Chuck E. Cheese, Please!

Mema....can we go to Chuck E. Cheese, please?  These are the words I heard this morning as we got ready to go to the bank and post office.

Ava was a little cyclone running back and forth from me with the tokens to the chosen game or ride.

Teacups!

Whack that mole, Ava!

Ticket munching

Gavin had the hard job of playing as many games as possible in order to get as many tickets as possible for Ava because he loves his little sister so much.

We didn't get to see the giant mouse walking around handing out tickets today....bummer.

Love that Skee-ball!

Mema

T-Ball Fun!

Cael and Jude are playing on the same T-ball team this year and both are playing for the first time.  However, you would not know it by watching them Saturday at their first game.  I was amazed that all of these little 4-6 year olds played so well.  They started out in baseball-ready positions with their gloves down and actually made several plays at first base to get the runners out.

Way to go Redbirds!! Can't wait for the next game!

Love you,

Mema

Light It Up!

"Light it Up " was the theme of our VBS this year.  It was a daycamp starting on Friday night, then Saturday 9am-3pm and Sunday 9-noon with lunch following.

Friday night started with pizza and some indoor games.  Then we went outside for laser tag and other fun activities.

The little ones who couldn't operate the gun yet, got to be spies for the bigger ones.
I got to play a couple of games.  It was so fun, even though I was terrible at it and got killed right off every time.

The kids just loved this water slide.  Thanks, Jon Foster!

More outside games on Sunday!

Both days had Bible Study lessons about King David and service project activities, as well.

According to my grandkids, VBS was a huge success!!  Job well done, Jami Bryant!

Father's Day 2014

My husband and sons:  These three plus our son-in-law (not pictured) deserve "Best Father" awards.....in my book anyway.   

They are:
Faithful
Adoring
Trustworthy
Honorable (and Handsome)
Exceptional
Remarkable

Take a Hike!

Gavin came over with Ava one day and since it wasn't raining, we decided to take a walk around Lost Hill Park.  By walking, I mean Gavin and I walked and pushed Ava in the stroller.  Most of the time, anyway.  She did enjoy getting out and walking on the rocks in the dry creek bed for a while looking for little turtles.

Fun time!

It's June and Haven is 8 years old!

Haven, are you really 8 years old?  Tell me it isn't so!  You are growing too fast, as are your brothers and cousins!

Haven chose a "Frozen" birthday party as well, so we enjoyed a similar meal as Ava's with a few changes.  Haven celebrated with her grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles and cousins.

I love how Haven reads every card.

Happy Birthday, Haven!  You are so caring and sensitive and smart and beautiful!  Enjoy year number EIGHT!

Love you,

Mema

School's Out! Let's Go To The Zoo!

School was out on Wednesday and we just had a two day window to do something fun with everybody until summer school starts the next Monday.

Lindsay had to work Thursday and Friday, so Heather and I took the kids to the zoo!  Beautiful day for this outing.  I think they played on the playground as much as we walked around looking at animals.  Ava loved playing these drums......future drummer, perhaps?

New baby giraffe 

We always love riding the train.............

Mema and grandkid selfies................

Always a great time with this bunch!! Love them so much.......


Mema