Albina and Sebastian

Six months ago, I had the honor of being at the birth of our grand son Sebastian.
Albina is such a wonderful mama.
Sebastian is growing, healthy and such a happy baby!

Sarah and I got to baby sit recently. :)

                                 Praising the Lord that He is doing so well and that his mama is committed to
                                 raising him. :)

The EPIC Ya Ya Failure!

So, last night I was supposed to baby sit for Joe and Becca so they could go to a dinner being held at the University where Joseph works.

I had it on my calendar and popping up on my computer to remind me every two hours.  Joe even CALLED me in the morning.  All was a go!

At around 4, I went with Mike to look at some wood that needed to be split.  After that, he suggested we go to Walmart to get a few things.  I happily went along with him, and it was in the middle of Walmart that I realized I had FORGOTTEN to babysit!

We rushed as quickly as we could out the door and he got me home. I jumped out and got on my cell phone to call them and say I 'd be there in 20 minutes.

Becca is so gracious.  She said not to worry, she was already back in PJ's and Joe had gone to the banquet alone.  :(

I felt like a HUGE JERK!

So we talked and I told her I was coming over anyway.  I brought her a Salted Carmel Bar from Starbucks and groveled some.

I stayed over and we talked and watched the boys play.  Baby started WALKING! He took his first steps and we were overjoyed. 
Then Truman was just so sweet.  He was snuggling with his mama and so happy she didn't leave.

"My mama is staying with me!"  :)

Same played with his legos and tried to sell me a picture he colored for 30 dollars! LOL
He did get a dollar....

We had a nice visit and when Joseph came home he was so gracious. 
His only question.... "Where were you at the moment you realized you had forgotten?"
So we could all laugh. :)

He then confessed to forgetting a good friend at the airport. LOL
All in all, it turned out to be a good night, and I owe them a night out.

Joe said that none of the other wives attended either, so all was well.

Oh man..... I was so relieved! 
Bad Ya Ya! Bad!

Guess Who Came To See Her Ya-Ya! :)

 ILSE! That's who!

I cannot believe our little sweetie is 15 months old!  She is doing really well.  She has been getting therapy on a regular basis and has been able to take some food by mouth! That is AWESOME...
Ilse accompanied her mother, cousin and Aunt on a mini retreat for SLOS families in Houston last weekend.    She is already going on "ladie's retreats!"
Her brothers came along too, but I have to figure out how to download those pictures from Anna's camera. :)  To be continued! :)
OK.... GUESS WHO ELSE CAME!!! JOEY AND CHRISTOPHER! :)  My sweet grand boys.

 They are such hams. :)

And one more Ilse..... :)

It's Ya-Ya Time! :)

Christopher was sick, so Em's brought Ilse and Joey over so she could take Chris to the Dr.  I am getting some serious Ya-Ya time in. :)

WILL and CHARLIE

Just a few pictures of the grand guys....and Ya-Ya

 This is Will in his space helmet.

 Will took this picture of me. I am a Ya-Ya. :)


This is Charlie in his Fox shirt.   Holding Charlie is like Holding Marcus all over again. I cannot believe how much they look alike! (the bottom picture is Marcus at 4. He is smiling in that picture, but they have the exact same chocolate brown eyes!)

AND THEN.... this is a really special Ya-Ya night....:)  I was given this photo! Isn't it precious!!!
The caption was "Double Cousins make the best friends!"
The boys and Ilse are double cousins because sisters are married to brothers. :)

Truman and Ya Ya

When we went to get Alli, I had the honor of meeting my grandson Truman for the first time!  He was AWESOME, as was Sam. :)

So here are me and Truman.....Love that little guy! Thanks Joe and Becca for coming to visit! :)

A Very Sweet Gift

From A Very Sweet Friend. :)

Isn't this totally cool? It is a Ya-Ya Fan, from Bulgaria! :)
Thanks so much Jeane. :) My friend, as busy as she is, found this when she was adopting her latest 2 babies in Bulgaria. I feel so blessed to know her. She has taught me so much.
Check out her blog here.

Introducing Isabella

With her eyes wide open!
She is so adorable. She will be 3 weeks old on Wednesday. She loves her mama's Erika, Anna and Sarah, and her Ya-Ya too. :)