Memorial Day 2012

Thank you to all of our Veterans who have served on my behalf. This man is my hero, friend and Father. He served in the Pacific during World War II. He is the one who taught me Patriotism by his quiet example, humilty, and respect. I love and miss you dad. I also love and miss my sweet Mom. Happy Memorial Day everyone.

Happy Birthday Nora

Happy Birthday to a sweet little girl.  She was so active while she was here I had a hard time getting a picture of her looking right at me.  I can't believe she is growing so fast but she is such a delightful little girl. 

She has the most beautiful hair, it makes her seem so much older than she is.  I wish we had more time with her, hopefully she will be closer soon!

Happy Birthday Nora.

Quiet Observer

Today Natalie had brake problems on her car and so she came in and had them worked on with our favorite mechanic.  While they were working on her car she and the kids came and stayed at our house.  After I finished cleaning bathrooms I decided that we needed to go to lunch.  So I got cleaned up and we headed to Costa Vida.  It was fun to be with them and just visit with Natalie.  However I observed such a sweet experience during the time that we were there I had to write it down.  When we pulled in there was an older gentleman pushing an even older man in a wheelchair trying to find access to the sidewalk and into the building.  He then helped the man in the wheelchair order and get him seated and then he got his food.  After a few minutes I noticed him jump up and meet someone at the door and he escorted an elderly woman to the same table where he took her order and got her food.  He was obviously the son of these two people and watching him with them was such a sweet experience.  He helped them eat where necessary and took care of every need they had.  Most of all he did all of this as a real gentleman and with this huge smile on his face it just made my day.  He had obviously been trained well by them as parents and was in return caring and loving them, very sweet.

Ireland-can't wait!

I found this on the internet today, it is one of my favorite verses or sayings.  As we prepare to take our "anniversary trip" to Ireland I thought this would be a good thing to include.

Thought for everyday!

I love this what more can be said?

An Old New Favorite!!!

Grandma Moments

Last night I went to see Caleb's second grade program, it was very cute.  I love little kids singing, I just wish I didnt' cry so easily!!!  The songs they sang were all from my childhood or teenage years kind of interesting.

I arrived just before the concert started and was delighted as I walked across the back of the room when I saw that Spencer and Emma had big smiles on their faces as I got closer to them. I went up to take a picture of Caleb sitting with his classmates and as he saw me I experienced a similar smile. We went to get snow cones afterward and playing with the kids on the grass while waiting was delightful.

After the concert I stopped by to see Tanner and Olivia and they didn't know I was coming.  I pulled up in the road behind the house where they were outside playing with mommy and neighbors.  When Tanner saw me pull up he had a huge smile on his face and came running to me saying, "Grandma, grandma, grandma..." I got out of the car and was greeted by a huge hug.  I looked up to see Livy running towards me giggling. 

Saying that these little kids made my day is an understatement but these kids made my day.  I would have stopped to see Jack but it was too late.  Maybe today I just can't get enough of my Grand kids, but wish they were all closer.