Looking Back

Well, another year has gone by and I must admit that I loved doing this blog. As I look back there are a few things that I missed to talk about. First of all I forgot to mention my beautiful daughter Mandy's Birthday this year Ooop's. At the party I hadn't brought  my camera so I  didn't have any new pictures that I could post on her day, and you know me, I am a picture freak. I hope I can make up for it with a poem.
A Daughter always understands,
the things you say and do.
She overlooks each of your faults,
she finds the best in you.
A Daughter's love is a special love,
it inspires you each day.
She spreads her joy and happiness,
in her warm and caring way...
A Daughter is all these things and more,
there's no greater treasure known.
The most precious Daughter in all the world,
is the one I call my own. Happy late (post) Birthday Mandy!
Love, Mom
As the new year begins, I want to thank all the family and friends out there in cyber bloggerville. I have enjoyed looking and reading all the blogs out there and I am still enjoying more. Some have been creative, sad, uplifting, teaching, wishful, hillarious, rediculous, annoying LOL, fundamental, amusing, love, entertaining, lively, enjoyable, witty, interesting, agreeable, tasteful, yummies, high spirits, laughter and most important  family. From my family to yours, wishing you all a Happy and safe New Year....
Love You To The Moon And Back :)

Christmas Eve

 Dear Shell, As you know I have been busy making penguins for the family.

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Well Christmas Eve is here and the family loved them. It was so nice to have the family here to share soups, minestrone,  chicken noodle, ham sandwiches and home made fudge and divinity that you loved to eat.. I was taught that Families are to be together forever since I was a little girl. They are the most important people in your life. 

 I know I don't need to tell you how hard it is for me to celebrate Christmas without you. I do know that it had to have been beautiful where you are. Being able to be with mom and all the relatives and friends you have met in heaven. I am sure there were lights of celebrating the Birth today of our Savior. I can imagine the chorus angels singing and children's laughter throughout the clouds of heaven. I am sure there were no worries on fighting crowds during shopping for presents or trying to find that last gift and using your last dime to pay for it. I am sure you missed us as much as we were missing you. Shell knowing you are safe, to me is the  riches that a mom could ever ask for from above. Knowing that you are loved and have someone to give you a squeeze from their hearts.

 Your whole family Shell were there to spend time with you, grandma's, and grandparents. I hope you didn't laugh when we sang to you. My voice was crackly and it was starting to get so cold we were all a bit out of tune. But most of all we enjoyed being able to do something for the ones we love and miss most.

 I wonder if  Nan and Tap were playing their songs together. Tap on his Banjo and Nan on the piano.

As we left I could only imagine what the lights looked like from heaven because they were beautiful from here. I am blessed for at least being able to spend the short time I had with you here Shell. I hope you had the best Christmas Eve and Christmas ever!! I talked to a few friends that were there that night and their hearts still ache for their children that are there with you, no one knows but us. A place in my heart that will always be empty and another tear that filled my eyes. A memory of you and mom that will always be in my heart and last my lifetime. Till I see you again. Love you To The Moon And Back...."Merry Christmas" Love, Mom

Christmas ornaments

This year for Christmas I made ornaments for everyone. I made some of the grandkids ornaments with their favorite cartoon character. Penguins

Our nieces daughter had her baby and so we gave her a couple ornies for the little one.

Angel's

Johnny Test

Max And Ruby

Johnny Test

Back of one of the Johnny Test

John Deer

Sponge Bob

Browning Symbol. I had so much fun making these ornaments for family. Hope everyone enjoyed them. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and blessing's for a New Year!!!

Happy Birthday Parley

I didn't know what to do for Parley's Birthday this year. I talked to his mom and she said that he had picked out a piece of wood quite awhile ago and wanted an airplane made out of it. Well, anything that says creative in the sentence seems to strike my eye. I took the wood and along with several pieces of wood I had. I was able to put together 4 airplanes for him.
He had seen a airplane and thought it was so cool cause it had a bullseye on it. Well, I painted one called the flying tiger that represented the plane that was involved during WWII. He was so excited when he opened his Birthday sack and it was full of airplanes.
One was camo, one had skeleton heads, one was yellow with stars and the big one was painted like the flying tiger with bullseyes.The green airplane in the picture was one that his dad had made for him awhile ago and had me paint it for him. Geez I forgot all about it until I seen it with his little collection. He wanted his bedroom to look cool like his sister's so Now they will be hung with fish twine from his ceiling. Parley I hope you had a Happy Birthday and enjoy the planes as much as I enjoyed making them for you. These are the little things in life that make you smile. Love you, Grandma

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYSON

Kyson turned 3 yesterday. And man did he ever have a fun Birthday Bash.
I always take so many pictures that I never know which ones to use on my blog so, I will share them all with you.
His party was at the bowling alley.!!

He got so many fun presents from everyone. From drum sets, race tracks, puzzles, books, crayons, trucks, transformers, big boy pants, and a blanket that he absolutely loves.
He was a CHAMP....
He had so many family and friends that came to celebrate with him. Great grandparents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. We love you Kyson!!!
Keslee even got to bowl...
I couldn't resist taking this picture of mother and daughter. Gorgeous!!!
Mandy got a strike. Can you tell by her expression....
And for me??? Well, I got one to along with Tom and Tulson. We all had so much fun bowling and spending time as a family to celebrate Kyson's Birthday. Thumbs up to you Kyson. Thanks for making this party the bomb..And I hope you had the BEST Birthday ever!!!Love Your Grandma!!!

Snug As A Bug

To all you mother's out there. Here is a solution in breaking your child from sleeping with you. My daughter called me and said that her little one Keslee would not go in her crib anymore. She has been sleeping on the couch until Keslee would fall to sleep. Then quietly she would pick her up and tip toe to her room and lay her down in her cozy little crib hoping no sign of noise or sudden jolt would awake her. Right!! I noticed on Friday's when I babysit my little munchkins that she refused to take a nap in the playpen. Hmmmm I wondered what the deal was? Was it she thinks she is to old? Does she feel insecure? Is she excercising her vocal chords? Or is she plain out SPOILED? She is still a itsy bitsy little girl but I know the last statement is fact. SPOILED. Well, Mandy sent me a picture of true happiness. Keslee's daddy has solutions to all. He goes to sleep with her in her crib!!! I laughed when she sent me this pick wondering how in the world he crawled up and over this crib to get in and out. Well, he puts the computer chair up to it and stands on reaching over into the crib without a problem. LOL Without a doubt the solution works! Snug As A Bug In A Rug...Or Snug As A Bug Daddy..!! Good job Jake.. Sweet dreams...

Happy Birthday Tom

Wishing Tom a Happy Birthday.....
I can't believe you are 22.. Sara's parents, Paige, Mandy and Jake's Family and Riley came to celebrate Tom's Birthday last night with cake and ice cream. Tom had some help with Kyson and Cason blowing out his candles. Just want you to know how much I love you Tom. Hope you had a GREAT day!!! Love Mom