Tara's Baby Shower - what fun!!!

On December 22, 2007 we had a lovely baby shower for Tara here in New York. Tiffany worked very hard to make everything sweet and beautiful for her sister, and indeed it was! We all had a great time, and Tara and Matt got lots of lovely gifts for their soon coming baby girl! Here are a few shots of the party!


A favor for everyone to take home!


Tiffany Jean - our party planner!
Our crowns say "Grandmother to be" and "Mother to be"!!

The expectant parents opening their gifts.

Cute Little Brandon

All bundled up... and no place to go!

Phew... It's been a long day!

Time for another nap!

Update on pictures....

Well, this grandma finally did get some pictures via the internet from Tony's digital camera, but do you think I can figure out how to get them on here? I've been trying and I'm a little frustrated. So instead, I forwarded the pictures to the girls, and hopefully they'll get some up on their blogs. Sorry, I'm just not quite as computer savvy as they are. I can only figure out how to post pictures from my own digital camera, so far... Maybe they'll teach me when they're home for Christmas!!

Going home with the new baby!

I just talked to Tony and he was right in the middle of packing up everything, including Mommy and Brandon, to go home from the hospital! Now starts the fun part.... and I could hear Brandon crying (that's the first time I've heard his little voice!) because as Tony said, he wasn't taking too kindly to being packed into a car seat! Otherwise he says he's a pretty content baby.

So the holdup on pictures was that Tony wasn't at home to send me his digital pictures, so once they get home and get settled I'm expecting to get some. Then if I can figure out how to get them on here, we'll be all set!!

What an exciting Christmas present, a brand new baby boy to love!!

I'm a GRANDMA!!!!

Brandon James has arrived! My first grandchild - born to Tony and Jennifer Powell at 3:18pm today, Dec. 15th, 2007!!! I haven't even seen a picture yet, but according to his DAD, "he is beautiful!" So there will be more posts to follow with some digital pictures later tonight, I hope!!

It's a nice feeling, I just wish I was close enough to get to hold him and squeeze him. I'll probably be making a trip as soon as Christmas is over, so I can introduce myself to him!!!

God is GOOD!!

All ready for Christmas....well, almost!

The house is all decorated, now I just need some PEOPLE here! Are you kids reading this?? The decorating is for YOU, I could live with just my tiny little fiber optic tree that is in the foyer! But it is really pretty when it's all done, and I can't wait until everyone gets home. Of course, Tony and Jennifer won't be able to make it this year, as they'll be busy waiting for little Brandon's arrival, or maybe even taking care of him by Christmas Day! Their due date is Dec. 28th, so we'll see. Tara and Matthew, and Tiffany will all be home for Christmas, and we're also squeezing in a baby shower for Tara while she's home, in anticipation of their little girl's arrival sometime in April of 2008!! Isn't this fun? We get one of each, how much nicer could that be?

So now I have to finish shopping and get everything wrapped, then I will TRULY be ready for Christmas!! Until then...remember the true reason for the season - celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

Beautiful weather in Northern New York!!!

Our first official winter storm is HERE!! It started freezing rain at about midnight (while I was at work!), then turned to snow and it has been snowing all night! All the schools are closed and the snow is supposed to continue throughout the day! These pictures are right out in front of my house, you can even see my blue Impala right in the corner!!

So I thought at least my kids would like to see these, they actually miss the beautiful snowfalls from up here, so here it is for you all to see!

I'm off work tonight, so if I'm snowed in that'll be just fine, I have some good books to read and my house is nice and warm!!

Have fun!