Winter

Snow came by the bucket loads today... it was beautiful; however I am not enjoying the unbearable cold days we have had with the snow. History is that February will bring more snow to Ohio so we have a little more to tolerate. When spring arrives we will have had a few months to enjoy our grand-daughter as well as be able to begin planning for our second grand-child ;-)

Devon & Megan have had two false alarms now; we say three is a charm... so hopefully the next trip to the hospital will be a keeper!! I am anxious to hear what Megan's doctor says/does at her appointment this coming Wednesday, if she makes it 'til then :-)

Tasha & Josh have began to plan their nursery. We all traveled to Ikea this weekend and Russell and I were able to purchase a shelving unit for them. We plan to help them as we helped Devon & Megan with Alyvia's nursery... bed, dresser, frills! We have so much fun ;-)

Russell is building me a "Granny rocker" that is a combination cradle/rocker. I can't wait to see it and use it with our babies!!! I will post pictures as soon as it is complete ;-)

Stay warm... flowers will be blooming soon!!!

Moving On

We are two weeks into the New Year and we have had some "excitement." I drove Megan and Devon to the hospital Wednesday morning because Megan's water broke and Devon wanted to concentrate on taking care of Megan... the hospital staff hooked her up to monitors. Megan's grandparents brought her mom and sister up to the hospital. Tasha came with donuts and coffee; Russell came after he got off work @ Cardinal. They monitored contractions but they said Megan wasn't in labor, a test indicated "the sack didn't rupture." so they gave Megan a shot to stop contractions and sent us home after 5 hours. Well, our common sense says Megan didn't pee the bed!!! so Alyvia must have tore the sack. Megan has been very uncomfortable since and taking one day at a time. We expect to be making another trip to Riverside sooner than later ;-)

Also that day, since I was off work from the "false alarm" I went to the doctor with Tasha & Josh... their first OB appointment!!! They are delivering our second grand-baby sometime around August 14th, six months after our first! We are so excited, we get to help prepare another nursery, watch another belly grow, and spend time with another grandbaby ;-)

Christmas

In the meadow we can build a snowman,then pretend that he is Parson Brown...

What a joyful time of year ;-) Other than the windchill being below freeezing, the spirits are bright! We celebrated part of our holiday last night. I received a new video camera, my original was literally a dinosaur and has been dead for several years! I am so excited to be able to catch funny moments on video. Maybe we will submit to Funniest Home Videos soon! Russell is working @ the Fire Alarm Office and the kids are visiting in-laws on Christmas day so we will all get together on New Year's day.

Awww...Megan and Devon are crashed! They are wore out from lack of sleep... being uncomfortable from the baby and training a puppy they found last week ;-)

Megan is getting closer to having the baby, February is oh so close! She made Devon a little nervous after her Wednesday doctor's appointment... she is dialated to a centimeter and a half!!!! So... Alyvia is "on the way." I shared that I was dialated to a centimeter and a half for a month; however, I am hoping she will wait until after Megan's baby shower to come to us ;-)

Devon started working Scioto Township Fire Department part-time this month. He is still working full-time for Information Works. Megan bought him a nice bag for his gear; we bought him a trauma bag and are working on filling it with needed supplies. He is ecstatic!

Tasha and Josh are doing well. They are moving along in life. Working, finishing school, establishing a home... being happy!! Visit Tasha's blog to catch up with her and Josh's happenings;-)

Happy New Year!!!!

Life happens

December 1st!!! Oh my gosh... we had a great Thanksgiving. Russell and I went to his mom's in the early afternoon then Thanksgiving evening we went to Tasha and Josh's with the Braniffs. Beautiful weather, a little running around, a lot of food, and great company. Russell and I have undescribable children. They are so.... functional! We will always worry about them, cause thats what parents do, but they are independent, stable, problem solvers, supportive, and share their lives with us!


Devon will be 20 on Sunday, December 7th... He has orientation with Scioto Township on December 16! He will work there part-time and Information Works full-time until he earns a full-time firefighter position somewhere. He will also continue to go to school. Megan's employer laid her off this week ;-( However, she has an interview on Wednesday with a childcare facility in Hilliard; so, we will say our prayers that all works out well!!

Tasha and Josh are working, finishing their college degrees, and establishing their home. Tasha is busy with one project or another. She never lets any dust collect anywhere!

Russell is taking better care of himself, trying to get his diabetes under control. Worry gets the best of me, but I try to be positive and take care of him, as much as he will let me. He works too much and needs more rest. Hopefully he will sell his gas guzzler, give up some hours, exercise, and get some rest. I really look forward to a long happy healthy life together! 25 years have gone so fast ;-)