Leap Pad with Grandmother

Maddie enjoyed teaching Grandmother all about her new Leap Pad on her recent visit.  It is amazing how much a 2 1/2 year old can do on a game system like this.  Grandmother also seemed to catch on pretty quickly!

They also enjoyed a special meal together that Maddie prepared.  Grandmother has a tub of toys in a back room that all the grandchildren love to play with.  Maddie heads there as soon as she arrives at their house.

Our sweet girl!

 Showing Grandmother how to play on the Leap Pad!

Feeding the fish

 We can't wait to see this sweet girl again!

Big Girl

Maddie is here for a visit before we meet her mom and dad Sunday for the circus.  We have no plans other than to do whatever she wants!!  She is growing into such a big girl! It is hard to believe she is almost three.   She reminds me of her mom in so many ways.  She is napping right now, so I thought I share with you a few pictures I took this morning.   She was determined NOT to smile, but I, of course, still think they are precious!!

After playing with her stick for quite some time, she obviously was tired of me taking her picture and trying to get her to smile.....So she moved to the other side of the tree and kept right on playing with her stick!

There's my smile!!

Next up,our visit with Grandmother!

Orchids

Grandmother celebrated her birthday this week.  As a special treat, her beautiful orchids have bloomed.  She definitley has a green thumb and makes growing anything look easy!! 

She grew this one from a very small plant, and has had it for several years.

 Sandra gave her this one.  Both are truly beautiful!

Happy Birthday Grandmother!
Next up-a visit from Maddie and the Circus!!



Sweet Addie

There is nothing more precious than a sweet, newborn baby.  Lindsey's lifelong friend, Alanna and her husband Brent, recently welcomed Miss Addie Grace into the world.  She is a doll!  Brent and Alanna are simply the best parents. I tried to tell Gloria before Addie was born that you just can't imagine how wonderful being a grandparent is.....They are all totally in love! She and Richard (and Brent's parents) are going to spoil this one rotten!  Enjoy every minute of it!  Have I mentioned that we have another grandchild on the way?  We can't wait! Maddie has certainly being one of the greatest joys of our lives, and we know baby number 2 will only add to that! The closer it gets, the more excited we get!  Holding this sweet baby made me even more eager to meet our new bundle of joy!

Alanna and Addie

Brent

Grandmother Gloria

Precious Miss Addie

She does not look like she had a baby less than a month ago!

One proud Daddy!!

I could have held her forever, but her parents had other plans!  Simply adorable!

Our Cowgirl

Sandra and Tony have several minature ponies that are a perfect size for Maddie to ride.  They were out of town, but Kris and Anna were gracious enough to saddle Gardenia up and let Maddie ride one afternoon.  She had a ball!! 

Anna had Gardenia ready and led Maddie around several times before Pop took over. 

 Check out these smiles!  She is a natural cowgirl!!

  Pop's turn!

Our visit came to an end way to quickly!  We can't wait until the next one!

Birthday Girls

We recently got together at the Cypress Inn to celebrate the upcoming birthday's of two special ladies - Aunt Di and Grandmother.  Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal and the time spent together!  Happy Birthday!!!

Still doesn't look a day over 39!

Grandmother enjoying the day....

Papa

Reed

Christie, Di and Tony

Christie and Lee

Uncle Tony & Aunt Sandra

And last but certainly not least- Caleb.....



Fourteen

Just in case you haven't heard-

The University of Alabama went to New Orleans to play a little football.....



And they had a high ole' time in the Big Easy-




Winning their 14th National Championship!

Roll Tide!! 

A Perfect Afternoon

A beautiful, sunny winter afternoon, plus a dad and his son fishing, equals a perfect day!


The afternoon began with Reed "stocking" his new tackle box from Lindsey, Josh, & Maddie.

(Pictures courtesy of Reed's phone.)

The fish practically jumped into the boat!

A day like today really makes me wish for Spring!

Fun with Maddie

Have I ever mentioned how much I love being a grandparent?  Or how much Reed loves being a grandparent?  It is simply the best!!  We recently had Maddie for a few days and while we didn't really do anything special, every second we have with her is a joy!!  We are both just a tad bit sad when these visits come to an end!  We also can't wait for baby number 2!!

Of course we had to try out the new big wheel on the hill! Uncle C offered some advice-slow down!!

Round 2

First trip to the park-She is so much fun and so adventurous!

 Clark and Cole also came to the park and were nice enough to let Maddie join in a little game of  football!!

 

Fun was had by all!!