Friday, April 25, 2008

Equal time

In Mamo's arms. Sweet, sweet Abigail. 5 months old
I love to rock
Check out the diet coke next to Sam...Life is good
Just taking it easy!
"More pix, Mamo?" Sam, 14 months...
It's tough trying to make sure that I spent "equal time" with all of the little ones.
The hard part is, I know that the youngest don't really realize it yet....but I do.
Tonight Meredith and Sam stopped in to visit and see Papa and Mamo since our return home. Were we thrilled to see him! Probably as much as he was to see us. I love the squeals! It's almost worth the time away just to return to the love and excitement and the yelling of "Mamo!!"
Victor and Marla decided to take advantage of an evening out with dinner and shopping. The older two were having a sleepover with Kelly and David's kiddo's, Savannah and Claire. Abigail came to visit Mamo and Papa and some much needed alone time. She was soooo good. Took a drive with Aunt Missy and Sam and then came home, played a bit with Mamo and Papa, took her bottle and then, "Ahhhh," fell asleep in my arms. Nothing is any better than this.
They are all growing so fast. Check out Sam, he loves the bouncy seat and he's too big! Oh well, it's Mamo's house.

No comments:

Sam Is One

Sam Is One

Abigail

Abigail
Here is Healthy Abigail, thank you Lord, soaking up some sun!

the Powers family...

the Powers family...
Looks like heaven to me!

the beeler's

the beeler's
just beautiful!

Nana in Fla.

Nana in Fla.
The kids enjoyed Nana so much!

PAPA!

PAPA!
Thanks sweetie for giving of yourself to all of us. I love you, Mamo

Just practice...

Just practice...
Meredith says, "just keep at it Mom and you'll remember"

More pix and practice for Mamo!

More pix and practice for Mamo!
Look at these Eyes!!!!!!

Grandparenting!

Grandparenting!
Our friends Jeff and Gwen with their first grandchild, George W. Bennett. This photo was taken at our home. We hosted a baptism party for Sam. God is good.

my birthday

my birthday
how could anyone spend a birthday any better than this.... my newest gift, Sam, Victor and Papa at the Olive Garden.. We had fun!

Marla, Maddie and Baby Sam

Marla, Maddie and Baby Sam
Baby Sam is how the kids fondly refer to their new cousin..they are getting lots of practice for their newest addition

The Loss of a dear friend.

On July 3 a dear, dear friend of ours, Chips Cronen returned to Heaven. He will be missed. We pray and ask for prayers for his wife Barbra and sons.
I came across this scripture that seems to be appropriate for Chips, it reads from Ephesians 6: 16-18
"At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the evil one. And accepting salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you. Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occassion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for God's people."

This is just one thought that gives "light" to the life of Chips Cronen. He was truly a prayer warrior. I've counted on his prayers many times and will continue to do so..