Slumber Party :)

Last night we had four of the grandchildren over for a slumber party.
They are getting to an age
where they really enjoy each other and play so well together.
We spent some quality time at the park
and
went for ice cream.
Always a great way to get everyone in a good mood...ha..ha!
Seeing 3 five year olds asleep in a big bed is so precious!!!
They played Wii games,
piano,
painted,
played army
and
tag.
The sad part is
that don't really need you anymore to entertain them.
They are growing up!

The boys playing duets :D

Carly turned 3.........................

This sweet little granddaughter
turned 3 this last week-end:D
We had a nice party and dinner at Christine and Chris' house:D

She has arrived:D

Olivia Rion Westmeyer made her arrival early:D
She entered this world Saturday morning,
July 15th 2011.
She arrived weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. and 19" long!
Healthy and happy this little peeps is as beautiful
as her sister!!!!!
Mom and baby are doing fine.
God is good!

Sophie had a Birthday :)

This little girl just turned 9 and we all celebrated:D

Tearing my heart out!

Today I was watching part of the Casey trial........mom Cindy was on the stand! It was all I could do to hold the tears back! Knowing how important your grandchildren are to you.......the heart wrenching testimony brought me to my knees! I can not imagine a more devastating situation.....OMG....and she has to relive every sorted detail! I don't think I can watch anymore:(

Autism Therapy at Exceptional Equestrian riding lesson....Margo

Treadmills

A.S.A.P. for AUTISM

ASAP for AUTISM! My new venture!

I have started a new venture......stemming from my love of this little girl and the need she has for a better life with Autism!
Margo, as most of you know, is 8 yrs. old and Autistic. I would give anything to make her world easier and better.
This new project could help many families with an Autistic child.
I am going to provide
"ASAP for AUTISM"
(A Safe After-school Program for Autism).
In the summer the public schools in our area only
provide schooling for disabled children until noon!
What I have in mind is a program that will fill the afternoons for these children
while providing peace of mind for their working parents.
I have applied for the 503c non-profit tax status and several grants offered by the govt. and Pepsi Cola!
I have a program set up providing ABA, speech, occupational and physical therapy.
Autistic children will learn while having fun on field trips,
exercising,
arts & crafts
and
possibly horseback riding.
I will keep you updated if this interests you:D
The blog is located here!

A few new collages.......

My smallest peeps! Miss Maddie in all her glory!!!!!!

Have Binky, will travel..........................

Our little trooper.....apprehensive but trying!!!!!

My Milly girl.................my precious in the last couple of weeks:D

Constant movement.....my sweet baby Margo..........doing her thing:D

Josie and Gabby celebrating Papa and my Birthdays with a fabulous dinner their mommy and daddy made for us:D

A little Spring skirt I made for our little Sophie...............

Our last lesson........Margo doing her tricks on horseback:D

Sister love................Margo and Milly out to dinner the other night! They communicate so well in their own way....you gotta love it:D

My Sweeties.....Hunter and Chase..................
Collage of two days with the boys:D They are too much fun!!!!! Always keep me smiling.

Our "Ralph Lauren" moment on film.....Margo after feeding her horse carrots:D

An old photos of Margo and Nana I just love!

A beautiful day outside with Margo...................

"Seussical"

Our Grandson, Jack was in a Jr. High Seuss Production

last night and it was Fabulous!

Here he is in the green shirt:D

Bravo Jackson!!!!

Some catching up!

In no particular order......we have been able to spend a lot of time lately with the kids and these are some of the shots I have taken in the last week or so! Milly is now taking gymnastics, Margo is still doing exceptionally well with her horseback training and the twins spent almost a week with us while Mommy and daddy attended to some out of town business:D All in all it has been a fabulous time!

My boys have been visiting:D

We have been enjoying this Spring-like weather in the middle of Winter! Yesterday it was almost 70 degrees

and today just a little cooler!

Off to the park for a good run and play....

hen home for a bubble bath:D

Out to dinner tonight......not sure where Papa is taking us.

They are such sweet peeps. Most of the time playing so well together:D Yesterday we went and got shoot guns and board games to keep us busy!

Pure Joy..........

Although many Austic children don't want to be touched and are not affectionate.......not the case with my precious Margo! She has her moments, but most of the time is very happy and loving! When she grabs my face and puts her nose to mine with a big grin.....I melt!!!!! Each of our grandchildren are special for MANY different reasons.....and all are loving....but when a child that is not supposed to react that way due to her disability kisses you it puts goose bumps on your arms:D

2010 Memories............

This year has been chocked full of memories of all my peeps growing and maturing:D What fun retirement has allowed me! I get to be a part of their lives on a more constant level! Milly and Margo now live within a couple of miles and I am able to see them at a moments notice........love that! The twins are taking part in many things that I can be a part of.......watching mostly...LOL. Hunter, Chase and Milly have been taking Tai Quando and Margo has been taking horseback riding and gymnastics. The twins are also involved in gymnastics and Milly will be starting mid January. Maddie has been in for visits every few months as well as us heading up to K.C. Soon there will be another in K.C.......come August....YEA! The kids are what my world revolves around.........in some ways it makes me feel like a mom again......something I always loved being:D Can't wait to see what these little ones bring to 2011!

The Twins Gymnastic Event!

Papa had to work and didn't get to come, but the boys joined us for dinner afterwards where they showed off their metals:D

Precious little boys!

Little Peeps........

This is how I feel about you....Chase, Hunter, Margo, Milly and Maddie!

The boys Christmas Program...ha..ha

I was invited to my first Christmas Program for the twins! Mommy said they had been practicing their songs for weeks and now was time to perform!!!!! They were so sweet:D Hunter was into it, but Chase kept looking longingly to mommy. He was not thrilled about staying up front and wanted to come and sit with Mommy in the audience. They sang a large number of Christmas songs and heard the Christmas story from the pastor. Lovely way to start the Christmas Holiday!!!!!

My Littlest Angel......Maddie

My smallest "Peeps" couldn't join us this year for Christmas......but.....the next best thing is hearing her voice on the phone and seeing pictures is (Almost) real time:D Here she is ready to party at her other grandma's house! She looks like a little package all tied up with ribbons and ready to be opened:D Merry Christmas Maddie XOXOXO

Merry Christmas from Our Home to Yours......

I hope your Holiday is filled with love, peace and family!

Just Milly and Me..................

What a precious little girl......so full of life!!!!!

When Carrie works I love having Milly! It gives us our own time.....quality time.....together:D Today we painted, read and cooked together. She is really something at 3 yrs. old and carries on a running conversation all day long:D

When she wraps her around my neck and says, "Grandma, I love you".....I melt:D