This summer has been a fun time to hang out with my grandson, Oliver. He has been a joy to have around and play with. I have been able to watch him grow and hear his vocabulary increase. I only wish I could have Danya close so we could do the same. Summers always seem so short when August gets here and I know that in a few short weeks I will have to return to work. But I thought I would share a little glimpse of what Oliver and I have been doing this summer. Enjoy the little slideshow presentation.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Gary Update
Thought all would like to know how he is doing. He went in to see the doctor at the beginning of July and the doctor said that his bone was healing right on schedule and that he could begin to put partial weight on the leg beginning on August 1. In the meantime he is lifting weights with his leg, using an exercise bike, and working on an "as needed" basis. He still cannot get out and go by himself as he is not allowed to drive yet but it will come. He is anxious to get going and get back to doing what he likes to do -- be around people and work at his business.
His favorite statement lately is: "I can do everything that I could do a month ago, only better!"
His favorite statement lately is: "I can do everything that I could do a month ago, only better!"
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Has it really been?
30 years ago today, Gary and I welcomed into our lives two baby girls.
Cute story alert!!
While we were at the hospital Laura was staying at her Nana's house (my mom & dad's). My dad was out of town at the time so when he called in the evening to talk with mom, she put Laura on the phone to tell her Papa about the babies (they had been to the hospital earlier to see them). Her words to my dad were: "Papa, Papa my mommy had two baby girls and one of them is in a box!" (To explain -- Michelle was in an incubator because of some issues when she was born but she was fine, it was merely precautionary.) Needless to say my dad immediately asked to talk to my mom who explained the situation.
Happy 30th Birthday Margaret and Michelle! We love you!!
Cute story alert!!
While we were at the hospital Laura was staying at her Nana's house (my mom & dad's). My dad was out of town at the time so when he called in the evening to talk with mom, she put Laura on the phone to tell her Papa about the babies (they had been to the hospital earlier to see them). Her words to my dad were: "Papa, Papa my mommy had two baby girls and one of them is in a box!" (To explain -- Michelle was in an incubator because of some issues when she was born but she was fine, it was merely precautionary.) Needless to say my dad immediately asked to talk to my mom who explained the situation.
Happy 30th Birthday Margaret and Michelle! We love you!!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Weekend with Jocelyn
This past weekend Gary and I took Jocelyn (Candise's daughter) with us to the trailer to play and spend some time with us. Jocelyn was enamored with being out of doors and sleeping in the trailer. We spent the time either sitting on the deck, playing on the playground, walking Kleo, swimming, cooking on the fire and eating s'mores. We all enjoyed the weekend but I had forgotten how much work a 4 year old can be. It was fun to get a glimpse of what I have to look forward to with my grandkids. Enjoy the few pictures from the weekend.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Weekend adventures
This weekend was a fun and busy weekend. Friday night Oliver came to spend the night so that Marmee could get some rest. Saturday morning Oliver got up and had breakfast 
and then we read some books. He loves to pick up the books and have me "read" to him (it's more like I turn a few pages and then he closes the book) but we love to cuddle together no matter how many pages it is.
With a smile as cute as this one, how can anyone resist holding him on your lap to read.
After we read the books he discovered an empty paper bag that was fun to carry around and put things into. What fun to look at the world through the eyes of a child. 
Sunday, my first iris of the season bloomed and before the end of the day I had two full blooms and a third on the way with many more to follow.
Thanks to Bob Reed, I have a wonderful bunch of iris plants at the end of my driveway and I love to watch each year as they bloom.
Gary went to church this morning and discovered that it was a lot of work to visit with so many who wanted to wish him well. He is doing amazingly well getting around the house, so Saturday we decided to go out to the park for a while for a family picnic. He is finding that the little jaunts seem a bit overwhelming and tiring. He is glad for the time to come home and rest after being out but enjoys being outside for a bit.
and then we read some books. He loves to pick up the books and have me "read" to him (it's more like I turn a few pages and then he closes the book) but we love to cuddle together no matter how many pages it is.
With a smile as cute as this one, how can anyone resist holding him on your lap to read.
After we read the books he discovered an empty paper bag that was fun to carry around and put things into. What fun to look at the world through the eyes of a child. 
Sunday, my first iris of the season bloomed and before the end of the day I had two full blooms and a third on the way with many more to follow.
Thanks to Bob Reed, I have a wonderful bunch of iris plants at the end of my driveway and I love to watch each year as they bloom.
Gary went to church this morning and discovered that it was a lot of work to visit with so many who wanted to wish him well. He is doing amazingly well getting around the house, so Saturday we decided to go out to the park for a while for a family picnic. He is finding that the little jaunts seem a bit overwhelming and tiring. He is glad for the time to come home and rest after being out but enjoys being outside for a bit.
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