Happy Halloween!

Here are our little goblins! Dawson is actually wearing part of Brooklynn's outfit, but they really spoke when he put them on!

The grand daughters

I needed to put on a new page, and I just didn't have a new picture of Dawson, so I'm calling this the grand daughter page.

Lexy and Kloe are sharing an apple peel. I got a new apple peeler, and they both wanted to eat some of the peel, so they did the "Lady and the Tramp" approach to eating. (I'm not saying anything about who is who!!) Unfortunately, it broke before they got to the middle. It would have been fun to see what their reaction was when they met!

And this was such a great picture of Brooklynn I just had to post it. Again, as always, she is sporting that big smile that make wonderful dimples. This picture doesn't do her hair justice, as it is just a mass of curls. I really want to play with it, but she hardly lets me touch it.
Next time, Dawson gets his own page.

School has started

It's the first day of school, for 3 out of 4. Lexy is in first grade, Kloe is in kindergarten, and Dawson is in Pre-K. Brooklynn got dressed for the occasion as well, not to be left behind. According to Papa, they all had a great day, and are excited to go back. Time flies, so cherish every day with the ones you love. Share in their laughter and make wonderful memories to hold on to.

Saturday, August 8

Hard day. Today I went to a funeral for my cousin. Seems odd to be saying that- funeral for my cousin. He was 58 years old, and died quite suddenly from a rare, very rare, form of leukemia. It was wonderful to see all my cousins, and 2 surviving aunts, but just not a happy circumstance. He has 2 sons, one married with a pregnant wife, the other was still living with him at home. Their lives will be changed forever. That baby will never be held by his grandfather. I'll never have another bear hug from Brian. Wow, never is a powerful word.

Good week. My father and I had a conversation this week. A good talk. The door might be opening a bit. My grandchildren might be able to meet their great grandparents after all. Also, I got to spend one on one time with my brother, something that I haven't done for a long, long time. No deep conversations or anything, but just shooting the breeze with him. Hope we might be able to do that again sometime, only not to go to a funeral. Wow, might is a very hopeful word.

Life is short.

Summer is on it's way....

What a glorious sight to see a double rainbow. Behind me the clouds were very ominous, but by simply turning my head the other way, this is what I saw. Lexy was disappointed that I didn't get a picture of the end of it, as there is a pot of gold there. They learn young, don't they?

This was taken back in May, but I just had to share the amazement. These blossoms are simply beautiful, so fragile, and so short lived, but absolutely gorgeous.
Ken grabbed a picture of all 3 grandchildren on the blue car. They seem anxious to have summer be here, hoping to get in the pool soon. After the glorious weather this weekend, I think it will be soon.

Events in May

One nice sunny Saturday, all the the great grandchildren ( plus one more) of Herb and Betty Dow, headed to Bangor to build a bear. It was a great time for all, even the parents that went. Lexy is such a good big sister. She gathers the little ones for a wonderful picture capturing the mood of the event.

Brooklynn....not really sure about the whole event..

Dawson, listening intently (or totally spaced out, not sure which)....

...and Lexy, really enjoying it all.

Then we headed back to Corinna for our annual spring "Sock Birthday" and a cookout. I think this should be used for some sort of advertising for the swing set. Here are 8 out of the 9 kids, all using AND enjoying the swing set. (Brooklynn is just going up the steps on the slide.) Fun Fun!

And here is little Alyvia, trying very hard to be safe. She knew the helmet was supposed to be on the head and buckled, but she just didn't know what was the front and back. Too cute.

New Sweaters and Old Friends

Ok, so it's been a while since I've posted, so I have some catching up to do.

Here is the latest knitting that I have finished- a new cardigan for Alexys. It has a different stitch on the cuffs and the back. I was so pleased with how it turned out, that I have started one for Brooklynn, too. Lexy loves it, but she doesn't want to take it home. So it stays here at Mammie's.

I had the privilege of attending a special function where one of my dearest, and oldest friends' grandmother received the Gold Post cane, in Newport. One of the best parts was seeing two very dear life long friends, Kim and Shelby. We were quite the trio through school, and it is such a wonderful relationship that we still share. No matter how much time passes between visits, we can pick up right where we left off. We all face different difficulties in our lives, and it's nice to know that these true friends will always be there, in some form or another, for each other.