My Boy’s Thoughtful Surprise

Months ago H came up with an idea to build N a dollhouse. His design was rather elaborate and generally I shy away from these sorts of projects. But you had to kill a boy’s creativity, thoughtfulness and generosity. And Mike was willing to tackle it with him.

So away the project went. He had some drawings and I think Mike simplified them. Eventually they bought some basic materials and started building. After a few trips to the woodshop, Mike declared we must now wait for my Dad to come to finish the project. Ha!

Eventually Mom and Dad came out for a visit and of course Poppi worked with H to finish it.

Then came the big reveal!

Sweet boy. They really do love each other.

My Dear Grandma

My dear Grandma passed from this life to the next on May 30th. We are relieved that she is not in pain anymore, and rejoicing that she is reunited after 40 years with her precious Waldo and now seeing Jesus face to face!

She will be missed for these days that we remain on earth, but it will be so very much fun to see her younger and healthy in Heaven one day. What a miracle God’s grace is through Jesus Christ that gives us that hope and assurance!

We visited her at the nursing home whenever we visited Ohio. I am posting pictures from one visit that I remember so clearly. A gorgeous summer day, sitting in front of the building with my dearest family.

Grandma Janet

1926-2015

Ring Ring

Lil’ A see.

Lil’ A do.

Double timing it with two remotes. She’s a busy gal with a lot going on, what can I say?

Talking on the cash register.

The classic shoulder hold.

See it. Do it.

Phone with shopping bag? Did it.

Chatting on an Etch-A-Sketch? Now that’s stretching it…

Is this a shoe?!

I’m surprised she recognizes that ancient (?!) phone with a cord.

Binoculars? Ya… that’s not gonna work.

This one’s actually a phone!

There’s that double-tasking cash register again.

Ring ring! Lil’ A speaking!!

Crib Folder

This girl.

For months she has thought that it’s a good idea to fold up the bottom of her pack n play. I can’t tell you the number of things I’ve found stashed under there…

She just thinks she’s too cute… (“Too toot”, as she would say).

And she thinks she can hide in the corner. Silly girl.

Yes, I’ve found food under there. Maybe she goes back for it later?

Or she sits over there herself.

I really just never know with her.

She’s the best.

These Days

Snuggles…?

Jumping in puddles is SO much fun!

Brave enough for the penny pony at King Soopers! Love that cheap pony. And that cute girlie.

We’ve had loads of hail this spring.

Piggy back ride, yes please!

A rare family pic…

And even more rare stroller nap after a walk.

Not a great picture, but Pikes Peak is incredible to see every day and this day it was particularly majestic and ‘other worldly’ looking…

She likes to lounge in bed in the morning before getting up.

Eating one of her favorite things after a bath. “Baaaaguuullll!!”

It’s the Shoe Stage

It’s the shoe stage and it has been for awhile…

Picked Up a Few Things…

I picked up a few things off the clearance rack the other day…

Indeed… it’s a BOY!

Zipper Happy

This collection started on Christmas Eve of last year, when my littler girlie discovered her ability to unzip her pajamas. For months afterwards we found her in all states of un-dress when she fell asleep at night or in the morning.

She sure tickles me…