A visit to the park!

Everyone came to Alissa's house to check out the new park.  We didn't go into the pool area today...just played at the playground.  Everything is free except the wave pool.  It was fun to explore the new toys.

Playing dressup is fun for everyone!!

When the kids come over for a visit they all love to get into my FANCY stuff!

New Park Opens Kandle Park, Tacoma

 There is a new park directly across the street from Alissa's house.  It is just opening.....the pool won't open until later in June.  It is wonderful.....  We walked over for a preview of the fun to come!

A WEEK of babysitting!!

Alissa had a chance to join Dan on a business trip in Las Vegas......so I took Max for SEVEN DAYS!!!  A baby really keeps you busy and makes you tired.  I guess that is why we have our own children when we are young!!  Good thing the little guy is so cute!
   Here are a few pictures from our time together.........he was a corrected age of 1 year during this visit.

My Reason for Coming Home!!

I am WAY behind on blogging here.....so over the next few days I will be catching up.  Please check in for updates..........this one should have been posted back in May!!

Even though my trips to see the world are very wonderful......I have these special things waiting for me at home.  Here are my GRANDS in the Turkish garb I brought home for them.

Pretty darn cute!!!

Lasting Friendship!!

I am thankful for lifelong friendships!!

Here's to 61 years....and counting!!

Happy Birthday Max!!!

This was a momentous day in Alissa and Dan's journey with Max.  He had his first birthday!!  His parents threw a wonderful party for him.....and he enjoyed the day and his many, many visitors stopping by to bring him gifts and wish him well.  He especially enjoyed the balloons, the paper and his giant moose present from Mommy and Daddy!!  He liked his cake....at first.  Here is a picture journey of Max on his special day!!

These balloons are GREAT!  I just LOVE bouncing them up and down!!

Hanging with Mommy and Grandma and my new GIANT moose friend!!

 

Yummy yummy cake!!  Wait....this is all just too much for me!! 



And that is the story of my special, special day!!