Recent Projects

Hairbows to match our Kdgn girl's outfits

A reversible bolero and hairbow for Amelia

An apron and potholders for a bridal shower gift

Never Bored

I don't think I have ever been bored--indecisive, maybe, about which project to jump into (of the many spinning plates), but never bored. It's even hard for me to identify with someone else's feelings of boredom. So, yesterday when I arrived to stay with Cade and Sydney while Jill and Marcus went to pick up Isa from Kdgn., Cade was already asleep and Sydney nodded off soon after they left. What?? No babies to play with?? Maybe this flash on the camera will wake up someone. No, that wouldn't be right. But I really want to blog their pictures....They look SO adorable....Yes! they didn't wake up. Now what else can I take pictures of...?

2 Week Pics

Sydney Lee is now 17 days old. These pics were taken 2 days ago. She just keeps getting cuter and cuter!  Hmmm, can anyone figure out where these were taken?

First Day of Kindergarten

My mind has been swarming with memories and emotions last night and today. Some of them were from when Jill and then Jen started Kindergarten, some from my own first days of school in my 38 years of teaching, and now from anticipating and watching Isa's first day of Kindergarten. I tried picturing Isa as a student coming into my classroom. She's the one that makes a teacher's schoolyear joyful; the student who is full of creativity, asks lots of questions, has a kind heart, and enjoys helping others. Of course, I know it's her Grandma talking, but Mrs. Harvey just doesn't know yet what a joyful year she is going to have. She has so many praying for her!

Isa had a terrific day at school! Praising God for what is and is to come!

getting ready

So this one might need an explanation: Isa is going to wear new shoes so Daddy is putting bandaids on her feet in case they rub. :)

Buttons and Bows

I received a very special gift this week. Isa has been working on a picture for the wall in my work room. A sweet gift from a sweet girl! It's fun to watch how creative she is becoming. The fourth picture is of a dress she designed a few weeks ago while her mom was getting a sewing lesson.

"Aloha"

First Bath

Our little Sydney's cord fell off yesterday so she was given her first bath. Everyone watching seemed to like it more than she did. Maybe she'll like her second bath!

After the Photo Op session, I took Cade and Isa to our house for some golf lessons with Grandpa.

Grandpa made a new club for Cade!

Since even Isa was willing to listen to instructions this time, Grandpa may make her a club also.

One Week

Yesterday, Sydney was one week old. The first of many milestones. When school starts, which is only a week away, time seems to fly by. You blink and it's Christmas already. So I'm soaking in each of the small moments with my grandchildren. But with 5 now, it's just a tad bit harder to catch all of the moments. I'll keep trying!!
Great job on the pics, Jill!

Bubbles and Blessings

Yesterday evening I watched Isa and Amelia chase bubbles blown again and again into the air. At first, Amelia was hesitant about them coming too close, but after watching Fearless Isa run face first into them, she began doing the same. It reminded me about the fearless abandonment evident in children. As adults, we have a more difficult time with our faith being strong enough to be fearless as the Lord often calls us to do. So I pray for our grandchildren to see the adults around them being faithful; see us placing God first; see us on our knees; see us being humble, as servants; and to see us always as a work in progress, needing forgiveness.  I also pray that they see themselves as valuable, not because they receive attention and accolades, but because our LORD thinks they are valuable.

Cade was more interested in batting practice.

Nathan was actually asleep during all of this. But I just had to include a cute picture! 

Sydney: 4 days old

Some of Sydney's pics could definitely use captions!