Wonderful Fun Monday

Rick laying in bed with Hannah and Mirabelle. She decided she wanted to watch a movie in Drue Drue's bed.


Hannah acting silly.

Hannah playing with her Pollies.

Hannah showing off one of her dresses.

Hannah acting silly again.

Well today Linda brought Landen and Leighton over to play with Hannah. I believe the kiddos had a wonderful and fun time playing together. They seem to get along really well. Hope to get together sooner than what we have been doing. It is nice to see Landen and Leighton during the week. They just grow and grow. Thanks Linda for coming over, GREAT IDEA!

To Ashleigh

Missed your party but I hope you had a wonderful time. Hope you got lots of great gifts and things you really wanted. Love to you sweetie. Nana and Granddaddy.

More Birthday Pictures

Here is the birthday boy Ricky J. with Travis and Landon all looking at little Landen.


Here is Wendy, Leighton and Ricky J.

Group shot (l-r) me, Mike, Becky, Big Rick, Ricky J. (sitting) Wendy, Landen, Travis, Landon, Ryan and Ashley.

Here is me, Ricky J., Landen and Big Rick.


Here is Travis, Becky and Ryan.

Ricky J. Birthday

We had a blast getting together with the family. Here is birthday boy with his lovely family, Wendy, Landen and Leighton.

Here is Big Rick and me.

Here is Ryan with his girlfriend Ashley.

Here is Landon (Jeannie's son)

Here is Becky and her boyfriend Mike.

Uncle Dan's Visit

Finally I am getting pics up from Uncle Dan's visit.
I am so behind on my blog. This is Donella and me with Uncle Dan.

A group shot (front l-r) Wendy Callen, me, Uncle Dan, Donella

(back l-r) Big Rick, Ricky J. (has his family calls him) and Clyde.

Rick, me, Uncle Dan and Donella

Uncle Dan and just me.

So So Busy

Sometime ago, I decided not to sit around and wait for the phone to ring to see what was planned for the weekend. So now we have family and friends we are constantly doing things with. What an uplifting way to live your life. However, now it seems we get booked out months ahead of time and we are constantly busy when the weekend gets here. So since Rick and I have had no time for ourselves or any sort of vacation, etc. we have decided to hit the road for a mini trip in June. We are just going to jump in the car and see where the road takes us. I can't wait.

What A Wonderful Day!

What a wonderful day we had on Mother's Day. Spent from 11 am to 2 pm with our grandbabies and then came home to relax before doing the weekend chores.

Rick and Wendy fixed Tacos while I got to color with Landen. The grandbabies were in a wonderful mood and all was fabulous. Even little Leighton was feeling better and all spruced up for the occassion.

Wendy and I agree that it was much better eating in than going out and fighting a big crowd. Thanks kiddos for a memorial Mother's Day. Hugs and kisses from us to you.

My Prayer of the Day

Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.From the end of the earth will I call unto Thee, when my heart fainteth; lead me to a rock that is too high for me.For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the enemy.I will dwell in Thy Tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of Thy wings. - Psalms 61: 2-5

We Did It!

Today was our first day out in our big girl undies. We went to the new IHOP and had breakfast, and used the big girl pottie, then we went to Toys R Us and stopped looking around to go to the big girl pottie. After our nap we got all dressed up and went over to Jo Jo's to have a tea party and she went over there. Didn't wear any pull-ups all day and didn't have any accidents. Little bit is trained and oh so proud of herself. We had to call Mommy to tell her what a big girl she was.

However, all morning she missed her Mommy. She kept saying Mommy, Mommy, Mommy. I miss my Mommy. My heart was breaking for her. I know she wanted to see her Mommy so bad and there was nothing I could do to help her out. Then Mommy came and got her and she was so happy. You should have seen the look on her face. It lit up and had the biggest smile. It made me wept. I wish all Mommies could just leave work when their little ones want them so.

Tammy said it was because little bit slept in this morning and didn't have her Mommy play time. I hope she gets that time from now one because she sure misses it when she doesn't.

Growing Up

Boo Hoo, little Ms. Hannah is growing up.

I was in the kitchen and looked around and didn't see little bit. Went to find her and she had taken herself to our bathroom and sat on her potty and was taking the container to the big potty to pour it in and flush it.

I couldn't believe my eyes that she was doing it all by herself. Pretty soon she won't need me anymore.

Our Zoo Visit

Here are some pics from our day at the zoo.
I just had a blast going to the zoo with Hannah and my grandbabies, Landen and Leighton. I was just so appreciative to get to see their litle faces while they looked at all the animals and such. Wendy was the one behind the camera on most of the pics so poor thing didn't get many pictures of her because she was really sweet to take a lot of Hannah and me. Thanks Wendy.

Easter Sunday

Here are some pics from our Easter Sunday.

Playing with Friends

We had a wonderful day with our little friends today. Here we are playing dress-up and putting on make-up.

Here I am with some white eyeshadow on my lips.


Well, then I got tired from all the work of looking pretty.

Decided I needed to drive their motorcycle around.

Had to dress-up to go to the mall this evening with Mommy, Daddy and Gammy to see the Easter bunny. Hope they get her to sit and get pictures. Got this cute dress at Sears last week when they were having a 50% off sale on some clothes. I just think it is adorable. I love to buy clothes for her and dress her up. Told Rick, now I know what all the Mom's talk about with they have little girls. I think he feels the same. He is just so crazy about this little one. Still love my boys though.

What A Wonderful Day!

Here is a picture of the Easter Bunny which my little Landen wasn't crazy about.



And the grown kiddos!



Tired from hunting the eggs!



Little Leighton having fun with her bubby Landen rocking in the chair!



Even got to see the other love of my life who was there hunting eggs!

Busy Baking

Well yesterday, little bit and I baked cookies during the mid-morning. She wore her little apron and helped me a lot, including helping me make a mess. She is such a little helper.

Love Is In The Air

What a wonderful week this has been. Rain or not, the days have been wonderful. Hope everyone is well. Love to all.

Love This Weather

Love this spring weather. It is so nice when you can be outside.

Hopefully Monday We Know

Waiting to see what Monday brings. If they extend the negotiations it might be another week before we know anything.

A special thanks to our special friends and family who called to give us their support. You don't know what an uplift it was to talk to someone about what is going on in our lives at this moment. Love to you and thanks for showing you care.

If you care - Please pray for us

Well it is getting down to the wire. We should know either this week or next what is in store for us. Rick's company is busy negotiating their contract and it isn't good. This will be an effect on us not just now but for 3 years time. They don't want to give any raises, or cost of living and want them to work either of 2 shifts - Monday - Thursday or Friday - Sunday. I know it sounds like the employees are being selfish but they made need to go on strike because this will have a effect on their lives for 3 years, even if the economy improves by the end of this year, we will be living has if it was a bad economy for 3 years following.

If they have to go on strike we will be living without any money coming in, except for what little I make. So please pray for the company and the employees to talk it out so everyone isn't suffering. There are already too many loses for people already, does there need to be more?

If you have it in your heart, please pray for all of us. Love and thanks.

What Little Ones Enjoy?

I got little bit a little watering can and then filled up the fountain with water and she would dip her can in the fountain and go around and water all the plants. She had so much fun and couldn't believe she enjoyed doing with for over an hour. So cute.