Thursday, July 16, 2009

HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY TO MY #1 GRANDSON!!







Today is my little "prince's" 11th birthday. My goodness he has grown up way to fast. I know how excited he was last year to be 10, you know, he was now "two" numbers old. Funny how they view that type of thing. The pictures I have posted are some of my personal favorites. They are recent, with the exception of the little one. He was maybe 6 months old. Landon is the sweetest little boy, always has hugs for his grandma, and will talk your leg off. He will talk to you about anything. He is always reminding me that I drive a "pimped out" car. Heaven only knows where those things come from. I think it means it's a cool car. He and I have a deal that when he comes to my house we always get Kentucky Fried Chicken. He tells me that no one else at his house likes it. So we try to do that. I absolutely love it when he and I get the one on one time. Now that he is older we don't do it very often, but I savor it when we do. Sometimes I wish they would stay small, you know, when going to grandma's was the highlight of the day. Darn it, they just grow up too soon.

Landon loves sports. His favorite is football and he loves the Greenbay Packers. He plays football in the fall, and it's a fun time to watch him. He comes off the field with smiles, especially when things are going good for the team. He played baseball this summer and was a really good catcher. I don't much like that position, it's hot and dirty. Maybe that's why he likes it. He can get down and dirty.

Just in case you haven't guessed it, I love this little guy with all my heart and soul. When I look into his eyes I see his Granddad. He has those dark dark eyes, the kind that tell you everything you want to know. Landon is someone really special and I want him to have the very best 11th birthday ever. Love and kisses to my "prince", I love you very much. ~Gram.


Monday, July 13, 2009

The GIRL of Summer....



Watching girls fast pitch softball was so much fun. These are pictures of my favorite #3 granddaughter. These pictures are from one of the tournament games of this past weekend. Watching grandchildren play a sport is the closest thing next to heaven....you are watching them enjoy something they love and in this case, very good at it. She is a team player, and what was so amazing to me, was the fact she had her head in the game all the time. She knew what was going on, where all the runners were and knew exactly what to do, if the task fell upon her. I saw her field 5 grounders hit to her put the runner out at first base every time, and make a double play. That was exciting. She caught a fly ball, and put the runner out on second base, when the runner came back to tag up. What a thrill. She was awarded a S.H.E. Award at one game. I think I have this right: S=sportsmanship H=hustle; E=enthusiasm. I am sure someone will correct me with what is right and I can change it. But you get the idea. What a great season she had, and next year she moves up, so she will really have to work hard to make the grade. BUT, I know she will do what she needs to do to make it. Thanks for a great season munchkin!!