Life is sweet.

Tonight we had a new grand baby. A girl. Kelly Ann. We could not be happier. We are so excited! I can't wait to see what life has in store for us with all of these little ones.

Thank you Heavenly Father. We are blessed beyond words.


                                                            Life is sweet

                                                                 Cathy

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Routine Mishap

I am so glad the weekend is here!! I am really happy today is over.  Today is my deep clean Friday.) Things got a little out of order today. My daughter had a doctor appointment. It was at 9:00 this morning. She asked me if I would help her with getting the kids ready and go with her. It was a really important appointment, so of course I said yes!! We work so well together. We are like clock work. we were out the door at 8:45.
The problem is, I am not a morning person. I got up at 6:00 to get ready and to be out of my house by 7:30.  She lives about 15 minutes from me.

It is not that I don't like getting up early. I don't sleep in late. I just don't like my morning routine to be changed. I know that there are MANY tines that it has too, but I rather stick to my morning routine. My routine in the morning is to wake up and first thing I do is let as much light in as possible. Then I have a cup of tea! I love tea. In the summer, I open all the windows early. (I love to air the house out.) Let all the sunshine in. (Enter happy dance here!!) wash down the patio and water potted plants out back. Finish my tea and then head for a shower and get ready for my day. I seriously do that every morning. In the winter, I avoid the deadness of winter on the patio. Instead, I do some stuff around the house.

The thing is. I like to do the same thing every morning. I don't care about the rest of the day. That first hour though,  is a critical  part of how my day will go.When I get home and put my car in park it takes me 2.4 seconds to get into my comfy pants or pj bottoms. Then,  it is usually time to start thinking about dinner. I should explain that when I say, "thinking about dinner." That means I will ask my husband what we are having. As most people know. The oven and I do not get along. AT. ALL. I think everyone agrees that it is a safer  place if I stay away from all things cooking. The great thing is. My husband loves to cook. He is an awesome cook. Why take that happiness away from him. ;) He cooks, I clean! It is a win, win, all around! I have a sign in my kitchen that says," keep the kitchen clean, eat out!!" It is my favorite sign. I wish we could all live by it. It makes perfect sense to me! Soon summer will be here and we will have the BBQ going! I can't wait. We throw almost everything on the BBQ. A no mess meal. See, when there is a will, there is a way! :)

So, today I came home after my daughter's doctor appointment and started in on my deep clean Friday. I just got done an hour ago. Love me a clean house!  Their isn't to many things that are more important then my daughter. So, if she needs me. I can get up at 6:00 and head out the door. I may not be the happiest person in the world. But, she is totally worth it!

Now, I think I will go to bed. We have a fun night planed for tomorrow. It is my Son In Laws birthday. A bunch of us are going out and celebrating. It should be a fun night!

                                                        I hope everyone has an amazing 
                                                                     weekend!

                                                                         Cathy :)

The Loves of my life!!

Happy Monday! I always hate to see the weekend end. Mondays always seem to be filled with phone calls and things to do. I always start a list on the weekend and add to it. By time Monday rolls around, I have a list a mile long. We spend our weekend, most of the time with our family, so needless to say., what is put off on the weekends is double duty on Monday.

Today I am posting some pictures of My daughter and her beautiful family. Elle is my partner in crime, and my BFF! We do a lot together. However, my babies are my life. Sorry Elle!

 My first grandson is Jeremy. Better known as "The mild!" Jeremy is 5 years old He has an old soul. Since the day Elle brought him home he has been so easy going. He slept through the night after a couple of weeks and we never knew he was around. He is very mellow. He was named after my son who passed away. My daughter and I see so much of my son in him. He looks just like his daddy but has my daughters eyes. When we look into those eyes we see my Jeremy. My son had the most piercing blue eyes. He is my sidekick. He just started kindergarten this year. He amazes me on how well he is reading and writing. He loves school and is soaking everything up that he can Jeremy loves super hero's and his new found love of reading and writing. I had the pleasure of being in the delivery room when he was born. It was instant love.At that moment, I knew that my life was changed in a beautiful way. This sweet little boy has me wrapped around his little finger. and I would not have it any other  way!!   

                                            

  My second grandchild is Berkley. aka, Breezy, B, Berkley Girl. She will answer to any of them. Berkley is 3 years old She is better known as "The Wild!  A complete opposite of her brother Jeremy. She is all girl. She is a spit fire. She keeps Elle on her feet from the minute she wakes up until her cute head hits the pillow at night. She gives me a run for my money.   Berkley loves princess, but this girl is a fashion diva. She is a morning person. As soon as she gets up in the morning she wants to get dressed,. have her hair done, and  shoes on.. It doesn't stop there though,. a couple of hours latter,. She wants a new outfit.with matching bow, socks and shoes. This may or may not be repeated through out the day.   She is strong willed and lets it be known. there is also a soft side  to this little girl. She is a mommy to her baby brother and loves unconditionally.  She is never without her baby dolls and   she loves anything Disney.  She loves to shop,(thank goodness.) We do a lot of it.  Berkley will eat anything. She was and still is a great sleeper.. Like her brother Jeremy, She slept through the night at a couple of weeks old. She is my ..Breezy, Beautiful, Berkley girl.
                  

  Last, but by no means least. This sweet little bundle of joy is Finley. (We call him the in between.) He is almost 4 months old.  Elle thought they were done. Gave everything away and felt blessed with two beautiful babies. Something was tugging at her heart though. Her and her husband knew that their was one more waiting up in Heaven for them. They were right. almost 4 months ago, I was given a third grandchild. He is the sweetest most adorable baby. He smiles all day long. He is a complete replica of his brother. When we compare baby pictures it is so hard to tell them apart.  He is my little chunky monkey.  ( this picture is about 3 weeks ago) I am not kidding when I say he has doubled in size. He is a big boy. I think he will take after his sister in the eating department. Unlike his brother and sister. Finley is sleeping 5-6 hours a night. Not bad, but a big comparison to the 10 hours they slept as infants. He loves to cuddle. I love to cuddle him. I am a baby hog. I was also blessed to watch him come into the world. He, like the other two, have taken my heart and turned it into mush!!! I love this baby so much.

 Here  they are with their mommy and daddy in Pismo Beach. My daughter has been blessed with an amazing husband, Jeffrey. He is a hands on dad and a hard worker. I love him so much. We are beyond blessed.

This is Elle today. On Sunday, she went and had her hair cut. All of the proceeds went to our friend Brittni for the memorial bench for their baby Ezekiel. (See last post.)   She donated her hair to Locks Of  Love. A foundation that makes wigs for Children with cancer. She remembers a little girl who was in the same hospital that my son was in. Elle was 13 and never forgot how this precious little girl would brush her wig and put it on all by herself every day. She posted this picture on her way home. She called me and told  me to look at it. I was shocked to see how much she looked like her brother.She is a natural blond just like her daughter. I love this color on her though. I think she looks beautiful. I have to say. She is just as beautiful on the inside.

So...This is the joy that my husband and I share our life with. There isn't a day that goes by that we are not reminded of my son. He is in the eyes of little Jeremy. I get to see him in a glimpse of his sister. He is in my heart always. We are blessed, and we are in love!!!

                                                            How wonderful life is
                                                          with them in the world!!

                                                             have a great week!


                                                                    Cathy

Ezekiel's shower/celebration of life

Saturday we went to Brittni and Stephen's baby shower for Ezekiel. It was the most incredible celebration full of people who love and care so deeply for this beautiful family. They went all out for their 'little man". It was decked out in red, teal and of course... mustaches. 

 

 His cake (which was not only beautiful, but extremely decadent as well) was a hit. The top tier was lemon and the bottom was strawberries and champagne. Yum!

 The colors were  SO Brit! It was modern and chic... they did such a wonderful job!

 His Grandma, my best friend Tracey, bought him the sweetest Moses basket. The blankets were made with love by Grandma also. Can you feel the love for Zeke through these pictures?

 Touches of little man EVERYWHERE! How adorable are these baby Chucks?

 This table was full of information about Anencephaly. The red crate had fabric squares that you could personalize for a quilt that will be made in the near future. Sweet hats that were made especially for Zeke adorned the table as well.

 Such a perfect day to celebrate Zeke, with close family and friends.

 Brittni's newest addition, Jax. He made quite the appearance during the shower. He is such a sweet dog.

 Here I am writing on one of the squares that will be used for the quilt. The first thing that came to mind was a verse  from Psalms, "I am fearfully and wonderfully made", because Zeke is!

 The glowing Mommy opening our gift. Isn't she pretty?

 Proud parents of Zeke. They are so incredibly strong, facing this with unending faith.

 The 3D/4D ultrasounds of his darling face. How could you not love that little button nose?

My two sweet girls. Britt and my daughter Elle. They grew up together. They are sisters at heart. I love these two girls!!! 


The day was filled with so much love. It was good to be able to see my sweet friend and share in this blessing with them.

You can still make donations for Ezekiel. Just click here to go to the website that his mommy and daddy set up for his memorial bench. You can also read about their journey on their facebook page.

Thank you so much. Please keep this sweet family in your prayers.

Cathy
xo

Random Post

I am so happy that Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. I am so ready for spring!! I am so over winter!! I can even say, I am so over my boots!! There are so many cute things out for spring. I am looking forward to things blooming and warmer days. The best part is that once spring gets here, summer is right around the corner. Longer days and warmer nights. I.Can't.Wait. I can't really complain. California winters are not so bad. We have mostly sunny days. The nights where I live get pretty cold though. We are expecting snow again Friday. It will be a P.J. day for me.

My daughter Elle and I are planing the summer. The guys just kind of go along with it. We love them. :)  We want to go to San Diego and we really want to spend time at the beach more this year. She was pregnant all summer last year. Not that being pregnant stops her from doing anything. But, this year will be so much fun!  Planing vacations and a lot of beach trips.

 We had a Super Bowl party on Sunday. I have to say it was the best one we ever had. I really got into the game this time instead of just the commercials. I  liked and didn't like the halftime show. I really like Beyonce. I think I would have liked her a little more, if she was wearing just a little more. I think she is a great performer and I really like her music. I loved that Destiny's Child was brought back together for the show. I guess that is entertainment.  All in all I really enjoyed it! I was glad the 49er' s didn't win. They beat the Packers and I wasn't really happy about that. Like I really follow football We are a Packer and USC family. That is about all I follow. Ha!

Saturday we are going to Brittni's baby shower. (See last post.) She is asking that we bring a stuffed animal. There is a lady who she will donate them to. She re stuffs them into the babies birth weight. So mommies can hold them. I think that is such a sweet idea!! The time is getting closer and I think this get together will be amazing. Brittni and Steven are two amazing people and I wouldn't expect anything less. Elle will be taking pictures and I promise to post as many as I can. Hopefully on Monday!! 

I am going to be truthful here. I have never posted or downloaded a picture onto  the computer...EVER!  I have so many on my facebook from my phone. But, that is where it ends. I will be getting a lesson from my daughter on Monday.  I have never had the need to download pictures. Elle is a photographer. I have SO many pictures that she has saved on my computer and in albums and that I have scrapbooked. I guess I just got lazy and let her do all the work. That is going to change and I will be posting pictures on my blog. SOON!

Lastly, I would like to thank Erin from, Sunny Side Up, for posting about our sweet friend Brittni and her precious baby. Erin has a heart of gold. I love her blog and I love that she is so real. She also has a really beautiful family.  I would also like to thank those of you that took the time to read her story, and those who donated. It meant so much to me. It also meant so much to this family.  Please continue to pray for them as they walk down this journey.

Thank you.
Have a great day,
Cathy