AARON AND HIS SONS

Today Aaron, Titan, Roman and Mason (Boo Boo) came to visit for awhile. It was so fun to see them and enjoy their personalities. They are such great kids. And Aaron is so proud of them. A couple of stories about Mason that made me laugh: He goes to preschool and I guess forgot his homework. The kids that remember their homework get a treat. They all handed the homework in and then went to the front to get their candy. Mason asked the teacher for his. She said, "You forgot yours. When you bring it tomorrow, you can have a treat." He answered, "But I want a treat." She told him again. He said, "How about you give it to me today and I will bring my homework tomorrow." She said "no." Then he said, "But I really like you." What a little schmoozer. Then they were playing Bingo in class. When each kid won, they got a treat. After not winning for the day, he walked out of the class. When the teacher caught him in the hall, he said, "That's just crap." He is so funny. He is now on a Ten Commandment kick and tells you all about Moses, parting the sea, etc. He is great! I love these grand kids, they make life more colorful.

THE DIFFERENCE IN KIDS!

I'm so blessed to have nearly 19 grandchildren. But until you get them together, you don't know how different they can be. I have Emme, Cus and Scout this afternoon while Megan pulls weeds for me. They have been playing very well. But they react so differently to circumstances. Usually Emme is such a daredevil. She will climb up high on anything, touch any animal and is afraid of nothing. Today Megan found a worm and a ladybug. Scout was thrilled and held them both until she loved the worm to death. Emme got a terrified look on her face...and wouldn't go near either. I wish I could have gotten a picture of her face..it was great. Cus couldn't be bothered with this nonsense. He had a bike to clean, flowers to pick for his mom, and money to count. When I asked Cus why bigger kids were easier than little ones he said, "Cause big kids are just more good." Guess it could be true. I love how they are all so unique. They make me smile.

JESSIE AND REAGAN

I just had to put a couple more pictures on from this last week. Jessica got her new frames and looks to darn cute. She is such a good girl. And I warned you about my boy that looks so cute naked. He is too much. A picture is worth a thousand words.

PICS I PROMISED

If I can, I will put on a couple of pictures from Britt of their Easter. These are the dresses she made.....she is great. They all are. I love their little faces.

SOME FUN MEMORIES OF THE LAST WEEK

I have had a great week and have some wonderful memories. I guess this is just an old woman going on and on down "memory lane" but my family means everything to me and they give me strength to go on.
1. Katrina asking to read "Little Red Riding Hood" one more time and when I forgot the part of "my dear" when the wolf says, "Better to see you with my dear......she let me know I had forgotten an important part of the story. Also, at Walmart we were looking at children's eyeglass frames and there were some on a table that were so cute. Since Jessie is cross-eyed and needs glasses, Katrina was feeling a little left out, and said, "I have cross eyes too, gramma. I need some glasses."
2. Every time Brittany was out of sight, Belle would ask, "Where mama go?" and cry like the end of the world. One time we were waiting in the car with the kids while Britt took Neil into a restaurant. The other kids asked for their mom, and Belle said, "She be back in minute" instead of crying. A miracle!
3. I am getting pictures of Britt's girls in the Easter dresses she made them. These little girls are so blessed to have such a good mama. Reagan, however, does not need clothes. He is so cute naked. It reminds me of my Brandon when he was little.
4. The day I was to come home, I got sick. Britt told Natalie that she has poisoned me so that I had to stay with her. When Lila heard this, she called to ask if I had really been poisoned and wasn't I going to make it for Easter. She hears everything! I think she was relieved to see me on Easter.
5. Emme found Bobby's Easter basket and was taking each candy from it and hiding to eat it. When I asked her to come to me...she ran and said "no." She is no dummy.
6. Scout bit a 4 year old boy at daycare today because he wouldn't share! Don't ever get this little imp mad at you. She has dangerous teeth and a good right cross.
7. Today grandpa told Cus, "Don't crowd me." to which Cus usually laughs, but today he said, "Grandpa, don't you know I was here first." Grandpa loved it. Also, Scout loves worms (not like her brother) so when her "pet worm" came up missing, Cus said to me, "Don't take Scout's worm, it's the only pet she has!" Did I feel like a fool.
8. Bob and Bethany put on the best Easter dinner ever. Great BBQ plus 140 filled eggs for the kids. They really know how to do Easter up right. I didn't have to lift a hand. It was great.
9. I will post Easter pictures as soon as they are sent to me. This week makes me smile.

OUR APRIL TRIP TO ARIZONA FOR BRITT'S BD AND THEIR EASTER

We had a great time in Arizona with Brittany and her little brood! It was in the 80's there and so warm and nice. We went to a great mall where there were Aquariums and carousels and had so much fun. Britt and I got to out for dinner and to the movie "Taken" and it was so much fun. She loved the movie! And I loved being with her. She always makes me laugh and feel so loved. And her kids were so great! I want to bite them all. Belle is so busy and in everything, moving from one acrobatic move to another. Jessie is so smart and helpful. She can set the table properly, load the dishwasher, fold the towels and change Belle's diaper. She can do more than my kids ever could. She even asked me if I cleaned the lint catcher in the dryer. Katrina is so mellow and inquisitive. When I told her the Peter Rabbit story she kept questioning me...and when I forgot a part, she said: " Gramma, you forgot to say, better so see you with, MY DEAR!" And Reagan is just the cutest baby. He is a little chunk and so happy and boy does his mama love him. He just brightens up when she comes in the room. It was such a great trip and Neil and I were so glad we went. We have the best kids and grandkids and are blessed that they are so healthly and happy!!!!

BOBBY J'S 3RD BIRTHDAY

We missed this great party because we were visiting Brittany's family in Arizona. But here are some great pictures of my wonderful grandson, and my fabulous family.

MISTER MASON'S FIFTH BIRTHDAY!

Mason Aaron Wallick turned 5 years old this week and we went to his party at Chuck E Cheese (sp) yesterday. It was such a fun time and he is soooo cute and grown up. All the kids had a great time on the games. Everyone had pizza and cake. And Mason had a blast opening his presents. He was just so big. He still likes to be called "Boo Boo" but now that he is five he has decided he can come for a sleepover. That should be fun because we like the same things. Star Wars, Lego's, wrestling, etc. It is so fun to get together with family. We are blessed to be able to get together. I miss Brittany and her family and wish they could come, but how lucky are we to have so many of us in the same area? I love all their little faces! Wish I could get the picture of Lila, Little Man, and Mason BIGGER!

WHEN IS MOTHER'S DAY?

To any or all that are already worrying about what to give their favorite mother, mom, friend, aunt, best buddy, grandmother, neighbor, associate, reading grandma, etc.: I really need a camera! I can't take pictures of my favorite people anymore. And it is stunting my growth! (NO COMMENTS.)
Also I am going to sell on ebay again, and need a camera for very close up work! Not to mention when I go on long holidays to Bermuda, Aruba, Austria, Cancun, Alaska, and Butte Montana! So if you see any great deals, let me know. I will even pitch in on my own gift, that's how much I want a camera and how much I deserve a little happiness. Well, maybe not deserve, but certainly desire is a good word.
Just remember, "to err is human, to give divine" woops that really is "forgive" but who cares!