Mexican Vacation

The view from Mimi and Pops villa (ocean front)

The ocean view from our villa

The pool view where we spent 90% of our time with the kids

The beach was VERY windy

Mimi, Julia, Maggie, Libby, Pop

We could not go without matching sun hats!!

(thanks Elizabeth and Mimi)

These 2 spent alot of time on Mimi and Pop's balcony

Pop and Mimi

Maggie the mermaid

Me and my girls

Maggie, John Henry, Julia, Libby
Mimi and Pop LOVED having all 4 together

Our little family

The Crew

Mimi and Pop with the grand kids




We really had an AWESOME trip!! The weather could not have been better. Bright and sunny everyday the only raindrops fell the day we left!! The kids had a blast!!! Julia, Maggie and Libby stayed with Mimi and Pop in their villa every night and it worked out great!! Especially since it was the first time my girls have shared a bed but they were worn out every night. The guys were able to golf one day and then a few adventurous ones attempted a fishing trip. All of the kiddos traveled well and there were no major mishaps so in my book it was considered a VERY successful trip. I will say I am missing the family AND the poolside guacamole and shrimp taco delivery!!

We will haul it to Memphis in 3 short weeks to visit some more and I will be sending Jules and Moo to Grandmama and Granddaddys house for their summer visit!! They are so very excited to go and Julia cannot wait to show off her new swimming abilities she has acquired since last summer. She is really doing great!! Hopefully summer will show up in Ohio soon so we can utilize our pool membership before the summer is gone!! I think I'd almost rather have the heat at least it would be consistent!!

Next week the girls have VBS and Julia finishes up soccer camp today!! So far the summer is flying by and we have been super busy but I wouldn't have it any other way!! I love having my girls at home and playing and being kids with out the hectic school schedule.

Happy Summer!!

Spring Break Visit

Mimi, Pop, Elizabeth, Libby, and John Henry came to visit for Spring Break!!

Mimi and Pop with ALL 4 grand kids!!

This little man had TONS of attention all week there was always a little girl hugging, holding, kissing, and loving on him!! (how could you not?)

The girls!!

Julia was soo good with him.....

Uncle Wyo......(or as Libby says "uncle ohio")

The visit was awesome!! We had people sleeping all over the house but it was so fun seeing all the kids together and getting to hang out. We had a few outings with the kids and without. Jill hooked us up with some babysitting so we could all get away for a nice dinner on the last night. It was great and as always went by way to fast!! Countdown is on til Mexico in May when we will ALL be together again!!

Julia Grace is 6!!!

Sheridan, Gracie, and Julia at Chuck E Cheese!!

The loot!!

Julia had double the celebration for her big day!! We did a small family party on her actual day and then she had 2 friends spend the night a few days later. We had a blast with the girls!! We took them ALL to Chuck E Cheese for games and dinner and then home for cake and ice cream and the usual "slumber party" festivities!!

That consisted of movie, popcorn, snacks, playing, giggles, and me with a FULL workout of going up and down the stairs 50 times checking on them and trying to keep them quiet while Maggie was falling asleep. They had so much fun!!

Happy Birthday to my BIG 6 year old girl!!

Maggie Moo is 3!!!

We celebrated Maggie's birthday on Valentine's Day since that is when her actual birthday is and it was so fun!! I surprised her after school with 24 balloons in the house....the girl LOVES balloons!! Then we went out to dinner and had cupcakes at home with the family. Her friends Sully and Gracie surprised her at lunch with cupcakes too!! She had a GREAT day and is still enjoying all of her gifts!!

John Henry Given.....

has precious little toes!!
Mimi, JH, Jana, Mary Kay, Elizabeth, and Libby

Our lunch gathering.....

Libby getting a mani done by Pop!!

Sweet big sister....

Mimi, JH, and me

Love them and miss them....

My 1st nephew!!!

Jana with her 13th Great-grandchild!!

My sweet nephew John Henry was born the day after Christmas!! I went for a visit in mid January to meet the little man myself. We had a GREAT visit and I had so much fun getting to play Aunt Janie for 4 whole days!! Libby is the best big sis and is always ready to lend a helping hand with anything that has to do with "baby brudder"........

It was a quick trip and I am ready to see them again already.......He's just growing sooo fast!!

Santa Came!!!

Maggie's Loot

Julia's Loot

The snow came too!!

We did have a slightly "white" Christmas in Ohio this year. This pic was taken a few weeks later and yes that is our magnolia tree in the front yard......The snow has pretty much been here ever since. I am guessing I won't see our grass until at least March.


More to come.....

Flashback to Christmas Eve........

Wow am I behind or what?? Sorry for the delay in updates.

Christmas eve we made cookies for Santa........

and then set them out.......and Belle and Lucy helped themselves to the cookies but kindly left the carrots and celery for the reindeer.......how sweet of them........