Mother's Day and More!

"Beware Ducks and Swans are not always friendly

The weekend before Mother's day Adrianne, Nigel, Braden and Teagan were in town for Nigel's brothers wedding. That weekend went by much too quickly. Kelly and I were so excited to have Braden and Teagan spend Saturday night with us. The above picture is me and Braden at the park. Below is Teagan and I, she is wonderful. They are both growing up so quickly. I was blown away at the airport how Braden came running into my arms.

I had such a wonderful Mother's Day! I am so blessed to have such two wonderful daughters and 4 amazing Grandchildren! On Mother's Day Alison and I went to lunch and were joined by Carter. We had a great lunch at "Snuffers" and oh Adrianne it was good too! We then went shopping and had a good time.

This past weekend Alison and I joined in on a 3 family garage sale. I loved being with Carter and Trent when Alison and I were getting our items ready for the sale. Alison did pretty good at the sale I made a whopping $8.00 which I'm not sure where to spend it and if I should spend all at the same time or save some. The rain did not help on Saturday so probably in a couple of weeks we'll try again.

HAPPY EASTER!

One week down and two weeks to go. I'm so jealous and happy that Kelly had lunch with Alison and the boys. It was a big adventure for Alison venturing out by herself with both boys - Congratulations Alison I heard all went very well! I'm missing my morning talks with Adrianne - my mornings are just not the same - not to mention I'm not sure what is morning and what is evening at this point in my schedule.

Happy Easter to all and can't wait to come home and then

Adrianne's visit will be just around the corner.

Love and Miss all of you!

Back Again in Manila

Well made it to Manila safe and sound after many plane rides. When departing San Francisco we were told that North Korea was missile testing and our flight was going to be longer because of the routing around the testing! Thank Goodness :)

Arrived in Manila - hot, humid and very glad to be off an airplane. Arrived at the hotel and checked into my room and getting settled in for my 3 weeks of training. I miss all of my family already and I'm sure the 3 weeks will go fast.

I brought my Grandma's Brag Book with me which I'm missing some pictures of Carter but I did get a picture of him on my cell phone before I left. I delivered all my Easter baskets early and I hope was enjoyed by all - Kelly and I really enjoy putting them together. I made the Easter cards this year and I think I did a pretty good job on them but I'm proud of doing them myself anyway.

Love and Miss all of you!

Christmas 2008 Memories

After reading Adrianne's blog I was reminded of the magical picture I dreamed this past Christmas of me and my grandchildren. Here are those wonderful pictures and I wouldn't change a moment of them for anything.........

I have learned over the years, even when I try to plan the perfect photo in my head sometimes it just doesn't turn out like I thought it would - and these are perfect examples but yet they show who we are and what our family is like! These children are PERFECTION thanks for the memories!

Arrival of Carter David Jones - February 12, 2009

Yes Carter David Jones finally arrived and he is a beautiful sight. I have had the fortune to be at 3 out of my 4 grandchildren being born and it truly is a miracle. My family has grown so rapidly to think 3 years ago I had no grandchildren and now I have 4 - who would have thought.

New to the blog community!

My daughters have been ragging on me to create a blog...Alison more than Adrianne. I enjoy reading their postings, watching their videos and looking at their pictures so much that I have finally joined the blogging community! I look forward to learning the in's and out's of blogging! Below are my three precious grandchildren referenced in my description...

Trent




















Braden




















...and my little teacup aka Teagan