Where's.......?

I went to the mall and of course had to go into Build-a-Bear. That's where I get the toys, beds and little houses for my kids. We play a game when I'm chasing them and playing hide and seek...it's called "Where's (insert their name)....? They immediately run into one of the houses and hide. Than we keep calling their name pretending we can't see them. Scooter went into it for the first time and we "couldn't find" him.
Where's Scooter? Can you see him?

Fred's Belated Birthday celebration

Because schedules were so hectic, it was a month later before his girls could get together for a celebration. And WOW, they took us to Bodean's which is an elegant restaurant that specializes in fish. It was so nice to see them again and what a fabulous treat. Sarah had been running around all day at another social event that she had put on and she had driven up from Texas for the weekend. Long weekend, but so appreciated her and Jennifer and the kids.

Fred's Very First 1/2 Marathon

Fred did his very first 1/2 marathon on Sunday. He had projected that he would do it in 2:15 which was the average for his age and pace group...he did it in 1:57. So proud of him. I didn't want him to do it because I was worried about him. He's done the annual Tulsa Run for 25 years (9.3 miles. Beat his former record of 1:28 by 7 minutes 1:21) but this was a hilly 12.1 miles. He's moving a little slow last night and today but it was worth it.
Had to awaken him 1/2 hr. earlier that morning because the pilot on our heater had blown out which made it 42 outside and almost inside. Needless to say, because of the California blood still coursing through my veins, I still don't like the cold. Now Oklahoma does not have severe fall or winters, but cold is cold. That was prefaced to tell you that I did not go...and because of that, no pictures but I will post from his Tulsa Run last month. He's just as cute in that as he was yesterday. He's so proud of himself.

Doggie Play dates

We had a Puppy Play Day yesterday in the afternoon. It was a gorgeous day and perfect for visiting and walking. I decided to only take 3 of the 5. Bindi and Sam who I didn't take pouted all evening and showed me they were upset. A few dehydrated "Cod" treats, their favorite, put them in a better mood. Scooter, Spencer, and Sloan and I went in their new double stroller that normally carries all five of them, to meet their new girlfriend. She's younger but taller than them (they're like their human uncles, they like taller women). We met at the Dog Dish, our favorite store with treats, clothes and everything a Furbaby could want. It ended up taking up 2 1/2 hrs. just to go a couple of blocks. That always happens because everyone comes out of the shops or meets us walking and they have to look at the babies. Mia and her owner, Rita, were with us and she has one blue eye and one dark. She's a beautiful Pom and very elite for a 10 month old and just a little spoiled (but mine aren't(?)). Great day and did they sleep when they got home. We walk every day but only do the play dates once a week because schedules are so busy. Fun day. Saturday they are going to a Paw Painting get-together. We will only socialize because with 5 it's too messy. They get 15 mins. to paint a picture and have it framed. Always brings out lots of people. Their Santa picture party is coming up next month and they love Santa. It's fun to see him try to hold all of them and get all of them in the picture. Watch for those.

NEW BABY GIRL for Erin and Chuck

Make a Smilebox greeting

I think my daughter is trying to keep up with me in the number of babies that she has. Erin and Chuck adopted the cutest little girl yesterday.
They have named her SMOKEE and she is as cute as can be.
Visiting hours will be this weekend.
She's only 3 months old and Mama had to go out of town last night, so she got to sleep with her daddy. He says that she is as good as can be and seems to be happy all the time.
I am a very proud Bubbe and I'm sharing her first photo with you.

Baby Ella

These are the most current pictures of our little chunky monkey! She looks just like her mama Crystal. She is definitely daddy's girl (as is Madison) and Jadon is the spitting image of daddy Marc when he was young. Baby Ella is growing so fast that in a month she'll be walking and that little extra padding that she has now will all be gone. She loves to hug and kiss and when I hold her she rubs her hands all on my cheek and lets me snuggle with her. Love that baby.

Briana's pride and joy

Briana finally downloaded some of her pictures and I was able to take and copy a lot of them. If I showed all of them, there would be no room left, so I'll make the pics smaller and show as many as I can. I get to see Colten 5 days a week on the webcam from his school and that gives me my "Colten" fix. He's so far away but that brings him a little closer. He's starting to change in his looks a little. I used to think that he looked like his daddy, but the funny thing is now I think he looks a lot like Marc (uh uh, don't get any ideas now). Anyway, he's Colten and that's all that is important.

Lazy, cold day.

It turned out to be just a lazy, cold day with company coming to see the furbabies and not us yesterday. Sam and Sloan kept watching out the window because neighbors were raking leaves and their dogs were racing up and down the street. Sam and Sloan wanted to make sure no one would get us. They were truly on guard. Bindi was protecting Scooter and Spencer in the house and kept falling asleep. Love lazy days.

My furbabies

Can't forget them. We'll be going out socializing today with them as we always do on Sundays to our favorite coffee shop. The only problem is that it takes us forever, because everyone wants to stop and talk to them.

Jadon's last soccer game

Last game and they won!!! Jadon is the goalie and the score was 1-0! Jadon really surprised all of us by wanting to play soccer but he really found his spot. He is fabulous goalie. Mama Dawn had worked with him and he chose that position because she had played soccer in high school. Marc gets him every weekend so he was at all the games cheering him on. We missed only one game. We were good Bubbe and Papa Fred through the heat, rain and yesterday 36 degree cold. What love we have. Daddy Marc and Jadon got silly they were so excited and later they all went out and celebrated.

Friday with Aiden and Holden

Ok, I was with the boys, Aiden and Holden for six hours on Friday until their other grandma (Mimi) got there. Aiden read to me the whole time and Holden was Holden. Erin and Chuck had planned a romantic getaway. Enough said. Mimi came over with Nickie her little Chi and got all of them to hold still for a moment. Loved my time with those boys.