The "Other Woman"

Well, I never thought there'd be another woman in my husband's life but he just can't hide his feelings any longer. Today he actually called me from the mall where he'd been shopping for her! Can you believe it?!?!?! I've seen her and she's beautiful.....long blonde hair, big blue eyes, killer smile, and a diva if I've ever seen one....how can I compete with that? She came into his life about 4 1/2 years ago and it was love at first sight. Of course, I have to admit, I love her too! Have you guessed who she is? It's our little granddaughter, Taylor Elizabeth! She has her Pop wrapped around her little finger. Just to show you how much, let me tell you why he called me from the mall today.

A few weeks ago, he and a few of his guy friends went to eat at the mall for lunch. He was sitting across from the Build-A-Bear store and the Hannah Montana bear caught his eye. He bravely got up and went into the store to inquire about the Hannah Montana bear. Taylor has recently discovered Hannah Montana and all she can do is sing that song "The Best Of Both Worlds" . Her ballet/tap class even danced to it last week at parent's day. She was in heaven....but let me get back to the bear story. Over the weekend, hubby was anxious to get the bear "before they sell out". So today, he went back to the mall to get the bear and here's what he did in the name of love for her:

First you pick out the bear...in this case...Hannah Montana bear.

Then you pick up a heart for the bear and here's the part I would have given anything to see:

1. He put the heart on his head so she'll be smart

2. Put the heart on your elbow (funny bone) so she'll have a sense of humor

3. Finally put the heart close to his heart, closed his eyes and made a wish then placed the heart inside the bear.

Wouldn't you have loved to be in a Build A Bear store and see this big burly man doing all that for one little girl?

So here's how hubby summed up his experience:

Hannah bear - $22.00

Sequin guitar outfit - $13.50

Silver ballet flat = $6.00

Silver gem purse - $6.00

"Best of Both Worlds" song - $5.00

Long blonde wig - $6.00

Total cost: $59.50 (plus tax)

The look on Taylor's face on Christmas - PRICELESS!

Now if that ain't love, I don't know what is!

Garden Wedding

Last weekend was sooo very busy! On Saturday we had the twins 4th birthday party. Then on Sunday Shannon's sister-in-law (husband's little sister) got married in her parents' home in the garden. Both days were perfect weather for outdoor activities.....not to hot, just absolutely perfect for being outdoors. Taylor was one of three flower girls....her other grandmother had bought their little dresses to match the bridesmaids dresses, which were strapless daffodil yellow sundresses. While the wedding was not an extravagent event, its simplicity and setting were beautiful just the same.


This picture is out of order. I somehow deleted it during editing (which I'm bad about doing) but I loved it for what it represents and I wanted to be sure it was included in the wedding pictures.

Shannon and Kayla

When Kayla was in high school she was in a beauty pagent. Kayla was only 8 years old when Shannon and Don (Kayla's brother) started dating so she's known Shannon almost all her life. She was asked to nominate the person she admired most and she choose Shannon. Kayla said that she admired Shannon for not only her outward beauty, but for her inner beauty and kindness and that she hoped she could be like Shannon when she grew up. This picture captures the love these two have for each other.

When we got to the bride's home, Shannon had rolled Taylor's hair and she was waiting to be "beautified"...

Little pink toenails (polish got a little smeared)

I just had to take this picture of the bride-to-be as she peeked in the bathroom to see how Taylor was doing (look at her tan!)

Taylor is waiting patiently for her hair to dry Taylor looks like she's tired of all the primping

Two beauties - Taylor and Kayla

Taylor gets a kiss from mommy

Almost ready with just a touch of lip gloss

Seating outdoors - it was so pretty

Jackson loves his daddy and his daddy loves him!

Is it time yet?

Here she comes!

With this ring....

Kayla and her dad

Just married!

This is the part the groom liked!

Happy Couple

Taylor and Paw-Paw

Tables and chairs set up in the back

Grooms cake (he is an avid fisherman - can't you tell?)

Is that a chocolate fountain I see?

Close up of groom's cake

Bride's cake (Italian Creme Cheese - yummy)!

Kayla and Joey - May you always be as happy as you are today!

Happy Birthday!

Four years ago today (May 21st) the most wonderful thing happened to our family! At 5:00 a.m. Taylor Elisabeth made her entrance into this world and at 5:02 a.m. Jackson Austin followed! To see how they have grown is unbelievable....in fact it's hard for me to realize they are now 4 and will be going to kindegarten next year!

Shannon had their birthday party in her backyard Saturday afternoon, so much fun, and so much water!

Aunt JJ, McKinley and Taylor

Jackson takes a swing with his new bat

No, Daddy, I don't want to get out!

Is all this for me???? (This is the grass skirt she got at the beach)

Pop steals a kiss from the birthday girl

Here is Taylor with her "boyfriend" Heath (better known as Beanie!)

McKinley does the hula

Taylor and Beanie (again) decide to cut the grass

This is fun!

Where did everyone go?

So many toys, so little time!

Taylor with a water gun squirting her uncle

Here comes daddy and Jackson

Happy Birthday Taylor and Jackson!

McKinley had a BIG piece of cookie cake

Even Ruby (son's dog) came to the party

Is it time to sing happy birthday yet?

Cut the cake Mommy....we're starved!

Blow out those candles Jackson!

Ta-Ta's favorite present - Waaar Eagle!!!