It's been a while!!!

The last time I posted anything, Brannan & Greyson were only 4 months old ~ FOUR ~ now they are approaching 9 months old ~ NINE. That means I've neglected the blog for 5 months but never have I neglected them.

Both have infectious smiles that will melt your heart and each have their own little personality. They will place their arms above their head in hopes of being picked up, both repeatedly say "da-da" even though they may not understand, and both are adored by their parents.

Brannan weighs about 16 lbs 8 oz, sleeps all night long (9:00 pm - 7:00 am), still takes 4 bottles per day and eats baby food 3 times per day. He will sit for hours entertaining himself (his Daddy was that way, I've heard) and absolutely loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

Greyson weighs about 18 lbs, sleeps all night long (8:30 pm - 5:30 am), takes 4 bottles per day and eats baby food 3 times per day as well. He does not sit long at all anymore ~ he's been crawling for about a week and got his two bottom teeth at about 6 months.

If only I knew what Brannan was saying to Greyson!!!

The sweetest little hands I love

Mother's Day 2011

I AM BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE

Santa Babies

While Ken & Brenda were home for Thanksgiving, they photographed my most beautiful grandbabies ~ Brannan 3 1/2 months & Greyson 3 months. Each baby has his own unique personality and I hope that they will grow up as best friends (much like Boston & Jackson).
Brannan ~ can't you just squeeze those chubby cheeks?

Greyson ~ love that big smile of his

Greyson & Brannan ~ my special Christmas Angels

Greyson ~ 2 months

I had the opportunity to keep Greyson last Friday, so Mimi and I scheduled an appointment to have his 2-months portraits made. Although I was a tad-bit apprehensive since I had never kept him for any long period, the sitting was quite a success. Greyson wore the white Feltman Bros. suit that Matthew wore for his christening at the First United Methodist Church, Picayune in December, 1983.

He also had portraits made in a yellow Feltman Bros. romper that Mamaw gave to Matthew.

Oh how my life has changed...

Two months ~ that's 61 days ~ how much different can one person's life be after 61 days???

1. I have been a grandmother to two of the most precious baby boys for 61 days.

2. I have changed poopy diapers for 61 days.

3. I have rocked and fed Brannan & Greyson for 61 days.

4. I have watched as four young adults became a little more mature as they evolved into parents for 61 days.

5. I have prayed that God would provide guidance to those four young adults as they provide shelter, nurturing and discipline to those most precious baby boys for 61 days.

6. I have worried when either baby was fussy for 61 days.

7. I have fallen asleep thinking about those precious baby boys for 61 days.

8. I have told everyone I've come in contact with just how happy I am to be Granna to Brannan & Greyson for 61 days.

9. I have watched Mimi & Papa be smitten by those precious baby boys for 61 days.

10. I look with anticipation to all the love, joy and excitement that comes by being the grandmother to the most precious baby boys from day 62 til the end of time.

Cause for Celebration

Today is a very special day ~ my Mother's birthday.

She is...

78 years young

married to the same guy for 59 years

mother of three ~ Robert, Ken & Judi

mother-in-law of two ~ Valerie & Brenda

grandmother of 10 + 5 ~ Jessica, Matthew, Ashley, Erin, Tyler, Julie, Cullen, Taylor, Caroline, & Todd + Benji, Gabrielle, Jamie, Jeffrey & Amber

great-grandmother of 7 ~ Boston, Jackson, Cade, Grant, Harper, Brannan & Greyson

She is the glue that sticks our family to together and all that we are is because of the love she shares with each of us.

Thoughts about Grandparents Day

National Grandparents Day ~ what's up with that? Is is just another holiday that the United States came up with to get another day off from work?

The Facts...
Marian McQuade has been recognized nationally as the founder of National Grandparents Day.

President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation declaring the first Sunday in September after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day.

A Song for Grandma and Grandpa by Johnny Prill is the official song of National Grandparents Day.

Forget-me-not is the official flower of National Grandparents Day.

Sunday, September 12, 2010 was National Grandparents Day but more importantly, it was my FIRST GRANDPARENTS DAY!!!

The Proof...

Brannan ~ 1 month old

Greyson ~ 2 weeks old

Being Granna to these precious boys has brought enormous joy to me and they are only a few weeks old. I anticipate lots of fun times with Brannan and Greyson. And now, I fully understand just how GRAND life has become since their births.

Brannan & Greyson ~ Best Buds 4-ever

Brannan and Greyson finally got to meet each other tonight @ Greyson's home. While I thought it would be a great idea to have both boys together ~ photo possibilities were endless in my mind ~ my sweet angels didn't get that memo. I remember well the time of the day from about 5 - 7 being called "the witches hour" or "the childrens hour" ~ you know, the time when it seems that babies get fussy and no matter what you try, they are just not happy babies. Add to that, the crazy idea that Granna had of making photographs and Brannan and Greyson both became pretty inconsolable. Thank goodness, both Mommies were very near by and calmed their fears. I am sure there will be ample opportunities for photo shoots ~ probably more than these little boys would prefer ~ but I am confident they will appease me.

My Precious Grandsons

I think they like each other ~
(or will at least tolerate one another)

Mommy, Brannan's getting fussy ~
can I get out now or can you make him stop???

Granna's favorite little boys
Greyson Matthew ~ 1 week old
Brannan John ~ 3 weeks old