MADDEN

Katie's first triathalon

As some of you may know, Larry has been doing triathalons for a couple of years now..along with his two sons and daughter in law. Katie has decided to join the ranks and will be doing her first IRONMAN race in Novemeber. In March she did her first thriathalon race. Katie I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. YOU GO GIRL! Here are a few pictures of her at the finish!!

SWIMMING!

Madden and Marques are enrolled in swim lesson together. Today I went and watched as learn to swim. Madden has been doing lessons for over a month, but Marques' first lesson was today. I was able to get some cute pictures. I think the best part was after lessons were over, and I was able to snuggle with both of them in a dry towel.

You made me a grammy!

Today this boy turns 2. I cannot believe how fast the time goes by, and how much joy this little one has brought to our family. It seem like just yesterday we held his tiny little body suggly in our arms after making his debut. What did we ever do without him? He is so much a part of us now. I'm sure this birthday won't be a big deal to him, but I want him to know how much I love his little smile, his hilarious expressions, his silly songs, his jibberish, his little phrases, and yes even his tantrums. I love you Marques!!! You belong to our family, and we are thrilled you're ours! Thanks for making me a grandma!

SUPERBOWL!

Today is Superbowl Sunday, and me? well I lack the excitement that this day usually brings. I don't know that I will be cheering for..


or...



When Football season bagan this year, I really had hoped that maybe this would be the year for the Bears. From the beginning it seemed they were destined for greatness...and, they did have a pretty great season. When they lost in the playoffs to Greenbay I was less than happy...It was a good game, but the outcome was not what I wanted. So today, it will be about the fun people, and the great food, and of course the new commercials. I will be okay, and who knows.....maybe next year it will be about the Bears!!

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.