandchildren...

Gabriel

Brandon Lewis

The Payne Family reunion was held in Western New York this year, a smaller group than in years past but with brothers deployed and a couple of babies due, some couldn't make it and they were greatly missed.

Our newest neice, Aubrey Elizabeth Payne, arrived last Friday and she is beautiful just like her big sister, Emma. We are also expecting our 6th grandchild in late September. I've been at my daughter's most of this week painting and helping her get ready.

Lots more to share.

Be back soon.

Gabriel...

Had a few minutes this morning to upload a few photos of my youngest grandson...

isn't he the sweetest little guy! He came out and spent the night with us last Friday. He loved being able to play in the big, back yard. We had a great time together and his mommy says he hasn't stop asking when he can come back. Soon, little buddy, soon.

Hope you are having a great week.

Be back soon.

Graduation...

It's that time of year and we have a couple of graduations in our family this year. Sharing a few photos today 0f Hannah's graduation from preschool last night...

Isn't she just the sweetest thing! Yes, granny cried.

and then there's little brother Joe Cool aka Gabriel, he's one cool dude!

Hope you are enjoying your week.

Be back soon.

Easter...

We are finally settled in our new place and life is getting back into a routine of sorts. A lot of changes for us but we have grown used to change and welcome whatever comes our way.
I made a lot of Easter cards for the Gallery and thought I would share a couple...

Happy Easter

Easter Joys
and a few photos...

Sweet Miss Emma

Gabriel, the tongue makes him go faster!

and Miss Hannah, growing up way too fast.

We had a lovely day, our first family dinner in our new home.

My apologies for being away for so long, long story for another day.

Happy Spring!

Be back soon.