Take Me Out to the Ballpark.

Little JT's first teeball game was Saturday, bright & early at 8:00 am in Elkhart. The rain held off until after the game. I have missed spending my Saturday's at the little league ballpark. Now I get to experience it with my grandson. Big JT is the coach. Here are a few pictures that I took of our little slugger. This is his "game" face. Teeball is serious business.

The coach (Dad) teaching him to bat.

Made it to 1st base, but the helmet was bugging him.

Big Sister lending her support before she was off to play with the other kids.

A Man's Best Friend

Mercy and Maggie. Maggie is a wonderful, lovable dog. She is the smaller version of their other dog Sid. Sid weights 190 lbs, Maggie is only 110 lbs. They are very protective of Mercy & JT. JT took this picture with his camera. I want to have this printed out and framed. It is a great photo.

Memorial Day

For the past few years there has been no holiday that stirs more emotion and meaning to me than Memorial Day. If you have a loved one serve in the military you understand. If you lose a love one to war you really understand. I want to thank our wonderful men and women in uniform for their sacrifice so we can enjoy this holiday the American way, Bar-B-Q's and hanging out at the lake enjoying life without fear. My view from the deck of the trailor at Bair Lake in Jones, MI. I love my time here. Nothing is more relaxing than listening to the sounds of the lake.

Our family picnic Sunday afternoon. Louie & John listening to the Indy 500.

Robyn is holding our new addition to the family. This is Gracie. My cousin Laurie took her in at 3 weeks old. She has offically adopted her. She was abused by her mother. She is now in perfect health. She is a sweet baby.

Nick loves his bubble machine. He is such a cutie. He is our blonde bomber......

Happiness is a House with Grandchildren

Nothing brightens my day like grandchildren. I am amazed at how fast they are growing up. Here are a few of pictures of their last couple of visits to grandma's house.

JT is going to be Spiderman when he grows up. He says he needs to learn how to grow Webs......

She is my girly, girl. Loves that boa scarf.

She loves to pose. Maybe a modeling career in her future? She says she wants to be a "human " doctor.

3 year olds don't eat, this will cause baggy pants.........

Clay High School Prom 2009

My nephew Johnny Hall and his prom date, childhood friend Ashley Szymczak (I think that is how you spell it). Such a good looking twosome, but just friends. John is my nephew that has more charm, and humor than anyone I know. As a toddler he could talk me into anything he wanted by saying, "But your my favorite aunt" and I would always give in. It is hard to believe he is old enough to be in high school, let alone attending his junior prom. I am very proud of him. Boy, my sister is getting old, just look at how big her kids are. :)

Getting Our Life Back.

It is amazing how fast things can change. You are busy minding your own business, living your life and God throws you a curve ball. Probably to see if you are paying attention. That is how my life has been since the 1st of the year. For starters my mom went into the hospital twice, then Louie gets very ill with some weird liver virus. That really put me in a tailspin. He is now getting better each day thank goodness. Because of all the extra money I had to shell out on the COBRA insurance and his meds, I had to cancel Mercy's trip to Chicago and the American Girl store. I didn't say anything to her, but I told her mom and dad that I would have to postpone the trip until later in the summer when I could afford it. Last night she said to me, "grandma, you forgot to take me to the doll store for my birthday". I felt so bad. I didn't think she would put it together that we hadn't gone since we did have a birthday party for her. I promised her I would take her in the summer. I should have realized that she is 5 now and nothing gets past her.

Then to top it all off, my son asked me last week what I would think if he joined the Navy. Don't get me wrong, I love our military, and am so proud of his service in the Marine Corp, but another enlistment is a little more than this mom can take. He informed me that he has been talking with a recruiter about joining to become a doctor. They will pay for it. I just know that if that happens and he is a Navy doctor, he will be the 1st one sent to a combat zone. I will keep you posted.......

Happy Birthday to You!!!

JT turned 26 yesterday. He shares his birthday with his daughter, Mercy. She turned 5 yesterday. Her party was at Chuckie Cheese. Here are a few pictures to remember such an important birthday. 5 is a milestone, from toddler to kid. She sure is a delight to her grandma.

Jt & me

After blowing out her candle, she told us her wish was to go

to the beach with her grandma. That one is easy.....

Mercy & her best friend from school, Emma.

Mercy, JT with Emma and her brother Ethan.

Mom & Dad got her real gold earrings of the

Little Mermaid.

Mercy wanted a little dog that walks. This is a

Fur Real Friend. She named her Tweety.