Just look at her beautiful face! Could she be more precious? Emma truly is one of my great joys. Grandchildren are so wonderful. Danielle took this picture, she's very good at capturing the true essence of the subject. Blessed I tell ya...I am definitely blessed.
Friday, December 26, 2008
My Beautiful Daughters
My daughters are so precious to me. Each unique in her own way. Their smiles brighten my days and can light up any room, even on the darkest day. Each one is very thoughtful, caring and generous. This is why it's a wonderful life!
Christmas
I was so happy that my family got together and surprised me with this portrait on Christmas! Of course I began to cry when I saw it. Danielle took this with her camera with Aarons help. I made dinner at our house for the family then we all attended church on Christmas eve at Grace. It was so nice to have us all together! There was a man at church that walked by before the service that had on a Santa hat ,had a natural white beard and glasses. Candace noticed him right away and screamed, "It's Santa! He's here, he brought me my bear!" To which the congregation chuckled! After church we were invited to Cheri & Jims house with their family and Cheris' side of the family. We really enjoyed ourselves. Emma & Candace wore their fancy party dresses and looked like little princesses! Amanda,Emma, Brandi &Candace left to go to our house to put out cookies for Santa and get the little ones to bed so visions of sugarplums could dance in their heads. Keith & I came home about 1:00 a.m. just narrowly missing Santa as the presents were already there. Phew! Christmas morn was a blast! It is so FUN to watch children on Christmas. Emma woke me up and said ,"Gramma,Santa came ,he left me presents!" Candace squealed with delight! About noon we trekked over to Danielle & Daves' to exchange gifts with them and eat dinner. Danielle made a yummy roast chicken with stuffing. We had such a good Christmas this year. I am most thankful for our family and being together. An added bonus was we were blessed with a white Christmas! I had some sad moments thinking of my sister not being here and the last month with the twins,it just poured out of me at church. Brandi & I did visit Ava & Kiana at one point on Christmas day. We each got to hold both babies and they are doing well and gaining weight. God has truly blessed us .
Friday, December 19, 2008
Blessings
This is my beautiful daughter Danielle and her wonderful husband Dave. I am so blessed to have Danielle not only as my daughter but also my friend. She is a strong,intelligent,caring and compassionate woman. Her dad and I are so proud of her and all that she has accomplished. Dave? He's OK. Just kidding, Dave is a terrific guy and we're so happy he asked us for her hand in marraige two years ago. We could'nt ask for a better son-in-law. We love you both very much.
candace laugh
Danielle took this picture in October. I love how she captures her beautiful smile. I just wanted to share it with everyone.Danielle is extremely talented in more ways than one. She photographs people and events and also creates her own designs. Danielle has her own company called r.s.v.p. designs. If you need her services email her at danielle@whoisgrace.com You can view Danielles' photography and designs for announcements or graphic design at flickr.com/blog
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
IMG_1903 Sentimental
I have this ornament hanging on our tree. It's really simplistic but the saying got me thinking. How true it is the warmth that we feel when meeting with our friends. In the past month I have met with my old friends,Cheri, Heidi, Diane S., Diane B., Kathy V. and the feelings of warmth are always there for me. We just pick up where we left off,whether it was days, months or years that we've seen each other. Even talking on the phone there's a connection. Talking with my friend Kim or my friend Mike(bokimame) helps me feel better. It was the loss of my sister and premature birth of my granddaughters that made me realize how important it is to keep those treasured friends. Out of sadness good things happened. In our generation time is not always a commodity,and I appreciate the times they have created for me,to support,comfort,and chat with me. As far as time goes I really am frustrated that I myself can't find time. So this Christmas season I've decided to let go of things ,like who cares if the tree isn't perfect or if the gifts are wrapped, cards sent,cookies baked? I'd much rather gather with my close friends and feel their warmth and enjoy them while we're all still here on earth. Maybe I'm sentimental but there are worse things that I could be!
Monday, December 15, 2008
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