No more hospital

So, the new baby has had his first car ride home. Stella was so happy that her parents

came home with her tonight. She has been so good, and a joy to take care of.

When they were getting Sterling ready to go, he cried a bit, and Stella was so concerned.

I think (hope) she will get used to his crying soon, cuz it's kind of sad to see her so

concerned and sad herself. Anyway, I caught a few pictures as he was on his way

out the door. The cute hat was crocheted by his aunt Anna. It's just too cute.

So, I'm off Stella duty tonight. = ( At least I have a few more days to enjoy the company

of my daughter and family.

Sterling

Well, here are the first pictures that I could get of Sterling and the family. He is a great

nurser already. It's so exciting to me. He seems very calm. Hopefully he will remain that

way. His hands are large. Taking after his Daddy. Stella has been a doll for me. She seems

to be taking to her brother o.k. So far, so good. Sweetest thing, when the nurse came

to get him she was sad to let him go out the door. Anyway, enjoy the pictures. Look

at Melissa's blog later today, cuz she's hoping to post some of their "good" pictures. Wow,

it sure is fun being a grandma!

Baby Boy Smith

He's HERE !!!!! Baby boy Smith weighed in at 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and arrived at 3:04 am
Feb. 5. Melissa called me around 11:23 pm Feb. 4 and told me her water had just
broke, and so come on over to be with Stella. I can't believe that she delivered the
baby so quickly. Makes me happy. Everyone is doing fine, and Andy and Melissa
said that he reminds them of Stella. Watch out girls, that means he's a cutie pie.
Pictures to be posted later today, after i take some. Now.......I'll go catch a few zzzzzz's

The Waiting Game

Stella popping bubbles (notice Melissa is 9 mos. + 1 day) (also the stuff on the floor was
just taken out of the storage unit that same morning. Not it's usual resting place)

At the Rozmus house after having dinner and playing STOMP.

May I add that Brandon and I have won 3 times now.

Dropping Andy off at school. (before the rental car)

Sweet smiling Stella in her car seat, showing us her usual pose

So, here I am in South Carolina, wishing and hoping and praying and dreaming......

that Melissa and Andy's baby will appear SOON !!! I only have a bit longer here, and

I want to meet this guy sooner than later. So here are some pictures of a few of my

activities, or at least who I am spending my time with while I am here.

The first day I arrived, I was whisked away to Melissa's baby shower. My flight

happened to arrive 15 minutes before the party was to start. So that made me pretty

happy. Then off to the Rozmus home where they make me feel like Royalty.

I was given the Master bedroom while Karen sleeps in the

room with her boys. (I'm feeling just a bit guilty over that one) In the mornings I go over

to Melissa's and help with little things that need to be done before the baby arrives. You

know, play with Stella while Melissa takes care of everything else. = ) In the

evenings, we head to the Rozmus' with Karen and boys. We've played games, built a

fire (much to Melissa's chagrin) and just had fun. Now that those little things are done,

it's just wait,,,,,,,,and more wait. Oh WAIT, it's only one day past the due date. I've brought

all the equipment to post pictures as soon as the bundle arrives.

So, stay tuned.

A wowser of a stroller

Hi there,
I noticed this give-away at http://inevergrewup.net/giveaway-25-bumbleride-indie-stroller/
and I would love to get this for my daughter Melissa. She is having 2 babies 19 months
apart, and with a husband in law school, could use the help.

You've inspired me with your comments

Hi, You've inspired me to upload more photos. Just a few though. I ended up

scrapping 93 pages. I'm so glad I'm done!!! They were just simple layouts. That's

all I could muster up in just a few short days. So enjoy.

It worked one at a time

WOW, if you click on it, it gets really really BIG !!!! It's of "the Girls".

here are the guys. I tried uploading it bigger, and it worked!

more wedding pictures

Wow, we got the pictures back from Tonya Joy Photography, and they are beautiful and

plentiful. I have been scrapbooking a few but they didn't upload. So, I put in one of my

favorite pictures. I will try and upload the scrapbooked ones tomorrow.

First professional picture seen

Tonya Joy Photography took Michelle's wedding pictures on Dec. 27. She posted the

first one today. LOVE IT. Can't wait to see the rest.

quick pictures of Michelle's wedding

Well, I don't have any pictures of Michelle and Clark on their wedding day, at the temple,

so I'll post a couple my cousin took, at the reception. Just so you can get a little

glimpse. I have a couple other posts I want to make, but can't get to them quite yet.

Grrrr. Soon. Anyway, here is the happy couple and also Michelle's cousin Emily, who

did the flowers for the wedding. THANKS EMILY !

Goin to the Temple and she's gonna get married

On Saturday, Dec. 20, Mel and I went with Michelle to the Newport Beach Temple. It

was so fun and neat to go through with her. She was definitely prepared and ready to

learn. Tyler and Anna were able to come also, and Andrea too. Bishop Tanuvasa and

his wife Lissa were there also. Oh, Clarks' mother came down to go through also, even

though she had a commitment in Utah. It was a good day. Now I am looking forward

to all the family there when Clark and Michelle get married on Saturday, Dec. 27th.

Funny and cute thing was that Michelle and Clark had huge grins on their faces, even

though they hadn't gotten married yet. Going through the temple together made them

pretty happy. Aaaahhhh, the sweetness of life.

Michelle's bridal shower

Christine and Grant. They let us use their homeFor every question Clark and Michelle answered differently, she had to put a piece of gum in her mouth
Michelle's Childhood friend Katie, Michelle and one of my bestest friends, Bonnie
The sweet cake Noelle made for the shower

Andrea, Noelle, Michelle, Julie and ME

Well, today was Michelle's bridal shower. Sweet Noelle planned it, and Christine Clark

let us have it at her house, and she helped Noelle out. They did such a nice job. Very

much appreciated. Thanks to everyone that came out and supported Michelle at this

very exciting time. Here are a few fun snapshots.

It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas

Julie getting some help from Grace

Anna

Sam with Tyler

Grace helping out

Today after going over with Tyler to get the keys to his new house, (a whole story in it's

own right) we came back and started decorating the tree. We got help from Grace, Anna

and Julie. Sam wanted a look also. It's amazing how fun little kids make Christmas.

I have a lot to be Thankful for

The engaged couple leaving for Clark's sisters house

Sam, before nap

The Whole group (Minus Sam who was napping)

Thanksgiving Day was a good day. We started by getting Mel back from Japan. He

drove in at around 9:20 am and started right in on the Turkey, (What a guy) and we

all got to work. Clark and Michelle went over to his sister's house and spent a few

hours with them, and then came back to spend the rest of the day with us. They

arrived at almost the same time that Ron and ReNae did. Tyler and Anna and kids

arrived earlier. It was fun to have food brought from everyone. Tyler and Anna brought crescent rolls, cranberry sauce and cream cheese pie. Ron and ReNae brought sour cream/cream cheese potatoes, cinnamon sticky rolls, fruit salad and pumpkin cake. We

took care of the turkey, stuffing, peas, corn, green bean casserole, (Andrea made it ( : },

gravy, apple pie, and pumpkin pie/whip cream. Andrea brought an apple and caramel cheesecake. That's all I can think of at this time. Some of the time we watched a movie,

we talked, Tyler, Clark and Julie played catch, with Grace on the trampoline. Ron,

ReNae, Tyler, Mel, Anna etc. sat and went through a box we'd gotten from Linda that

had lots of paraphernalia that we'd given to Eleanor and LaMar over the years.

It was fun to reminisce. I am Thankful for the time spent with Family.

Happy B-day Melvy

Wow, I've been blogging for over a year now. I remember posting about Mel's birthday

last year. And of course I'd made him a very original cake. ha ha ha. I'm famous for that.

Well this year, I made the cake but then had to run and help Andrea move some stuff, so

I had Julie take the cake out, and she ended up decorating it. It turned out cute. For

dinner, we went to Lucille's barbecue. Mmmm, good. We ran into several people from

church afterwards. Stevensons, Tanners, Roberts. Fun times. = ) Anyway, here is what

we gave to my sweet hubby on his birthday.

Nordic Bo Peep and Long Lost Sheep Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!

Nordic Bo Peep and Long Lost Sheep Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!
I ran across this adorable costume this morning. How cute would that be for either of my children's children for next year. Looks like she sells other things too.

A two day birthday bash for Julie's 16th

Julie in flight

Michelle and Clark suited up

Jackie, Ameeda, Marissa, Julie, Samantha, Katie

The two heads--Jackie and Katie, Ameeda, Samantha, Julie, Marissa

Well, Julie reminded me that I haven't been real consistent with making sure she has

a birthday with a party, every year. Or even every couple of years. So for her 16th

birthday (which was 2 1/2 months ago) she said she'd like to go indoor skydiving. So

being the very understanding and sweet mother that I am...hee hee, I take her and

a few friends indoor skydiving. It was the first time for everyone. Now, before that,

we had a sleepover on Saturday night. They watched movies and played games and

slept on the trampoline. They had a great time.

Now, being the sweet great Mom that I am.....I let Clark and Michelle join in on the

indoor skydiving......I know, I know....unbelievably nice. = ) Then after the adventure,

we went and ate at Hard Rock cafe. Then I took those who had Disney passes to Disney

for a few hours. I think that's really packing it in. But that's what you do when you are

16

Yes on Prop 8 rally

Michelle, Clark and Julie

Wow, what a turn out we had at a busy intersection of our city. We were out incouraging
yes on Prop 8. I just wish that people realized that we don't "hate", we just feel that
marriage should remain between a man and a woman. Here are some pictures of the
action today.

the lovely crowds of people

Me, Hubby and Julie

Wow, what a turn out we had at a busy intersection of our city. We were out incouraging
yes on Prop 8. I just wish that people realized that we don't "hate", we just feel that

marriage should remain between a man and a woman. Here are some pictures of the

action today.

Follow the yellowbrick road

Here's a picture of the Halloween group that Julie got together with last night. She

had to cheer at the football game, so there was no trick or treating in store for her.

But they found a way to have fun. We have Dorothy--a.k.a Samantha, Tin woMAN--

a.k.a Julie, The Scarecrow--a.k.a. Katie and the Cowardly Lion--a.k.a Jackie. The

guys sit with them at lunch, and the one with his face painted played in the football

game last night. WE WON.

Michelle and Clark dressed up as space men/woman. I'll have to post a picture when

I get it.

Stumped

Darn, it's too late and I have been sick, so I can't think of a catchy title for this post.
Plus, I'll be jamming three different thoughts into one. First off, Had a great time
visiting my darling daughter and her family in S. Carolina. I'd love to expound. Maybe
later. Then Michelle got engaged recently, and we will be planning a wedding for Dec.
27. These holidays will sure be different. Then Tyler and family got the home they
bid on. Woo Hoo. Lets see if I can conjure up a few photo's. Good night.