Wednesday, November 25, 2009

A Day at the Beach....in November

Monday Heather, her mom and I and our 3 grand-daughters went to the beach for the day. Even though it definitely wasn't summer, it was pretty nice for the end of November. Emily is making sand castles.


We enjoyed walking on the beach and playing in the water and picking up shells. We didn't actually get very far into the water with the exception of Emily. She got pretty wet.

Go Kirsten

The water was pretty cool at first, but not too bad after a while.



Any day at the beach is a good day


Kirsten and Emily walking along the water's edge

We made a make shift dressing room for Hannah to get into her bathing suit.



Heather and Hannah are in here getting Hannah changed

Here she is ready for the beach

Heather and Jackie sitting and relaxing. As you can see it wasn't real hot and it was windy, but it was still a pretty nice day.

My oldest grand-daughter Kirsten is very talented. She can write great stories and has a natural talent for art. She just drew this picture of a horse in the sand with her fingers. I think it was very good. Such talent.

It was great spending the day with all the "girls" and we had a nice time. Unfortunately when we came home Hannah was sick. She seems to get sick everytime she goes to the beach in Florida. Not sure if this is a coincidence or maybe she is allergic to Florida Sand? Hannah, get well soon.











Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Happy Birthday Emily & Papa

Today is Princess Emily's birthday. Tomorrow is Papa's birthday. 4 years ago today, Kirsten, Hannah, Gaga & I were anxiously awaiting the news that Emily was born. (Papa and I were hoping she would make it one more day, Heather was not in agreement to this). It was a cold fall Maryland day. When we got the word that you had made your entrance into the world we rushed to the hospital to see this precious little girl. Kirsten and Hannah were so happy to have a new little sister, and Gaga and I were happy to have another precious grand-daughter. It is hard to believe it has been 4 years ago. I have missed so much of your growing up time being so far away, but I have enjoyed whatever time I have had to watch you grow. You are a precious beautiful smart little girl. Nana and Papa love you very much. I can't wait to see you. This is a picture of the last time you were here and your Aunt Kiki bought you this little princess dress. You had the best time in it. You are our precious little princess Emily. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Here is a picture of Papa trying to hold the wiggly Emily. Papa is very happy to have a birthday so close to yours. He will soon be coming to see you and he can't wait. I can't wait until you come to visit for Thanksgiving.

Happy Birthday Papa and Emily.




Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Chillin with my lego catalog

We got a lego catalog in the mail a couple weeks ago. This is just about Tanek's favorite reading material. He loves to sit back and just look through it every day. When he spends the night with me he wants me to read that for his good night story.
After his bath at night he loves to come in the den and sit on the little seat of the sofa and look through all the pictures. He especially loves to see all the construction machines that can be made with lego's.
So much to choose from.
Taking time out to watch Handy Manny. He likes to call up Handy Manny when he needs help fixing things or if he thinks maybe Manny needs his help.

Showing off his catalog


This is good reading