It's been a busy week with Taylor and Addy over. I've forgotten how much work having two little girls can be! It makes me wonder how I ever managed with my own six....all I can imagine is that I must have been fantastic! And much younger.....much more energetic.....etc.

We are leaving Thursday morning for Vegas. I'm not looking forward to the drive.....actually maybe I am. I should start being more positive about it. It'll be great to have Barron's undivided attention! I won't have to compete with the garage, or yard work, or other things he wants to do around the house! And the scenery between here and Vegas is beautiful! I do love the desert and mountains.

I wanted to get my hair cut and colored before our trip to Vegas. So, as usual, all I had to do was mention it to Valerie. She came over yesterday and did it for me. What would I do without you, Val? Thank you for always being so willing to do my hair. I love you.

I'll post again after our trip.

P.S. Cheryl, you're in our prayers!

Taylor and Addy

This week I've been babysitting Fran Bylinowski's granddaughter, Taylor and Addy. I have to admit, I've been having a ball. It does make me miss Cheska though! We have played outside in the water, imagined trips to Disneyland together, gone to Taco Bell for lunch, played restaurant, and painted each others fingernails! It's been great fun. I had to share a couple pictures with you.....

WOW....Where Have I Been?

It's been much to long since my last post. I was just really getting frustrated with "dial-up" and taking hours to post if I wanted to add a picture. Then Valerie started a family blog and I ended up just going with it. So, for now, I'm back. Thanks Cheryl....you mentioned that you missed me posting on this blog....so this is for you!

Since my last post, we have added a new granddaughter to our clan. Seth and Barb were blessed with little Penelope on Feb. 18. She is beautiful. We were able to travel to Seattle in April to see her. We enjoyed a wonderful visit with Seth's family. They spoiled us rotten....so much for us going to help them out! We got to get to know Barb as well as wee Penelope and love them all so much and are really missing them.

We also got to spend time with Nathan, Clare, Cheska, and little Lolly. Another beautiful family! I couldn't believe how much Lolly had grown in just over a year. She's a little girl now. But, to show her love for grandma, she waited until I got there to take her first step! That was an exciting time for me! Cheska is 9...turning 10 in Sept. She is learning Irish Dancing and wowed us with her abilities...and she sings like an angel. Nathan and Clare also spoiled us and we are missing our Seattle families. So much so that we are going back in August!!!!

More good news....our Sarah is pregnant! She is due January 1st. Another grandchild that lives much to far away...Oklahoma. I now call Jon, Papa John! He loves it!

Anyway, it's late and I'm tired. I'm going to try and do better at posting on this blog. It's hard for me to remember yesterday let alone the past year so that's my memory or the time I've neglected blogging. Hope everyone is well and I look forward to hearing from you!