Tis the season

 Seems like just yesterday our 3 little ones were in Christmas programs, mainly Church and school. Always an exciting time for the kids, parents and of course the grandparents.

...and so the circle of life continues , we are now the grandparents watching the most beautiful, well behaved, perfect (in our eyes) amazing grandchild.

Audrey had her first BIG Christmas program for preschool, 

I was so thankful this fall when my daughter was able to get Audrey

 into the very last slot of the "kingdom kids", a Christian preschool. 

They were actually able to tell the story of Jesus birth

  through song and stories...  the true meaning of Christmas.

These little darlings captured the hearts of all those in attendance, 

such sweet angelic voices, the girls smiling and waving, the boys a bit more cautious.

 Audrey is passing by our row, all smiles after seeing her family.

 That's our little miss smack-dab in the middle

 the boys dont seem all too thrilled with this song selection.

 Showing us her ginger bread man

 Best friends, Em and Audrey

I'm looking forward to attending all the activities that the grandkids are in, 

It's only just begun....

This grandparent gig is the best! 

Had to throw in a pic of little Carson, 

Love this baby  :)

Boxes and boxes galore....

It won't be long now...

One week from tomorrow the grand opening of Cooks Pantry

~Kitchenware to inspire~

 My cousin Holly is the owner of this unique store featuring quality kitchenwares

That's Holly (in the middle) receiving a shipment from UPS last week.

Oh the boxes...and boxes....and boxes

 they just keep coming (and are still coming)

I've had fun helping my cuzzin set up her new store, checking shipments in, 

unloading boxes, and helping to fill the shelves. 

Even Brianna was able to help one day last week 

This is only a glimpse of what this store has to offer 

Cast iron pans....lots of them! 

 Bakeware galore, so many fun gadgets, and quality cookware.

It's the kind of store you could spend hours looking at all it has to offer!

I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together for the grand opening on November 9th

There will be product demo's, food sampling, and door prizes

You will love this store, If you have a chance go check it out, 

I know I will!!!

I've become "Great"

Another Generation makes me a "great"... 

A little over a month ago my sweet niece Megan and her hubby Josh

asked me to take some "pregnancy" photo's of her before their first baby was born. 

I felt honored to oblige.

click here to see mama & daddy to-be

2 weeks ago little Abigail joy was born.... 

my great-niece

Which make me a Great Aunt, (a new title for me)

I finally got to hold this little darling in my arms this week, she is precious.

 Seems like only yesterday I was holding her mama Megan

We were neighbors in Kasson, when Megan (MJ) was born, my oldest brothers daughter.

My daughter was born 3 1/2 month after megan, 

cousin's, neighbors and best friends all at the same time.

They remain close to this day

Megan and Brianna  (3 1/2 months apart)

~ ~ ~ 

Then came the other....

one week after little Abby, came another little girl , Kiruna Jo

My 2nd great-niece within a week 

 Born to my oldest Nephew Jamey (Megan brother) and his wife Kate, 

I'm anxiously waiting to meet this little one, hopefully soon!

I'm so happy for my Brother and sis-in-love, new grandparents to 2 little girls, how fun it'll be for them to watch these two sweet girls grow up together.  

Love these new additions to our growing family.

I'm just feeling so..... GREAT !