Bees knees...

This past Friday was another Grandma Day with the two G's. We enjoyed some gourmet hot chocolate with chocolate spoons that were a big hit with Grey and Grahm.

I saw a craft on the interweb and I wanted to make with the Grey and Grahm. We went out after dark with flashlights and search for pinecones and other things we could use. It was lots of fun and the boys put there own touch on them. The finished product was definitely the bees knees! Their little bees are so cute. I smile everytime I look at them. 

I told Grey and Grahm to say cheese! They never complain that Gramdma takes a lot of pictures.

As far as I'm concerned sleepovers could happen every week. I cherish this time more than I can say.

I just have to add this cute picture of Grizz. Mark says he sits on anything that's ground level. Sweet doggie!

Sealed for Thy courts above...

Birthday flowers from Chris

Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,

Prone to leave the God I love.

Here’s my heart, O take and seal it;

Seal it for Thy courts above.

Wonderful...

won·der·ful
/ˈwəndərf(ə)l/

adjective
inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvelous.

I didn't get nearly enough pictures but my birthday dinner was nothing short of wonderful. When I walked in the door Mark, Tiff, and Colby were whipping up some of my favorites. There was walnut and breaded shrimp, Benihana salad, rice, and lots of yummy sauces. It was all so delicious and I ate too much. But it was my birthday dinner after all!

Tiffani asked me what I wanted for dessert and I told her like pie. There were lots to choose from and I enjoyed every bite. 

Colby make a cinnamon roll cake, it could have won an award. 

It was so wonderful!

Grandpa gave Colby one of his guitars to practice on.

Tiffani gave me a gift bag of all my favorite things and more. Grandpa let me spruce up the bedroom. I have always liked blue and I think the room looks pretty good. Chris sent gifts too and some of the most beautiful orchids I've ever seen. I had a wonderful week and heard from lots of family and friends. 

Grey handed me this cute card with thoughtful messages written inside. I will keep trying to be as wonderful as my family thinks I am. 

Thanks everyone for a really wonderful birthday! 

Love you all

Pure Imagination...

The past few weeks have only added to all the wonderful experiences I have had with my grandson's. It was just Grahm last Friday for Grandma Day. He showed me a book he got from the library. It was about different cultures and had a craft that you could make that related to them. There was page with instruction on how to make a drum and he really wanted to make one. I picked up a few supplies and we had so much fun making drums. Grey was at a birthday party so I made one for him in his favorite color.

Grahm has such a big, wonderful personality and he's pure joy!

I hadn't seen the newest Wonka movie. Grahm slept over and he wanted to watch it. I'm glad he did because I really enjoyed it.

After the movie Grahm started playing his drum and singing "Pure Imagination" from the movie. He sang on tune and with such feeling. I'm so thankful I have a video of this very sweet moment. It touched my heart. 

Come with me and you'll be

In a world of pure imagination

Take a look and you'll see

Therе is no life I know

To compare with pure imagination

Living thеre, you'll be free

If you truly wish to be

After breakfast Grandpa and Grahm played catch. Then Grahm helped us trim the bushes and used the leaf blower to clean up. He's a very good helper. 

See want I mean about his big, wonderful personality!

Pure imagination. Pure joy.

Mark sent this picture of Elvis, I mean Grahm. 

Thank you very much! 

Christmas in the Philippines...

Christmas comes early in the Philippines. Filipinos start decorating for Christmas as early as September 1st, when the "ber" months begin, marking the start of the longest Christmas season in the world. The festive season continues through the "ber" months (September, October, November, December) and often extends until mid-January, with decorations like parols (star-shaped lanterns) sometimes remaining up for weeks after the main holiday.

And those sunset views from Christopher's apartment...

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Grizz and Mark...

 

I know how to say thank you...

I Know How To Say Thank You

I don't know about the future
I don't understand some things about the past
I don't why some things happen
I don't why some things end and others last
I don't know of the rhymes and reasons
I don't understand the words some people pray
But when I see the hand of mercy, Lord
Protect me the dangers in my way

I know how to say thank you
I know a blessing when I see one
I'm a recipient of grace
Through the hours and the days
I know how to say thank you

There were times today when angels
Stood around me and I couldn't even see
There were times when I was hurting
And then You stepped in and took the pain for me
There were moments when You stopped me, Lord
So, I could smell the roses by the road
And though I'm not the wisest person
There are some things that beyond a doubt I know

I know how to say thank you
I know a blessing when I see one
I'm a recipient of grace
Through the hours and the days
I know how to say thank you
I know a blessing when I see one
I'm a recipient of grace

Through the hours and the days
I just want to say thank you
Thank you
Oh Lord, I thank you
Thank you, Lord
Lord, I thank you
I know how to say thank you

~ Suzanne Gaither Jennings / Barry Jennings

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Blessed Mom...