Sunday, October 19, 2008

Busy, busy weekend.

What a doll...our precious Sam
Cousins.. I love this one. Wish we had Abigail. A beautiful fall night on
Oakmont.


Sam was especially taken with B. What a doll


Sam and his latest obsession...Vinco
Sam and his Gran


Larry Boy learning how to climb trees
"Smell flowers" of course then everyone would applaud

Bath time...one of many good ones

Nana playing with Sam
Sam and Nonie...love this one too
Guess who makes Nana sooooo happy!
Sam "getting ready" for bed. The infamous dog show!


It doesn't take long to get back in the swing of things. Victor and Marla moved this weekend and we had Sam here with us while Meredith and Joe were on their Powers fall trip.



We had a good time with Sam....such a good time for him that he didn't want to miss a trick which led to not a lot of sleep. Really, I think it was just that this new place is just as different for the kids as it is for us.



Sam was busy with lots of visitor's. Thursday night Sonie, Rebecca and Anne came over and stayed for quite a while. Nana even spent the night with us..Sam LOVED IT!!!



Friday we were busy with Papa and just hangin' out. We went over to visit the Beeler's on Oakmont and Sam had a good time with his cousins.



Saturday we had a good time as well. We ate dinner at Bob Evans and then made a visit to Bass Pro so Sam could see the fish...wish I hadn't forgot my camera. He wore out pretty quick and we didn't think we'd make it back in time before he fell asleep. He did. We changed clothes, got him settled in bed and I thought, ahhhh.. quiet time. It was for a while. We watched SNL and I went to bed, guess who woke up? I guess I'll finish this thought by saying we had a slumber party. Yeah, he wanted to sing, watch movies, eat, laugh, play with toys and cuddle. Well he did give out around 5 a.m... He slept in till around 10:00.



These are memories too....I've taken lots of pix as you can see. The Powers are home renewed and had some well deserved couple time..Victor and Marla are settled on Oakmont.I took a long two hour nap and I'm ready to go again.... to Fla. that is with my hubby.
Life is good.

PS Thanks Gran for all of your nursing expertise and helping with the dressing changes for Sam.



He loves his Gran, Nana and Nonie....I'm so blessed.

1 comment:

The Powers Bunch said...

Mom,
Thanks so much for watching Sam...he loves you and dad so much. He is truly blessed to not only have his aunts (Gran and Nonie), but his Great Grandma a.k.a. Nana as well! We are so blessed and yes, you are right Life is So Good!!! Love you, Miss:-)

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..