Becomming a grandparent for the 4th & 5th time

January 24th 2012 - Our beautiful grandsons Hayden & Tristen came into the world healthy and full of vigor. Seeing them brought back all the feelings of love and excitement as it did when our first grandson was born. I'm already thinking of how much fun we will have when they get older. As a grandparent we think of all the things we can do with our grand kids that we didn't do with our kids. Yes, I was a very involved parent and did things to make memories with my kids...pictures, crafts, special events, pretend cooking shows, field trips etc...I could go on and on, however, its totally different when you have grand kids. Technology makes it easier to communicate...you see my grandsons that are only 2 days old live in North Carolina and its the hardest thing to not hold and love them physically. Technology helps us to see them and to talk to them and to say I love you...it is the next best thing. Boys we will see you in a couple months and we will make up for the time we cant physically be there. Our daughter and son-in-law are going to be great parents and I cant wait to see the fruits of their love.
You reap what you sow and I thank God for giving me great kids and beautiful grandsons.

Hayden & Tristen
Our love Papaw & Nana

The Buildings are Disappearing

Looking out my third story window in downtown Indy...just blocks away from the downtown skyline the buildings are disappearing with the heavy fog that has made its way in front of the cold front. A few hours later the skies open up and the first signs of  snow are beginning to fall. They are predicting 2-4 inches, however, last time the weathermen said this we didnt get anything. We have been blessed thus far with warmer than normal temperatures, so hey...this is January.
Tomorrow is going to be a great day...I get off work at 1p and then its home to fix dinner for friends who will be coming to visit. What will it be you ask. " Mexican Taco Ring" so easy and so good! Im usually the dessert maker BUT my friend, Bev since 5th grade is bringing dessert. Pictures...tomorrow!

Sweet Blessings!

Happy New Year!

Last year was filled with ups & downs...deaths & births...and amazing life experiences. I AM a woman who has made her New Years resolution and hope to stay on the path to success. I figured if I told my family members and co-workers I would then have to be accountable to my word and now you ALL know. Here are my resolutions in the order of importance.
1. Have a stronger relationship with God...really get to know HIM.
2. Read my Bible all the way through...I have tried many times and start skipping around.
3. Focus on my prayer journal and spend more time in prayer...and listen.
4. To say NO more often to give others a chance to say YES.
5. Love my husband like it was the last day.
6. Encourage my kids with a text of scripture each day and to say I love you as much as I can...already doing this...but hey.
7. Be an amazing Nana to the greatest grandchildren in the world!

Sweet Blessings,
Lodema