Fantasy weekend

What a great weekend I had....Mike when out of town to be w/buddies - so Jodi & kids came to visit.....It was GREAT!! My backyard is becoming exactly as I wanted (somewhat). The kids jumped and jumped on the trampoline and would go from pirate ship to theatre to swings to tent.....we watched very little TV - because we loved being outside. I really love having the kids here. Day one was late - but Jack and Molly were excited to ride in papa's new truck - it was amazing - they talked and talked and talked all the way from Keller to Granbury. Fri a.m. was off to the farm - which wasn't a blast - but we did pick beets, apples, peaches, onions and look around in the heat of the day. When Jack told the owner he (Jack) needed some AC - and so did the owner - we decided to go home. so more fun at Nana's house. Sat. was fun also - went to the city beach....which I must admit was really quit fun....unbelievable for Granbury....then some shopping, finding great buys on shoes, and $1 toys that the kids really liked. Molly was brave - saw a frog and wanted us to catch it, which was a negative, then I told her to be brave and quick and just reach out and get it - she snatched it up and named it "buttercup" after the movie Princess Bride. She carried it around and rubbed it, then set it free. What a sweet heart. Jack was the best boy ever...he had so much fun playing in the tent and running the show. He has the best imagination ever....he will write plays and be famous I KNOW! Well, as usual I'm sad I didn't take pictures. Well, gotta go.

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Molly & Daddy

Father's Day - A Tribute to Paapa

As I was thinking about Fathers today - I was thinking what a poor example I have had in the past, and what a GREAT Father my hubby became. I'm so proud that at least my children had a Dad that they could talk to, get advice from, and have as an example. So I made a "Cody List"

of the top ten reasons I am proud of Bobby! These are in no particular order!

1. His ability to look at situations from all angles.

2. He picked a career where he could be with his family and take an active part in their "growing up". (If growing up ever happens)

3. He is a great role model.

4. His is willing to pick up and move at a moments notice to help and contribute to our "grandchildrens" walk along the path of life.

5. Is is so generous to agree to bury for the grand kids things that I think will put a smile on their beautiful faces.

6. His love for out kids, their spouses, grand kids can not be surpassed (except by God)

7. He will neglect his self to sure we can afford gas, gifts and small week-to-week things.

8. He will listen patiently to our kids and their spouses whether he agrees with them or not.

9. He has been a great example of what a father should be - even to his wife - what I could have given for a Dad like him!

10. And last but no more important than any of the above.....He TRULY loves his family - and shows it everyday. I am so proud I chose him as a partner in life.

Future Olympian's

How much grander can a day be, when a Nana and Papa get to watch all the little ones in swim lessons. Bobby & I braved the heat just to see Jack, Molly, Ava and Ian in swim lessons and what a treat it was. I just guess it is the blood line - but they were the smartest, fastest, prettiest, and BEST at lessons. I walked out of the TCU swim center the proudest Nana in the world. I will try to put on a slide show for you. You can tell that Jack is making the kids next to him laugh, while Ava is entertaining me by eating her leg, toes, hands and the boys in her class just had to talk to her so she allowed a same conversation w/them. Ian & Jack were the best in their class, we need to be prepared because I'm sure in 10 yrs. we will have scouters scouting our kids for the Olympics......

Spiders

Man, I thought I would never see this day!!!! I must be a true gardener now.....I went to water my hanging baskets (I keep a 5/10 gal water w/fertilizer) on the patio. well....there floating on top of the water was a spider about the size of a dime (body only)...trying to just touch anything...after filling my watering can several times avoiding him at all cost....I got to thinking would I like it if someone saw me drowning and avoided me....next thought - all the bugs he might eat.....and lastly WWJD.....so I find a LONG stick and after several tries and a near drowning he manages to climb upon the stick....he puts a death grip on it...so I move him to a beautiful leaf and expecting him to hop right onto it....wrong....he's too tired - gradually he moves upon it and looks at me as if to say "thanks for not stomping me".....So much for a Tuesday!!!
He better not make that same mistake again - I'm really not sure what I would do....Sorry, God - I know you made him,,,but I'm weak!!! Love, Nana

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