Thankgiving with Lilly

Here are a few pictures of Lilly in her Thanksgiving dress. We had so much fun with her being here. I will post more pictures later of my son and daughter in law decorating my house.

Minnesota 10/07

Here are some new pictures from my trip to Minnesota...This time it was me,Jessica,Caitlyn and Hannah that went. We also had our good friend Kelly Love with us,as she was going to a ladies retreat in Wisconsin, so she rode up with us. The drive went so fast with all the visiting we did, I think I will take her with me everytime!!! As always it was nice seeing everyone. Our granddaughter Liliana is cooing and smiling all the time. She seems to be so advanced in just one month. Her mommy & daddy are taking great care of her, she is such a happy and content baby. So far the Lord has allowed me to see all of them every month since she has been born. I am BLESSED!!!! They will be coming to Nebraska to spend Thanksgiving with us and then we will be joining them at Christmas. I LOVE BEING A GRANDMA!!!!!!!!

AND AWAY WE GO

THE KIDS GOT TO GO ON FREE AIRPLANE RIDES A FEW WEEKS AGO....THATIS ONE OF THE BENIFITS OF LIVING IN A SMALL TOWN, ALOT OF THINGS ARE FREE!!!! HANNAH EVEN GOT TO TAKE THE THROTTLE AND DRIVE.

GETTING OUR FILL

This is Jacob, my friend Danny's baby...He is only 2 days older than Lilliana, our granddaughter. We call him over when we need to fill our need to see our granddaughter...not really, but it is nice to compare and see the growing changes. It has worked out so far that I have been able to see her once a month and guess what? That month is due again(yay!!!) I am leaving in 2 weeks to go see her and her mommy & daddy, I really miss them too. Even though they think I only come because of her.

Here are a few pictures of the kids enjoying Lilly..As you can see she never gets put down while we are there. There are actually lines for waiting to hold her at times.

Back from Minnesota

We just got back from Minnesota Sunday night. We had a great time visiting with our family. We stayed with our son Joshua and our daughter in law Dhani and of course the newest addition...Liliana. It is so nice to see how they are adjusting being parents. I am very proud of them. Dhani let me take care of Lilliana through the night during our stay and I loved it. I think I might have spoiled her by letting her sleep on my chest for 3 nights in a row...opps. But I wanted to cherish every moment I got with her. I will have to give them a call to see how she did through the night sleeping back in her bassinet. Todd enjoyed spending time with her also as this was the first time he got to see and hold her. It was hard to share her with him too..lol, not really. She has really grown in a month. She just stares into your eyes and coo's. I also got to get a 5 generation picture. Enough for now, I will post more later

CATIE'S BAKING CLASS

MINNESOTA FUN

KIDS HAD ALOT OF FUN SWIMMING IN MINNESOTA. THEY SWAM IN MILAC'S LAKE, A 2 HOTEL POOLS....ONE THING I MISS ABOUT MINNESOTA IS THE AWESOME LAKES

Check out my Slide Show!

Welcome Liliana

Liliana has finally arrived and made me the happiest & proudest grandma! She weighed in at 6.9 pounds & 19 inches. She is the sweetest little thing. God really answered our prayers above and beyond what we could have imagined. God is so good!
I have noticed Joshua enjoys just laying next to Lilianna and admiring here, it just amazes him that he is a dad and helped make this little one. Great grandma bought Dhani and Liliana matching pj's....We got to get a 5 generation picture while I was in Minnesota so that is really cool.

My Birthday at the Beach

ME & MY DAUGHTER IN LAW DHANI KRISTINA,DHANI & CAITLYN

MINNESOTA FUN

Taking advantage of what little snow we have

Ok I am going to give this a try....Hope it works!
A- available or single? Most of the time happily married
B-Best Friend: sorry to many to list
C-cake or pie –pie
D-drink of choice – ice tea
E-essential item I use everyday- computer
F-favorite color - purple
G-gummy bears or gummy worms - gummy worms
H-hometown - Coon Rapids, Minnesota
I-Indulgence- a good book
J-January or February – January..start of a New Year
K-Kids and names –8-Joshua,Jessica,Justin,Tyler,Caitlyn,Kristina,Hannah,Cassandra
L-Life is incomplete without –My Lord in my life
M-Marriage date - Feb. 9, 1991
N-Number of Siblings – Three, 2 younger brothers, and 1 younger sister
O-oranges or apples – oranges
P-phobias or fears – Spiders- can't stand them
Q-Favorite quote – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"Phil 4:13
R-Reasons to smile –I have a home,health & family
S-Season - Summer...Camping here I come!!
T-tag three or four people – I can't I do not know anybody that blogs
U-Unknown fact about me – I don't know, it is unknown to me too
V-Vegetables you don't like – Peas
W-worst habit - yelling
Y- your favorite food – shrimp..has to be Red Lobster
Z-zodiac - Taurus The BULL(and it shows)

YOUTH GROUPING IT

ONE OF ARE MANY YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES...WE DID AN AMAZING RACE ADVENTURE AND BOY DID WE HAVE FUN.

DAISIES...DAISIES AND MORE DAISIES

WE FOUND THE BIGGEST DAISY FIELD EVER!!!!!

HOMECOMING 2006(They Grow Too Fast)