Happy 1st Birthday Kanyon!

What a good day this was....yeah I know it was raining and dreary outside, but I got to see my little "grand-friend" Kanyon Phillips! This past Wednesday was his very first birthday. (If you ever want to see for yourself what the power of prayers will do...go to his blogspot and read about his incredible journey!) He just had eye surgery less than 2 weeks ago too! His family is one of the most loving group of Christians that you will ever meet. Thanks to the Phillips/Spencer families for sharing ALL of their babies with all of us.

This was not a good picture of Kanyon, but he'd been just about as good as any little 1 year old can possibly be for one day! (Notice that look on his sweet look on his Granny Gay's face!) Sorry 'bout this one Kanyon...I'll take a better one next visit!

Speaking of the Spencer family....here's Miss Roselyn with her Mommy, Rachel. Aren't they 2 of the prettiest you've seen? That Roselyn has the most beautiful curly hair...but look at those sleepy eyes. Sooooooooo precious!

My little "grand-friend" Ridge was in rare form this morning at church! He was singing, smiling from ear to ear, helping Keith lead the singing, and then telling everyone "bye-bye" during the closing prayer! (Although I think it's his way of saying AMEN!) Here's a picture of him and his sweet Mommy (Amy) on their way home today!

At lunch today, Payden was thinking that the "buzzer" at Chili's was his Mommy's cellphone. He was so sleepy at lunch, he would just lay his head on the table to "rest"! He's only 19 months old, but you should see that little boy dip his food into the honey mustard! Too funny!

I WAS TAGGED...

Lindsay tagged me....I haven't played tag in so long....and I think playing virtual tag is not as taxing on my body as the old "timey" kind of tag was! teehee. She says I have to list 10 things about myself, so here goes:

1. I have the most wonderful 27 year old son. He's very kind and thoughtful to me and has no idea how much I miss him!


2. I am a bank teller at First Federal Community Bank, on the Loop, the only bank you'll ever need!


3. I am married.


4. I am the youngest in my family - 2 older sisters - 1 older brother.


5. I only have one eye.


6. I am diabetic....but I don't have to take insulin! WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!


7. I LOVE to read.


8. I have a "bug"...Baby Girl is 1/2 Boston Terrier 1/2 Pug. I also have a grand-dog named Oreo.


9. I love disco! "Shake Yo Groove Thang" is my favorite...oh wait...maybe Stayin' Alive is my favorite...oh wait..."Sexual Healing" is my favorite song....you get the idea!


10. I am very shy, intoverted, and a very quite person. HAHAH! NOT!

Now....I tag everyone that reads this!

GRANDFRIENDS

I am SO very blessed to have so many little grandfriends in my life....and their parents are so special to share them with me.
I posted a blog in January with a "few" of my little friends and the links to their pages. I then realized that some of them don't have their own pages, so I thought I would add their pictures, and a little about them here.

First, my little Abby. She has been in my heart since she was in her Mommy's tummy. For some reason, I KNEW she was going to be so very special to me....and boy, is she ever!
She is a 6 year old first grader that has more wisdom than some adults. We have very interesting conversations about everything.
She lets me have the chance to do "girly" things. Her parents (Patrick and Kari Ann) let her spend the night with me sometimes and what fun that is! She introduced me to "High School Musical" and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody". She loves to have her nails painted too.
Abby is very honest...and will tell me what she thinks about everything. She's told her Mommy that, because I'm older, I've known her longer than she has.
It was hard for me to pick out only one picture that I love of Abby and I - so I picked 2!

She was only 2 in this picture...it definitely captures her personality.

This was taken at her Kiddie Kollege graduation....how prissy is this?

Next, is my little grandfriend Payden. He's 1 1/2 and has the sweetest personality. Payden's Mom, Kimberly, is the one who came up with the nickname, Grand-Molly, for him to call me. (Of course I love it if they call me ANYTHING!)
Payden's favorite word right now is NO. But, with those precious blue eyes of his, it's ok.
Payden has been having seizures since he was a tiny baby....you never know when he's going to have one, but he pops right back to being a typical little boy.
He has a crooked little smile....well, you just have to see it to appreciate it!
Once again...couldn't pick my favorite, so here's 2...
This was taken last summer at Gibson's b'day party....it was so hot!

This was taken in December.....what a cheesy little boy!

Next, there's my little Ridge. His Mommy and Daddy really prayed hard for him....and did they ever get a bonus. He is such a sweetheart! He has a smile that will melt your heart. He makes me feel so good when he busts out that big ol' grin! His Mommy (Amy) is the most precious Christian you'd ever want to meet. He has a cousin, Chloe, she calls herself the "Sister Cousin". (How cute is that?)

In this picture, he just looks like he's saying "Hi there"!

Then, there's the serious little Ridge....he can see right through you with this look.

I'm Halfway There!

On my lunch HOUR today I applied for my passport. Actually I went to CVS and got my picture made....argued with the lady taking the picture....went to the County Clerk's office to get my "certified" birth certificate....then went to the District Clerk's office and applied for the passport!.....and STILL had time to go to the Sonic!
Now my questions.....Why won't they let you smile in these pictures? Do you see me often and I'm not smiling? Don't they want these pictures to be realistic? (And....am I mistaken, or does this look like a mug shot?) I look like a really ticked off heifer, don't I?
Then.......why on earth would they tell me to take off my glasses? Have you ever seen me without my glasses on????? NO! And I told the lady so! She said that the flash would glare on my glasses. I told her that I could duck my head some, so that wouldn't happen! (I get rid of my double chin and then have to MAKE one for a stinkin' picture!)
They asked for my Mommy's full name.....Is it Louise Margariet or is it Margariet Louise? I actually couldn't tell them....that's not what I call her....her name is MOMMY!
Ok....I'm off my soapbox!
I'M HALFWAY TO CANCUN NOW..............WoooooooHOOOOOO! Only 3 months and 2 days to go!