TJ looking all grown up

Went shopping for a sharp outfit for Mallory's wedding.  The jacket is from grandma Mckee.  His grandpa Dan's jacket.  Brad put it all together in the store.  He did a great job and TJ looks soooo handsome.  He is looking all grown up with the suit outfit on.  Where did the time go?  His dad would be soooo impressed.

beach December 2012

Just wanted to share some pictures of the beach.  December and no snow yet.  The operative word.  It is suppose to show up tommarrow with rain.  Hoping it misses us, but I know the reality of where we live and the time of year it is.  All of us in Michigan are very much appreciating the green we still have.

TJ's 14th birthday

Happy birthday son.  You are a wonderful young man.  Your father is looking from above feeling proud of the person you are becoming.  We love you!

Halloween 2012 The kids and all their friends. Success!

They had sooo much fun and got a ton of candy!!!!  A good halloween for all.

Homecoming and Chicago. Catchup time.

The top one is Nikki, her friend Alexis and her boyfriend just before leaving for homecoming in September.  The girls were beautiful.  This second one is Nikki in front of the metal jelly bean in Chicago.  Very fun field trip.  One for the memory books.  She loves Chicago, but would not want to live there.

Teenage driver, my baby is growing up!

From daddy's baby girl to teenage driver.  She has grown soooo much.  Her dad would be proud and probably a little nervous like her mother.  He will watch over her I am sure.  Keep her safe!

Drive safe!  Love you my dafter!

17 th birthday a success!

The GFI(girl from Indianapolis). Refer to Santini's blog. The cute baby is my newest client. We love the baby!

It was as delicious as it was pretty. Not much left.

Beautiful flowers from Step-dad Brad. Nikki loves them. She was very touched. He even got her points for her x-box. Good for Brad. A very good time had by all. Sad to see the GFI leave for home on Saturday. Nikki and TJ love there newest cousin.

Seventeen, where did the time go?

Her first homecoming. Looking so grown up in her beautiful dress from grandma Boyd. Nice picture with future step-dad Brad.

Here is another happy time with the new future stepdad and family.

Life has changed. The girl is happy and now a young woman. She and our family have grown. Her dad would be happy to see her living and loving her life.

I will always love and treasure this picture. A happy princess with her proud and happy dad. He will be watching over his princess girl and smiling.

Mother nature unfortunately remembered Michigan

Winter is here with a bang. Back to standing the garbage back up after being hit by plows early in the morning. It was five this morning. An annoying part of winter in Michigan. We were unbelievably lucky this year. Yesterday 50 and loving it. Friday the 13th of January in Michigan. I knew it would be here eventually.

January Thaw in west Michigan

Just a look at Grand Haven. No snow on the roads when we came home. 50 Today for the high. Yaay!!!!! Even sunshine. However, still not as nice as Florida, but it could be worse. I will take it.