Ally Clawson's Graduation from Kindergarten

Meredith, Ally and Rusty ClawsonGranny Mac, Ally and Colby

Meredith and Ally Clawson

Ally and Colby Clawson

Aunt Sylvia's Funeral

These are pictures that Aunt Barbara sent. The first two were taken in California. The rest were taken by Uncle Delbert--going to or in Curtis, Nebraska.

Uncle Delbert and Aunt Barbara's Family with Uncle Ted English

Aunt Alta, Uncle Charles, Uncle Delbert, Cousin Vickie and Aunt Ester

Cousins-Brian,Bruce,Scott and Geoff English

Geoff, Ian, Kathy and Debi.... Ted, Scott, Mary, Vickie and Brittany

Uncle Delbert

Aunt Sylvia's Burial in Curtis, Nebraska

Colby Clawson's 4th Birthday

Bryson in Colby's new Fire Coat and Hat

Ally and Erik(Meredith's brother)

Meredith's Dad and Greg Gramme and Bryson
Gerald, Bryson and Angela
Colby, Ally --Colby's opening his Birthday Presents Bryson and Ally dipping their feet in the Clawson pool Meredith and Colby -4 years old --May 23rd

Rusty -my youngest brother--isn't he handsome

Angela and Emily -Rusty and Greg in the back ground

Maxine and Gerald

Bryson and Colby playing in Coby's room

Prayer

Please pray for my cousin Tami Clawson Stewart
My English Family
Friend Judy Wilson

My Family

Uncle Charles Clawson,Uncle Delbert Clawson,My Dad Gene Clawson,Grandma and Grandpa Clawson, Aunt Sylvia Clawson English, Aunt Zella Clawson, Aunt Alta Clawson Morelli and Aunt Gen Clawson Megill

My Grandparents with Uncle Albert,Aunt Sylvia with My Dad behind her,Uncle Delbert and Aunt Gen

Just wanted to share these pictures that Gabby posted on face book. Please everyone let your family know how much they mean to you as often as you can. I want everyone to know that I have a wonderful family and I am so bless to have such wonderful daughters, husband, son in law, grandson,Mother and Father in law, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins (first and second and third),brothers,sister and brother in laws,nieces,nephews and friends. Thank you for being YOU. I probably don't tell you often enough that I love you! If I am brave enough to share my blog with you then you are a dear friend or family.
Spend as much time as you can with your family.

This is Dedication

Gerald painting the window molding in the rain.

Mother's Day 2009

I had a wonderful Mother's Day with Angela, Emily, Bryson and Gerald.

Still Working

Gerald is still working on the house every spare minute. He is almost finished with the kitchen and then on to the dining room. Making base boards, window molding ,door molding and then painting it all is so time consuming. Enlarge for extra detail :)

Bryson and T Rex

Bryson thought TRex was hungry so he fed him Cheerios.

Two Girls

I got to thinking I always write about Bryson. So I thought -why not write about something different. I decided to write about my daughters.

Angela lives in Raleigh about 20 miles away from us and I wish she lived closer. She is always busy. Mostly it is because of her job. Angela loves her job. She teaches 9th grade English and Young Adult Literature. Some are advance courses and some are regular. She teaches Saturday school and some type of after school program two or three days a week. When she is not grading papers she is writing papers. Once a week she takes a class at North Carolina State (NCSU) working toward her Masters Degree in English. I want her to write a book because she is a wonderful writer. She has written a couple of stories that would make great novels. When do I have time she says. In her free time, which is very seldom, she loves to read. I am very proud of her!!
Emily lives in Apex about about 12 miles away from us and I wish she lived closer too. She lives between us and Angela. Emily works for the Town of Apex. She is an Administrative Assistant. Not sure exactly what she does. I don't know how she does it --she has to be a work at 7:30am. That means she has Bryson fed, dressed and at the sitter before that. She likes the variety of things that she does for her job. Emily is an awesome momma! She likes to cook and do different types of crafts. She gets wonderful ideas and can do anything she sets her mind to. Emily calls us everyday and when she doesn't we worry.:) I am very proud of her.
I am very lucky that my girls live as close as they do and hope that it stays that way.

Another Day

Bryson putting air in his cars tires and using a wrench. Grandpa and Bryson coloring.

Kept Bryson again all day today. Thanks Aunt Barbara, I got up earlier so I was at least dressed. I got to thinking "what ifs"--You know what if he got hurt and I had to take him to the doctor or something like that and I wasn't even dressed.

Having a little boy to play with is so much fun and so NEW. I need to practice making the noises though: fire engine, car, train etc. When ever I make them around my family, they always laugh. I'll have to get Bryson to teach me. We played out side a little more today. I was so surprised when he picked up tools that Gerald left out and started working on his little cars. He is so Smart.

His nose didn't run as much today and when it did he would say"nose running". Now that IS smart---I have first graders that I have to tell that too

House update-Gerald is almost finished with the floor in the dining room(our old living room). Then it's molding around the doors and windows (he has to make and paint) for the kitchen and dining room. If anyone is wondering what is taking so long -well he works full time, the first of the year he was out of town a lot and "Family" not our house is our TOP priority.

My Day

This is how I spent my day: Up at 7:00am & had coffee. Emily brought Bryson so I could babysit. Wiped his nose. Washed my hands. Fixed him breakfast. Brush his teeth and my teeth. Wiped his nose. Washed my hands. Tip toed to my bathroom and washed my face. Wiped his nose. Washed my hands. Read to Bryson and played with cars. Wiped his nose, washed his face and put Vaseline on him. Oops forgot to say I changed his diaper a couple of times in there. Washed my hands. Fixed his lunch and mine. Tried to convince him how much fun it would be to take a nap in Gramme and Grandpa's bed. No nap he said. Let him play a little and then we got in bed for a nap. He rolled cars over me--I was the hill. Finally asleep. Got up from nap and put his clothes on-I still wasn't dressed. More nose wiping and diaper changing. More hand washing and playing. Snack time. Grandpa comes in: they get to rock and watch a little tv. Momma (Emily) comes. He doesn't want to go home(Grandpa and Gramme sneak a smile at each other, we loved this.) I really had a wonderful day, no kidding. Well, I guess I better go wash my hands and take a shower and put a clean night gown on and relax.

Prayers

Please continue to pray for my cousin Tami Clawson Stewart and my Aunt Sylvia Clawson English. Prayer can make miracles happen!

Easter 2009

We celebrated Easter with Angela and Kendrick, Emily, Sean and Bryson on Sunday. Emily and family will be going to the mountains Easter weekend. We had a brunch-breakfast casserole, cinnamon rolls, fruit and bagels. It was delicious. After brunch Gerald and I had a Easter egg hunt for Bryson on our side yard. We don't know who had more fun........us or Bryson.

More Pictures

Greg, Gerald and Bryson eating breakfast.

Greg and Bryson playing

Another Fun Weekend

We had another great weekend with Bryson. He brings so much joy to our lives. He is so much fun to watch and play with. We read,played with puzzles,played make believe with his firemen and firehouse,tickled each other, watched movies,played with bubbles, chalk and walked around in the yard. Bryson played with his Uncle Greg too. Every time Greg came into a room-Bryson would say "Hi Greg". It was so cute! He is getting very independent now--he wants to do everything by himself and he is talking more and more everyday. Can't wait until the next time we see him.

A Fun Day at the Park

It was a beautiful day on Sunday --6 days after the snow. Bryson, Emily, Grandpa(whom Bryson calls Gerald) and Gramme went to the park.

Snow In North Carolina

Today is March the 2nd and late last night it snowed about three inches.