Easter 2009

This is a special print we purchased in Sedona, AZ 2 years ago for Adam's graduation from Vet school. Its title is "Freedom" and is done in the art of Scratchboard. It's for his future office. Rob relaxing with dad on Easter Sunday watching golf.
Adam, Lynn, Noah and Will on Easter Sunday.
We went to the potluck at Adam & Lynn's church for Easter dinner. It was wonderful and the food was great.
Showing Noni what they got on Easter morning.
Forget the surprises Mom, this stuff is great....Thanks! : }

Wow, a basket filled with CARS stuff "and" a chocolate bunny.

Noey and Noni watching "Hermmie the Catepillar" together.

Mowing is rough work especially on the sidewalk. You never know what could cause a head injury : }

Deep discussion on the theory of playing Tic Tac Toe and guaranteed winning.

GREAT pic of Adam and Dad <3 Noey and Noni playing at the playground. Double slides are awesome!

The boys and their dad talking and playing together.

Oh these precious grandsons...growing way too fast!!

Adam and his two wonderful sons goofing around.

Papa & Noah playing soccer.

At home with ALL the gkids

Alex and Noni watching Little Bear. When he's watching Little Bear everything around him is nonexistant [including me].

The two grandma's in heaven surrounded by their grandchildren [not all of them happy about it] : }

3 generations! Hope to get a 4 generation pic this summer with GG [great Noni Short].

Aliana thought she'd take a short nap on Noni while we waited for Tony's turn in the tub.

Amy with "all" her kiddo's. She's living her life's dream <3

Baking Easter cookies with mom. The boys are very good with the rolling pin and cookie cutters. Impressed Noni, for sure!

Ali was so awake at this moment. She focused on my face and followed me with her eyes. All I could do was softly sing "Jesus Loves You".

Happy dancing : }

First Days at Home

3 of our grand children. Do we look happy......we certainly are!
Amy and her baby brother, Phil getting to know Aliana.

Papa watching tv with Aliana. She's a great tv partner [very quiet] : }

Daddy changing his daughter into another pretty outfit with matching hair bow. Ali has Amy's olive skin coloring...just beautiful.

Momma and daughter dozing quietly. They both look exhausted.

First Few Days at Home

Finally she's in her new bed. It's a little big for her just now, but not for long. Letting the family veg out on the floor for awhile after all the hub-bub and being apart.

Oh that tiny hand so perfectly made. Thank you God!

Uncle Phil was pretty proud of his artist talents with play-doe. It surebeat my snowman : }

Proud grandparents of our 6th grand baby! LOVE IT!!!

Our Visit cont'd

Papa made it in on the 2nd day. Aliana got the once over by Dr. Papa and as her name verifies [a gift from God] she is perfectly made. Big brother, Alex is very comfortable holding little Ali [5#14oz.] while talking to mom and Tony.

Amanda is doing very well despite the discomfort from her incision. Holding Aliana, she now understands why she was so uncomfortable right before the birth. Her energy is returning by the day as she sees her children's needs.

Uncle Phil made it in to see Ali on her first day of life. Uncle Phil is AWESOME with the kids. They love him as he plays with play doe, draws with chalk on the garage floor, wrestles and plays ball outside. What an great uncle!

Ali started crying and Alex asked for the pokey. He gently placed it in her mouth and she stopped crying. He did his job very well!

Our First Visit to See Aliana Michele

Daddy introducing Alex and Tony to their new baby sister, Aliana Michele. They were so excited and could hardly wait to hold her.



Tony missed his mommy very much and wanted to crawl right into bed with her. He had many questions about all the tubes around mom's bed.

Tony was very gentle with his sister and kissed her hello. Alex is the picture of a proud "big brother". He kept saying, "My little sister. My Aliana." Cute!

Noni got a chance to hold her as the boys asked daddy many questions. Note that Alex wanted her back and I kept saying "Ok, just give Noni one more second."

Supporting Amanda before the delivery

Sharing coffee at 6:30am. Noni's is pure black and Tony's is milk with a little choclate and sugar-free vanilla...Ummmm : }

Walking into Alex's school. He goes half days, twice weekly. Note the tiny backpack. He's very proud of the cross on it!

Following his classmates into his classroom, Alex hesitates in saying "See you after lunch"

Time for Alex's haircut before Mom goes to the hospital. Tony watches everything going on.

Time with the boys before the big day.