Baby Steps

Just like his Dad, Cole shows no interest in crawling.  He loves to be up and going. 

You just put the lure at the end of the couch and that is all the incentive he needs to start scooting along.

But it is not one step at a time.  He loves to jump up and down, so he does that combined with these little double time steps as he moves across.  Perhaps he got his Mom's dancing talent!

Office Chair Express

We had family here over the weekend.  We have found that when the little ones are here, we are easily entertained.  Abigail loves to ride in the office chair and her Grandpa willingly obliges.  Up and down the hallway and around the island they go.  Really, I'm not sure who is having more fun.  We all sit around and laugh at her expressions and squeals of delight.

More silliness!

Patty-cake with the feet.



Valentine Visitor

Look who came to hang out with Grandma on Valentine's Day!

His favorite new toy - the toothbrush. 

Budding musician.

A minute after a tearburst and he was happy as can be.

The Best Valentine Ever

30 years ago today we got the best Valentine ever, all 9 lb. 13 oz. worth!

She has brought us lots of joy and laughter.  Below - Miss Megan Potato Head

She loved to read - and still does.

Her daughter Lizzy is now the "Mom" of the doll.

25 years ago!

Hope your day was great, Megan!  We love and miss you lots.

Happy 7th, Ross!

It seems like yesterday that our first grandchild was born!

With his safety googles at Christmastime.

It has been a joy to watch him grow up at change.  We missed being with him on his birthday, but Skype is the next best thing.

Here We Go Again . . .

I woke up at 5:15 a.m. to a very familiar and unwelcome noise.  I put my earplugs in and hoped by the time I got up to stay that the noise would be gone.  Not so.  The dreaded east winds had returned and with it lots of loud, unidentifiable noises.  I opened the blinds on the west side and looked out the bedroom window.  Here is what I saw.

Yes, those are the brand new shingles from the roof.

I had that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach and wondered what I would discover when I opened the blinds in the kitchen. 

No, we are not trying to grow a new crop in the garden.  Maybe that was one of the mystery noises that I heard this morning.



I looked out the window and what did I see?  Shingles hanging in the apricot tree.

There is also some damage on the south side, but this area seems to be where those winds really catch the shingles.  So, I called the roofing company and they had someone here very quickly.  Should have it fixed up again before too long.  Wind, wind, go away.

26 For Her 26th

We have a tradition in our family.  When the children were the same age as their birthdate they received that number of presents.  All of her life Bonnie has looked forward to this birthday.  26 presents.  It took some suggestions from her and a little inspirational creativity to come up with a variety of gifts.  Who thought it would take so much effort?

With her little helper!

Abigail wasn't quite sure about her new hat.

At the end of the day there was a twinge of sadness - Megan and her family weren't here to celebrate and now the tradition has come to an end.  Guess we will have to start something new.