More to be grateful for...

Today I am grateful for many things. For my husband, and the great father, and grandfather he has become. I have loved watching him grow and change into a wonderful man. For my children and their spouses, and the wonderful parents they are becoming in light of all the pressure in the world that encourages young people to do their own thing. They are all so good in teaching their children to become good examples to the world around them.

For the blessing of having little Jacob blessed by his Father today at church, and a loving Papa, Uncle, and extended family participate in this Priesthood ordinance.

Rick and Jacob Rodrick Stewart

Proud Guggy and Papa

For our Family.
Elizabeth holding Brynley, Bailey, Brianne holding Isaac, Jarod holding Jacob, Brandon holding Benson, and Papa and Guggy.


For extended family.
Family with Sarah and Israel (cousins). Aunt B came but had to leave early to go sing in her stake conference. I am thankful to be down here in Houston, with Becky (sister) and her family.


For our cuties in Virginia. We miss you so much!
Laynie, Papa, and Gavin reading "Humphrey the Camel." Nov. 21, 2009


Jamie Wallace Family. Jamie with Laynie, Gavin, and Becky.



So much to be thankful for. I hope I can always remember to count my blessings daily, because I know they are sent straight from Heaven.

Virginia Celebrations!

Air and Space Museum+ lunch at Red Robin+Pizza for dinner + yummy birthday cake = 1 HAPPY 4 YEAR OLD! We were lucky to be in Virginia on Gavin's birthday. We had a full day of activities. Gavin blowing through his front teeth to extinguish the candle.

He got a lot of fun presents.

Laynie was as thrilled as Gavin.

Cutest Papa in the world.

National Air and Space Museum?

My "TOP GUN."

This place is huge a space shuttle fits in it!

The control tower was great for observing the planes flying in to Dulles Airport.

The airplanes looked like toys hanging from the rafters.

Enola Gay the plane that drop the first atomic bomb. We really didn't know how to feel about seeing it.

A replica of the Wright Brothers Plane.

A SOGGY DAY IN WASHINGTON DC

We hopped on the train to Washington DC on Tuesday. It went fairly smooth. Gavin and Laynie were really good for all the cold wet rain, walking, and sitting they had to endure throughout the day. The pictures aren't in the order we saw things but here we go...

Gav and Gugs posing at the Lincoln Memorial with the Washington Monument and Capital in the background.

One of my favorite places. Lincoln Memorial.

Washington Monument

This was a cool picture when the fog moved in.

The Capitol building in the distant fog.

World War II Memorial was Rick's favorite.

The wall is covered in stars each star represent 100 people who died.

There were beautiful sculptures everywhere.

Each state was represented by a pillar that had a sculptured wreath on it.

Jamie's Family

They had a lot more of these sculptures along the way.


Vietnam Memorial was sobering too.

Names of the fallen are etched on the wall.

The White House front was covered by a tent. It was really disappointing.

Nations Christmas Tree

Cute Kiddles

Back entrance of the White House.

Back entrance from the side.

I LOVE TO SEE THE TEMPLE

Before Thanksgiving Dinner we went to the Washington DC Temple. I think it is definitely one of my favorite temples.

One of the Sister Missionaries took our picture in the Visitor Center.

Temple reflection.

The leaves in the photo were bright red.

Baby "Hairy"???

I know that I am going to get into trouble for this one, but I have given Jacob a nickname... Baby Harry. Isn't his hair cute! This is what it drys like after it is washed.

I'm Back!

Guggy got a new Luvee. Baby Jacob made his debut on November 2, 2009. He is the sweetest baby. He is a good eater and that makes for a good sleeper. I have been hanging out at he Stewart's for the week. First to watch Ike, and second for support as Bri is doing great for just having a baby. Ike is a little confused, but is pretty happy to be a big brother.

Baby Jacob




The Stewart brothers

The Last Halloween Hoorah!

Bay couldn't go to school today because she had a fever last night. So I invited the grand kids over for a impromptu Halloween party. Everyone has places to go and things to do on Saturday, so I thought it would be a good idea. We had pizza and let the kids play, then they got to take their "Boo Boxes" home.

Bay was happy not to miss out, but probably would have preferred school.


Bryn got to chew on the crust.


My good eater Benz didn't let me down.



Ike even enjoyed a few bites of pizza!


Seemed a little empty without the J Wallace's.


Then a got pictures of each one with their "Boo Boxes."

I think I am Halloweened OUT!!!!!!!!!!

Bring on Thanksgiving and Christmas.........are you kidding me UGH!