Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Lots of laughter, fun and endless talking. That's what you get when the girls drive to Columbus for the day. And also a wonderful morning in the Columbus Ohio Temple. What a perfect way to spend a sunny Saturday!
On the way home, more laughter, talking and singin' to the oldies.
Just one flaw in the day, I forgot to bring the pepperoni rolls.
I guess we'll just have to do it all again girls!!

Like Father, Like Sons

It has been nice to see some family from the West this week. Today we enjoyed shopping in Hartville, a fun dinner at Fazoli's and a round of board games, snacks and laughter.
Interesting how all the girls in the group ordered something different, and Walt, Ron, and their dad Larry ordered the exact same meal of Spaghetti and Meatballs. This, of course was unplanned, but not surprising.
I will always see in my mind the three of them watching a game, and no matter what teams are playing, the result is always the same. Three different but unmistakeable sounds of giggling in various tones surrounds the room. For sure we know that their team has made a great play or upped the score to win. Fun times, good memories.
I am thankful for these good men in my life.

Cousins

It has been so fun to watch the cousins interact and hang out this month.

On Memorial Day weekend, the older girls, Becca, Abbie, Amanda and Alexandra, had a sleepover at Grandpa's where they did scrapbooking, played games and collected their candy at the parade. But mostly they giggled, and I treasure the memory.

This week, the younger cousins, all nine of them, hung out here at Grandma's and had a ball with each other.

All of them under the age of ten, but they adore each other.

Some quotes from the little folks:

Claire, age 3, as she is exploring my bedroom.

"Grandma, is this your room?"

"Where is Grandpa's room?"

"Do you sleep in the same bed?"

We have an extra bed in our attic room, so she was just wondering.

Ava, age 4, to Claire as they were saying goodbye.

"Bye, Claire, I love you!"

Nora, age 3, not wanting to be outdone by her sister.

"Bye, Claire, I like you very much!"

Too CUTE!

Then there was the tennis match at the park between Maddie(6) and Ian(7) and Noah(9) vs. Abbie(12) Of course the younger cousins "won" with their "lucky tennis balls"

No rain, fun times, and a tired, but HAPPY Grandma!