Touch-A-Truck

This was a wonderful event with many trucks and vehicles for the girls to explore. All of the trucks had lines for the children who wanted to sit in them and pretend to drive.The girls stood very patiently in each of the lines until our last one the K-9 unit. We still had about 4-5 families in front of us when Elianna asked if she could go ask the police officer the dog's name. Next thing I notice, He is putting her in the unit, in front of all these kids waiting in line. Dear Elianna, she is so convincing she can talk a police officer into breaking the law!

The Garbage Truck was the first one they wanted to explore.

These pictures were a case of me telling them both to run over and stand under the H on the bus so I could take a picture. Well somehow Elianna thought I just meant her. As her face shows she was mad that I said Selah could be in the picture too. But I love the body language of Selah when she found out.

Elianna is talking on the radio and Selah is checking the inside mirrors to see the passengers on the bus.



Selah was afraid because of the height of the moving truck but Elianna loved running around in the back of it.

Selah inside U.S. Mail vehicle. Elianna was driving. We were also allowed to go into a Mobile Post Office used for emergencies.

Harley Girls told me they were going to get Little Gene! (He is the son of Chad's friend that lives in Florida.)

New Playground

We went to a new park today.

It now holds the title "Best Playground for my Grandchildren!"

After 3 years of holding the title, I'm sorry to announce the park in Md is now the runner-up.

Elianna is such a good big sister!

Selah in the wind.


Elianna said, "Now I look like cousin Aby!"

Selah asked, "Where we going ?" "Where am I driving you?"

Elianna aka Lioness

Elianna was sad a friend had to leave.

Normally I don't let the girls play on the swings when we go to a park. #1 I would rather they be running around playing. #2 My chest hurts to push them. But because of the springs these swings were easy to push. The girls enjoyed this unexpected treat.

This climbing wall was made of a flexible material.

All ready for bed!

Micah letting Selah know that he's sleepy.

Proud big sister with Levi!

Elianna is holding Levi & Selah is holding Micah.

This was so hard to photograph all four. After about 12 - 15 tries, this was the best I could get.

If only they could talk!

For those of you wanting to see some pictures of the babies, Here they are:

Please submit alternate captions!

Levi: "Mommy look at me sleeping like a good boy. " "Did I fool her?"

Micah: "Here's looking at you babe."

Levi: "Don't mess with me or I'll punch you!"

Micah: "You wouldn't like me when I'm Angry"

Levi: " What ARE you doing Grandma?"

Easter 2009

First thing in the morning, we gave the Selah & Elianna their Easter baskets. Selah was still eating breakfast but it was the only time we had to do them before Elianna left. She was going horseback riding with one of her church friends.

Selah Bunny Later, Selah and I went for Lunch and an Easter Egg hunt held at the church I've been attending. First thing Selah wanted to do was have her face painted like a bunny "with whiskers".

When it was time for the Easter Egg hunt, Selah was ready to go! She ran around and gathered six eggs in no time at all. I didn't even have to point them out. Then we turned in her eggs for a bag of candy. I didn't know that there was a prize basket for each age level. Surprise, Selah had picked up the special egg for her level (5 & under) and won another Easter Basket!

Here is a picture of her holding the prize egg.

Painting Easter Eggs

Lean on Me

Micah is so happy that Levi has a shoulder to lean on!

Really, they are sleeping much better since Angela has put them together.

April Snow!

This morning we woke up to 2-3" of wet "packy" snow and it was still coming down. Not knowing how long it would last, we suited up right after we ate breakfast.

Elianna wanted to make a snowman. Selah wanted to make a ....giraffe??

I guess when you're 2 you think you can do anything.

The girls ended up with two snowman. Elianna actually did the little one by herself. All I did was put the middle on top of the bottom.

I couldn't resist this photo op of my last crocus.

Last Day at the Hospital

Frog & Toad
The White Swan Theater put on a play

up on the 8th floor of the hospital.
I brought the girls and they LOVED it.

Levi and Micah going Home!!

This is the only picture I took of the boys leaving the hospital. Hopefully Angela will post some of hers. It was truly quite a parade with both boys, both girls, both grandmas and Angela!

Elianna's New Princess Bike