Isabell's 10th birthday

So this is what 10 looks like. I know I have been here before but not as a Grama! She was so tiny when she was born and now growing into such an amazing human being. Bell came to me a couple of months ago with an old hand me down sewing pattern, size 3, and said "Grama can you make this for me for my birthday?" So, off we went to the fabric store and together picked out the fabric. She has very good instincts and we had no trouble agreeing on her choice. I asked if she would like her sister to have one too and here is the finished product. They really like them and so do I. The girls can be talked into photos with out much trouble. I am so glad!   NJT

Nevada Adventure

Street in Viginia city

Just arriving in Virginia city

This is Reno when we arrived

So a bit of a surprise to find a bike rally going on but a good one we had fun. Now a bit of a change. Tomorrow Bob starts his ride. We are all signed in and resting before dinner. The weather looks good too. Till next time.  NJT

Jacob & Britt

Looking forward to Saturday, what a privilege  to be a part of this wedding! It's refreshing to have a couple so excited to be getting married. The norm now seems to be, get everything in order first; have a great career, buy your house, live together ....  I love it when a couple chooses the road less traveled. It gets me excited about the wedding too.  NJT

Growing Boys

I must share the newest photos of the boys as they grow. Fynn 7, Grey 5, Valin 3 and Bohdi almost 1.
I couldn't decide for Bohdi so he got 3.  NJT

A's July 4th art project

I was lucky to be visiting in the states on the 4th this year. We woke up to a beautiful sunny summer day. Yahoo! We are out on the deck enjoying the sunshine when out comes the spray paint. D and I look at each other and wonder what is going on. Here is a little photo review of the transformation of a humble white umbrella.  NJT

Remembering Ava

It was 10 years ago today that I became a Grandma!
 I will always remember the night my sweet girl gave birth for the first time. It started in the middle of the night and progressed faster than any of us anticipated. She sat on a chair her arms around her husbands strong shoulders and got to business. The contractions came hard and fast and I remember her saying "where are the breaks!" That was when she got in the birthing tub and shortly after our little angel, Ava came into this world. Born into her mama's hands and laid there on her chest. What a night that was. It changed all of our lives forever. In just a few short weeks I began to know a kind of love I had never experienced, the love that a Grandma has for her grandchild. Oh how sweet it is!
I am ever grateful that I have photos of Ava's all too short but amazing life.

 

I think of Ava  and part of me wishes she was still here so we could celebrate her being 10 today but God had a bigger  plan for her life and for all of us that remember her today. I am grateful for the 4 years that she was here with us and will forever be changed by her life. Thank you Dave and Amanda for the way that you loved her and for letting me be a part of that.  Mom

The View again

What an amazing time of year, we are treated to beautiful sunny days and not so sunny days like the one we just had! I know what the heck, talking about the weather but I just had too! Lots more photos to come such a lovely busy time of year.   NJT