Grammy

My grandmother lives in Lincoln, which has been such a treat for us. Not only have I had time to get to know her, but Morgan has someone who really loves her right here. We have started a weekly lunch with Grammy. I am learning all about my dad's side of the family & Morgan is getting some special time with her great grandmother. We went over to her apt. Wed. and while I cooked Grammy & Morgan colored pictures.

Thanks Granny

Last summer Stephen's mom, Granny, Vickie; came to visit us. She came for Morgan's birthday & called it a "celebration week" meaning that Morgan got pretty much anything she wanted that entire week. Well, it just so happens that Morgan decided that she really wanted a pair of Flip Flops! Well, great, but it was the end of the season. So here we are, grown women stopping in EVERY store from here to Omaha looking for a size 6 flip flop. NONE!!! So... we make one last ditch effort at Walgreens (right up the street) and Granny walks out with a size 11 boy frog shoe! YEAH!!! So this year, Granny vowed never to walk past a size 6.5 without buying it for Morgan. So thank you Granny for the 3 pairs of flip flops.

Brag

Most of you haven't seen Stephen in a while, but I have to brag... He has lost about 25-30 lbs. and is looking pretty good to me. I just thought I would throw that in there. And yes, he does have on Wranglers! First time in years.

Cakes

So, besides blogging (or lack of lately) I have gotten into making cakes for people. I have always been interested & even helped a friend make a few wedding cakes in the past, and recently took some Wilton Classes. But I decided that I would make all of Morgan's birthday cakes, (I also decided that I would make her Halloween costumes too, but I am 0 for 3 on that one, so we will stick to cakes) Here are a couple of cakes I have done this month.

Mama Sharon, Papa Ron & Grandma.... Thank you so much for the Valentine Card.

Morning conversation

There's no picture to go along with this one, but there are just some things that Morgan says that are just worth repeating. The other day we are sitting at breakfast. I am just starting my first cup of coffee and if you have ever had the pleasure of talking to me in the morning, I am not awake! So Morgan decided to jump right into a deep conversation. "So Mommy, just how did God make everything?" My very mature response, " I don't know." Which at another time I could probably come up with some answer a little more appropriate, but hey, it is only 7 am. So she gives me a look like, wow, you really disappointed me on that one. Thinks for a second, and says, "It's ok Mommy, I know. He did it all at church." Well, OK! Thanks for getting me out of that one Morgan!

So does anyone know the laws around child labor? Can we get away with calling it "chores" Morgan has now taken to doing the dishes. I can remember being that happy when I got to do them too, boy does that change with time!!!!

Warm Weather

So it's the first really warm day (65 degrees) Morgan & I set out to the toy store, Bubbles $5, New Sand Toys $5, Sidewalk Chalk $2.... Playing with our hands in the dirt... priceless.