Aryana turns 5 months old!!!

On Wednesday, June 4th, Mom was feeling dizzy in the morning and was going to go back to bed until she felt better. Before she made it to her bed, she passed out, fell and ended up breaking her right ankle. She had surgery on her ankle today and they put many pins and plates in it. It was broken in 3 or 4 places. She is feeling fine after surgery, which is a blessing and looking forward to coming home. Get well soon, Mom. I love you very much!!!

This is our Grandson Blake (Bruce's daughter Lyndsey's son) enjoying a little softball fun with his Aunt Brianne. He is actually a Hockey nut!!!

Heather's friend Jenny May came over and took this picture of Frank for me! I was so surprised! Frank is such a good sport! Thanks for the picture Jenny!!!

Check out Aryana's new sunglasses!!!

Aryana was more interested in the flowers than looking at Grandma taking her picture! She still enjoyed the beautiful sunshine on Memorial Day!!!

Photo taken by: Jason B.

Happy Memorial Day to All!!!

We went to the Waterford Memorial Day Parade today and were very proud to see Jason and Kristina's friend Patrick and his Mother in the parade! Patrick recently joined the Marine Corp and is stationed in San Fransisco. He will be returning to his base tomorrow to start his career in the U.S.M.C. Patrick, Thank you for your service to our country!!!

Aryana can melt your heart with her beautiful eyes!!!

Aryana and Nathan sitting on Grandpa Bruce's chair!

Make a Smilebox slideshow Bruce and I have been very busy remodeling our ultra small bathroom. Here are the photo's if you would like to view them!!!

When we took a walk yesterday, Collin came across some Dandelions that had turned white. He jumped off his bike so he could pick one and blow the "white ones"!

Nathan Loves to play with my bowling ball water fountain!!!

There is nothing better, than to wake up to the happy face of a baby!!!

Congratulation's Kelli on your Graduation from Oakland University!

I am so proud of you!!!

Another milestone for Aryana! Happy 4 months old!!!

Happy 6th Birthday Brandon! Enjoy your day!!!

Collin gives me a super smile!!!

Here are two slightly altered pictures. Nathans like to do the "Howie Mandal" greeting with Grandpa Bruce!

Grandma's little helper!

Happy 6th Anniversary Jason & Kristina!

Nathan went to visit Great-Grandma and Papa for the first time since he learned how to walk. He was all over the place exploring the big new world that is out there!

Brandon lost his First Baby tooth! I talked to him on the phone and he told me, "The tooth fairy gave me a dollar with a 5 on it!" He is so proud! Good job Brandon!!!

Nathan ran into a little trouble when the wind started to blow!

Happy 55th Anniversary Mom & Dad!!!

Cousin Kelli was the first Non-Grandma to babysit Aryana! She took some great pictures of Aryana watching the Piston's game on T.V. Jim also got a taste of playing Daddy! I don't know why, but Aryana just loves to watch sports on T.V.!!!

While looking through my old cd's I came across these pictures of Brandon and Papa when Brandon was around 23 months old. Soooo Precious!!!

My Grandkids!!!

Another Aryana picture. She is my new favorite subject. The babies stay sit so you can get better pictures of them!!!

Aryana in front of a mirror. Makes a cool picture!!!

The weather was great today and the boys were so thrilled to go outside, run around and get some fresh air!

Aryana was modeling for Grandma today!

Today, Bruce and I took the kids swimming with Mom and Dad at the Lakeland High School Swimming pool. The boys just started swimming lessons last week so we thought getting them used to the water would help with their lessons. Boy, do they ever like the water! It will be exciting watching their progress as they learn how to swim! Mom and Dad, you were great! It was a fun day!!!

Jessa loves to put on her Mom's shoes and walk around the house. I was so surprised when she went into My Mom's laundry room and put on my boots and walked out in them. She even got them on the right feet!!!

Wishing you a safe and Happy Easter!!!

Aryana is all smiles while playing on her new Winnie the Pooh blanket!

Here are Collin's Birthday party friends!

Jessa is definitely "A Michigan Girl"!!!

Collin and Jaden turned 3 on 03/03/2008. We had their birthday party at Kristina's house on 03/08 and the theme was "Mexican Fiesta" hosted by Brandy and Ruben! It was a super fun party and the food was great!!! My thanks to Brandy and Ruben!!!

I found Jessa to be very photogenic when she was here. She found Collin's drum set and was having a ball marching around playing the drum. Maybe the marching band is in her future!

Jessa was all smiles when we played "Doily Girl!" with her.

For all of you who don't understand the "doily" thing ... before I was a Grandma I would take pictures of my crocheting or wood working and include Frank (my dog) in the pictures. Now I have kids to pose with my doily's and they think it is fun! But now I don't have time to crochet!!! Go figure!!!

Papa and the kids enjoyed playing with his welding hat again. Too bad Nathan was in bed. He missed out again!!!

We only ate at the best establishments on our trip. Can you guess where we are? There is a small clue in the picture. You're right! McDonald's!!! What a cool McDonald's!

We woke the kids up at 2:00 a.m. for our return trip from Kansas to Michigan. Brandon was so ready to go! Jaden was too tired and wanted me to turn the lights off. Jessa just went along with the plan. As you can see, when they were in the car, all was well! They are very good traveler's!!!

I was amazed when I first saw Brandon, Jaden and Jessa - how they came running to me with open arms! It is good to know we can maintain a loving relationship even though we are miles apart!!!

Jessa finally met Aryana and was ready to take on the duty of feeding her! We also made a video but for some reason it won't post on the blog. Please visit my YouTube page and view the short clip!!!

Here it is!!! Jaden on his 3rd birthday!!! Happy Birthday Jay-Jay!!!

The many faces (and feet!) of Aryana!

(I posted this for mom, shes on the plane right now!!!)

Happy Birthday to Collin and Jaden on 03/03/2008! I am leaving for Kansas, by plane, first thing in the morning. Michelle and I will drive the kids back to Michigan (on Tuesday) so the boys can be together for their 3rd birthday (or pretty close to it). I will post pictures of Jaden as soon as I get a chance!

The picture says it all!!!