Beautiful little girls.

Gracyn's Birthday

Addie and Ava's 3rd birthday

Catch Up Time

I cannot belive it has been so long since I have updated my blog. I am going to try to be better with this. Seems like time just gets away from me. So much has happened since I have been on here. Addie and Ava had their 3rd birthday. I just cannot belive they turned 3 years old and in a few short months they will be having their 4th birthday, time sure does go fast. They are such a joy to be with and I love spending time with them. Gracyn had her 4th birthday. She is growing way to fast, has a mind of her own and she know exactly what she wants and when she wants it. She is in a pre school and she loves it. Cannot belive she will be starting Kindergarten this year. it will be hard on me because I am use to her coming to my house any time. Pre school is not that hard to miss but Kindergarten will be another story. I love the time I get to spend with her she is always wanting to play or wants to watch movies. She is such a joy to be with and I love everything about her. Ella Kate started Kindergarten this year and she loves it or she did before all the snow came and now she is use to being home, so it is going to be hard on her to get back to going. It was really hard on me when she stared Kindergarten I just didn't want her to grow up and start another journey of her life. She is such a sweet little girl. She always has a smile on her face. She is always wanting to play and loves for us to tickle her. WE have had vacation time, time with my sisters and my nieces which I always look foward to. We always have such a great time. Vacation time with John ,Stacy and the girls. I love this week , getting to spend it with them. We always have such a good time. This year we got to do a lot more stuff since the girls were older, but they still love the beach and the sand. I guess Ella Kate would have a hard time deciding what her favorite part was (Sand, water, pool or going to get ice cream.) She wanted to go every night for ice cream. Halloween time has come and gone. The girls loves dressing up for this. Our yearly trip to the Fantasy Of Trees in Knoxville. The girls love this . They are already wanting to know if we get to go back . WE enjoyed Thanksgiving , spending time with family. John and Stacy had birthdays. John's was in November and Stacy's was in December. Christmas time is always such a great time for us. Just seeing the looks on the kids faces is worth everything. They had such a great Christmas and of course they got way to much stuff. Another New Year is starting. Jill and Matt had their birthdays Matt's Jan. 4th and Jill's Jan. 7th. Jill is expecting another baby in June. We just pray that everything goes good and we have a healthly baby. I have had two new arrivals in our family, my niece Stephaine had a little girl named Maddie Rae and my niece Amy had a little boy named Braxton. Jerry's nephew Jared and his wife had a new baby named Aubrey and his other nephew Jason and his wife are expecting a baby in March. I belivie this will be a good year. I THANK GOD for all he does for me and my family and I pray he will continue to hold us in his hands and to keep us safe and keep our health. I pray that I will always get to be a part of my grandkids lives and to be there for my girls. Time is so uncertain we need to live every moment to the fullest and enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Retiring Party

I want to wish my sister Judy congratlations. She is retiring from teaching. She had taught at Dodson Branch in Jackson Co. for 35 years. They had her a retiring party last night. We enjoyed it so much and are thankful that we got to be a part of it. Was so proud of all that she had did in her career as a teacher. She will really be missed. She was always there and ready to do whatever needed to be done. She was really sad to end her teaching career but the time had come and she is ready to embark on another chapter of her life. She will have more time to spend with her family and grandkids and she is fixing to have another grandbaby so I guess she will get to spend lots of time with it. I know she will really miss teaching but after 35 years I guess I would to. I know her school will really miss her. They had so many good things to say about her. We could tell how much they all thought of her and the kids all had good things to say. So Judy enjoy it and I hope you and Paul don't wear those rocking chairs out. I know I don't tell you enough but I really love you and I am glad you are my sister.

Gracyn

Gracyn spent the week-end at my house and of courseI loved having her.She had to do some cooking and tasting and she had to have her lunch outside on the porch. We had a great week-end.

Noah's Ark Pre-k Graduation (Class of 2023)

On Thursday night May 13th Ella Kate had her pre-k Graduation. It is so hard for me to belive she is getting ready to start Kindergarten. These 5 years have went so fast. She did such a wonderful job on all her songs and poems. She had a big smile on her little face the whole time. She was so excited she couldn't be still.. She has enjoyed this year so so much and has learned more than I thought she would. The teachers have done an excellent job with these little kids. It is just so hard for me to know she is growing up much faster than I want her to. Sometimes I just wish time would stand still for a little while, but of course we want them to grow up to be happy and healthy and that means as parents and grandparents we have to let them go, even though it is so hard to do. I know in life she is going to find out things is not always like she wants them to be. I just hope and pray she will be the kind of person who can accept things as they come. I thank GOD every day that I can be a big part of her life and watch her grow up to be the best she can be. Ella Kate I love you very very much. My wish for you is that you can go far in life and always keep that pretty smile on your face.

Noah's Ark Play

These little girls put on a play at day care and pre-k on May 6th.I was amazed at how good all the children did. These girls did such a wonderful job on all their songs.. I loved watching them. I was afraid seeing all the people that Addie and Ava would not do their parts but they did and did them so good. Girls Nana is so proud of you.

Easter Time

Another Easter has come and gone. The girls really enjoyed spending the day at my house, having an egg hunt and just getting to spend time with each other and enjoying the day playing together.

Birthday girl

I have been really lazy, but I'm going to try get back on board and not get behind again and maybe get caught up. Seems like it is such a busy time and I have so much going on right now that it is hard to get everything done. Seems like everything has happened at once. Ella Kate has had another birthday. I just can't belive my little angle has turned 5 years old on March 17th. Seems like only yeasterday we were at the hospital waiting for her to come into this world. When she arrived my heart just melted at the sight of her.I have not been the same since.There is just something about being a Nana that only other grandmas will know what I mean. Ella Kate is such a joy to be around.She is always loving and wanting to please and she is such a great big sister. Of course she has her moments but overall she is one very caring, beautiful , sweet little girl and I am so proud to be her Nana.She enjoyed her party at the Bounce Zone with all her family and friends. I love you my little princess.