Kyle

28 years ago today;

You made me a Mother.

 

 

Such a Beautiful Boy.

With the Personality to match!

 

 Always such a fun kid!

And to this day, still the Life of the Party!

 Always so Creative! 

And on Trend.

 Never afraid to say "I Love you Mom"

even in front of your high school football teammates!

 So Giving and Caring,

Smart & Funny.

 A Superhero to all who know you!

Full of Imagination.

 Getting to watch you become a Father 

this past year has been nothing short of Amazing!

 Being your Mom may have had it's challenges at times,

but I have always loved having a front row seat to your life.

Happy Birthday!

I Love You Son!

 

My First Glamma Photo Shoot

Of course I had to have my first "Glamma" Photo Shoot when both my babies were here together.  My favorite find on Black Friday was at J.C. Penny's this T-shirt that reads "Love My Tribe" along with the babies onesies that say "New To The Tribe". Here are some samplings of the pictures taken by my talented daughter Erica;

Season's Readings!

 There is a special place in my heart for Books set at Christmas time!

I read some every year!!

 I have an entire "Bookshelf" set up on GoodReads dedicated to Christmas Books! 

It's my favorite Website! Find me & Friend me here: GoodReads 

And this year my  

Season's Readings 

are . . .

 The Reading Group by; Elizabeth Noble

It follows a group of Women of different ages & stages in life, 

set in England, throughout an entire year of Life and Book Club Selections!

 

A Carol For Christmas by; Robin Lee Hatcher

 A heart warming Christmas Novella,

of Love and Music.

 Winter Storms by; Elin Hilderbrand

 The third book in the Winter Street Series.

By an Author I enjoy.

The first one Winter Street was good,

The second, Winter Stroll, was just okay.

And there is one more: Winter Solstice, I'll read next year! :)

 

Talking As Fast As I Can by: Lauren Graham

I read it earlier this year, and it isn't necessarily a "Christmas Book"

but it just won the 2017 GoodReads Choice Award for Humor!! 

So If, like me, you are a fan of Gilmore Girls, you will enjoy it! 

And I'm always looking for good suggestions, 

so what are you Reading this Christmas Season?

Thankful Thursday: Another Grand Baby!

Our second Grand Baby has arrived!
And you know how much I Love being a Glamma!

 6 pounds, 13 ounces

20 1/2 inches

 And we couldn't be happier!!

Or prouder!!

We had a scare & some difficulties, 

but Mommy & Baby are now doing good!

 Cousins, just 3 months apart.

Met for the first time over Facetime!

 Meet Walter Jay!

(Jay is after my Father)

 He's just the sweetest little guy. 

And we're so happy he's here!

 

 Welcome to the World,

and to our Family!!

For you I am so Thankful!

Thankful Thursday: My Family!

 This Thankful Thursday is saved for what I'm most Thankful for: 

 Today and Everyday; I am Thankful for my Family!

 I have always loved being a Mom!

 We have 4 really Wonderful kids! and I've enjoyed every stage!

And, I'm Thankful our Family is growing! :)

From our Family to Yours;

 Happy Thanksgiving!  

Thankful Thursday: Daughters-in-law

We've all heard that old saying; 

"A Son is a Son, till he takes a Wife, a Daughter is a Daughter for the rest of her Life!" 

As a Mother of Sons, that's a scary thought.

 Well, I am Happy to report, it is not the case! 

My son's wives have become an important part of our family!

Today is Kendra's Birthday!

She is Fun, Caring, and has given us the gift of our first Grand baby! :)

 Katie's Birthday was this month as well.

She's Smart, Loving, and will soon be bringing our second Grand son into the world!

Both of my Daughters in Law are Beautiful and Funny, 

Sweet and Strong Women.

(It's almost as if I raised them myself!) :)

I am proud to have them as part of our Family!

And for them, I will always be Thankful! 

Thankful Thursday: 30 Years!

This Thankful Thursday has been 30 years in the making! 

That's right.

On October 17th, we Celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary!

We became a Family in 1987

We have 4 unbelievably Amazing Kids

Soon our 2nd Grandson will be here

30 Years of Love and Laughter!

30 Years of Work and Wonder!

For each I am Thankful!

Cheers to 30 Years!