Glorious

70 and sunny in January...we'll take it! Jason is working today and both boys are not feeling well. I figured the sunshine would do them some good so we headed to the park! My wonderful husband had my camera fixed for me! So happy to have it back and can't wait to use it in Disney next week!











So handsome just like his Daddy!


Here comes the Red Power Ranger! Be very afraid!




See my teeth...and my crusty nose?!

Boys Will Be Boys

Our 3 year old has gone from liking Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Chuggington, Wonder Pets, etc...to...Power Rangers, The Hulk, Spiderman, Batman, and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Where did our little boy go? I will say I love it! God gave me boys for a reason...I'm way better at fighting Nighlocks than dressing up dolls! Declan has an amazing imagination and makes playtime fun. He is also very rough! Trying to teach him that he can only play that way with his Daddy:)

Mead is sick...again. Nothing the doctor can do for a severe cold, so we will fight this one again. He is also getting his second bottom tooth, so he has been fussy. Yes he does get fussy...with a smile of course.

Anyway...still working n getting the camera fixed. Right now all we can think about is our trip to Disney! SO EXCITED! We all need this trip and time together! Can't wait to make lifelong memories! Let the countdown begin!!!


Stefani

A Beautiful Service

We had Grandmama's memorial service today. It was absolutely beautiful and perfect. I know she was looking down on us and very pleased:). We had the service At Central Congregational Church where my grandmother was a lifetime member, my parents were married there, so were Staci and Peter. It is also where my nephews and niece were baptized. There were many celebrations at this church and today was one of those. We celebrated Grandmama's amazing 88 years of life! The church was packed with many people that knew and adored Grandmama. She really impacted the lives of many people. I am so grateful to our family and friends that attended. It meant so much to our family.

A huge thank you to Kendra and Debbie. Mead made it about 15 minutes into the ceremony and had enough. Kendra sat with him outside in the waiting area and watched him for the entire service, so Jason and I wouldn't miss it. Declan had enough shortly after that and my friend Debbie took him outside to entertain him. So lucky to have such wonderful and caring friends. It was so important for all of us to be there for my mom and our family today, so I could not be more appreciative of the extra help! Thank you to Jill too! You are the best second mom/grandmother ever! It meant so much to our family that you were there today.

I did not speak today. I chose not to. Couldn't keep it together. I have had a hard time with the Grandmama's death. We had a different relationship, but we're so very close in the end. I was the one (and Jason) that took her home to an empty house or to her home at Northlake Gardens...I balled every time we dropped her off because I could see Alzheimer's taking over her life. I have so many memories of her and get teary eyed quite often. I just can't fathom her being gone. She has been such a constant in my life...my entire life. It feels like an elephant is sitting on my chest when I think about her and miss her so much. Living a mile from where she lived makes it very hard. I just try to cherish the memories that were made and think of all the happiness she brought into our lives and how much our family learned from her. Nothing meant more to her than her family...nothing. Her love was absolutely unconditional. My heart is heavy tonight. I know she is an angel and is looking over all of us.

We love you more than tongue can tell Grandmama.


Stefani

Family...

Jump!

Mead Wood will make you JUMP, JUMP!!!






Loves Johnny Jumper:)

Cousins!

My cousins came to visit for the holiday! Words cannot express how much I love these two! We were all so close growing up and I haven't seen them in two years:(. It's no one's fault, but life. We are all very busy for different reasons and they live in Florida. Life is too short and I need to make more of an effort! They got to meet Mead for the first time and it was very special:). K and K...I love you both more than you will ever know and could not be more proud of you! I'm also pretty fond of Chloe and Lane. What a fun visit! So lucky!!!!




Katie and Mead





Enamored by Kyle




Chloe, Mead, and Kyle




The Kardashians! Ha ha!




Love!!!!!!!



The sweet couple;)

Bros

I snapped these of the boys the other day! They really are best friends, so cute together and love each other SO much! Makes me smile:)