Staying connected through phone pictures

I love technology...(makes me think of Kip in Napoleon Dynamite)

when it is used to benefit man. With my daughter

and family clear on the other side of the USA, these phone pictures

can be what helps me feel connected to her sweet little darlings.

Here are a couple that she sent today.

DANG, I NEED TO SEE THESE KIDS SOON !!!

FHE fun

Well,

Tyler, Anna and kids came over for FHE. I took pictures of the

tasty stuff. Thanks Tyler and Anna for the treats.

Love from a distance

Here is a picture of Sterling that Melissa took as they were traveling

back from Florida. He is so darn cute. I am not liking the fact that

I live so far away from 2 of my grandchildren. At least my sweet

daughter takes pictures and sends them to me, and tries to keep

up with the blog. It helps.

The ONE picture from my trip to Utah

So, I go to Utah, and all I take is one picture? What was I thinking?

I must not have been thinking.

Anyway, I went to Utah for women's conference, and to take up the

rest of Michelle's things (there's still more, but these were in boxes)

and to just visit with friends/family. Because michelle was not free

to go to women's conference, i didn't want to spend my time there,

when i could be spending it with her. So I got 2 classes in. They

were good, but i didn't feel like I got the most out of the conference.

NEXT time. Anyway, here is Bonnie and I on our way home from

Utah, in Baker, CA.

Angels vs. Mariners

Mel, Tyler holding Grace and Tom (Anna's Dad)

Mel, Anna, Grace, Tyler and Tom

Joneel (me) and Mel

Tyler and Grace enjoying some cotton candy

Another baseball game. It's been almost a year since

I've been to one, so it was time. = ) This year, Julie

opted to baby-sit Sam so Anna could go. That was nice

since her Dad was in town, and that meant they could enjoy

going to the game together. Our tickets were for the very

top row. Woo Hoo. When we walk in, and you see the club

level, THAT is the level I want to sit on. Anyway, it was

nice to be able to go with Grace and the gang.

Another memory made.

Easter Break visitors

Julie, Joneel and Michelle
Julie and Michelle

Julie, Clark and Michelle

So, usually Julie and I like to take a little road trip for

Easter break, but this year, Michelle said that she and

Clark would like to come visit us, since Clark will be

in school, and won't get many chances to come to

California. So much to Julie's chagrin, they came to visit

us, instead of us going to visit them. We talked my Mom

and sister Denise, into coming down with them, so that

way we got to see them either way. We HAD to go

to the beach while they were here. The weather warmed

up just in time for them to leave, but one day was warm

enough to enjoy the nice ocean breeze and get a little sun

tan (burn). That first time out always seems to fool ya.

Clark was the only one daring enough to go in the

water. Anyway, it was fun to get together with

everyone, and for my Mom and Denise to see the progress

Tyler has made on his house. Somehow, I'll have to make

it up to Julie, for taking away her "road trip".

Easter Visit

Grace, probably talking to someone in the room

Sam in his Easter outfit

Sam working on his walking. He's pretty steady now.

We had Tyler, Anna, Grace and Sam over for Easter. We had Ham and

lots of other good stuff. It's so fun having Tyler and family so close. I'll

probably mention that over and over again. It's just SO FUN!

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What did he say??

Can't come to our house without some trampoline time.

We had Tyler and family over during the conference week-end, so you

can imagine that we didn't catch everything that was said. But we DVR'd

it, so we can refer back. YAY. Anyway, we enjoyed spending time together,

and I wished we could have everyone here. But here are some pictures

that we took.

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!