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.

A boy and his imagination...

I am amazed at the hours of fun Tyler has had playing with Aubrey's stroller. He pretends it's a racecar and does laps around the driveway. He's great entertainment. Summer Camp starts Monday, I'll miss him being here...

A few candid shots...

So grown up. Love this boy!

Hope you are having a fun filled week.

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.

Happy Summer...

Sharing a few more photos today...

Hannah looking at her birthday cake while everyone sings...

working on her sand art...

Tyler...he is not always receptive to having his photo taken...

Hannah and Sarah...I love this picture.
Hope you are having a great week.
Be back soon.

A special day...

Every day is special but today is a little extra special because it's Hannah's 5th birthday. Happy birthday sweet girl...

Hannah Grace

Tyler spent a few days with us last week, we had a great time playing Wii with him.

The newest addition to our family, our neice, Aubrey Elizabeth.

Big sister Emma, started preschool this week.
Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday.
Be back soon.

They grow up fast...

My little man, Tyler, isn't quite so little anymore. He turned 7 this past weekend, so hard to believe...

Another busy weekend coming up, going away party for Wes tonight (being deployed to Afghanistan on Monday), last game for Tyler plus awards ceremony and graduation party on Sunday for my nephew, Ben, who graduated from high school last night. I'm doing all the cooking for the party tonight so I'll be in the kitchen all day. Trying to get most of the "cooking" done this morning since air conditioning is broken and it's expected to be 90 degrees by this afternoon.

On another note, ended up in the doctor's office last evening. Been having terrible pain and swelling on my left side, in my ribs and hadn't slept much since Monday and by the time my husband got home from work, I just couldn't take it anymore. Advil just wasn't cutting it. It's nothing serious, it's called Costochondritis, evidently I have strained the tissue around where the ribs connect to cartlidge and it's inflammed. Couple of days of medication and I should be good to go. Feeling 90% better this morning.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Be back soon.