Life OR something like it...

I AM dumbfounded that I haven't been on BLOGSPOT in any fashion since 2009. The year that our two precious GRANDS were born.....SERIOUSLY?!?!?

Update: Barry has since divorced, we have not been allowed to see Daisy (ex-wife daughter) who we considered "ours", very sad. Unexpectedly ran into her at Cracker Barrel 2 years ago, she hung out with us the WHOLE time we were there...tearful leaving on our part. Barry has since met and fallen in love with a precious young lady who also has a daughter from a previous marriage...Addyson is her name, she will be 2 in October, she has been "ours" since just before her 1st birthday. MANY threats have been issued to HER mother...NO seriously, we have threatened her!

Lauren and Bryan had the NERVE to move to Birmingham almost 2 years ago, HATE long distance grandparenting! Mary Grace is still BOSS and BOSSY! Beautiful, brilliant, and HILARIOUS! Recently informed her mother that she was a big girl and she lived in California....WHAT?!?

Mallory and Dewey are still in Morton (not really LONG distance, but could be closer) Maddox played T-ball this summer, his Daddy had a death wish and CUT OFF ALL Maddox's curls! But truthfully had previously brainwashed Maddox to chant "curls is for girls" No matter, he is still BEAUTIFUL, even if he is a boy! Mallory graduated from nursing school, passed boards and is now working as an RN at UMC SICU (surgical intensive care unit). That was a relief and a BIG prayer answered.

My sweet Daddy has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, memory sketchy, but health is good. My dear Mama has really been carrying a load, taking its toll emotionally and physically. Just remember them in your prayers if you don't mind.

I am still at the hospital, I work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 hour shifts. I still love nursing. I feel that the Lord is stirring my heart to expand my horizons, we shall see.....I won a scholarship thru the hospital to go back to school for my BSN (bachelor of science in nursing) It's all online, so far, so good, another prayer offered wouldn't be unappreciated. ;-)

Who knows how long it will be til the next update, but will attempt to add some photos, just to back up my claims to the beauty of  SWEETIE Pie's party makers!!!

This was LAST summer at the Children's Museum

Where does time GO???

Cannot believe how long it has been since I blogged! There has been so much going on in my personal world. Since the babies were born, it seems I always have something to do! My favorite holiday is fast approaching....not Christmas it's Thanksgiving!! My family always comes here for T'day the Saturday after the actual T'day. We have tables set up in our garage, and just have a really fun time. The food is ALWAYS wonderful...I got off work earlier this evening than expected, so just have taken my shower and chillin watching tv with my hubby.

Gotta love this face

Boater Man

looks like a little old man! lol

WORN OUT FROM POOLING

Mary Grace first trip to the pool, just completely relaxed in the warmth of the sun!

QUEEN OF BATH

THIS WAS EMAILED TO ME FROM HER MAMA AND DADDY

POOOOOLING

Maddox's first trip to the pool, not a big fan of the water (too chilly), but absolutely loved floating in the pool in the contained boat, fell asleep looking too cool for the pool!!

Bryan, Mary Grace, Lola

Proud Daddy

Still Here!!!

Well, after being chastised- haha by my dear Uncle Bill about not posting in AWHILE, I decided that I better "pop up"! Been quite busy with my grand BABIES!! Maddox and Mary Grace are growing leaps and bounds, and naturally I cannot get enough baby lovin'. I left two weeks ago for my "ladies only" trip with my friend Dawn to beautiful Destin, FL, had an absolutely fabulous time, the weather was perfect, got good sun without burning, ate some GREAT food, and was totally ready to come home. We have had some real fun with Maddox, took he and his lovely Mom with us on an outing on our friends pontoon boat (pictures to follow), spend the night parties with both babies, collectively and separately (got two babies up, fed, dressed, loaded in their respective "buckets" and got to church on time! ;-) but was WHUPPED when our time was over. haha. I love you all, and appreciate you checking up on me thru my blog. Pictures coming up are a varied assortment of the last few months.....ENJOY

Our baby BOSS, and Maddox

Mary Grace went to the doctor today for a 2 week check up today. Got glowing review, weighing in at 7 lbs even, not back up to birth weight yet, but to go back and weigh in next week. Very healthy, only needs 4 more oz to be at birth weight. We are so pleased with our wonderful "GRANDS". Maddox is growing like a weed. He and Mallory stayed with us for most of the last week as Dewey was out of town, thoroughly enjoyed them, and home was a much emptier place tonight! Get to keep him on Saturday as Mallory has to work, so will look forward to that. I am so blessed, and grateful for our beautiful and GROWING family! Thanks for reading.

Sunday with Sweetie Pie-Aah

And then there were TWO!! Sweetie Pie's Party expands.

On their first meeting on the evening of MGT's arrival home, the young cousins at first seem unaffected by the sharing of our world...then literally seconds later their countenance changed. Look how much longer Maddox is than the BOSS. She is 20.25 inches long, while he was 25 inches at his last check up. Funny how much difference there is in 9 weeks, huh?

A day of REST?

Today, I went to Lauren and Bryan's after Sunday school, fixed alittle lunch and visited with the newest parents of our family! Lunch was tasty if not gourmet>>>ha. Shortly afterward, the couple found their way to their room for a much needed nap as the "boss" and I stayed in the family room. She rested comfortably in the pack and play and I watched King Kong (newest version with Jack Black)so-so. All in all a very pleasant way to pass an afternoon. Working 12 hours tomorrow and Tuesday, so may not blog (and you thought I was getting back in the swing of things) hmmm.

What a BEAUTY is our BOSS

The rest is history

The hand that will forever hold her Daddy's heart!

Patiently waiting....?

Waiting for the BOSS

The BOSS (Mary Grace Tomlinson) has arrived!!!!

Well on a day that we would not have forgotten anyway (TAXES DUE) Miss Mary Grace Tomlinson arrived into our world, and what was an already blessed beyond measure life has expanded with the addition of a 7 lb 4 oz, 20 1/4 in long little girl!! MGT (the boss) was alittle hesitant about arriving, after two hours of pushing (Pie felt like she was in labor too!!) the MD decided a section was the best option, so at 6:18pm our life was blessed with the arrival of this precious darling! Very healthy, ten fingers, toes, head full of dark hair, with an excellent set of lungs!! Of all the wonderful things that I have experienced in my life, seeing our first grandchildren arrive has been at the top of my list as the MOST wonderful! Of course that my daughters were A-OK after delivery was at the tippy top!! Thank you all for the prayers and love that you have shown us during our very busy season of weddings and babies!! Keeping my Maddox while his Mama is at work, so need to check on him-signing off- S. Pie
Pictures to follow!

It is hard to get us to all cooperate without catching at least one of us with our mouth moving!