Loving Life!!

I'm just enjoying life with my family! Especially my grandson!  Here he is learning to play t ball.  Can you believe he is only 5 years old?  He's so tall!
I miss you all!

Bryson ~ Surgery ~ Update

Bryson's surgery went well today!  When we left the hospital tonight he was resting and watching tv!  He still has the IV in his hand and a drain tube in his head. Hopefully it will all come out tomorrow.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers!  Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery for Bryson.  He really has been a brave little boy through all of this!

Bryson ~ Surgery ~ September 12, 2011

Bryson is having surgery on Monday, September 12th. to close part of his skull that did not close properly and by now should have after Craniosynostosis surgery in 2007. 

Here is a little information about Craniosynostosis. Infants are born with skulls composed of six separate bone plates, separated by areas of soft fibrous tissue known as sutures. (The areas where sutures intersect are the fontanelles, often referred to as the “soft spots.”) Under normal circumstances, sutures expand through early childhood to allow the skull to accommodate the growing brain. The sutures then fuse at specific pre-programmed ages throughout the course of life, resulting in the round head shape we're accustomed to seeing. If, however, one or more of the sutures closes prematurely, craniosynostosis (abnormal growth and development of the skull) is the result.


Please Pray for Bryson, the doctor's and his momma and daddy!

What Keeps A Little Boy Entertained For Hours

The Last Few Weeks

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words ~

                                                                Easter

 Our oldest daughter Angela graduated from NCSU with a Master's Degree.  We are extremely proud of her!

Our grandson......at his Awanna Ceremony. He had to memorize a Bible verse each week. At only 4 years old .......we think he's pretty smart!

Fish Sitting ~ Almost

A few weeks ago when my daughter lost power they move all their refrigerator stuff to our house.  Plus the fish tank. Her husband Sean had to take it all apart in order to bring it over to our house and then reset it back up at our house.  This took several hours and then...........their power came back on.  They were planning on just leaving the fish at our house for a few days but Bryson got so upset that his daddy caved in and took Bryson's fish back home.

                                  Meet Nemo, Thomas, Cranky and Salty

Can you believe these are the Gold Fish that are given away as prizes at Fairs?  They have really grown in 6 months!

 He said "Bye I'm going to miss you" and then started crying.

 Daddy taking the fish tank back apart.

Ready to go home.

Twisters

My 4 1/2 year old grandson and my daughter made this picture for his preschool homework.  It had to be about weather.  He wanted a tornado (or twister as he likes to call them), house, cow, train and dirt in his picture.  This is the final project.

Little did they know that the next day ~ we would have severe weather in our area with tornado's.   Around 62 tornado's in 15 counties in 5 hours. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected by this devastation!

There Are Advantages

to having your road closed ~

So Glad My Grandson Likes To Read

My daughter took this picture of my grandson the other night.  He fell asleep while reading. 

Grandpa Returns With Gifts

but only for Bryson!!

Gerald returned from working in California for 2 long, hard weeks.  No breaks, no lunch and very long hours.  The first thing that Bryson asked him was "Did you have fun on your vacation Grandpa"?

I Thought This Was The Sweetest Thing

I was playing with my grandson last night at my daughter and son in laws house when I saw the picture of my dad.   Bryson I said, "That's my daddy."   He said, "Is he gone?"  (Wonder how he knew?)    I said, "yes."  My daughter Emily said, "that's my grandpa and he's in heaven."  Bryson asked if  he was with Jesus. "Yes he is," Emily said.   What surprised us was when Bryson who is four years old said,
"Do you miss him?"

Children's minds are such a mystery.  We really don't know what they are thinking. One thing I know for sure is they are a whole lot smarter than any of us realize.

Farmers and Flea Market's

If it seems like my life centers around my grandson and family.....well it does and I love it that way!

Yesterday was a beautiful day here so we decide to get out and visit our Farmers and Flea Market.
Didn't find anything we wanted but it was great spending time with each other!

 Popcorn

 Junk

 More junk

 Anyone know what these are?

 Resting

The best part of my day!

I Feel Guilty

Schools and businesses are closed around here because of icy roads.  My youngest daughter and grandson spent the night here last night because her husband is out of town.  We are all iced in together. I have done nothing all day except ~ eat, watch tv, read blogs and play with my grandson.
I feel guilty that I haven't ~ washed clothes, taken down the rest of my Christmas decorations, paid bills and all the many things I need to do. Am I weird?
Don't get me wrong, I have loved every minute of this icy day!

                                                          Making cookies

                                       Bryson and his mommy cuddling.

Christmas Celebrations ~ 2010

                                 My brother Greg ~ Christmas Night

                           Bryson loved his Toy Story Trash Truck

                                        Stocking at Gramme's House

                                         Such a fun age  

                My youngest daughter,her husband and my grandson.

            My oldest daughter with Kendrick and Bryson.  
Bryson and Auntie Ange love each other so much!                                        

Grandpa & Gramme with the Sweetest Little Boy Ever 

                                                    

Happy 4th Birthday to My Grandson

The last 4 years have been truly wonderful with our grandson.  This year he celebrated his 4th birthday with some of his little friends.  We had an awesome time joining in on the fun!  A special thanks to Granny Mac (Maxine) for bringing Colby.

My Little Fireman

I had a wonderful time with my grandson Trick or Treating last night.  It was the first time he had gone door to door and after the first couple of houses he was a pro!!  Saying "I can go by myself"