Ava At The Lakehouse

I ran across this picture of Ava helping Crampa water the plants at the lakehouse this summer and I just had to share. Look at her face and her posture......cracks me up.

OK Crampa.....I'm watering and yes, I'm bored.

A Wonderful Week

Wow. Did I have a great week. With Meagan and Jackson coming here, then us going to Midland and seeing the family and then spending more time here at home with Tony, Meg and Jackson, its been the best.

Mom and Jacksons first meeting.

Cindi and son Monty with his girlfriend Adriane. She is real nice.

The proud mommies. Bekka with Kaden and Meagan with Jackson. Those two always have a blast together......even with crying babies.

Meagan feeding Kaden.

Bekka with Jackson.

Every one of my brothers and sisters plus my aunt and uncle were at my moms house Tuesday night for a homemade mexican food dinner. Yep, thats right. All TEN of them and the sister and brother-in-laws. Then their kids with their kids.....well, it was a housefull. I estimate about 45 or 50 were there to initiate Jackson to his really big family. Bekka (Megs best friend) and her two were there also. Bekkas new baby, Kaden, was born just one day after Jackson. And her son Kyler is just great. He is so funny.

Bekkas son Kyler. He is such a great kid.

The two boys...Kaden and Jackson. Destined to be best friends.

Cindi feeding Jackson.

Cheryl and daughter Rebecca. Brother Johnnie and lovely Sandra.Some of the cooks of that wonderful mexican food. Cindi, Nancy, Becky and Cheryl.
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My mom had so much fun. Sadly, its getting to be a rarity for everyone to show up at the same time, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. But this event was wonderful. We just had a blast. When all of us get together, we have the best time with all of the talking, laughing and cutting up like only brothers and sisters will.

Niece Jessica, brother Dale, sister Sandra and Uncle Lanny.

Dale & Nancy with daughter Cassie and her daughter Britney

Nephew Jay with wife Pricilla and children Toby, Tara and Tye with his girlfriend.Uncle Lanny and Aunt Madaline.

Just more family....Monty, Adrianne, Meagan, LeAnna holding Jackson, Madaline and Cole.


It was really sad to see Meagan and Jackson go home to Arlington , but they needed to get home to see Daddy ( Jeremiah). I know he missed those two like crazy, and I know Meg and Jackson missed him. Jeremiahs mom lives in Odessa (only 20 miles from Midland), so we were so happy she was able to come over to my moms to see them a couple times this week.
Brother Jody and wife Becky.

Brother Stacy and wife Robyn with children Josh and Monica.


Now its time to get back in the regular grind of things, but these last few days have been a blessing. I love my kids and I love my family. I'm so, so very lucky.

Mom saying goodbye to Jackson.

On Our Way!!

Today Meagan, Jackson and I are on our way to Midland so that the Vines Family can meet Jackson for the first time. Jackson woke up this morning in a really good mood. Smiling and trying to talk.....well......making noises and blowing bubbles.....but that counts as baby talk. We are all so excited. My Mom has really been wanting to meet her great-grandson. I think the family is having a homemade Mexican dinner for us......yummm! I'll try to post pics of our little trip when I get home.

Who Jackson is going meet.....Great Grandmama Imogene

Precious sleeping Jackson



Very proud Grampa Tony and Jackson

Jackson in his little jeans waiting to be on his way to Midland

later....

ok...its later. Many thanks to my daughter Meagan, for all of her help in setting up this blog. If this thing turns out terrible....its her fault.....ha!

Meagan & Jackson's Journey

Today my beautiful daughter and her most handsome son of 8 weeks journeyed from far away Arlington to visit Pop and Grampa in Abilene. We have had quite a day so far. Lots of shopping, good eats and Jackson watching. How precious can one little boy be!! More later

Jackson at Home with his favorite Dracula toy.
Look how little he is.....sooooo cute!!!!!
OK!! Whatayalookinat!!
Yeah....been working out and it shows.
The Whistler

Almost bedtime...."vat a day i've had today"