January/February Birthdays

January was really a whirlwind after a wonderful Christmas season.

Grandson Ty turned 4 on January 4. He had a fireman party where he and his friends visited the firestation! I was working, but I heard it was a great success. He is obsessed with anything with wheels, and the bigger and noiser the better. He is such a handsome boy, who takes pride in his good looks...'roll up the window Dad, it will mess up my hair'! Ty is naturally photogenic. His smile lights up the room! He goes to preschool twice a week. He is adorable!

Grandson Crew turned 2 on January 15! They had a party all planned on Sat. the 17th, then cancelled that party and we all went to Chuck E Cheeses on the night of his birthday! It was a blast with all the cousins! That was a fun surprise....I got to attend. I wouldn't have been able to go to the party on the 17th! Crew lifts my spirits like no other. He screams YiaYia and runs to me and gives me a big hug whenever he sees me, and he usually stays close by. Crew is such a trooper. He never complains and has such a great disposition. He is such a happy little boy! Love him!

Granddaughter Hazel turned 2 on January 20! She had a darling Princess party with friends and family....she wore a crown and loved opening her presents! Cami made wands for all the kids, had crowns for the boys and necklaces for the girls. They had a cardboard Cinderella coach with a cutout so the kiddies could put their faces through for darling pictures. Fun times! Hazel always has a winning dimpled smile and is so friendly. She loves books and dancing and showing off! I love watching her perform. She gives good hugs and kisses, and is quite the talker!

Yesterday was my granddaughter Payton' 5th birthday. She lives far far away in a place called Reno, Nevada, and I miss seeing her and her brother Hudson. Her grandma Judy made her a wedding dress like in the move Enchanted which is Payton's favorite movie. She wore a crown....belle of the ball. She got a play violin from her parents. Since Payton is so creative, and she hasn't let up on wanting a violin, I wouldn't be surprised if she develops that talent along with her artwork. She draws pictures for her friends in preschool for them to color! She sent me an amazing drawing of deer that look very lifelike. She is fun to talk to on the phone, She gets silly and giggles. One time she wanted me to talk to her friend Riley because "You haven't seen her voice before"! Too cute!