The Queen reads bedtime stories..

Gwamma reads to Jelly Bean

2012-02-11T18:52:00.000-08:00

Sorry Sweet Pea, it's been awhile since Gwamma did this, I'm out of practice. Hope you like this one.. it's one of Gwamma's favorites. I love this series..

Love ya Jelly Bean... Love you more than ice cream..

Grandpa and Ellie.. hanging out..

2009-07-08T19:23:00.000-07:00

The night before we moved into the new house..

2009-07-08T13:47:00.000-07:00

birthday number two was awesome..

2009-05-12T21:02:00.000-07:00

Daddy got me golf clubs so we can go golfing together.. We already go to poker games together.. so why not golf?

Mommy got a candle, but dork old Granny brought stupid rolls for my bday cake.. hey granny it was my birthday ... not mom's.. I should have gotten my fav.. not mommy's fav... you dorko..

Grandpa and you were fixing the world!

2009-03-29T16:51:00.000-07:00

Grandpa and his two Granddaughters...no matter how sick he was.. he knew his granddaughters... ha ha,...

and my famous, black eye! Darn chair anyway!

2009-03-11T16:19:00.000-07:00

Who's bright idea was it to put that chair on the deck when I was just learning to walk? Didn't you know I would fall?

My visit where I got a black eye.. and other stuff!

2009-03-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

Me and Grandpa just hangin out...

I'M AN OUTSIDE KINDA GIRL..

2009-03-11T15:35:00.000-07:00

I DON'T KNOW WHY WE HAD TO TAKE MOMMY WITH US.. BUT WE DID THIS DAY. GRANDMA GETS THAT WAY SOMETIMES. SHE THINKS I NEED TO SHARE HER LOVE WITH MOMMY.. I THINK THAT SUCKS!

Cool Pony Grandpa!

2009-03-11T15:18:00.000-07:00

THIS LOOKS COOL GRANDPA!

GET ME SOME SPURS GRANDPA!

OK HOW DO I GET OFF THIS THING?

Teaching Grandpa!

2009-03-11T15:08:00.000-07:00

It took you all summer to teach Grandpa his DVD's and weights did NOT belong there, but you got him trained..

Grandma and I shook our booties..

2009-03-11T14:36:00.000-07:00

Mommy left me in charge of Grandma one night. I took her to a street dance and taught her how to shake her bootie...

I'm Glad to be Me!

2009-02-19T19:20:00.000-08:00

2009-02-16T04:57:00.000-08:00

Take Notice Gang

2009-02-02T19:25:00.000-08:00

Hey.. Farmer's wife aimed me towards a great sight for all you Moms and DAds,, Grandpas and Grandmas.. Day care centers...

Check it out...

ROOT AND SPROUT

They have some free giveaway contest.. all it cost you to enter is an email... and they have some great reading material there..

Because let's face it gang...THE QUEEN can't entertain your kids all the time...

No,, I'm just kidding... I love you all and you know it...

so.. hop on over there and check em out...KIDS.. THE QUEEN SAYS.. TAKE YOUR ADULT BY THE HAND..AND LEAD THEM OVER TO THE SPROUT AND ROOT SITE... thanks kids..

Love you all..
THE QUEEN..

If I Found A Wistful Unicorn

2009-01-31T09:48:00.000-08:00

Bedtime story

2009-01-30T01:14:00.000-08:00

ogre child drew this one and sent us!

2009-01-29T14:25:00.000-08:00

Thank you Ogre Child, you did a wonderful job. Keep them coming..

I love you Grandma. by Jillian Harker and Kristina Stephenson

2009-01-29T13:40:00.000-08:00

OK, this is a practice run.. Please don't laugh too hard at me.. I had to speed read to get it in under the time limits of photobucket.. I'm still learning..

Grandma and OC at the lake

2008-09-11T11:05:00.000-07:00

Grandma and you were having a high old time at the lake this summer, when they snapped this picture... You were splashing and it was dang cold.. but we were having fun..

Not keeping up OC

2008-08-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

Grandma has fallen way behind on this project hasn't she? Well, not really. I've worked hard at keeping the scrapbook updated that you gave me when you were born. I've worked hard at making sure we are a very big part of your life.

Do you have any idea what a difference you have made in my life? I had no idea when I found out I was going to be a Grandma, how much my life would change. I had no idea that I would NEED to hear you in the back ground while I was on the phone with your Mommy.

I had no idea how much your Mom and Dad would allow Grandpa and I to be involved in your life. I had no idea how much we would NEED to be involved in your life.

Your Daddy is so special. I remember when it was almost time for you to be able to eat baby food. Your Daddy brought a jar and a spoon to me because I was at your house, and I wouldn't be the next week. He said, "Well Grandma, you should give her a little, it's just a week early."

Your Mommy and Daddy have worked so hard to make sure that we got to see you every month for an extended visit. They have worked so hard to make sure we were there for the firsts in your life. You need to know how special your Mom and Dad are.

I had no idea how much I would love watching you play in the lake or play with the other children.

OC, I had no idea how important you would become. I had no idea how deep the love in my heart for you would run.

Grandma will work harder at keeping this blog updated. You may have to kick her in the butt once in awhile to remind her to do this.... but I promise you... the Scrapbook is UPDATED.. with all the firsts and special moments.

It has you in the lake. It has you on the dock. It has you riding all the rides at the park. It's all there my little love, it's just not all here.

So, here we go.. Your Auntie Chris is about to find out how much joy and Grandchild will bring, so we need to keep on top of this so she doesn't out do us..You ,, my dear baby.. can now help me.

Grandma has made you an author.... so when Grandma comes to visit... we will add your side to this blog....(of course my dear, it will be Grandma's take on your side cause you can't type yet)

I love you very much....

Grandma...

Where do Grandma's come from!

2008-03-11T10:59:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time in a land far away, OC came into the world. She arrived wrinkled and crinkled and screaming at the top of her lungs. She arrived to find waiting, her Grandma.

Oh, her Grandma swarmed over her fusing and carrying on. Once Grandma knew that OC and her Mommy were fine and home, she returned to her home far away.

Every week, OC's Mommy would call Grandma and let her talk to OC. OC was so amused that Grandma was a phone. Who else but OC could have a phone for a Grandma? She would kiss and hug and slobber on the phone. She loved her Grandma Phone so much.

Then one day while OC was visiting those people on the farm far away, the old blond one spoke. OC's head swung around to see why this blond one sounded like Grandma. Just like that, OC had a real Grandma.

She hugged and kissed and slobbered on her Grandma. All the time, Grandma was hugging and kissing her back.

As she got older, OC asked her Mommy where Grandma's come from. Her Mommy said, "Why, they come from phones Princess."

First, they are little Granddaughter's that talk to their Grandma's on the phone. Then as they get older, they are Mommy's, who talk to their daughter's on the phone. If they are really good at these two things, they get to be Grandma's. Grandma's who will always talk to you on the phone. Anytime,, day or night good Grandma's are just a phone call away..

With this, OC smiled and asked for a cell phone..

Her Mommy said, "No Princess, you are too young to have your own phone."

So, she asked Grandma. Grandma said, "Now OC, Your Mommy said you were to young for your own cell phone. Good Grandma's don't go against what Mommy says.."

Now OC and Grandma can talk anytime... Grandma got them both web cams. Hey Mommy, You didn't say no on that one...

Missing the Ogre Child!

2008-01-11T10:40:00.000-08:00

Hi OC,

Grandma is so down in the dumps. The weather has been so crappy and cold and wet. It makes me realize that this next trip to see you will pry be our last until spring.

I always had such a hard time with your Mommy living so far away, but now with both of you that far away, it's sort of freaking me out..

I'm bringing the video camera with me, to leave,so your Mom and Dad can make me videos to watch of you growing up through the winter. Please make sure they do it....

I don't know if I am going to be able to handle this or not. I don't want you and your Mom and Dad out on crappy roads to get here through the winter,, and I won't be able to leave, so I guess we will just have to do the best we can.

You make sure Mommy keeps the phone charged so you can call and talk to me....and make sure she videos you,, and make sure she posts pictures...and tell Daddy to work lots of hours so he has lots of money to bring you back here next spring...

I'll see you in a couple weeks... I love you bunches and when you grow up and have kids,,,please make sure you move 6.5 hours away from your Mom so she understands what I just posted.. he he he...

Love you and your mommy bunches..... Grandma the "Crazy old Woman"

Hi baby girl!

2007-12-13T10:47:00.000-08:00

It so made my day when your Mommy told me that someone besides Grandma called, and when she handed you the phone you had no interest. I love it that you know when it's Grandma and you want the phone to talk to and play with.

Grandpa and I had a great time with you and your parents. I can't wait for you to get moved so we can come see your new place. Sorry things didn't work out so we could help you move.

Grandma wrapped all the Christmas presents she has for your Mommy and Daddy today. Most of your presents are already there and your Mommy wrapped them..

I have a couple more things to pick up for you.

Mommy said you did really good in your costume for Halloween. Sorry Grandma didn't cut that ouchy part out before we put it on you. It's a little tough to design this stuff when you are 7 hours away...but Mommy said you looked really cute in it.. I wouldn't know cause your Mommy hasn't posted the pictures yet. and by the way,,ask her where the picture of you and Grandpa sleeping on the couch is..and grandma feeding you...I'M WAITING....

Grandma found the cover to your carseat at a garage sale. I got it washed today and dried so we will see if we can get grandpa to mail it when he goes into town this week. I'll stick the sling I made for your mommy in there too.

So that's about all for tonight. Love you oodles and bunches..

XXX OOO

Grandma

Granny Bargains!

2007-11-11T10:42:00.000-08:00

Your mommy thinks she is such a hot shot clearance whore...Granny has her beat... I got a temporary car seat for $2.00 (not smart enough to put it in the car)

this for 50 cents

and this for a quarter,,,plus two outfits for a quarter each...

Then your Mommy wanted something for Xmas that was going to cost me 90 dollars and I got it for 25...so beat that...

See you in a week love Grandma

The Tea Pot!

2007-10-12T10:38:00.000-07:00

Remember how I wanted a tea pot so you could have the memories of the special stuff at grandma's? Remember how I wanted one of the ones that had been in our famiy for years only to find out they had been given to your aunts? How I found the hippo cookie jar that now sits on the table for you to see every time you come to visit? Well, now I have found the tea pot.. and it is awesome. We have two little tea cups that we can have our tea out of..

I also found this old rocking horse. So let the memories begin.. Grandpa and I will be there in a few weeks to see you. Don't grow too much between now and then and have fun at Auntie T's tonight... I love you.. Grandma.

Sorry Ogre Child, it's your gene pool!

2007-10-11T10:29:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry OC.. it's in

your gene pool... please forgive us our sins..

She is so cute!

2007-06-11T10:25:00.000-07:00

DADDY TAUGHT OC HOW TO USE HER HANDS

AND WE WERE THERE WITH THE CAMERA

GRANDMA BOUGHT HER AN OUTFIT...IMAGINE THAT!!!

I THINK I LIKE BEING A GRANNY...

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ARE EXHAUSTED

Ogre Child's first kittens

2007-06-11T10:09:00.000-07:00

Since this set of Grandparents live so far away,,she needs to know we love her. I will post pictures of her and for her here

These are OC's first kittens.

She will be here in a few weeks to see them

How did we get from this... to this...

2007-05-11T10:50:00.000-07:00

Dear Ogre Child

2007-03-11T10:21:00.000-07:00

I feel I owe you an explanation as to why I do what I do. So here goes.
I'm sorry I couldn't be there to bond with you more when you were born. It was sort of a difficult situation. Grandpa Cletus was so sick and I was so worried. He couldn't even get up to walk the dog. I was so worried about your Mom but I couldn't see her, because well she was busy having you.. I couldn't live at the hospital with you and your parents just for a chance to hold you. . I am very sorry for that. I also do not do well around people I do not know. I don't know whether to kick their ass and grab you from them or let them have their way. So, I backed off.
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I do not want you to think you are not the most precious thing in the world to me, next to your MOM. I'm sorry honey, you will always have to take second to your Mom. Never, will you come to my home and be hugged and kissed, before your Mom is. It's not that I don't love you as much, it's just that she had my heart first.
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The day you were born and the days following, I felt should be your family time with your Mom and Dad. I will have my time to spoil you rotten. I'm looking forward to it. It's only a few weeks away.
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SO NOW THAT YOU KNOW ALL ABOUT GRANDMA,,,HERE'S SOME PICTURES FOR YOU AND YOUR ONLINE FAN CLUB.
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Your Mom built this years ago for her ducks. She designed it and even hand sewed all the little nooks and crannies with wire. It's now home to your 5 kittens..Like your Mom and Grandma's bond, it has withstood storms, time and hardship to remain a strong and loving home...for all who pass.
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This Grandma won't always be able to buy you everything you ask for, but as long as we can, we offer you this life style when you come to visit. We will provide you miles of wide open spaces to explore the way your Mom did..
We will offer you strange and unusual things to look at, like REDNECK fountains and rosebush's planted in the oddest places where only you will enjoy..
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We will offer you new born babies to play with until your heart is content. We will offer you our unconditional love. What more do you need?

Love,,,, Grandma Juice