NC fall 2012 - part 1, the jammies

What a fun, fun, FUN trip to N.C. The best ever!  The weather was gorgeous, we got to see fall colors, the trip there and back was uneventful, no one got sick and it was just five days of smiles and fun with an occasional ruckus or injury to make it REAL!  Yes, my precious grandchildren are CHILDREN after all. My son and daughter-in-law are fabulous parents, not taking short cuts or the easy way out when attention is needed. I am amazed at the patience and humor those two have, certainly two very important attributes for being a good parent. If the grandkids were perfect, I would wonder, and it wouldn't be near as much fun! After all we learn from our mistakes. I, personally, know a LOT! Ha!!

The highlights . . . I made a list. The pinata, opening presents, outside, the gas station incident, the birthday party, the park, the pool, legos and Hey . . . . Tom Sawyer! 

We started with the presents. The kids just can't wait to unwrap their gifts. Funny, cause they always know what they will be, although I try to throw in a surprise now and again. Jammies, toothbrushes and story books. How boring, but they show excitement and gratitude, bless their hearts. Their mom suggested that the jammies are the best gift, so they get two sets at Christmas, two sets in the spring. Works for me. I love the time making them, thinking about them, praying for them, how can grandkids wrap themselves so firmly around you heart? Amazing. 

They were all sweet enough to model one of the pair of jammies for me. 

 Baby D requested LIONS on his jammies. 

 For Baby K, it's all about Hello Kitty! 

Soft and comfy for Lulu.

Camo and John Deere combo, perfect for the cowboy. This guy talked a lot about coming to Texas so he could hunt, do some air rifle/paint gun stuff and go to the trampoline park with his Uncle H. That pretty much describes the boy to a T.