Noni, GG&Papa Short's Texas trip - 7/09

Aliana is ready for the sunshine. It's amazing how she fusses when outside until her mom puts the glasses on her. She keeps them on!

Noni being attacked by the boys while playing with Ali on the floor. I LOVE it, as if you couldn't tell!! : }

Ahhh... papa reading to Alex and Tony before nap time. They were really listening to him tell the story.

Out to dinner at Salt Lick BBQ Restaurant.

Daddy with his daughter. Mark is doing very well and is without any MS symptoms. Thank you, Lord!

Amy playing with Ali on the floor. She is so responsive. Smiles, LOTS of cooing, kicking and waving her arms. She is also reaching out to grab toys and hair and jewlery : }

Papa repairing the ottoman. Of course, the boys ran to get their tools to help.

Papa playing with Ali. She warmed up to GG and Papa very quickly as did the boys.

Alex and Tony showing Papa their new swing set and slide. Papa didn't stay outside very long. The average daily temp here is around 102 - 104...WHEW!!!

Goofing around in the kitchen while GG shows Amy how she cooks a quick zugu [sp] and pasta

Papa and Amy pushing the boys on the swings. Their backyard really looks like a park. Beautiful!

GG getting to know Ali, who is now 4 1/2 months old. It sure didn't take too long : }

GG telling Ali good night before her nap.

Oh this is what I wanted.....a 4 Generation picture. Awesome!!

Ali was unable to fall asleep. So I volunteered to rock her and out she went. LOVED IT!!