Tuesday, December 29, 2015

More of Christmas 2015

Garnet Hill sponsored a Christmas social hour for the residents and families.  Anna and Baily enjoy visiting Great Pawpaw.
 Sheri and Darrell were there with us.  They have been such a huge support to our dad.  Don't know what I would do without them.
 They brought Brenda, their niece, who is just adorable. 
Chris, Melissa and Logan arrived the weekend before Christmas.  We were soooo excited to see them.  We soon learned that Logan was not feeling his best.  My heart ached for him but as soon as he got some antibiotics and time he was beginning to feel like himself.  His daddy on the other hand never really felt well the entire time he was here. 
We all spent a lot of time on the sofa watching Thomas The Train.  You can see in his eyes Logan doesn't feel very well.
 Just give me my momma.
 Drugs are kicking in.
 A day later and we are feeling so much better.
 Christmas day my family came to celebrate Christmas with us.  It's been years since we have all been together.  My sweet sister and Robert.
 Robert and Gramps, Grandpa, Great Pawpaw.  A sweet man of many names.
 Merry Christmas
We had a beautiful Christmas day so decided to have our lunch on the patio.





Christmas 2015

So much has occurred since I last posted.  I hope to get back in the swing of posting this year as this will be our first year of retirement and we are looking forward to how we spend our time.

I thought I would kick off the new year with Christmas with our kids and grand kids.  What better way to start back with blogging since our kids and grand kids are the highlight of our lives.

We were thrilled when everyone said they could be in Dallas for a few hours together. They we even more thrilled to learn we would have a family picture.  Our dear friend Kathy, with the assistance of John and Susan, took our family picture.  Just to think that 10 minutes before this picture was taken, Asher and Bailey were in their beds, Chris and Melissa had just arrived with a sick sleepy Logan.  But I think we all clean up nicely and look just fine here!
 If I had a favorite....this would be it.  Each of these sweet kids bring so much joy to my life.
 We had a surprise for EVERYONE! 
This is our surprise look when Santa walked through the front door.
 

Our dear friend Jerry suited up as SANTA and came to visit and brought toys for everyone.  Spencer is too young to know to be afraid of Santa so in his typical spirit...goes with the flow.
 Logan still wasn't feeling well and was very attached to mom.
 Bailey was petrified of Santa and didn't want anything to do with him.  She did say maybe next year.
 These three were all over Santa and loved every minute.  Asher followed Santa out the door wanting to know where his car was....hahaha.  Anna will love this picture one day in her later years.  Pierce was Santa's helper.
Patiently waiting for Santa to distribute the gifts.
 The fun has begun.
 Hard to tell what gifts have and haven't been opened.
 Asher was thrilled with all his gifts and wanted to share his excitement with KW.
 Anna got a Little Pony jacket and pony. She was beside herself.
 The big kids enjoyed playing with the younger kids toys.  Boys will be boys!
 Anna playing with GP's remote car.
Elysse feeding Spencer holding her first pow-pow.  That house hold will certainly change.
 Another wonder Christmas blessing!
Wishing you a Happy New Year from our home to yours.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Logan's First Trip to Texas - September 2014

Logan finally makes his début in Dallas!
We were celebrating Chris's birthday so their time here was jammed pack.  Logan was such a trooper to endure the Sip N See, pool party and GM & GP all over him.
I think this was Logan's first time in the pool and around a lot of activity.  He's not too sure about it all.



Mel and Anna became good buds.
 Someone found the mustard.  I think we were having sausage to go with the mustard.
 OK, I just don't get this.  It's summer in Texas and we are in the hot tub?
 Just loved this photo.
 Anna and GM just chill'n
 Logan and mommy just chill'n
So happy for the time we had together.  It went by so fast and as I look back on these pictures, we have all changed!
 




Houston visit wtih Blake, Camille, Pierce and Asher - Home sweet Home

After living abroad for 7 years, Blake, Camille and the boys returned to Houston.  They had moved into their new home and it looked like they had lived there for years instead of a couple of months. There was a relay race at Pierce's school so we went down for the event.



 The race originally was to take place outside but it was raining so they moved the race to the gym.  Here the students are lined up and ready to run wild.
 Look how tall Pierce is!
 JuJu and mom holding up a sign - GO PIERCE!

 Look at all those kids just waiting to be let go.
 The kids walked the first couple of rounds just to get warmed up.
 And then they took off running.


 GP and JuJu supporting Pierce

 Asher so wanted in on the action with his brother.
 Asher taking time to smell the flowers.
 Blake and Camille met some friends at the baseball game so we had the boys to ourselves.  We decided to get outside and enjoy the weather by taking a stroll in the neighborhood.

 Getting ready for church.


 I think this sweet family is really going to enjoy their new home.