Madden

Madden is a little over two months old now. I don't think I have posted about him since he was born. He just melts my heart with his cute little dimpled smiles. When I glance at his pictures I find my self giggling out loud!

10 Things I know since becoming a grandma

Marques

Madden

I know I am fairly new to joining the ranks of Grandmothers, but in the
short 20 months that I have been one there are a few things I know, here
is a list of ten.

1-It is my right to spoil my grandchildren.
2-There are very few boundaries, when they want something, they get it.
3-A clean house is a thing of the past.
4-They are expensive.
5-Buying boy's clothes is wearing on me.
6-Grandbabies are so much fun to hold, and when they cry, you can always give them back.
7-The Disney channel is a staple at my house.
8-I actually like Noggin A Moose.
9-Having them cry when they have to go home is bittersweet.
10-I will never be able to drink a can of soda without sharing.

DoG DaY AFTERnOOn

Most of the people who know me, know that I have an adorable Basset Hound named Crosby. He is crazy about me and, well the feeling is mutual. Since we have had Crosby, he has had issues with his ears. Long basset hound ears = ear infections.
Because of his on going chronic infections we decided that the best thing would be to do the surgery which would removed his ear canal, along with his ear drum to alleviate further infections and the pain that comes along with them. Friday he had surgery and because the surgery is involving, he was required to stay overnight til Saturday. He came home wearing a collar to prevent him from scratching and some pain pills. After a rough three days, he is finally doing well.



Better Days

tRIcK oR TrEAt!!

So Halloween came and went. Normally there is nothing remarkable about it, except maybe a few newly made decorations that get added each year. Usually Larry and I argue about who will be the next one to open the door and greet the "trick or treaters". There was even the year when we agreed that if I gave out candy to all of them that year he would do it the following year....the next year came and he didn't keep his word. This year however, we were excpecting a special trick or treater. Little Marques looked adorable in his pumpkin costume. Next year, Madden will be joining him, Grandkids are the BEST!!

WELCOME MADDEN!!

After a much anticipated arrival, Madden made his debut this morning. He weighed in
at 7 lbs. 12 oz. and is 20 1/4 inches tall. Mommy and baby are doing well. We are so excited to have another little boy in our family! Life is good!!!Welcome little Madden!!


One of the welcoming commitee (Marques)

Look at that cute little dimple

Daddy and Madden

CHICAGO

Michigan Ave. Larry, Kelsi, Gina, Jill & Steve


A few times a year we (Larry and I) are lucky enough to fly to Chicago to see Larry's family. This trip was especially fun because 1- Kelsi came with us, and 2- We went to Michigan to see Christy (Larry's niece)and her family, and also Jack, Larry's brother.It was so much fun to spend time with everybody...Jill, Steve, Nikki, Mike, Gina, Candy, Al, Christy, Lauren, Jack and Kathy....we love you!! Thanks Jill and Christy for letting us invade your space!!

Kathy & Jack


Christy & Al


Jill, Jack & Larry


Nikki, Gina & Kelsi

LABOR DAY

I know, Labor Day has come and gone, with that said, here goes...on Labor day we had everyone over for some pool volleyball, and chimis. As with all get toegethers, fun was had by all! This is one of the few times that everyone was able to attend. It is always good to have family together. Happy Labor Day!

A FAMILY AFFAIR!!

So weeding at our house is a family affair! Larry trims the Palms, and shrubs, etc. I pull the weeds, pick up the trimmed pieces of foilage, and Crosby lies in the ground cover (yes the ground cover). He just layed there the whole time until we were finished, and then he followed us inside! Sometimes, I wish I had his life!! But you have to admit, he looks pretty cute lying there, smashing down the ground cover!

The NEW First Class!

So lately I have done a lot of flying. I usually fly Coach, and most of the time I have to check in online like a poor sap, so that I get put in the A group. But today me and my love were lucky enough to fly First Class. Today isn't the first time we have ever flown First Class, but it was the first time truly flying in style. I felt like a kid in a candy store, I had a tv screen in front of me where I could choose a Movie, T.V., Showtime, video games etc. with a touch of my remote. The seats were leather and kind set in an angle, in the direction of an arrow. There was a shelf to put my feet, a cubby for my purse but the best part is that the chair reclined into a bed, yes..I said bed. The pciture above is one that I got off of the internet, I wish I had taken one, but this one should give a good idea of the kind of luxury I lavished in today. Coach is going to be really difficult to take after today!!!

It's a Boy!

Abbey got the results of her ultra sound, and it looks like another baby boy will soon be joining our family. We couldn't be happier!!! Hurry up October!!

The "IT" Show!!

It has been a while since I have blogged, and what I am blogging about today may or may not be blog worthy...but here goes. Last week my better half and I went to Virginia for an auto recycling show held in Danville, Virginia. I went for support, and to help with whatever. This particular show was held in a recycling yard warehouse....dusty, greasy, and hot!!!(by hot I mean, no airconditioning). You probably all know that Virginia is pretty humid. It lasted two days, but we sold about 7 Supershears...so we were happy about that!

Some were happy...

Others, not so much (The Wilson's)

This was their car
.

While we were there, we stayed at the Hampton. When I woke up the second morning to get ready for the show, I noticed two things missing, my.....

and a
That's right, while the maids were cleaning our room, one of them must have latched on to these two items. I have never had anything taken in any hotel I have stayed in and found it very strange that of all things to steal, you choose an eyelash curler and some hair clips??? My better half thought that maybe I had misplaced them, but when we got home yesterday and unpacked our bags....you guessed it , the items were MIA.
We left for the Airport yesterday at 7:00 a.m.to return home.I am not a big fan of flying, it just feels like the biggest hassle,packing, unpacking, checking bags, carryons, logging on the computer to check in, hoping you get an "A" and then waiting in line, and then the dreaded 2 hour layover, which we had.....But when my beloveed told me it was in Midway, Chicago, a smile came to my face. In the Chicago Midway airport they have a...

We ordered up some sandwiches and made our bellies happy. I think that maybe, it made up for the mishap at the Hotel. I always love to come home, and who was there to greet me when I opened the front door???


Life is good!!

The Worst Grandma!

Today while I was watching my one and only boy boy, something happened...... he was chasing me(quite fast actually)...well he fell and bumped his head on the coffee table, well actually his eye. I felt horrible, and whats worse, is that last week while he was here, I hit him in the head while I was mopping. I am beginning to feel like maybe I am not the best person to watch him! While his wound from last week has healed, I am certain that this won't be the case with today's bump! Am I cursed??
Last week's bump

Today's bump

Today

Today when I woke up, the house was different. Something was missing. It felt a little less cheerful, a lot less silly, a little less sweet. All because... she moved out.....

Yep, the last of my girls moved out yesterday. For the first time in my adult life, the only ones living under my roof are me and my wonderful hubby. I was a little sad until... he came over.....

He just seems to bring a smile to my face, in a second!! Today will not be a sad day after all!! Thanks Marques!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Today is Marques' first birthday. Last night we had a party for him. We showered him with gifts, and made him a cake. Everyone was there, and we were all excited to see him open his presents, and eat his cake, but...... he couldn't have cared less! I think he may have been overwhelmed with all the gifts and all of the attention. Any way he is now 1 year old. I can't imagine life without him. Happy Birthday my little one, I love you!

Wer'e Celebrating!!

First of all we are excited to let you all know that Abbey is expecting. She is due around the first part of October. We couldn't be happier! And....our little Marques will be turning 1 on March 1st. I just cannot believe that a whole year has gone by since he came to join our family!

FIRE & RAIN

Saturday night Larry, Kelsi and I went to BJ's for dinner. It had been raining all day, but the rain had seemed to subside. We all thought it would be fun when we got home to make a fire in the pit, and enjoy it for awhile. When Larry got home, he proceeded to make the fire, mean while the rain started coming down...we all thought that maybe we would just get some umbrellas and sit by the fire until it stopped, after all it wasn't raining that hard. Bad idea, we ended up getting pretty wet, the wood was getting wet and things were getting smokey, then things just went from bad to worse. Below are a few pictures of our memorable night....notice in the last photo, Crosby is sticking his head out the doggy door...He knew enough not to go out into the cold and wet.