I need real food....

....or maybe not! Megan gave Drew some rice cereal Saturday night for the first time. It was quite hilarious watching his facial contortions as he tested the stuff. All in all he did quite well but they decided he likes the milk better at this stage in life. He is a bit of a tongue thruster still so she may try in another couple of weeks or so. It is amazing how different it is now compared to when I was raising Matt and Megan. They encourage nothing but milk until 4-6 months. Mark and I had Matt and Megan on cereal at 2-3 weeks and full feed 2-3 months after that! I am amazed my kids even made it to adult status the way I must have done everything wrong. :-) The worst had to be riding in a vehicle "back then". I have included a picture of Drew in my car......when my kids were little we had a full sized van, playpen in the cargo area, toys and snacks tossed in with them. We could have driven across country in that setup and they wouldn't have uttered a peep. When we braked, they simply took a fun nose dive into the netting of the play pen and went back to playing. Can you imagine how horribly unsafe that must have been??!!!! But, that was the way it was in the dark ages!! :-) I will admit that the seat they purchased for my car makes WAY better sense. Especially in Phoenix traffic......toto, we are not in Iowa anymore.

Hey Grandpa! Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!
When you came for my baptism I wish you could have stayed through for your birthday, but I will just wish you a great day on grandma's and my blog! I love you a lot and have put some pictures up to remind you of good times here with me and Grandma when you come back next time. Your pool lounge is waiting for you and maybe a golf game if it isn't too hot when you come. I love you grandpa, and grandma does, too. See you soon! Love, Drew

Drew's baptism, June 2, 2007

Drew had lots of company in his home for his baptism this past week-end. Godfather Uncle Mitch arrived Wednesday evening. Godfather Uncle Matt and Grandpa Mark arrived Thursday evening......Grandpa flew and Matt drove down from Omaha. Grandpa Butch arrived Friday night.

It was just a great week-end for me, all my family in one spot. It has been awhile since the four of us were all in one place at the same time! Matt left yesterday morning. He drove to Los Alamos to stay the night with his cousin Erik. He will drive on to Omaha today. Megan took Mark to the airport this morning on her way to work. I hated to see him go.......I wish it were winter in Iowa and he could stay here!!

Drew was baptized Saturday during the 5 PM service. He was very good during the service. I got the giggles a bit when he spit up on his father's slacks before the baptism. Fortunately everything dries quickly in Phoenix!! :-) Sharon and Arne also attended the service for Drew. Following the baptism we all gathered at Megan and Andy's home for a light dinner. Lisa, Taylor, Nick and Brittany were also there so it was a great evening of family.

Pictures from this great week-end..............

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Memorial Day, 2007

I arrived back in Phoenix around noon yesterday after a fantastic two days on our farm. It was warm upon my arrival, surprise. :-) Andy greeted me with hashbrowns and scrambled eggs, although I doubt he made them especially for his mother-in-law.....but, they were very good anyway! In the afternoon we all got into their pool. Drew was really enjoying floating around with his mom and dad. I think he is liking that pool more and more. I haven't posted a picture of my grandson for almost a week and that is not right....so here are some from yesterday! Actually the first two pics are from today when my sister Sharon stopped by with Marge and Eileen (aka Thelma and Louise) for a visit. It was great to see them and had a very nice visit with them.

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Sunday, May 27, 2007

Sunday was a beautiful spring day in Iowa. It was sunny, very little breeze and around 75 degrees. It was so nice we decided to get in a game of golf. Friend and fellow retiree Cyndy came up from Ankeny to golf and spend the night with us. Jan and Clayton invited us over to Miller Pond for a fantastic dinner in the gazebo. It was a great day, as the pics hopefully show!

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Saturday in Iowa, May 26, 2007

Our Saturday on the farm was a good one. The weather was a bit overcast and rain sprinkled, but only in the morning. In the afternoon we drove around decorating family gravesites for Memorial Day. That evening Mark grilled huge T-bone steaks that were out of this world. My husband has certainly not lost his grilling touch. It was mainly just Mark and I for this day but we did get to visit with Kevin who came out on his Harley. I even jumped on for a short ride to Dan and Katie's and we had a nice visit with them and dog Tucker. Kevin wanted to take me for a longer rider on that awesome bike, but I must admit my nerves got the best of me and I declined. It looked to have a whole lot of power!!

Pics are from our Saturday at the cemetaries, shots from favorite photos in my home, etc.
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Back home

I made a quick visit home on Friday and flew back to Arizona yesterday. (Memorial Day) It was so great to be back home on the farm and see Mark, my flower beds and some very good friends. Mark and I had an awesome time and it would have been very hard to leave him yesterday but knowing he is coming out here to AZ Thursday for Drew's baptism made it MUCH easier! The pics are random shots from the farm and all the water surrounding it!