A week with Trent and Carter

Alison went on a business trip and it was sheer fun this week for me to spend so much time with "The Boys" .

Monday - I picked up Alison on Monday and we had a great Pre-Birthday breakfast at Denny's for Alison, after dropping her off for her ride to the airport the boys and I headed over to our house and Kelly and I had a wonderful day of playing, napping and eating until David picked them up.

Tuesday - Happy Birthday "Alison" . I spent the night at Alison and David's house and I just don't know how Alison and Adrianne take care of their children a lot of the evenings by themselves "Kudos to both of my Daughters" because I was exhausted after working all day, doing dinner, play time, baths, and finally bedtime - and I was ready for BED!

Friday - David brought Carter and Trent over to our house while he went into work. Kelly entertained the kids and I picked up "McDonald's" for dinner, the night went by very quickly and Carter and I had a very serious talk about his sleeping habits for his Mommy and Daddy. Carter did wake up at 100AM and so we decided to let him try to cry it out and Carter decided to go back to sleep and didn't wake up until around 700AM - so about 10 hours was very exciting. I hope it keeps it up because it's been hit or miss lately with his sleeping habits. Also around the 100AM time our electricity in our whole neighborhood went out so we waited for about an hour for it to come back on. I checked in on Trent and he was sleeping on the floor part of the night and then decided to crawl back into bed. When I asked him about sleeping on the floor he just said he wanted to sleep on the floor - a man who knows what he wants - I'm impressed!

Saturday - Trent and I went to the park to find more sticks for his stick pile and then we played in the front yard making bubbles as you can see below.

And Yes Carter can suck on his toes!

Sooooooo now I can't wait until August to see Braden and Teagan. I'm so blessed to have such wonderful daughters, son-in laws and grandchildren. Truly Awesome.

May - June Oh My!

Busy Times - Busy Children and Busy Grandchildren

Memorial Weekend - Kelly and I enjoyed being with Trent and Carter while Alison and David had a little getaway trip. Trent is such a big boy and very curious as all 2 year olds are. Carter, as Alison found out from the Doctor's appointment, I did not break Carter. I had some pictures but my camera is holding them hostage and until I figure out to break them loose will have to wait for another posting.

June 6th Concert Day - Kelly and I purchased tickets about 3 months ago to go to the George Strait and Reba McIntyre Concert at the New Texas Stadium in Arlington. It was an unbelievable experience neither of of us will ever forget.

June 12th Adrianne and Teagan's Arrival - This weekend was like a blur but I was in heaven. Went to pick up "the girls" at the airport, Alison met us for lunch at "Snuffers" because they don't have that in SC. Saturday night Kelly and I were blessed with 3 grandchildren (and yes Braden was missed by all). I determined I didn't think I needed a bigger house until we had 3 grandchildren altogether. 3 feedings, 3 baths and then 3 falling asleep then it was quiet and Taz ventured out of her hiding place and I settled in bed for a good nights sleep. Woke up early and took "the girls" out to the airport and Carter and I had some donuts before everyone else woke up. I enjoyed he watched! I loved seeing Teagan so much - I can verify GIRLS are definitely different behaving than the Boys! She is absolutely unbelievable and wish we could see more of her and Braden .

June 26 - 27 - 28 - This weekend has been great first it was Kelly's birthday and then our First Anniversary(can you believe) and then my birthday. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family. I was so excited to display all the cards around the TV it gave me such a warm and fuzzy feeling . Alison took this picture before we actually went out on a great Saturday Date to the Transformers Movie and Salt Grass Steakhouse Perfect Date Night.

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.