Take Me Out To The Ballgame

John so generously gave us and Scott and Jill his White Sox tickets (he was going to the Blackhawks game). We drove in a downpour to get to the game. We left our house and it was 75 degrees outside. Two hours later it was at best...40 degrees. But we brought coats and gloves just in case...and John gave us extra coats and blankets. We were set!!

Got to have a Chicago hot dog at the ball park! And the White Sox won (and so did the Blackhawks... and Bulls and Cubs on Sunday). After the game there were fireworks! It was a lot of fun!

thanks John and Terry!

Just had to throw in this picture of Blake....he loves the swings at the park!

Isn't he CUTE!

Play Ball

Today was Tyler's first T-ball game of the season. We all enjoyed a day at the park.

Tyler....always smiling!

Die hard fans!

He could see better if his helmet didn't fall over his eyes.

But he still got good hits!

The girls being goofy when I asked them to smile for a picture.

More fans....Brian and Natalie

the rest of the cheering section....

Cubs and Bulls won too! A great day!

Spring Break

This past week was spring break for all the kids and Bruce and Tiffany and family came for some of the week. We spent a lot of time at the parks. You can see how much fun they all had just being together.

Grandma Moments

What a glorious week it was being with Denise and helping her with baby Kaleb and bonding with Brayden. The weather was beautiful (hot) and we were able to spend a lot of time outside. Here are just some of the activities we did. (We are painting with water).
A warm evening on the patio.

Playing at the park!

Kaleb very peaceful after a drive.

Brayden and her new baby brother!

Daddy and son.

Mommy and daughter

Beautiful, loving children. Grandma loves you! Can't wait to see you again!

HE'S HERE

We are so thrilled to announce another grandchild. Denise and Brandon welcomed little Kaleb Wardell Gardner into the world on Sat. morning March 14, 2009 at 2:42 am. He weighed 7 pounds and 14 oz. He is 19 inches long and perfect in every way. Congratulations to Denise and Brandon and big sister, Brayden!!

Just Waiting

I really thought I would be in Texas helping Denise....but she hasn't had the baby yet so we took the kids to McDonald's for lunch. They had a great time playing together.

Happy Birthday Natalie

We had Natalie's family birthday party on Sat. (Valentine's Day). It's hard to believe she is 4 years old!! Her actual birthday is the 18th.
Brian, Heather, Tyler and Natalie. Heather cooked a delicious birthday dinner.

Natalie and her Hello Kitty cake

Tyler on his grandpa George's shoulders.

Debbie and Tyler didn't know they were dressed as "twinners" for the night.

Click on this picture so see how much fun the kids are having during dinner. Tyler is cracking up and making the girls laugh too.

Debbie made these delicious heart brownies. They were so yummy.

I made these easy yummy treats. They are circle "ring" pretzels or you can use small "knot" pretzels. Place a Rolo candy on each pretzel. Place on cookie sheet in oven on lowest setting for about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and place a pecan half on the Rolo candy. They are really good. Like a "turtle treat".