..........Nettie's Nook ..........

Great Quote! Had to share...

2011-12-11T20:19:00.000-08:00

I ran across this today and I felt it was worth sharing.....

Let your past make you better not bitter....

I am striving very hard to make this a reality in my life.

Time to be Thankful

2011-11-22T18:39:00.000-08:00

I know that the next few days are going to be crazy so before they start I want to give my thanks to my Heavenly Father. I want to make it known that I love Him so much, not for the things that He has given to me but for His gift of salvation. I'm so glad that He didn't discard me like an old shoe but He looked ahead in time and saw a shattered life that needed His love and He gave to so freely for me.

For the blessings that He has bestowed in my life, I am ever grateful for. My wonderful parents, my children, my grandchildren, my son-in-law, my sisters and my nieces and for all of the many friends that have come into my life. I just want to say that I feel so blessed.

Hope that everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.....

2011-10-10T13:16:00.000-07:00

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS.. NAME THEM ONE BY ONE......

Makenzie Lynn
Elizabeeth Grace
Matthew James Morgan
Olivia Marie
Alexander Michael
Brayton Gunner Andrew

THANK YOU LORD< FOR YOUR BLESSINGS ON ME........

Packing Away The Past.

2011-09-30T20:03:00.000-07:00

I've heard it said that time is the best healer of all, and I really think that is true. Over the past year I have been changing things, parting with some and even pitching some out.. Going through things brings back memories and makes you realize some things are gone forever. Asking myself questions "Do I keep this, what about that, or "I remember when we got this.. Some things have been easy to let go and others harder. I have it down to just pictures and certain special dishes that I'm need to deal with. The pictures I'm pretty sure how to handle but the dishes still thinking that one over, after this I feel like I will be able to shut the box and that be the end. Never thought I'd get to this point, and I'm NOT looking back....

2011-08-14T17:51:00.000-07:00

Funny Times

2011-07-19T16:50:00.001-07:00

I kept the grand-kids for 4 days this past week so John & Katressa could go away and we had a very interesting time. I can really tell my age, not being used to getting up every 2 hours to feed the baby, all of those diaper changes and stuff. Olivia Marie was ALMOST an angel....

She had taken 3 hour naps on Thursday & Friday so I was looking forward to her doing so on Saturday. Her room is upstairs, so when it was nap time I decided to let her stay downstairs and sleep in her Mommy & Daddy's room. I put her down and went in a little later to check on her and she was almost asleep, so I thought this was my chance to get a little nap too, so I go in and relax on the sofa. A little later I go in the kitchen and start doing dishes and starting dinner and I hear Livy crying, so I thought that she was ready to get up from her nap, and when I opened the door I had a BIG Shock!!!! She hadn't been napping at all..

Alex @ 3 weeks

2011-06-28T16:40:00.000-07:00

8lbs. 1oz. 21 1/2

Olivia Marie turns 2

2011-06-28T16:27:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe that little Miss. Olivia Marie has had a birthday and is now 2. It seems like yesterday that she was a tiny baby. When I asked her if she was 2 she said no 5, Katressa then asked her if she was lying and she said ROAR (lion) she is such a strong spirit.. I kept the kids Friday night so John & Katressa could have a date, and towards evening she was getting cranky and I had to swat her behind and she turned around and said "Granna", (like how could you)!

She had a very nice party and had lots of fun.. Just wanted to share some pictures of my grand-kids they are my life..

Trip To Arkansas

2011-06-09T17:55:00.000-07:00

I had the honor of being chosen to attend the 2011 Wal-Mart Shareholders Meeting this year in Fayette,AR. It was quite an experience, one that I don't think that I will forget for a very long time.
There were 30 Walmart Associates on our bus that left from the Beech Grove Store at 5:15 on May 31st. We made one stop and arrived at 4:30.
The largest crowd that I have been in is Dayton IHC, so in comparison to that this event was 3-4 times in size. All being Wal-Mart Associates including the International groups. I truly enjoyed watching the International Associates, they were so proud of their culture and being associated with the largest retailer in the world. They marched and carried their countries flag and sang with pride.
The dining hall that we had breakfast in was huge.. They had buffet meals with 20-25 buffet lines and could feed around 3,000 at a time. The lines were very quickly for the amount of people that there were.
The first day after we checked-in to our dorms we headed to the Bud Walton Arena for a concert featuring Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum..
Wednesday morning meeting very interesting to hear of the new exciting things coming to the stores in the future and then another concert featuring Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band. We had center seats row 6 and seat 4 very good view, the band was fantastic..
The Vendors Fair was really nice so many things going on you were busy both days all day in that area. I got to meet Mr. Bill Simon which to me was an honor.
The visit to Home Office was very educational. I was completely surprised at this facility. I was expecting a huge fancy building but in fact looked more like a school building, I enjoyed seeing where they have the Sat. morning meetings, the walmart TV room was really cool.
I LOVED the first Walmart visitors center, saw Mr. Sam's truck, his office which they took video from every angle to get it exactly like his office was in the Home Office. Helen's wedding dress. Many more things I can't even begin to mention.
The Shareholders Meeting was different, the business part was a little boring but then they brought out the entertainment and things got very loud. Will Smith was the guest of honor and made the meeting fun, Scotty from American Idol sang, also Alecia Keys, The Canadian Tenors and the Black Eyed Peas. It was quite an event.
I felt honored that out of 1.4 million associates I was picked to go.. Had a great time and heard many great stories.

Meet Alex

2011-06-08T16:29:00.000-07:00

Would like for you to meet the latest addition to my family.. Alexander Michael Roberts, arrived bright and early Monday June 6, 2011 at 6:44. Little Alex as he will be called also carries the same middle name as his Grandpa Michael Roberts. I'm sure that if Grandpa Mike was here with us, he would be so proud to know that not only is the Roberts name being carried on but also his middle name. Alex weighed in at only 6lbs. 14oz. and 18" long. He was 23 days early and quite a looker.. I am so happy that Alex is finally here and I know that Katressa & John are happy too.. Just want to share some photos...

CLOSURE

2011-06-05T06:16:00.000-07:00

I sit here today after a great week away from home, and suddenly I feel so sad. The day that I have been dreading finally arrived. I sit here and look at some legal papers that sum up a lifetime of living, and it breaks my heart.
I remember that young bride of 18 thinking that life just couldn't be any better than that beautiful April 4th day 1980. I was in love with the man of my dreams. My soul-mate I thought.
I remember the day that our beautiful daughter was born and how happy we were starting our family, and thought that life just couldn't be any better than this. We were now a FAMILY. Five years later we were blessed with a beautiful boy and I remember thinking that God was so good giving us a boy since there wasn't any boys on my side of the family. I just thought that life was perfect and just couldn't get any better.
I remember the first words, steps, first days of schools, graduations, and down through the years how it was so important to be a FAMILY, and then suddenly one day it all changes and one walks away from all and I just can't understand this no matter how hard I try and reason it out.
Now it all comes down to 8-10 pages of legal papers that tell me it is all over and I am now an unmarried person. What am I suppose to do now, my identity is gone, I am no longer a wife, no longer someones sweetheart, just someone that caused another so much pain and misery that they opted to leave it all behind and start a life with another. My heart will forever be broken and sad. I'm not sorry for the 30 years that I invested in my marriage I am thankful for what I had.I had faith that things would work out clear up until the end but really who was I kidding just myself. That marriage gave me two beautiful children which I love more that life itself. I want then to know that I Love them very much and they are my life.
I guess that it comes down to CLOSURE I guess now I can finally have that. Life does go on, it is not ever going to be the same for me but I will go on.

So Amazed

2011-05-05T16:59:00.000-07:00

It will be one year this Sunday that my life as I had known for 30 years took a drastic change. Ironic it was Mother's Day last year also. I have been so AMAZED at just how far that I have come in just this one year.

I realize that sometimes in life you just have NO choice in things that affect you, but how you accept those things do have an affect on your life as well as others. I have found that God has NEVER forsaken me, and has given me comfort at times when I thought my sorrow was unbearable, but I found that He is ALWAYS there and does stick closer than a brother..

I have so MANY things to thank God for in this past year. He has never let me be without a roof over my head (sometimes it has been a leaky roof but a roof none the same), I have NEVER went hungry (there have been time when Kyle asked me what we were going to have for dinner but we have never went without, but more than those things God has ALWAYS been there for me. Sleepless nights, special days and occasions ALWAYS there I am so thankful.

I have learned to be "more" cautious in believing what certain people say..

I just want to thank God for all His help and the help from my wonderful friends. I'm sure that my church family has gotten tired of seeing my cry at church but they have been right there for me and my wonderful Wal-Mart family too.. I love you all..

RANDOM

2011-05-04T16:40:00.001-07:00

Easter Celebrating

2011-05-04T16:14:00.000-07:00

I had such a wonderful Easter... I thought I would get the girls baby chicks for Easter this year just for fun.. (More fun for me than Katressa & John).They really have enjoyed them especially Olivia Marie.. She kept saying "baby chickens". They really do make lots of noise but they are so cute.. When they grow larger they are going to go live with Grandma Nancy in her chicken yard..

I was honored to have all my family with me in church Easter Sunday.. John looked rather dashing in his blue shirt and tie. Katressa looked beautiful all glowing of course the girls were adorable in their matching dresses, Kyle looked handsome in his suit and his beautiful Brittney at his side..

We had Easter lunch at John & Katressa and my what a feast we had.. Was so nice that John's grandfather and Nancy & Apple along with my Mom & Dad joining us. We had turkey (which was delicious) mashed potatoes, gravy, freezer corn, green bean casserole, broccoli salad, finger-jello, cheesecake,chocolate pie, carrot cake & chocolate cake and blackberry cobbler. I don't think that anyone left hungry. We did have a great time and it was so nice that we were all able to be together once again as family. I want them all to know that I love and appreciate them for all that they mean to me..

Happy Birthday to Me...

2011-04-07T20:16:00.000-07:00

Blessed Assurance

2011-03-13T20:49:00.001-07:00

As most of you know my life has taken a rather sudden change. With that change comes many feelings and emotions that are so overwhelming at times that you can not begin to describe let alone explain. I have spent many hours praying and asking God to help me accept this fate with grace & dignity and I feel that I am on this road with his help.

I have been struggling severely with trying to figure out what I am.. Sounds crazy I know, but I can't explain how this has been bothering me. I am not a Miss. and I am no longer a Mrs. so what does this make me.. I have been asking God to help me in this area because like I said it has really been a struggle for me.

As I was praying about this concern today and pouring my heart out to God, I felt Him so ever near me and whisper to me, "titles come and go but you are more importantly MY CHILD.. Well I think that being His child is MORE important than being a Miss. or a Mrs. I am so glad that He does care and understand ALL the things that are important to us..

We don't have to ask God to change our problems but to help us face our problems and rise above them.. I am so grateful how He has taken such great care of me these past ten months and I know that He will be there for me in the future...

Never judge a book by it's cover.....

2011-02-19T21:26:00.001-08:00

Funny how you see people that you have known for years and even had several conversations with them but when you get them in a different setting you find out they are "totally different from what you thought"... This became true tonight for me with some ladies from my church..

I received an invitation to a ladies get together of fun,food and games in the home of Miss. Janet Burton. She had also invited some other ladies from our church, and to be honest I almost didn't go, for the simple fact this was another "new chapter" of changes for me in my new single status. I really was toying with the idea whether to go or not, even while Kyle was driving me to Janet's house. So I go to the door shaking inside and tearing up a little when I was greeted at the door and walked inside..Well NOTHING could have prepared me for what I was about to embark upon..

Those women were CRAZY......... We enjoyed some very good food and conversation in general which wasn't too bad THEN they whipped out the GAMES and then THEY CHANGED.... Did I mention those women went CRAZY??

Gaye & Diane were hilarious, it was fun to see two christian sisters having so much fun with each other, Judy on the other hand was the life of the party and that is all I will say.. Rebekah was out of control, I NEVER knew that girl would be so funny and Janet what can I say except that if you EVER play games with Janet NEVER and I repeat NEVER wear your hair down, if you have any doubts just ask Diane she can tell you.. I never heard such hilarious things by just using 5 words in my life, Janet definitely has an active imagination.. I found the evening to be really nice and found myself sad it had to end.

Not only was it a night of laughter but also a time for sharing spiritual things with each other.. I found out "new things" are ok..

Thanks Janet for inviting me, I had a GREAT time..

Birthday Wishes

2011-02-10T23:35:00.000-08:00

28 years ago today I was in room 206 at Columbus Regional Hospital getting ready to embark on a new adventure in my life.. Looking back now I was so unprepared and had no idea what I was doing. The only thing that I knew was that I couldn't wait to see if I was blessed with a boy or a girl..

The weather as I recall was cold and snowing. After our bundle of joy was born, I still remember how her Daddy took her over to the window and said "It's a cruel world out there", I also remember the nurse asking me what her name was to be and I proudly replied, Katressa Dawn Killinger, and the nurses response to that was "Good Lord, she will have to have a college degree to even spell her name.. Obviously, my nurse wasn't impressed, but I thought that was the most beautiful name that I had ever heard. (and I still do)...

From the day we brought our beautiful Katressa home, she slept all night. She always loved books and had a Sears catalog in her playpen that she would spend long periods of time just looking at the pictures..

It seems that time flew by and as no surprise to me, she turned into one sweet young lady that has many wonderful qualities. I hope that she knows just how much that I love her.. I want to thank her for being such a special daughter..

Happy Birthday Katressa..I love you.

FINALLY!!!!!!

2011-02-02T17:24:00.001-08:00

Finally John gets to have a son to carry on the Roberts name.. I'm so happy for him.. He so deserves having another man around that house of females.. Can't wait to see the "little man" hopefully in June.... Granna loves him already...........

Random Photos

2011-01-31T20:40:00.000-08:00

Feeling a little on the sad side tonight so I thought I would post some photos of my precious grandchildren, they are my life..

Cabin Fever

2011-01-22T17:33:00.000-08:00

I think I can totally understand the term "cabin fever" since I have been cooped up inside for the last two weeks, I am ready to get out of the house for a little bit. My little trip to the hospital gave me time to think and really put things in proper prospective. Things are really nothing important, the ONLY thing important is FAMILY. I don't know where I would be without my family.

I appreciate the way that my wonderful children including John have put up with me being a little more work than normal.. Kyle was Johnny-on-the-spot getting me the proper help for me when I had this fiasco. Katressa was calm and in control just like I can always count on, and John always so understanding (even if it is annoying for him). I love you all so much..

My wonderful Mother always there to help.. I am so blessed. God gave me the BEST when he picked out my parents.. I love them so much..

If nothing else I realize it doesn't matter what you have material wise, as long as you have Jesus and family.. I just want to go on record letting them know once again how much that I love them.....

New Beginnings

2011-01-06T17:38:00.000-08:00

The start of another New Year, where has time gone? 2010 was a difficult year for our family, we all have hope that 2011 will be bringing us new things, one being a new grandchild. John & Katressa have the new baby to look forward too, things are going well for Kyle and Matthew, I know that great things are going to happen for me this year too. I feel confident that the things I lost in 2010 God is going to make up for those things in 2011. I want to make sure that I keep God at the center of my life and how can I go wrong..

Good Friends..Great Fun...

2010-12-28T16:42:00.000-08:00

I am blessed with some very wonderful friends. I have two special friends that are co-workers of mine that I have become very close to and love. Last Christmas we went to Indianapolis and took a carriage ride, went to the circle, saw beautiful lights.. Well this year, Chuck took his dear sweet girlfriend and myself to The Story Inn. and my was it a wonderful evening.. They had a Victorian Christmas Dinner. The ladies were all dressed in their beautiful vintage gowns, they had a young man their playing Christmas carols on the keyboard, the dining room was all candlelight and the food was absolutely the greatest.. We had a wonderful time. It truly was like taking a step back in time. Thank you Chuck & Donna for letting me crash yet another date..

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

2010-11-08T16:59:00.000-08:00

I can finally tell all my blogger friends my good news!!!!! I am going to be GRANNA again!!! I am so excited... Katressa & John are expecting again.. It was really hard for me not to say anything but now I have freedom of speech and want the world to know.. I already have three grandaughters and one grandson so I have put my order in for TWIN boys and that will even out the score.. I told John that if he didn't get a boy this time he's fired.. Truly I just want a healthy baby. It will be nice to have a new baby to focus on not sure yet the due date but will share that information as soon as I hear. Congratulations to John & Katressa.

Matthew James Morgan

2010-10-18T01:37:00.000-07:00

Only fair to add some new photos os Mister Mister.. He was recently in his Mommy's wedding so I thought I'd steal some of these adorable pictures to share..

Olivia Marie

2010-10-18T01:14:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to post some random pictures of Olivia Marie. She is so unique in many ways. Granna loves her so much just want to share with all my friends.

PINK CHEETAHS

2010-09-25T19:34:00.000-07:00

This weekend was the Hope Heritage Days and since Katressa & John only live 2 blocks away we slipped downtown numerous times. We decided that it would also be a good time to have another garage sale, and we done very well. We slipped downtown Friday night and listened to some great music and enjoyed looking at things and the girls got their faces painted. We went back again Sat. and the girls both got their faces painted like pink cheetahs, they looked adorable. I think I found out the REAL reason for them both getting cheetahs is because Olivia Marie was afraid of them... They were having a great time scaring her, isn't that just like BIG sisters..

We discovered that Olivia Marie definitley likes music. She was head banging to the Bettles Band...We had a great time at the festival, had lots of great food, got rid of LOTS of junk and now Granna is WORE OUT...Can't wait to crawl into bed.. Planning on attending the parade tomorrow....

BIRTHDAY WISHES!!!!!!!!

2010-09-20T04:06:00.000-07:00

Sending birthday wishes out to two of my favorite men... My wonderful Daddy (as I still call him) is celebrating 78 years of adventures today, and trust me some of those years were definitely adventures, and my precious grandson Matthew is turning 2 also on this day. I hope that I never forget that special day that he entered our lives, never thought that any feeling could surpass holding and meeting your own child, but I was wrong. Grandchildren are definitely great. Just want to let both of these guys know that I LOVE them so much and feel blessed that they are in my life. Happy Birthday Daddy & Matthew

My Special Little Ones

2010-09-18T18:29:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to share a few more of the blessings in my life!!

Another First Time Event!!!!

2010-09-18T17:43:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I was blessed with watching Matthew & Olivia Marie overnight Sat. and for part of Sunday. They were so good even though Matthew wasn't feeling the best, they played very well together.. I thought that it would be fun and really nothing to take them both to church with me. I never though it through..

I get them both ready and out to the car and buckled into their car seats and off we head to church.. I thought to myself this isn't so bad, so I look around to see how they are doing and Olivia Marie has somehow gotten her sweater off, both socks and was working on her headband.. I finally make it to church and decide to get Matthew out first beacause I knew that I had to almost redress Olivia. Well, Matthew decides that he want me to hold him and he starts to cry. I get Olivia back into shape and pick up Matthew, and then grab Olivia when I realize that I forgot to get the diaper bag from the front seat. I finally get all loaded up and into the church and it suddeny hit me like a ton of bricks that I was doing this alone, without my helper. I started crying and couldn't help myself. Randy Dunn was inside the door and quickly came to my rescue and helped me get into church.

Later while church is going on Matthew was playing with my keys that were hooked onto the diaper bad, and Randy Dunn slips up to me and says " Net your car alarm is going off", Matthew had hit the alarm button and unknown to me my horn was just a honkin...

Thanks to Mary Jane for watching Olivia Marie for me while I was watching Matthew. Between all of us it was a pretty good day.

Not sure when I will try that again but I'm sure I will and maybe be more together with it... I do love those grandkids....

Mister Mister

2010-09-06T07:36:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to show off our little handsome Mister Mister.. He looks so big and adorable I just had to steal this photo..

New Things!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-08-27T17:03:00.000-07:00

I know that most of you know that I have had some major changes in my life recently. I know that I have been very torn by this change, I want to go on record that I am on the road to RECOVERY.. I know that I will still have days that are going to be hard and I am sure that I will shed more tears in the future but I AM going to be alright. I have a wonderful family that has been there for me and many many many friends have been there too. I didn't really know that I had so many friends.. I am also signing up to go to a support group which was a really hard thing for me to committ to, but I am serious about doing everything that I can to get back on with my life. Just want to say that I am doing better!!!

Branson Trip

2010-07-10T18:27:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures fromm my recent trip to Branson with John & Katressa and the girls. We really had a great time...

After we arrived in Branson and got settled in, we hit the streets. Our first stop was the Wax Museum. We all were having a good time especially John. I think he was having "too much fun" with Marilyn Monroe. He was sure looking her over (and up). Katressa had to drag him away from her..

We also went to the Titantic Replica. This was very intresting and sad. They give you a boarding pass with a passenger which you follow throughtout the tour and in the end you find out if you survive or perish. My passenger did in fact survive.

We also went to Sight and Sound and saw Noah, I have been to the one in Pennsylvania and saw Ruth but Noah was nothing more that amazing. With the 300ft. three sided stage the inside if the ark was beautiful. I really did enjoy the production.

All in all I had a great trip. It was nice to get away for a week. Thank you kids for letting Granna go along.......

2010-07-10T18:18:00.000-07:00

One Year Old Today!!!

2010-06-21T07:19:00.000-07:00

I totally remember where I was a year ago today. It was Father's Day and my daughter was giving her husband, John the greatest Father's Day gift that he could ever have. A beautiful baby girl that they named Olivia Marie... Marie is her granna's middle name, and I feel so honored that they gave it to her. I only hope that she likes it better than I did growing up. I was also given the privilege of being there when she was born, an experience I hope that I NEVER forget. That was such a beautiful day for this couple starting their own little family. I remember how special that time was for me when my children were born.

Olivia Marie has brought so much joy into our hearts and lives. She had a rough road at first with the scare of swine flu and then galatosemia but God answered our prayers. I want to thank God for this blessing that he has given our family

Happy 1st Birthday Olivia Marie Roberts we all love you!!!

Sleepover at Granna's

2010-05-31T14:37:00.000-07:00

This was Katressa's weekend to work and we usually keep Olivia Marie overnight and take her to church. Now that my life has changed I wasn't sure if I could do this by myself, so I gave it a try. I had so much fun with her playing and giving her bath. She's not the greatest to sleep with but I managed. I found out that I CAN do this and will continue to keep her as often as I can. I love her so much. Also, my water iris was blooming this weekend and was beautiful.

My Children the Lumberjacks!!!

2010-05-31T14:28:00.000-07:00

We have had this spruce tree in our yard for 26 years and it has been slowly dying. The park that we live in was suppose to cut it down for us but never had. Last week I came home from work and Kyle had been chopping away on that tree, he was using a 20pound splitting maul, after he got up so far he tied a rope around it and Katressa was on the other end to pull the rope as it was falling. I was a nervous wreck that it was going to land on the neigbors trailor, needless to say they did just fine...Never knew they had lumberjack blood in them..

Life is GOOD

2010-05-26T15:47:00.001-07:00

Last weekend I was able to get Mattthew and we had such a fun time. We went to the Relay-for-Life walk and spent some time and he was a ham. Then we went over to see cousin Olivia and they had a time playing together. Matthew would never take a pacifier when he was a baby but her sure had a time with Olivia's. Lauren gave Matthew a hair cut and Olivia finally has more hair than someone!! I love these babies they are my world and I thank God for then everyday.

Mother's Day 2010

2010-05-26T15:29:00.000-07:00

I'm finally getting around to posting picutres of Mother's Day. We mother's had a very nice day. We went to John & Katressa's for lunch. Katressa was excited about experiencing her first mother's day,(she got a laptop)! Olivia Marie was her sweet little self stealing all the attention with her adorable ways, she was able to show off for both of her granna's and great-granna. I bought tulips for our table in memory of Mom Mom a very SPECIAL woman that we all miss dearly. We had a great day being together.

Easter Part 2

2010-04-15T17:57:00.000-07:00

This was Olivia's first Easter and Katressa had to work so I volunteered to take Olivia Maire to church with us. She was adorable of course. Katressa & Kyle surprised me by having their Dad take their picture while I was inside. I guess that they knew that I would make them pose for me anyway. Olivia had so much fun that she stepped out of her diaper.

Easter 2010

2010-04-15T17:25:00.000-07:00

We had to have our family Easter get together this past Sunday. We had a great time and my what fun. We had a wonderful meal and the grandkids enjoyed the egg hunt, Katressa & Kyle even played catch for a while until they both realized that they are neither one 16 anymore!!! I thank God so much for his blessings on our family. I think that even Great-Grandma & Grandpa had a good time.

For Harold's Family!!!

2010-03-31T20:15:00.000-07:00

I am posting these beautiful pictures that Jenny took of Olivia Marie and Matthew for Harold's family. They are not on facebook and so they check my blog for new pictures of our family. Please bear with me but I think they are Beautiful.

Bath Buddies!!

2010-03-31T20:06:00.000-07:00

Last time we had Matthew for the weekend we spent time over at John & Katressa's. I decided to give the babies a bath and we sure had fun.. I took these pictures so I could blackmail them when they get into high school. I just couldn't resist posting some....

New Hobby

2010-02-26T17:30:00.000-08:00

I was asked to help our team at work get involved in a fundraiser for the local food pantries. The food pantries are such a good cause and we see the need growing larger every week in the Franklin area, so like a good girl I volunteered. Team Wal-Mart met Saturday Feb. 20th at the Fair Oaks Mall in Columbus and we started getting ready to build our sculpture. I was the first person from our team to show up at the old Goodys store and drew our number where our creation would be built. The first team drew #7 which was way down the mall towards the end. I figured I would draw #8 or #1 which was clear down the opposite way, when I drew our number I pulled #3 and we were right in front of the Goodys store opening. I was so glad that we didn't have to haul our canned items all the way through the mall. We started building at 10:00 and was finished at 3:00. I think the team did a very good job for our first time. Our Eygptian Sphinx has the total of 3010 cans. I'm sure that we won't win People's Choice but we had agreat time anyway. Getting ideas for next years event.

Wonderful News!!!

2010-01-19T14:45:00.000-08:00

Don't bother to tell me that God doesn't answer prayer for I have proof different. Our family has been concerned about Oilivia Marie since her newborn screening test came back abnormal. Immediatley we were alarmed and the doctors started taking precautions, such as changing her to soy based formula. She has had blood taken twice for this test and on Monday Jan.11,10 she made her trip to Riley and had another blood screen done. Well today we were told that she shows NO trace of galactosemia in her blood. "Praise God from whom ALL blessing flow".! So you see God does care about a little 7 mt. old baby girl named Olivia Marie who lives in Indiana, and He cares about you too....Things may seem impossible, there's nothing left you can do, just remember our God ALWAYS comes through....

Upcoming Date

2009-12-28T09:31:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder to all of our family and friends. Olivia Marie has an appointment at Riley Childrens Hospital on Jan 12th.This means that the weekend before her test she will be given real formula and then tested. If she passes the test that means good things, if she doesn't pass she will have to be a very strict diet and be tested one year later. Please pray if it is God's will that she will show NO signs of galatosemia. This would really mean alot to our family.

Christmas with Family

2009-12-28T08:51:00.000-08:00

We had a great time with the family. We had Matthew for maybe 45 minutes so we made the best of that situation. Makenzie and Ellie were so fun to watch their expressions. How they would scream with delight over some cheap little toy. I think they liked their ZuZu pets maybe the best.. Olivia was to small this year but she got into the wrapping.. So glad that Mom & Dad were there with us we had a great time.

Baby dedication..

2009-12-21T09:51:00.001-08:00

Yesterday Olivia Marie was dedicated. She is 6 mts.old and we love her so much. She was dedicated by Rev. Robert Thompson (my uncle). Uncle Bob helped marry Harold & I. also dedicated both of our children so Katressa thought it was only appropriate for him to dedicate her baby. It was a very special moment for our family. Granna and Paps are going to do their best to help Olivia learn of Jesus and his love for her..

Christmas Gifts..

2009-12-08T16:04:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to share some pictures of our little Christmas gifts. We are so thankful that God has blessed us with our little bundles of joy. This will be Matthew's second Christmas although I don't think that he remembers last years since he was only 3 months old. This year will be Olivia Marie's first Christmas... My what a difference grandchildren make. And to think that I didn't think I would like being a grandparent..

Upcoming Test

2009-11-10T16:26:00.000-08:00

Olivia Marie will be going to Riley Hospital on Jan. 12th,2010 for her stress test. We are praying that she will have no sign of galactosemia. Please join us and pray about this situation, God knows all about it..

Our grandbabies

2009-11-04T04:19:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of the babies. Harold's sister Charlotte came through last Sat. on her way back home and stopped to visit and was able to see both grandbabies. She was rather taken with Miss. Olivia I hear, Matthew was being shy so she didn;t get to hold him much. Olivia was of course a ladybug for her first Halloween. We are having a great time with the grandchildren. Can't wait to make more memories.

Special Prayer Needed Again!

2009-10-26T16:26:00.001-07:00

Matthew and his Mother Lauren both have h1n1. Matthew is running high fever like Olivia done. Please pray for them both. God has this under control.

Thanking God !

2009-10-23T05:27:00.001-07:00

I want to thank God for touching Olivia. She has NO fever now, still congested which they say is normal for this. She didn't lose any weight which is also a good thing. I want to say thank you to all that said a prayer for her.

Special Prayer Needed!!

2009-10-19T11:29:00.000-07:00

Olivia has tested postive for the h1n1 viruse. Please prayer that her fever will go away. I know that God is able to make her well and I'm trusting him for protection for her...

More photos from this weekend

2009-10-12T07:19:00.000-07:00

While Mom is away the kids will ?????

2009-10-12T06:59:00.000-07:00

Stay with Aunt Nettie.... Denise went out of town for a wedding and Leighton had to stay behind and work so I helped him out with the kids. Picked them up on Thursday and they went home on Saturday. We had a great time. Ben made breakfast on friday morning with his own recipe for eggs which included: onions,chesse & jalepenos. Cammie helped me give Olivia a bath and then we headed up tp Incredible Pizza and we had a blast.. It was hard to pull Cammie away from Katressa & John's dogs. She absoluetly loved them. We had a lot of fun and hope to do it again sometime...

Family time!!

2009-09-28T17:35:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more from Matthew's birthday and this weekend.

Happy 1st Birthday Matthew

2009-09-25T05:30:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe that our little grandson had his first birthday on Sunday Sept.20th.. Time sure does fly. We were able to get Matthew after his other birthday party. We had a great time!! I can't believe how much one can love as a grandma!!!! We love you Matthew!!!

Good things come to those who wait!!

2009-09-15T09:39:00.000-07:00

Well at our Mother-Daughter banquet last year I won a dozen of roses that were just beautiful and they were in a crystal pitcher that was just as beautiful, but for SOME reason I wasn't allowed to have the pitcher( although it was clear ro me that it should have been mine). Among my flea market searches I found a pitcher like it so I wanted to show it off especially to Amy....

Memories from the past!

2009-09-15T09:31:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to get a couple of pieces of dishes that my mom and grandmother had. Well I was finally able to find some that I could afford. The plate with the wheat design was the same pattern that my Grandma Krodel had, I remember eating pumpkin pie on plates like these also I remember eating chili out of the soup bowls.. Then the pattern of the pitcher Mom had the whole set at one time and she said that this pitcher was her favorite and I really got a bargain on this one. It's so funny how just a dish can unblock memeories from your past. I am happy to add these to my collection.

BUNDLES OF JOY!!!!!!

2009-09-08T16:58:00.000-07:00

Couldn't resist a chance to post some random pictures of our grandbabies... We are having a great time......

2009-08-26T04:49:00.001-07:00

This Weekend..

2009-08-24T18:03:00.000-07:00

Here are some random pictures of Olivia. Hope to be able to put some new ones of Matthew on very soon.

First Sleepover at Grandma's

2009-08-24T17:55:00.000-07:00

I couldn't believe it when Katressa said that I could keep Olivia a week ago Saturday night and keep her all day on Sunday. We had a great time.. I gave her a bath and then a bottle and she was down for the night by 9:30. The first time that she woke up was around 5:30, I think that we done real well. I love keeping her any time that I can. I hope that we will have MANY more sleepovers at Grandma's maybe even with cousin Matthew..

Niece

2009-08-15T15:02:00.000-07:00

I didn't even get to tell about the BEST part of my trip down memory lane. We were finally able to make connection with my dear little niece Chastity. Five years can make a difference in a person. It was so good to be able to see her and visit with her for a little while. She thought that her Grandpa Thompson was handsome and she told him so and I think Dad blushed... She works in a little grocery store there in town. She seems to be doing well for her self. She is 34 which does not even seem possible. She has a little apartment that she shares with Ginger her dog. I think if her Mother was alive to see her she would be proud. I just wanted to share some pictures of her.

Memory Lane

2009-08-12T18:22:00.000-07:00

I went back to my old hometown to take a trip down memory lane, keeping in mind that the last trip there was over 5 years ago, I decided that I should do this before any more major changes happens.. It was a day of many emotions. My sister Marsha took Mom & I around to see the sights. We went by the neighborhood store (which was called Jimmy's Store) that we would walk to to get things for Mom or maybe a RC cola and a bag of BQ chips. I remember this store exactly as it was inside, once I was in this store and Mom was out in the car I had to go and ask her again what it was that I was suppose to get for her and she said "Young lady what do you have in your mouth? Of course being a kid I said nothing, but SHE KNEW that I did, so I finally told her that I had a tootsy roll in my mouth,well she marched me into the store and made me tell Jimmy that I had stolen a piece of candy and made me pay for it. Needless to say I never forgot that lesson.

We also drove by our old house. It was sad to see it so run down. Mom always had flowers and it looked nice even though it was small. The car port where I learned how to roller skate and use my stilks. Moms porch swing was in there also. I remember my old bedroom that I inherited after Diane & Marsha got married. I still remember where the tractor tire was that was our sandbox and then later a flower bed for Mom, where my little playhouse use to stand, Daddy tore it down when he built the garage. I remember so many things there. The mailbox is still the same. It was nice to see it all one more time.

We went by the old church which was damamged by a fire and also one of our favorite places to eat when we go to Washington, the White Steamer which has by far the best hambuger that you will ever eat. Our other favorite place was Masons Rootbeer Stand. Once in while Mom & Dad would load us up in the family car on a payday and we would go to the rootbeer stand and we were allowed to get a footlong coney dog and a frosted rootbeer in a mug. Man that was living. I hope I won't forget these things but I'm sure in time I will but it was sure nice to go and visit memory lane.

Miss. Olivia Marie

2009-07-15T18:08:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of our sweet little grandaughter. I want to thank everyone that has been praying for our little dear. I thank God for being close to us during this scary time. I know that he has everything under control.

Olivia Update

2009-07-15T17:46:00.000-07:00

Results for Olivia finally came back with some good news & some bad news. The bad news is that she does have a form of Galactosemia. The good news is that is a variant form that she will hopefully outgrow before she is a year old. She will continue on her soy formula. When she goes for her 4 month appt they will discuss with us what types of baby foods she can have & what to avoid. Then at 6 months we have to go to Riley for her tolerance test & at that time hopefuuly she will be negative for it. I just want to say a huge Thank you to everyone who kept her and us in their prayers!!"

Keep Praying

2009-07-06T15:49:00.000-07:00

Olivia Marie made a trip to the dr. office before she went and had her blood work done. She weighed 7lbs. 2oz. She is growing. Went out and had her bloodwork done and it will be sent to California. Should have the results in 2-3 days so keep praying that her blood is fine and shows no sign of galactosemia.

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST

2009-07-02T16:56:00.000-07:00

Please join us in special prayer for our new grandbaby Olivia. She has to have some more bloodwork done tomorrow and will sent to California. It could be something serious so please help us pray..

Olivia Marie

2009-06-23T10:22:00.000-07:00

More pictures of my beautiful grandaughter... Oh I love her sooo much already...

Our Babies Part 2

2009-06-23T06:02:00.001-07:00

These are the ones that are really cute EXCLUDING John !!!

Our Babies

2009-06-23T05:40:00.000-07:00

Getting our new grandaughter made me go back down memory lane to when our babies were born. We have come a long way from that time. When I had mine they put you in this room and you were on your own. I was able to get a good picture of our babies and wanted to post for all to see. They are adorable arent' they?

Miss. Olivia Marie Roberts

2009-06-21T13:36:00.000-07:00

Well she is finally here. Miss. Olivia Marie Roberts was born at 3:22 weighing in at 6lbs. 12oz. and only 19" long. What hair she has is very light and has a red tint to it. Katressa done very well with the assistance of the best nurse at Columbus Regional Hospital, Karen Walden. She was such ablessing to have for a nurse. Well enough chatter, I will just post pictures.

And they are off!!

2009-06-21T04:19:00.000-07:00

Around 6:30 I heard the horn honk as the new parents to be are on their way to the hospital. I am getting ready myself to head off that way. Hopefully the next time I will be showing her picture off.

Waiting Patiently!!!!!

2009-06-20T05:32:00.000-07:00

We are waiting (not sure how patient) for the arrival of our new grandaughter, little Miss. Olivia Marie Roberts. Hopefully by Sunday she will grace us with her presence. Please help us pray that all will go well. I'm taking my computer so I can update the day and post pictures. I can't wait to kiss her face....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!

2009-06-12T06:12:00.000-07:00

Want to wish a Happy Birthday to my sister Angela Sue who turns 44 today. My what stories I could tell about her.. She was mischevious. Daddy had bought her a little honda mini-bike but of course I didn't know how to drive it, so my little sister was going to teach me, so I get on after listening to careful instrucions while she is on the back then she hops off and leaves me going around the house after some time I want off but she didn't tell me how to stop, so I am hollering for her to help me get off while going round and round in the yard while Angie is on the deck laughing her head off..... Someday I will get her for that. Hopes she has a very Happy Birthday.

Also Happy ** Birthday to my cousin Bobby Jean. I can't tell you how old he is because my computer doesn't have big enough numbers to share his age. He is a wonderful piano player as most people know and a perfect example of a christian. Keep playing that piano for Jesus. Have a great day Bobby Jean...

My Boys

2009-06-12T05:51:00.000-07:00

When I came home from work yesterday I had a surprise. Kyle & Matthew were there to visit, so of course I had to get a picture... I just had to post this of my "angel boys"( I use to call Kyle that when he was a baby) although when he got older I had to change that because he acted total opposite of an angel!! I love these guys and just wanted to share my happy moment.

Meeting family again

2009-06-08T07:51:00.000-07:00

We were able to see family from out east a few weeks ago on their way through to Wisconsin. Vi,Jimm & Dorcas stopped by for a short visit and we had a very nice time. Matthew had a blast with Aunt Dorcas's suitcase, he crawled all over that thing. Then on Monday we went to Brown County shopped and had ice cream Matthew had fun, he showed them his cousin Olivia's harley and gave them a demonostration. We hope they come back again soon!

Matthew & Paps

2009-06-08T07:15:00.000-07:00

Here are two peas in a pod. Matthew definitely loves his Paps. They have lots of fun together. He loves to go with Harold out to feed the fish on our pond. They have started their hot wheel collection. Although when it is time for bedtime it is grandma that he wants them. I love that.. We are having a great time being grandparents.

First Time In The Pool

2009-06-08T07:04:00.000-07:00

We took Matthew to the pool for the first time and it was quite intresting. The water was still just a little cool but other than that he had a great time. He really does like to splash. I got him the cutest suit at Wal-Mart. It is a one piece with the float devise inside it is totally cool. I just had to take these pictures. We plan to go again real soon..

Matthew

2009-05-06T16:54:00.000-07:00

I haven't put any new pictures of Matthew on for a while and I have been hearing about it from long distance family, who love to see what is going on with him. So for the sake of family peace I will show him off again.. He is a Poster Child at our Wal-Mart at the presnt time advertising a photo package that is available..

Baby Girl's Shower

2009-05-06T16:03:00.000-07:00

What can I say but WOW. I had a shower for Katressa on this past Saturday and what a great turn-out we had. I always get nervous when hosting any event wondering if any one will show up, and if I have enough food, and all the other good stuff that goes along with having a party. I will have to say that I was deeply surprised at how many ladies were there. We ended up with 25 adults and 15 children and 3 babies...
We played some fun games and we laughed alot. My favorite game was the dirty dipaer. It is amazing what a candybar in a dipaer that has been in a microwave looks like. I especially liked the part when my mother had to suck a pacificer. The kids loved the rubber duck in the punch bowl. We had a great time and Katressa received MANY nice gifts. I know that baby girl will appreciate them all...

Happy Birthday to my Mom

2009-04-26T10:41:00.000-07:00

I want to take this time to wish my Mother a very Happy Birthday. It is hard to sum up what Mom means to me in just a few words. My Mom is not only a great Mother she is also my best friend. I love her so much. Whenever I get a little out of hand she is never shy about letting me know what I need to do to get back on track. She deserves a special place up in heaven for putting up with my Dad for 50 some years. Mothers are full of love and sacrifice, she always tried to see that we had eveything that we needed and more, even if it meant taking in laundry from the church ladies to pay for my music lessons. Mom has been there for me through the good and all the bad. I don't deserve to have a Mother like her but I am so glad that God gave her to me. Happy Birthday Mom we all love you!

Ellie @ Recital

2009-04-25T15:29:00.000-07:00

We were privledged to go and watch Ellie preform at her dance recital. It was in the auditorium out at Southside Elementary School. Her little group done very well to be so small. I was really surprised at how well she done since she is so active in energy, but she adorable. She asked me on the way home if I cried! I will admit that it was touching. We were very proud of her preformance. Makenzie was also able to attend this event with us so it was a very special treat for us to be able to spend some special time with our girls..

WARNING CHECK YOUR BANANA BOXES

2009-04-13T15:14:00.000-07:00

LOOK WHAT I FOUND IN MINE!!!!!

Easter Sunday at Bethel Church..

2009-04-13T14:06:00.001-07:00

Harold & I were asked to help decorate the church for our Easter service. Harold built the tomb. The drywall was donated by a very dear friend of ours, and Harold was able to find wallpaper that looked like stone and so he went to work and came up with a very nice tomb. I found ivy & wisteria in my stash of craft stuff and Sis. Shockley & I went to work with the very careful advise from Adam. We stayed at the church until midnight friday night and decided to take a break from it until the next day. Saturday morning I decorated around the cross with the tulips that were left. It was beautiful to see and to smell. They had 45 flowers total. 39 in memory of loved ones passed and 5 in honor of others. It really made Calvary seem so real. What love the Savior had for us.

Easter Fun !

2009-04-13T13:43:00.000-07:00

Wanted to share a little of our Easter with our blog friends and family. We did have a wonderful day. I can say proudly that all of my children (both) were with me in church this special Sunday. Kyle had to leave early to go to work but was there and I thank him for making that extra effort. John & Katressa, Makenzie & Ellie were there also, and of course Lauren and baby Matthew. We had a beautiful Easter Sunday service. Then we headed up Mom & Dad's to eat lunch. I brought the food and Mom provided the room...

Baby Shower

2009-04-05T12:54:00.000-07:00

Katressa was honored with a baby shower last Saturday by a lovely group of young ladies that she works with at the hospital. We had a great time with fun games, great food and baby girl received many nice gifts. I do think that she will be the best dressed girl around. We were so glad that Makenzie was able to go along with us. Thank you to you sweet girls that hosted this shower. We had a great time.

Thinking of you today!

2009-02-28T18:56:00.000-08:00

If my Mother was posting this she could give you ALL the details, but since she isn't I will tell you what I know about it! Today Feb.28, 1952 my oldest sister was born, Diane Elaine was the name that she was given. (not fair she got a pretty name)! She was one of those lucky people that was born on leap year. She used to tell me that she only aged every four years, as a kid I didn't know any better! She was a very special lady. I remember that after she got married and moved away she would have us out for supper or Angie & I would stay overnight, she could make fried chicken like Mom (another talent I didn't aquire) and she made wonderful meatballs. She like to sew and do crafts. I still have a jacket that she made for me, I just can't part with it. Diane's favorite flower was yellow roses. Too soon she was taken from us and part of our family has never been the same. I just wanted to take a moment to remember her and express my feelings. I still miss you Sis, and wish you could have had the chance to meet my family!

Bittersweet Day !

2009-02-23T08:17:00.001-08:00

Today is a day of mixed feelings. Kyle is moving out (again)! I have to say one part of me is happy because I get my craft room back, but I am going to miss seeing Matthew every day. I have gotten used to him being here in the evenings when I come home from work. I love feeding him and giving him his baths every night. I know it hasn't been easy on Kyle either coming back home after being on his own. We will miss both of these guys very much. The welcome mat is always out for them. I will have to go through the "empty nest" thing all over again! Love you all!!

Happy Belated Birthday Charlotte!

2009-02-15T10:35:00.000-08:00

I really did try to get this this posted yesterday but once again I failed! I hope that you had a great birthday Charlotte. We love you and appreciate you very much. You are the fire in the family. I remember Mom Mom always saying that you were her true Valentine. She was very proud of you Charlotte and she loved you very much. She always talked about how smart that you are!!!(and your related to Dorcas & Harold). I hope that you know how much we love you and we do hope that you had a wonderful birthday.

Happy Birthday Katressa !

2009-02-11T02:34:00.000-08:00

I would like to say Happy Birthday to Katressa Dawn. It is hard to believe that 26 years have come and gone since we were blessed with your unique presence. You have been a joy to have as part of our family. I look back and realize how young I was when I became your mother and it amazes me that you have turned out so well. We hope that you know how much that your father & I love you. We are so proud of you and are happy for you and John. You will ALWAYS be my favorite daughter.

Happy Birthday to ???

2009-01-31T16:50:00.000-08:00

I want to take the time to wish my neice Denise a Happy **th Birthday. She was my first neice so that makes her a little special to me. It has been a joy to watch her grow from a cute little girl into a beautiful women. She is an awesome Mom and wife to her best friend. I knew from the first time I held her as a baby that she was special, little did I know that she would grow up to be a best friend to me. I want her to know that I love her very much and wish God's best for her and her sweet family.

Our Adorable Grandson Matthew

2009-01-31T15:44:00.000-08:00

I guess I am tired of hearing that I should update my blog, I really think about it every Monday when I am off but I usually get sidetracked and it doesn't get done so I am really trying hard today to add something...and the important thing in our lives right now is precious Matthew. I am so glad that he is part of our family. I think it is so special how God allowed him to be born on his great-grandfather's birthday and his name sake Matthew. He is such a joy. I never dreamed that being a grandma could be so much fun. He gets to spend almost every evening with us while Mommy works second shift. Lauren lets him stay with us overnight on Sundays and then I can watch him on Monday! He is changing everyday. He is slowly rolling over, jabbering up a storm. and LOVES to watch the computer with his Grandpa Harold. He is really a very good little baby, I'm not sure they realize just how good that he is. It will be intresting to see how our new grandbaby will be.. I guess I have bragged enough for this post but I will be sure and do this again soon!!

Snow '09

2009-01-31T14:33:00.000-08:00

I guess we all got a taste of Indiana weather a couple days ago! Wish we were in the lucky group going to Florida! Maybe next year though. It makes me appreciate that I dont live in New York, where they get a lot of snow! I dont think that I am cut out for it! I am DEFINITLY ready for spring. We've had Christmas, We've had snow, now its time for spring! All in all we had 9-14 inches depending on where you were. There was a lot of people stranded. No one could really get around unles you had four wheel drive, even then they had a hard time! Harold took pictures and ended up finding a bear coming out of hibernation. Lol. Stay tuned if you live in Indiana we might be in tornando season tomorrow!

Tidings Of Comfort & JOY!!!

2009-01-06T08:39:00.000-08:00

I know that Christmas is over and we are starting a New Year, so it just seems approporiate to share tidings of Good News ! Most of our friends & family have been aware that Harold has been without a job since August and his unemployment has ran out as of this past week, I am pleased to report that Harold started to work on Friday Jan.2nd. Praise the Lord! Don't tell me that God doesn't care, and that his timing isn't perfect, because I know better. I firmly believe that God had a hand in Harold getting this job. There were 3 positions available and 175 resumes to chose from I know that is was just God. Once again my faith has been restored and I fully know that God does know what is best for us. Thank you to all that prayed for us during our time of need. Once again thank you God!

Our Special Birthday Girl

2009-01-05T16:47:00.000-08:00

Today is the birhday of Makenzie Lynn Johnson!!! She turns six! What a milestone! I can't believe how much she's changed. She was only six months old when she first came into our lives! She was her dad's pride and joy. Their birthday's were only 1 day apart. Jeff would've been 28 as of yesterday. We are all sad that he's gone, but we are so glad that we have Makenzie in our lives. We hope she has a happy birthday and hope she knows that we love her.

Christmas Day 2008

2009-01-05T16:15:00.000-08:00

We spent Christmas Eve at Katressa and Johns so that we could be there for the girls to open their presents. Couldn't resist getting a picture of my three musketeers! Aren't they adorable? Katressa had to work Christmas day until three in the afternoon so we had to have a later Christmas, which was out of the norm. We started by having a new tradition, finding the PICKLE!!(a German legend) Kyle ended up finding it. He said " I see it, i see it." Just like a kid, but it so happened that John was in the way and he couldn't get to it. I wonder if John did that on purpose? (I wonder). For a long while there, we couldn't find Annie. We found her when she came out of under the wrapping! We enjoyed opening presents, being with family, and eating good food! Matthew had fun with his bath and of course i had fun giving it to him. We thank God for a nice holiday and for letting us all be together.

Special Day Special Baby!

2008-12-21T10:50:00.000-08:00

Today was a special day. We were invited to our future daughter-in-laws church for their Christmas Cantata. I had planned to attend this special service for some time. I didn't know until yesterday that our grandbaby Matthew was going to be Baby Jesus. His other grandparents portrayed Joseph & Mary. Having found this out I talked Grandpa Harold in attending, so there we all sat, Lauren, Kyle, Grandpa Harold & Grandma Nettie all sitting in the third row and when I see Matthew I really tried not to cry but I couldn't help it, Lauren asked my why I was crying and I said "because my grandson is being Baby Jesus!! She justs laughs at me knowing how emotional that I am. It was a very touching moment one that I hope never forget. I'm so glad that we were able to be there.