Blue Skies in Winter?

This one if for everyone that has the gray sky syndrome of winter. I'd like to call it sharing of the blue sky rather than bragging. ;)

"Reunited, and it feels so good!"

Go, Gwen, go!!!



This Madame Alexander doll from Bummie was one of Gwen's Christmas gifts. She's saying a form of the word baby now. Pretty adorable!

Visiting Grandma Vicki and Family

This picture is at the play area at the mall nearby. Gwen is really close to walking. She's getting very brave.

My uncle Charlie is my Mom's brother. He is very good with Gwen. The extended family had dinner out last night and Charlie sat by Gwen. He would share his food with her and graciously share his napkin too. He was a very good sport with the mess that comes along with those that are just learning to eat solid foods. Thanks Charlie!!!

Unfortunately I didn't get all of the family pictured in this one. Ryan, Bruce, Reid, Charlie and Diane has already left, but pictured from left to right is Jami and Nevayla, Loren, Jane, Mom, Gwen and Bummie.

We have watched two of my niece Brooklynn's basketball games. Gwen was cheering loudly with the rest of the crowd. It was hilarious.

Nevayla is my cousin Jami's baby girl. She is just three months older than Gwen. They interact together very kindly and Nevayla is even sharing already.

We all meet up at my Mom's house for play dates with the babies.

The mall nearby has a new play area. Gwen had an absolute blast following the other kids around and going down a slide and crawling over this pictured bridge. It's only been open for a week, so it is very clean. We'll hopefully be able to go again.

One of Gwen's favorite things to do at Grandma Vicki's is to go up and down this thresh hold. It is tons of fun!

We have visited many family members. Rory is a great care giver to children.

Here wer are at Bummie's house. Having family around lifts spirits and brings great joy to her.

My long life friend Sheila gave birth to Briel early November. We were both home visiting family, so we had a good time catching up with more time than the quick meetings we've had for the last 11 years. We're more or less like sisters, so we care greatly for each other's little babies.