1st Birthday Trip

Cliff wanted to leave Jimmy a reminder that he was there.  They found this after we left.

                                                    BEST BUDS!!

                                             Grammy's Favorite

                                   Gramps showing him how to play in the sandbox.

                                  Jimmy with his other gramps.  They were best buds too.

         Jimmy's personal cake.  He dug in pretty well.  Not too sure about all the birthday singing.

                                               The birthday boy!!

                                              You can't help but love this face.

                                       This just makes me laugh!!

We had the best trip to celebrate Jimmy's 1st birthday.  The weather was beautiful, the drive great and the time we spent with him and his family were the best.  We got him a sandbox and he loved it along with all his other toys.  He and Cliff were best buds.  He really enjoyed his Gramps.  And Gramps just loved it.  It was so hard for both of to leave.  Oh to just live across the street. 

Party Time

We are on our way to celebrate Jimmy's 1st birthday. Hard to believe it has come so fast. We have almost 4 days to love and play with him. WHOO HOO!

A Secret Santa Came

This year a "special secret Santa" dropped off a gift for us. We were so surprised to open the box and find a 18" white marble Christus!! It is so beautiful and we were so thrilled. What a wonderful gift to get for Christmas. It will occupy a special place in our home.
So - Dear Secret Santa - whoever you are - THANK YOU from our hearts for such a great gift. We love you!!

The Cutest Santa

This is the cutest Santa I have ever seen!!!

Early Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving came early for us this year. Shannon and her family came over for a quick weekend so we took advantage and had Thanksgiving. It was great!! We had a fun time together - laughed - ate - played with the baby and enjoyed each other so much.

Tried to get a picture with the grandchildren. By this time, Jimmy was sick of setting for the camera.

So happy these guys could come over. We had so much fun. That Jimmy was so cute and his blue eyes drew me right in. I consider him Grammy's boy and enjoyed every moment I had with him.

Jimmy is surprised at how big and long Dugan is.

Jimmy getting acquainted with Dugan. Being with Grandpa kept him taller than the dog!

Grandpa in heaven. He loves this little guy so much!

Jake's family: Fran, Laura and Trevor. Handsome bunch!

And last of all a family picture. We got some really good shots, but this goofy one is a favorite. We are just an ordinary family. Being goofs!
I love everyone of them and so happy that we could get together for the holiday.
So - come Thanksgiving Day - I will be relaxing, eating leftovers and not stressed over cooking or cleaning up!

Vacation - We Had A Blast!

The pictures say it all!!
We had such a good time. Jimmy had his first trip to the beach and loved it all.
We love that boy and can't wait to go again soon. He is growing so fast - I hate to miss a moment of it. Thank goodness for skype!

Dying for Vacation - SOON!

Oh my GOSH!!! Only about 10 more days and we will be fast on our way to hug and love this little guy. I am getting so excited!! We haven't held him since April and it has been too long.

You can see that he really does have hair. Just so light and fine, but it is growing. He takes after his Uncle Jake in that department. Jacob had a head of hair just like Jimmy's.


I have a pile of fun treasures to take to him. You know - Grammy spoiling type things. Every child needs a Grammy that spoils them so. I plan to be most excellent at that job!