Banquets and Dances

The Varsity Cheerleaders

Julie on the left, and a few of the Varsity cheer girls

Julie with a gun tattoo. Get it---big "guns" (rub on tattoo)

The girls that went to the Dance together
l-r Natalie, Hannah, Jordan, Julie, Samantha, Jackie, Jenna

l-r Natalie, Hannah, Jordan, Julie, Jackie, Samantha, Jenna

Grace and Julie

Last night was Julie's end of the year Cheer banquet. They make it

very nice and give out lots of awards. It was held at a Country Club

here in the city. I liked the video that was made. I wonder if I can

figure out how to put it on youtube.

Today Mel went to Tyler's to help out with the sprinklers, or maybe

it was the lawn. Anyway, it was the first time ever that he's brought

over Grace, all by herself. It was such a fun thing for Mel and I having

Grace here. I took her to Costco and got her a little ice cream. Her

parents came about an hour later, but still, we loved having her here.

Tonight is Sadies at the high school. The theme was Pirates, with a

touch of Rave. At least that's what was rumored. So the kids didn't

quite know how to dress. We got a mixture with Julie's friends. The

girls met at Jenna's house (black blouse) and brought finger foods,

then took off for the dance. Tonight they are going to Samantha's to

sit in the Jacuzzi and sleep. Sounds fun.

Confessions of a Grandma

Sipping on our Cranapple on the plane. This is only the second time Mel
and I have flown together in our 30 years of marriage. What does that
tell you??? We need to get out more!!

Doing what i LOVE doing

Stella in her tutu and wings.

Mel got this shirt for Sterling, so it was fun to have

him wear it while we were there.

Sterling's blessing day. Sorry Andy, had to pick from a

thumbnail photo.

I know that it's been too long since I posted, so I'm going to put some pics up.

Mel and I flew back to S. Carolina to be at Sterling's blessing. It was so fun to have

Mel along FINALLY ! Mel and I enjoyed the grandkids immensely, but as typical

of my sweet hubby, he had to be busy doing other helpful things while he was there.

He cooked, and he fixed leaky faucets. I need to learn to be multi dimensional in

my time spent with family. I just want to interact with the people. Maybe you

could call it something else too. But........whatever. Anyway, I'm a work in progress,

O>K> !!!!!

So, spending time with Melissa, Andy, Stella and Sterling was worth any slight

mental anguish I still get from flying, and getting the chance to hug and kiss those

two yummy grandkids and talk with my sweet daughter and visit with wonderful

friends and witness a beautiful blessing was.......ahhhhhhh

the best. And here's to you Stella, from Glalaa Yund.

A Small Piece of Heaven

So, here are some pictures from my little piece of Heaven.

I think most girls would like this

Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

I can't imagine making one of these, but there are directions, and instructions
on where to buy the perfect fabric. Read till the end for the best price.

Singing "Happy Birthday"

Well, from singing the blues, to singing Happy Birthday. Sam celebrated his first

birthday with grandparents, aunts and great aunts and uncles and second cousins.

But I think the person most excited about the birthday, was Grace. She was excited

that her cousin Jocelyn was coming over, and that we were going to eat cake. We

had a nice dinner of Lasagna rolls, salad and garlic bread, followed by two cakes.

Courtney and Colton celebrated Delilah's first birthday a few days early.

To our sweet little Sam, Happy First Birthday!

Singing the "Blues"

Well, I'm back home from South Carolina, wishing I'd stayed another half a week. It

was very hard leaving Melissa and family behind. I have discovered that it's much

harder leaving small grandkids, because I wonder if they understand that you are

leaving when you tell them you are, and that you will be back in "two weeks". Do

they get confused or wonder "Where did Grandma go"? Plus, it is exciting times

when there are new Grandchildren born. And the love you feel for them is more

than I thought possible. And Stella was so good for me when Melissa was in the

hospital. It kind of surprised me that she wasn't freaked out because her Mommy

and Daddy weren't at home in the morning when she woke up. It was just such a

sweet time for me to be able to take care of her, and have that special time with her.

And to have that time with our new little grandchild Sterling..... Priceless.

Another fun part of the trip was staying with Karen Rozmus. She always makes me

feel so welcome, and it was just another thing to look forward to at the end of each

day.

I just wanted to post a few more pictures that I had taken. Love those babies!

It makes me so happy that I have Tyler's family so close. Woo Hoo!

More Pictures

Yes, she really is that beautiful

Andy shaved today after not shaving while in the hospital, and he

thought it would be fun to do something different. His Clint Eastwood look)

Well, I figured while I was here with Stella and Sterling and family, that I should take

plenty of pictures. So, I took some more tonight while Sterling had his eyes open. Then

Silly Stella being a little mischievous. She has just been cracking me up.

Tonight I watched Sterling while Melissa, Andy and Stella went to the store. He was

good the whole time. (45 min.) = )

Tonight is my last night in the King bed at the Rozmus household. But, it will be fun

to see Chadd before I go home. O.K. my thoughts are a little rambled, so I'll stop now.

Enjoy the pics.

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.