Baby Issiah

Baby Issiah Bradley has arrived! Our new grandson arrived at 2:16 am this morning. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 3 oz. and 19 inches long. DH and I went to the hospital this evening to see mommy and baby. Both are doing very well. I took lots of pictures. He is so tiny and precious. I just love being a grandma. Here I am holding Issiah.

Wordless Wednesday

I just love the innocence of this picture of our grand kids taken at Disney world on their vacation this past couple of weeks. It kinda reminds me of a Disney Ad.

Wordless Wednesday

These two grandaughters always have so much love to give!

Almost Wordless Wednesday

How do you get 2 little grandkids together to sit still long enough to snap a picture?

A new picnic table for Reese"s birthday and birthday cake of course!

Menu Plan Monday-May 10

It's better late than never! I was too busy yesterday to post my menu for this week. It seemed I no longer woke up in the morning and it was already time for bed again! To tell you the truth, I'm not sure what happened to the day. The weather here in Indiana has been so rainy, cold and windy so, that when it is sunny and decent outside I feel the need to take advantage of the situation. We are having our oldest granddaughter Jasmyne, staying for the entire weekend this week. I am excited as we haven't seen this granddaughter for a good long while. They grow up so fast. Mimi and Papa plan to spend alot of quality time with her. She loves to go out and eat and go to garage sales with us but not sure what else is on the agenda. We also have another granddaughter who's birthday party is Sunday. Reese will be turning 4 years old. So, for my menu this week I will be throwing in some kid friendly foods Friday and Saturday that I believe Jasmyne will like. Friday she will enjoy helping make the pizza. We will probably go to our favorite restaurant for breakfast a couple of times as, she always requests or should I say, tells us she wants pancakes, sausage, and chocolate milk at village kitchen. My menu this week looks like this....

MONDAY

grilled pork chops

brown rice pilaf

steamed fresh asparagus (from our patch)



TUESDAY

goulash

canned purple plums



WEDNESDAY

grilled chicken breasts

pea salad

garlic potatoes





THURSDAY

progresso minestrone soup

grilled cheese sandwiches

fresh cut up veggies



FRIDAY

homemade pizza (veggie for me)

pop



SATURDAY

garlic cheesy bread

lasagna

green salad



SUNDAY

Reese's birthday party!



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Sugar and Spice

Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what little granddaughters are made of!

BEWARE

BEWARE: Possible side effects of eating turkey after one hour of consumption!

Happy Halloween

Gasp! Look who showed up at Mimi and Papa's doorstep!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

Grandkids, Abigail, Jocelyne and Jasmyne enjoying some Papa time last Sunday!

Grandparents Day

Today was a special day.Our grandaughter Jasmyne is almost 6 years old and in kindergarten.She invited her Mimi and Papa to grandparents day at school. Yep, my first grandparents day. Papa had to work and couldn't get out of it but Mimi went alone. Children kindergarten through the fifth grade sang and put on a skit for their grandparents. What fun! It was a joyful event. The gym was packed with smiles all around among grandparents and staff members. No one in the audience cared about whether the singing was on key or the words understandable. In fact if prideful beaming could produce energy there would be no need to light the gym today. It was remarkable. No performers have ever been more appreciated. Then there was the trip to the classroom of each grandchild. Jasmyne ran into my arms., so happy to have her Mimi there. She beamed and giggled and couldn't wait to show her Mimi everything from where she sits in class to her artwork posted on the walls. We also had cookies and punch together. Amazing! I cannot believe how much she has grown. What a joy to be there with her. I do not remember my grandparents being around at any of my school functions or my parents being there for my own kids school functions. But, then again, I don't ever remember grandparents day back then. I am glad I was there for Jasmyne and hope to be there for many more.

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

She may look cute but, don't let this face fool you! She has attitude!

Spending time with family and friends

Hey all! It has been a busy weekend here in Indiana.I believe summer feels like summer now. Hot and sticky! We had our little granddaughter Jocelyne, overnight last night . When granddaughters stay overnight at Mimi's and Papa's house they always insist on going out to village kitchen for breakfast. Village Kitchen is the little mom & pop restaurant we always go to. We had a good breakfast with the wee one and hit a few garage sales before taking her home. My sister called and I spent the rest of the day helping her. It is always nice to spend some sister time,and we got alot accomplished. Later when I got home, my stepdaughter Amanda and her boyfriend with his 2 kids stopped over to go swimming and go for a pontoon ride. Later we grilled hot dogs on the grill.I guess what I was going to have tonight for dinner we will have to eat next week. Just when I thought I could get on the computer I didn't. Hubby and I spent time visiting with the neighbor friends across the drive. You know, sitting around the campfire, shooting the breeze, we even went out on their pontoon for a ride and yes, you guessed it, grilled hot dogs and grillers. So far, this has been a busy and fun weekend. I love spending time with friends and family! Take the time to spend with your family and friends. We all need it!

Wordless Wednesday

MY BEAUTIFUL GRANCHILDREN

Since I have talked about my family and my grandchildren in general. It only seemed fitting to show them off! In this first picture is my stepdaughter Maria and grandkids Reese and Dalton. In the second picture is our Jocelyne, Jasmyne and Abigail! Aren't they Beautiful?

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