Gigi to the rescue!

Yesterday I was cleaning out my storage room and found this quiet book that mom had made for Krista 30 years ago.  She was the MOST AMAZING grandma, the things she did were unbelievable!!!  I like to think of myself as a decent grandma, I'm pretty good at finding fun stuff at yard sales or at DI, but my mom MADE the funnest things. She made doll beds out of everything you can think of, and there were always little quilts to go with them.  When Krista was a tiny girl, she called her the Queen of the doll clothes, because she could make the most darling doll clothes.  Well, this quiet book was pretty dirty and all the pieces were missing so I washed it up and called mom to see if she would help me revive it.  It was obvious how many hours she had spent on it, and I thought it would be fun to bring it back to life, but I knew I need her help to do it.  She was more than willing and it was so fun to see that she still has more talent in her little finger than I will ever have!!!!

We made a new train for the train track

 a car, plane and tree and clothes for the dolls

new felt balloons, (I actually did those myself) and a new dress for the little doll

New clothes and close pins for the clothes line

I think this is the only page that didn't need anything new

We used her awesome laminator  that Robynn gave her to laminate a cute little Indian we found on the internet.  It was such a fun day and I am grateful to have such a talented mom to help me out!  I think my granddaughters will love this book just as much as Krista did, thanks mom!!!!

New sunflower wreath

A few days ago I was at Hobby Lobby, and wanted to buy a sunflower wreath to go by my front door.  They only had one and it was not too pretty and cost $99.  Even with a 40% off coupon, $60 was a little pricey for something not beautiful.  They did have some gorgeous sunflowers, so I bought 3 bunches of them, and a 24" grape vine wreath.  Krista came over yesterday and worked her magic and walah, a gorgeous wreath.  (It is so wonderful to have such a talented daughter) 

Here it is by my front door with the cute sunflower welcome plaque that Kathy gave me for my birthday last year.

I decorated my living room with sunflowers.  (I made the frames and bought the sunflowers for Jamie and Jordan's wedding brunch and have enjoyed them ever since)

 More sunflowers

 and a few more!!!!

What a Beautiful Baby!

Emily has a friend that has started her own photography business and as you can see, does a good job!  Here is tiny little Kelsi, just over a week old, sleeping as usual.

She is so adorable!

Our first time tending tiny Kelsi

Jamie called today to see if we would like to tend his girls while they went out to dinner.  Of course we said YES!!!! They even left tiny Kelsi with us, it was so fun, I finally got to see her with her eyes open and she has BEAUTIFUL eyes!!!!

Molly brought her bike and had a surprise for us, she can ride it without training wheels.  Jamie took them off this week, and she took off immediately!  They had a balance bike that has no pedals that she has been practicing on, and she is amazing!!!  She is our youngest granddaughter to be able to ride a two wheeler, the others have been 6 before they figured it out.  Way to go Molly, she figured it out before she turned 5!

Abbie got a new bike this week and is doing great on hers too.  

Molly is a great big sister, and loves to help take care of Kelsi.

Fun with Katie

Yesterday my phone rang and it was Katie, she called to chat and while we were chatting, Libbie tried to take the phone away so she could talk, and it turned into a fight.  Merijane said they had been having a bad day, so I hopped into my car and went and got Katie for a sleepover.

We had such a fun time.  I don't think we've ever had Katie by herself, and we sure enjoyed her.  We played games, jumped on the trampoline, made rice crispie treats, pretzels and lots of fun things.  While out on a walk with her, she saw a wishing well.  I asked her what she would wish for if she could make a wish.   She said that she would wish that we could come to her house every day!!!  I love my little granddaughters!!!

 When Josh and Merijane came to pick up Katie, Libbie said, Gram, I am so lucky to have the best grandparents in the whole wide world. (we were just heading out to play in our back yard) when I asked her why, she said "One of my friends grandmas, all she has in her back yard is grass"  We do have a pretty fun backyard for kids to play in! Kids say the funniest things sometimes.

Lexi earns 2 medals and 5 Blue ribbons

Jamie and Lexi have spent the last 3 days at Agility meets in Florida, Jordan was able to join them on Saturday.  As you can see, Lexi did very well!!!!  She took 1st place in 5/6 of the competitions she competed in and earned 2 medals. What a pup and what an amazing trainer!!!!  (I can't wait to see what Jamie does with kids when she has them) CONGRATULATIONS you two!!!

Welcome Elder Harun from Malaysia!

While we were gone, our little greenie Elder Hall got transferred and we got a new elder  from Malaysia. His name is Elder Harun.  He and Elder Amundsen are doing a great job in our stake.

On July 1st 2 new missions were created in the Salt Lake area.  Our missionaries are now in the Salt Lake City Central mission.  They got a new mission president, President Richard Moffat from the Foothill area, just outside mission boundaries.  

Abbie and Molly

We have had so much fun with Abbie and Molly while their mom has been recuperating from having Kelsi.  They got to play with Hailey and Aida, go to dinner with Gigi, Robynn, Tatia, and PENNY, go to Libbie and Katie's house,  go swimming at Grandma Clines and lots of other fun things.  They are two of the very nicest little girls I know.  They are going to be great BIG sisters!!!  We met their other Grandma yesterday and she was going to take them home.  

Hailey turns 6

Can you believe this adorable little girl is already 6 years old?

She wanted to have everything rainbow, so Krista made rainbow cupcakes. she frosted them red, yellow, pink, green, purple, orange and blue, and put rainbows on top of them.  We had a fruit plate made like a rainbow, and a rainbow cake with 7 layers!

It had a rainbow pony on top

When you cut it, you could see all the layers, it was delicious!!!

These two have been best friends their whole lives!

They had a fun pinata 

and lots of presents!

Happy 6th birthday Hailey!

I am the Light of the World

Tonight Mike and I had a great experience.  We were able to go to Thanksgiving Point Gardens and see an amazing display called I am the Light of the World, which is a collection of sculptures by Angela Johnson of Christ.

Merrilee Webb, an incredible musician,

and Kelly DeHaan a great LDS singer put on a program called "We Sing of Christ"

Angela has made all these beautiful sculptures, depicting Christ's life 

They are larger than life size

and so well done

This one of Christ walking on the water was AWESOME!

The spirit was so strong there, we really had a great time!

First family photo with Kelsi

Molly and Abbie have been staying with us for the last few days.  We stopped by the hospital on our way to go swimming at Grandma Clines yesterday, and I took a picture of this cute family.

 Can you see how thrilled these girls are to be big sisters?

Kelsi is here!

Our 8th granddaughter Kelsi was born July 9, 2012 at 8:37 am weighing 6 lbs 13 oz.  She is just beautiful as you can see, with lots of very dark hair!!!           

     

Mike and I were her first visitors.  

I loved getting to hold her when she was just a few minutes old.

Molly and Abbie are thrilled to have a new baby sister!

Mom came to see her and is excited to welcome her 12th great granddaughter into our family.

Lani LOVES all her great nieces and nephews and continues to spoil them!

Tatia, Penny and Robynn were in town and came to visit as well.  All my granddaughters ADORE Penny!

This was my first glance at our tiny girl,  she is so sweet and we are so thrilled to have her in our family!  Welcome Kelsi!!!!!

Mom and Lani brought presents for Abbie and Molly as well as the baby.  As you can see, they love them!

A new baby doll for the big sister.

And fun new magnetic paper dolls for Molly!