Grandma's Hand.

This hand will blow you a million kisses. 

It will wave you many goodbyes. 

It will pick you up if you fall.

It will help to soothe your cries.

It has washed pots and pans.

It has fed an army of men. 

It will wipe away your tears. 

It will teach you to count to ten. 

It is the shield I'll use to protect you. 

It holds the finger to teach you wrong.

It will play so many characters, 

as together we sing a song. 

It shall pat you on your back.

It will lift up your chin. 

It will put your hand inside of it

even when it no longer fits in. 

It will help you to get dressed. 

It will point you the right way. 

This hand is your best friend.

and it won't ever go away.

Author Joanne Boyle ~ Heartfelt

Sweet Mack is growing

 Mack is growing up so quickly. It is sad to see how fast he has grown from the sweet little fellow who loved to play with his train everytime he came to my house. He has really started improving at baseball. He can hit the ball way out into outfield most of the time and he has even started jumping up to try and catch the ball while being the home plate catcher. He figured out how to ride his bike without training wheels and absolutely loves riding his bike. He is a big helper to his moma and daddy around the house with the chickens and the cows.

He did such a great job at church. They had kids takeover day and he was so brave he recited his Bible verse in front of the whole church. He also got to help run the sound system in the first service. 

He is such sweetheart - I just love him to the moon and stars and back!! 

He sent me a recording of him singing 

Skidamarink a dink a dink,

skidamarink a doo.

I love you!

Skidamarink a dink a dink,

skidamarink a doo.

I love you!

I love you in the morning,

and in the afternoon.

I love you in the evening,

and underneath the moon.

Oh skidamarink a dink a dink a dink,

skidamarink a doo.

I love you!

Let them be little

Let them be little,

Let them be silly,

Let them giggle,

Let them explore,

Let them ask for you to read that story once more,

They’re only little for so long,

Then one day these precious tender moments are gone,

The memories carried with you like a delicate old song,

Let them play,

Let them sing,

This will all be gone in a blink,

One day these little moments will feel like a distant dream 💭 ❤️

A grandmother knows...

A grandmother knows that children grow too quickly

and the time will soon come when they will no longer ask you to play with them.

A grandmother knows that it is more important to dedicate your time

to them instead of taking care of the house.

A grandmother knows that listening to them without haste is for them

the best gift.

A grandmother knows that their tantrums are sometimes

requests for help.

A grandmother knows that you never go back

I will really miss their little hands around my neck.

A grandmother knows that sometimes a day never passes

and the years fly by...

A grandmother knows...

Mack's 7th Birthday

How can Mack already be turning 7?

Mack is the sweetest little boy! I just love him so much. 

He has grown so quickly but he still has an innocent sweetness that surrounds him. He still loves to play hide and seek and loves to hide in the same place over and over. He loves to dress up in suits and looks so dashing. 

He has a phone now so that he can send messages and he absolutely loves to send me crazy pictures and voice messages. It is the most wonderful thing to get those sweet messages of his special love for me telling me how much he loves me - to the moon and back and so, so, so, so, so, very much!

He is the best big brother....he loves Sylvie Grace and protects her even when she is being mean to him. He watches out for her and keeps her out of trouble. She will never have to worry as long as Mack is around to take care of her. And he is such a big help to his moma and daddy. He loves to help in the kitchen and can already cook himself eggs and weiners.  

Mack's 5k Graduation

 Oh my, how can this sweet little boy already be graduating from 5k and getting ready to start 1st grade? Time has flown so quickly since he made his grand appearance into our lives. 

He is the sweetest and most courteous little guy. He is somewhat shy around most people but he has a heart of gold and loves being a rowdy boy. Loves playing softball and riding outside on his 4-wheeler. He loves and protects his little sister...she will always have a protector and a friend in Mack.

Mack got the award for best improvement in reading for the whole year! Look out 1st grade he is going to do great!