Memorial Day Tradition #11

The Gramcracker 4

My Boys

My "Girls"

If you look really close through the window's of Walt's, you can see it's raining.

Yep, once again we got caught in the proverbial Kansas rain. We were driving to the

cemetery, and large drops of rain started to fall. By the time we got there, the wind was

up and blowing out of the north. Hey Gary are you trying to tell us something? It was a cold

damp wind.....brrrrr.

We finished our chores there, and off we went to have our traditional Memorial Day hamburger

fest. Well the kids had chicken fingers and nuggets, but all in all it was a fun time for me and from the look on the kid's faces they had fun too. It's a fun thing to look forward to every year, sorta takes the sting out of the mission we go on. Hugs and love to my kids for making it happen

every year. I love you all.

Getting Older does have it's rewards......

Wow, another milestone in the life of this grandma. My second granddaughter finished her years at grade school, middle school and now is moving on to high school. I don't know where all of these years go, they just seem to fly by. A long time ago, my mother told me, "don't wish for your children to grow up too fast", once they start kindergarten the years fly by. I knew it was true with my own children, but I didn't know how fast time would pass with my grandchildren too. It was wonderful to sit and watch Emily be promoted to her next stepping stone in life. High School. She looked absolutely beautiful (of course she did). I am not prejudiced in the least. Emily is a very gracious young lady. She has a ready smile and always a hug for her grandma. Never shy about showing how she feels about those she loves. She never has cared who was watching her, if she wanted to give her gram a hug she did. I am here to say, that those are the best gifts a child can give to you. She was a happy happy baby, and a very happy young lady now!! Emily Anne congratulations, I love you so much!!

More pics of St Margaret Mary Graduation

What A Catcher!!

Just a short video of my favorite Grandson!! His baseball season has started and he is an awesome catcher.

Poultry In Motion, a melodrama

Emily's 8th grade class performed a melodrama this evening. It was a bit sad, since this is the last performance for this class before they graduate and move on to high school. The melodrama was written by the music teacher and it was wonderful. It showcased each one of the kids in the class. Two of the kids could not be present so two of the teachers played the respective parts. They were hilarious, and the 8th graders loved it. Here is a video, some of Emily in her part. Put a star on her door. She was great and showed her personality in the part. FUNNY STUFF!!!

Look who is 14

Isn't she cute? I think she was about 18 months old in the first picture, she is there with her big sister. Now look at her 14 years old, and almost ready to graduate from the 8th grade. Next year, look out!! BC here she comes. I am really late in posting this, I hope she forgives me. Just wanted to say one more time, Happy Birthday Emi, may all your dreams come true. I love you lots and lots.

All that JAZZ

I was trying to remember how many years my favorite #2 has been dancing. I can still remember the very first time she was on stage. So tiny, and the group she was in did a pom pom dance. It was so adorable. Now here she is dancing jazz. She is so graceful and fun to watch. I don't think she has ever gotten tired of dancing. I got to take her to a lesson one time, and it was fun to see them put their routines together. It takes lots of practice and hard work to get to recital time. So far, she did a dance when she was in the second grade that has been my favorite....they danced to Hunk a hunk of burning love. Wonder why that is, anyone know...

Throwing The Little Round Thing..y

Here is my favorite #3 participating in the discus throwing for her school. She did a great job, and her form was really something to see. I have watch a lot of sports in my day. Baseball, basketball, volleyball, track and field, wrestling, lets see....I think that's all. This field sport is very interesting, and it's all on you if you are a participant. Shelbie did a great job for her first year at this, I can't wait to see what next school year will bring.

Ice Hockey & Landon

Ice hockey, the sport of a champion. What a guy, he is just a natural at everything he does. He has taken to this sport like he has done it all of his life. His dad took these pictures, and they are fabulous. These are my favorites of all that were taken. He has taken skating lessons, and hockey lessons, and now he is ready to play. Of course that doesn't happen until the fall, so we will have to wait until then. He has decided to play this instead of football. I will miss the football, but I have a feeling this will be just as exciting to watch.

Where am I???

Hi blog readers, I have been really bad about blogging. You would think I would be better at this since I retired. But, I am busier than ever. But I am going to try and do better. So here I go, hopefully catch you up to date.

Look Who's on their way to Middle School!!

My one and only grandson is on his way to middle school in the fall. Jeepers am I getting old or what? It seems like only yesterday he was just crawling around giving the girls grief. Well, he sometimes still does that, but that's being a boy......right?? He didn't much want to be in this program. I'm not sure if he was embarrassed or just plain bored with it all. He will be going to middle school, he just isn't my baby boy anymore..Sniff sniff. I love you my little Prince, you are on your way to new adventures and you will certainly shine.