Old videos

I am posting some old videos for the family to see because Facebook won't allow me to post them there.....copyright of music used, I am certain.

Movie about mom...

 

Life on the farm 

 Stils from farm reunion

Colorado Reunion

Time with the grandchildren!

I flew to Peoria, IL last Wednesday to see Drew, Kayley and sweet baby Ryan.  I must say I was very excited to do this!  Leaving 85 degree weather for the 20's and 30's would normally be tough for old granny but not when she gets to play with these three kids.  We had a grand time but things were dampened a bit when Drew came down with a bad case of the flu on Friday night.  When I left on Monday he was home from school (his first day ever of missing kindergarten!) He is back at school now and I am so thankful.  Now praying that the other two kids and Megan and Andy do not get it!

Ryan is such a fun little guy.  He smiles ALL the time and hardly ever fusses.  What more can one ask from a 9 month old?!?!  He was a little shy when I picked him up at daycare the day of my arrival but we quickly became good friends and I fell in love.  Drew and Kayley are getting so big and starting to have their own opinions and thoughts and that is always fun....or perhaps not?  It is!

While I was in IL, Mark was hosting Andy and his brothers who came to AZ to attend spring training BB games.  I think the boys (Mark included) all enjoyed the games, weather, etc.!  I am sure that will be a standing spring ritual!  Good for them.  It is definitely worth coming here to see.

Our next big adventure will be the arrival of Megan and the family for spring break next Friday.  Mark and I are so excited for this visit.  We have some things lined up that we think the kids will like and we plan to give Megan and Andy several "date" nights.  The weather here is absolutely fabulous right and who from the midwest would not enjoy that after this past winter?

Some videos and pics of my time in Peoria.

I am sick....

Rock and roll

My cute grandson!

Ryan and Kayley

Big people food

Kayley at the white board

I like to smile!

Ryan loves bath time

Kayley used her easy bake oven to make pizza.....she had something else for dinner.  :-)

 

Kayley is pulling Ryan in his walker and Drew gives his opinion on that and mildly scolds grandma in the process!  LOL

 

In this video I am making faces and head movements and Ryan mimics me perfectly!

Time with my grandchildren!

I flew to Peoria, IL last Wednesday to see Drew, Kayley and sweet baby Ryan.  I must say I was very excited to do this!  Leaving 85 degree weather for the 20's and 30's would normally be tough for old granny but not when she gets to play with these three kids.  We had a grand time but things were dampened a bit when Drew came down with a bad case of the flu on Friday night.  When I left on Monday he was home from school (his first day ever of missing kindergarten!) He is back at school now and I am so thankful.  Now praying that the other two kids and Megan and Andy do not get it!

Ryan is such a fun little guy.  He smiles ALL the time and hardly ever fusses.  What more can one ask from a 9 month old?!?!  He was a little shy when I picked him up at daycare the day of my arrival but we quickly became good friends and I fell in love.  Drew and Kayley are getting so big and starting to have their own opinions and thoughts and that is always fun....or perhaps not?  It is!

While I was in IL, Mark was hosting Andy and his brothers who came to AZ to attend spring training BB games.  I think the boys (Mark included) all enjoyed the games, weather, etc.!  I am sure that will be a standing spring ritual!  Good for them.  It is definitely worth coming here to see.

Our next big adventure will be the arrival of Megan and the family for spring break next Friday.  Mark and I are so excited for this visit.  We have some things lined up that we think the kids will like and we plan to give Megan and Andy several "date" nights.  The weather here is absolutely fabulous right and who from the midwest would not enjoy that after this past winter?

Some videos and pics of my time in Peoria.

In this video, Kayley is pulling Ryan in his walker and Drew gives his opinion on that and mildly scolds grandma in the process!  LOL

I am sick....

Rock and roll

Big people food!

My sis loves me!

Life is good

Kayley at the drawing board

What doesn't make me smile?

I love my bath time!

Happy Ryan

Kayley wanted to make her own pizza dinner from her Easy Bake oven....she ended up having something else.  :-)

In this video I was making faces at Ryan and he is mimicking my expression and head movements.  So smart.  :-)

A place where we finally feel young!

Mark and I just returned from three days in Laughlin, a.k.a the senior citizen gambling capitol of America!  Not many youngsters here but we had a great time giving the machines our money!  The weather was gorgeous and we enjoyed walking along the Colorado River and sitting by the pool when we needed a rest from the slot machines.  The food was good, too!  I would say we will take a trip back there again next winter for a quick getaway.

This week takes me to Peoria, IL to see my favorite three kids in the world.  Can you tell I am super excited?  I am certain Ryan has changed so much and will not know me but I will remedy that situation quickly....I hope!  Mark is staying here to host son-in-law Andy and two of his brothers who will be in town to take in some spring baseball and golf.  They are in for some heat.  Weatherman said it could be record highs in the 90's while they are here.  That will be a stark change for those boys after their winter temps. 

Mark and I have tickets to a Diamondback game tomorrow at their new stadium so more fun in the sun for us! 

Next time I post I will be using pics and videos of Drew, Kayley and Ryan.  Until then, this is all I have!

Peoria Stadium, spring home of the Padres and Mariners

We usually just buy lawn tickets (cheap)

Walking on the Riverwalk in Laughlin.

Mark racing off to another casino.  :-)

Poolside at the Golden Nugget