Day Three Hundred Seventeen 2013

Grandsons Knox and Elijah shared a snack and a TV show this afternoon after school. Elijah is the only kid I know who likes shredded mini wheats [the frosted kind]. Knox picked out and ate all of the colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows and left the cereal in the bowl. It’s all sweet on a happy hump day.

Day One Hundred Sixty Eight 2013

Cousins Knox and Elijah enjoyed some Cheerios for breakfast this morning while watching an episode of Scooby Doo. Eighteen month old Knox loves being around six year old Elijah, but not so much the other way around. For now, anyway. I hope they’ll be good buddies one day.

Day One Hundred Thirty 2013

G R A N D P E E P S !!!

Granddaughter Shelby

Grandson Knox

Grandson Elijah


Hope your Friday was grand!  Happy T G I F, y’all!!

Day One Hundred Eleven 2013

My sweet grandpeeps~Knox, Shelby, Elijah~so glad you got to spend time together today.

The laughter of a child is the light of a house   ~African Proverb

 

Day Ninety Five 2013

T G I F !

Grandson Elijah got to take a stuffed animal to school today to sit on his desk ~ a real treat. He took ‘Cookie’, his new dog he got at Cracker Barrel the other night. ‘Cookie’ was decked out in Elijah’s skeleton bow tie ~ very manly.

Grandpeeps Elijah, Knox, and Shelby are always up for yummy frozen treats at Cream City Ice Cream Shop and Coffee House.

Daughter Kelly says ‘Where’s mine?’ She eventually ordered a scoop of pistachio ice cream.

Shelby got Tennessee Fudge and Cake Batter and shared a lick with Aunt Kelly ~ well, sort of.

Grandpa Neil shared his with Knox. Who knew this kid would love cheesecake and caramel ice cream.

I think Grandpa [Knox calls him ‘Pa’'] managed to get a few bites for himself.

Shelby’s ice cream was lip-lickin’ good. Elijah has been wanting a frozen hot chocolate. That’s what he ordered but he didn’t like it. It was mostly ice and you could barely taste the chocolate.

He got a second chance at a treat he could eat ~ Tennessee Fudge ice cream on a cone. Now that was good.

After our treats, we headed outside to play in the sunshine of this beautiful day. Knox is rarely without his Elmo these days.

All that brilliant sunlight knocked Elijah right off his feet.

They all love jumping on the trampoline. Shelby and Elijah are experts. Knox has gotten the hang of it pretty quickly.

Our cherry trees are blooming ~ my fave in the spring, especially against a backdrop of endless blue sky.

Bouncy Knox ~ and Elmo, too

Elijah flies through the air with the greatest of ease.

When Knox is on the trampoline, Shelby and Elijah try not to jump high or hard so Knox won’t go flying off into the deep blue and beyond. Fun times for these cousins.

Knox’s Aunt Holly bought him some Elmo jammies. What a happy way to end the day.
Happy TGIF, y’all!

Day Ninety Three 2013

The Grandpeeps~Knox, Elijah, and Shelby~hanging out together this afternoon, gathered around the iPad mini, watching Elijah play a game. They did get outside a little later and played on the trampoline. Another beautiful day weather-wise, even though the wind had a bite to it. It’s always a good day when I get to spend it with my peeps.

Day Three Hundred Eight 2012

Grandson Knox stylin’ in his Old Navy cap.

Daughter Holly, grandson Knox, grandson Elijah, and grand daughter Shelby on the front porch swing this beautiful November afternoon. Knox thinks it’s great fun to ‘honk’ his cousin Elijah’s nose. And pull his hair. With Shelby’s encouragement, of course.

Shelby and Knox—cousins becoming good buddies.

‘Honk!’

"Grandchildren are God's way of compensating us for growing old."

~Author: Mary H. Waldrip

Day Two Hundred Fifty Four 2012

An After School Special~~The Grandkids And The Computer Game~~starring Shelby, Knox, and Elijah

Day One Hundred Ten 2012

My hubby Neil met his cousin Jim this afternoon for the first time ever. I think they are either second cousins or maybe first cousins, once removed (never could figure that out). There aren't many people out there with the last name Ranft, especially in this family. I found Jim on Facebook, and we messaged each other back and forth. Today he was passing through our town on his work travels from Birmingham back to his home in Illinois, and he stopped by for a visit. Apparently, Jim got the 'tall gene' from his great grandfather, who is Neil's grandfather (Jim is 6'4" and Neil is 5'8"). Genetics are funny like that. But I do see a family resemblance. They had a good visit and discovered some things they didn't know about other family members. And it's always good to meet someone who has the same unpronounceable name as yours. 

Day Three Hundred Fifty One 2011

Granny's Christmas Peeps! The Sweetest Gifts Under The Tree!
Shelby~Elijah~Knox

Day Two Hundred Sixty One 2010

A Pile Of Cousins And One Button

Since I was a slacker today in the photography department, I shall share a blast from September, 2006~cousins Sarah, Julia, Shelby, and Ashley all piled up on my sister in law's couch at a Labor Day get together. I always marvel at how young they look in these way back when pictures. Cute as a button. And speaking of cute buttons, that tiny white fuzz ball is Angel Button, my sister in law Cyn's pup dog. They've all grown up in four years. My precious nieces and granddaughter (and you, too, Button!). I love you all!