Uncle C

Uncle C has been super busy recently, so we haven't seen him quite as much as we'd like.  He did come spend a wonderful afternoon with Maddie recently.  He was quite the playmate at the park.  She thinks he's simply the best, and so do we!

We packed a little picnic basket and headed out.

Not sure what this thing is called, but it sure is fun!

Up she goes!

Ride the horsey!

Fun on the slide!

After the park, we took a little ride around the neighborhood to feed the real horses!

And a little update on Kitty-he's a great snuggle bunny!

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.....