Scrapbook Finished and Delivered

One of the things I planned on doing this year was a scrap book for my mom.  She gave me a bag of cards, obituaries and funeral programs that she wanted organized in a book.  I haven't had time or at least I didn't make time until this week.  I made it simple, nothing to fancy at all but I thought how much will it really be looked at anyway.  I got everything in pages and called it good.

I knew this weekend was going to be busy with my grands and so I took it to her today.  I wanted to see my little brother before he went back home too.  He is so happy this visit...I think his new girl friend brings out the happy in him.  While he was here this time he raised the ceiling in the garage so that an electric garage door can be installed.  That's his Christmas gift to my mom....what a thoughtful gift.  My mom should be enjoying a new door next week.  My mom didn't want to check out the scrapbook while I was there because there were other things going on at the time and so I don't know what she thought of it.  (maybe that's a good thing)

I sure miss my daddy...

Birthdays...TJ and Macie

These two got to celebrate their birthdays this week.  I'm so happy that they are each part of our family because they each add so much. 

TJ's birthday was on the 5th. TJ is funny and makes us laugh.  He's a hard worker and he cares about our family.  He is a really good dad and loves all his kids.  I have enjoyed watching him with his newest addition.  There is so much love and concern for little Behr.  He displayed that for the other kids too but there is a different sense of pride and joy that is added to his fatherhood since Behr.  It's fun seeing.  I think he is even kinder to Trichelle or at least more attentive.  He's a keeper!

Little Miss Macie Marie turned 2 today on the 7th.  She makes me smile.  I love this age and everything new she is doing all the time.  They learn so much when they are little.  Macie is old enough that she wants to stay with me now.  She is going to get to have a sleep over.  I was talking to her Sunday about going shopping with me to get her a present and when it came time to go she said "no...gramma's."  I asked her if she wanted to stay with me and she smiled and said yes and was content to stay.  She didn't get to just because we weren't ready for her to but it's going to happen this week and I'm excited.  Macie is starting to talk and she clicks her tongue on the roof of her mouth now that she has one. :)  She is learning her colors and loves playing with dolls and purses and girlie things.  She is such a cutie and I'm so glad that she is ours.  I love this little girl so much.

I have been asked if I have favorites and I can honestly say each child has qualities about them that are my favorite but as a whole I love each and every child with all my heart.  They each bring me so much happiness and life wouldn't be complete without them.  Right now though...Macie is my favorite 2 year old.