Happy and Tired!!

* Courtesy of Ms. Bella!!

Bella, Dylan and Selena have been here for a week now and it's a happy time, a crazy time and so tiring! I even slept 12 hours the other night! I haven't done that in a long time. We've been to the beach, John's Incredible Pizza twice, a softball game, out to eat a few times, had play time with Mason a couple days and today is play day at grandma's. We played outside all morning and picked cucumbers and tomatoes. They ate strawberries right off the plant. We've played play doh twice today. Enjoying my last couple days with my precious grandchildren before they go home on Tuesday.

MOM UPDATE: Thank you for your prayers. My mom's surgery went very well. She is doing well. Everything is scheduled to be hooked up on Monday...she will then be my "BIONIC Mama!!" as I call her. Half of her head is shaved and she will need a trim or to shave the other side. My sister bought her some hats and scarves so she can get out of the house when she's ready right now and will probably get a wig. She is in good spirits and can't wait to see how this works.

All about the Grandchildren!

My mom came from Arizona to see her newest great grandson, Mason.  She found out on Christmas eve, that she was a great grandma for the 4th time.  Her husband's grandson's wife had a baby boy!

The most precious present I got this Christmas!!

Dustin giving his dad a BIG hug for the new snow jacket and pants.

My fabulous daughter, Danielle with her 7 week old precious one!

Ballerina Bella...couldn't wait to try on her new tutu 

and show us how to dance like the Nutcracker!

Dylan didn't need presents!  Just bows and paper!

 I enjoyed myself so much that I only have a few pictures.  

That doesn't happen often.  

My Mom is still here.  

Dallas and Selena are getting remarried Sunday in Big Bear!  

Brrrrr...it's supposed to be a high of 45 degrees.  

That's COLD for a southern California city girl!   

I will have Bella, Dylan and my mom and GA all here until Wednesday.

Never a dull moment!  I love it! 

Bella's Special Time!

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About a month ago, I decided to make cupcakes with Bella. She is my big helper in the kitchen. I started putting her up the counter to watch me and hold things when she could first sit up. She loved just sitting there. Now she likes to get involved by cracking eggs, putting the flour in the bowl, etc. I enjoy this time together and so does she. She loves to play in water and with bubbles. This was her first time at the sink playing in the dish water and helping grandma clean. These moments are the most precious and I treasure each and every one of them. I enjoyed these moments with my own children and now I get to share this time with my grandchildren. What a joy! It's my day with Bella and Dylan today. They are both napping so grandma can get a little down time on the computer. Life is good!