Nolie

Nolie is getting so big. Look at him enjoying the ride to the apple orchard and trying to hold his bottle. He is SOOOOO cute!!!!!

Apples

Issy and I made caramel apples this morning (n0 nuts) a few got alot more caramel than the other but still all so yummy.  

Saturday 9/28 we went to Cranes orchard to do some apple picking. What a perfect day it was the sun was shining and the kids all had fun. After apple picking we went to the restaurant to get some of those delicious apple donuts yum yum kids had cidercicles . Now to make use of all those apples.

Issy and I enjoyed the evening making Stop 'N' Go cookies. We went yesterday to get everything we needed so that when he got out of school today we can go straight home and get startedbelive me I heard it all the way home he was really excited. We both had fun and plan on making more this weekend because we still have alot of ingredients. We also plan on making candy apples and abracadra sticks ( pretzels with sprinkles) thanks for the book Titi Sessa.

Got hitched

Odessa and Edgar officially tied the knot. We are happy that they have taken their relationship to the next level and pray that they have many many years together. Thank you for allowing your Dad myself and Issy to witness such an important day in your lives.

Congratulations!!

Love you both,

Mom

My daughter Vanessa

Vanessa

I think it is about time someone writes about how special you are. You have so many beautiful quailities and I hope to hit all of them. As a daughter you are and always will be very special. I love the fact that you always think of others before your self and I can't express how proud it makes me feel. How you take the time every week to write such beautiful things about the people in your life. Although you are my daughter there are so many things I have learned from you and I thank you for that. As the big sister I love how you always look out for your sister and are willing to help her in any way you can and how you always call to see how she and her little family are doing or just to talk about any thing that comes up. As the Aunt of such a special little boy named Isreal, I love how you take the time to send Issy mail once a month and call him to see how how is doing I know you hold a special place in his heart his titi sessa. As a wife to yes a special man but remember it takes a special woman to be with a special man and I know that he feels exactly the same way about you I know he loved you the day he met you. As the mother of two four legged doggies ohh how they love you and how lucky they are to have you. As a teacher the things you say about your students how you always look for a positive way to teach and get through to them, I know they all love you remember "as much as space." As a friend you always express how special your friends are and I know they feel the same way about you because you have been blessed with many friends. So as I close my letter about such a wonderful person I would like to add once more how much I love you and how special you are to every one around you and how I miss you every day!!

Love Mom

Well its been a while since I posted anything on my blog but here I am. Since my last post I found out that I am going to be a Grandmother to another special little boy :) I can't wait to see him! I spent Easter in North Carolina with all of the special people in my life. My daughter and son in law in North Carolina just bought a very nice house, I will be visiting them on may 17 I can't wait! Today I spent the day with my Issy boo, we went to Chuckie cheese and had a good time I think we spent close to 3 hours there and we were exausted so we came home and we both passed out for about 2 hours so there is how my day off was spent.

Mom

Weekend in N.C.

Well I just got back last from a very nice weekend spent with Vanessa and Ryan in North Carolina. Although the whether was a little bit colder than what I expected it was far warmer than here in Michigan. One day we went to a place called Dave and Busters and to the mall the next day we did some more shopping and went to the movies to see 27 Dresses (total chic flick )that's a must buy and the last 2 days we chilled went to see a couple of houses with Vanessa by the time you know its time to head back home.We started out travels back a bit nervous due to the whether in West Virginia we saw at least 8 car accident and had a couple scares of our own but thankfully we made it home safe.
Vanessa and Ryan thanks for a nice weekend I miss you both already hope to see you at Easter.

Love Mom

Spending the day with Issy.

We spent a nice day with Issy. Here is a picture of how his day started. We went to go and eat breakfast at Denny's and then we went to go see the new Veggie tales movie (cute) he had a good time there ate popcorn and drank his blue slurpee his G-pa bought him. After the movie we went to the DeVos center to see a car show and of course Sponge Bob. I had a good time hanging out with the boys I'm sure we will do it again soon.

On the road

A week from today I will be in North Carolina !! I 'm excited to go see Vanessa and Ryan but truly dread the ride so we are going to leave at night so maybe I can fall asleep and help drive so pray for me believe me I need it just ask Rich.


Mom

Resolutions

I know its a week into the New Year and my Vanessa wants to know what my plans are this year. I guess like most people I want to lose some weight workout and eat right among trying to be healthy. Its true the older you get the harder it is to lose and the more it hurts:( I need to be more committed and I think I can do it. NOW I JUST NEED TO CONVINCE MY SISTER MARCY TO JOIN ME.


Mom,
JoAnne