Friday, February 13, 2009

Mamo Returns

"Who wants the finished product, this batter is AWESOME!"
Mommy's lil helper?

Sam just watching


Ummmmmmmm



"My name is Obi One"
Love it....did it twice again
After a nice week in Fla., especially with all of the nasty weather here, I returned home on Wednesday during all of the wind! And I don't have to tell any of you how windy it was. I was on a plane coming into Louisville during some of the high winds.
I sure had a nice time in NSB but always happy to return home to see everyone. I took mom to the doctor on Thurs and Meredith and Sam came over and baked cupcakes for Sams daycare Valentines party. He had such a good time helping mommy and eating the batter. He later decided that he would go outside no matter how chilly it was. I took a blanket as you can see and he looked like Obie One!!!!!!
Good to be home.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

The Birthday Continues!

"May I have this dance"....this is priceless
Sam and one of the Westminster residents

Birthday rough housin' with daddy


"lets share some cake Nana"




Happy Birthday Sam



Today, Feb. 3 is Sam's birthday. Meredith and Joe had the party a little early. Nana could not make it on Saturday so Joe and Meredith were nice enough to "brave the cold" and bring Sam over to Nana's for cake and let her wish him a happy birthday. It was fun as you can see. We even had another cake....we just had to. As we were leaving Westminster they were having a sing a long downstairs in the main lobby. Sam loves the residents there and ALWAYS is so affectionate with them. Well, tonight as we were leaving he was a true hit ! Dancing with everyone and they even had the piano player play 'happy birthday' and they all sang to him. He did way more for them than he'll ever know. God Bless you Sam.

Sam's Birthday!!!

Our sweet, sweet Sam...Happy Birthday
Cousin Victor.Proud to wear the Thomas hat.

I love my Thomas cake..especially since Mommy and Daddy made it.


Joe and Marla putting on the final touches.



Sam getting a "birthday squeeze" from Cousin Jonas.




My friend George Bennett and his mommy Emily





My cousin Josie Rose, loving her pizza
Sam is 2!!!! It is really hard to believe that Sam is two today. Where has the time gone?!!!
We thought he was going to be born on Super Bowl Sunday but he made the scene on Saturday. We hosted his birthday party here for Joe and Meredith since their basement is still a work in progress. It was fun and everyone seemed to have a good time.

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..