Sunday, March 18, 2007

In loving Memory of Isabel Dieter: 1912-2007




Isabel Dieter passed away this morning after living 12 days past her 95th Birthday!!

In her final days, we were with her to tell her it was OK to go and be with her husband George and her late son Jonny. We went to visit her yesterday to say our final goodbyes at her home where she passed early this morning in her sleep.

Grandma had lived a wonderful life. Always looking so proper with her tidy outfits, matching shoes, and pocket book (that's what she called them). Her hair and makeup nicely done and her hands always manicured. It was such a treat for her to be able to meet two of her great grand babies. She lit up when Avery & Danielle were around, she loved to hold them and give them kisses.

As hard as it is to bear that she's gone, it's comforting to know she's finally with my grandpa and the rest of her friends. I'm sure they're all asking her what took so long. :) But I know she's raving to them about what a wonderful time she had with her family and friends before she left. Now she can get back to knitting and playing bridge with her friends. For now she'll be sitting on our shoulders guiding us along on our adventures ahead.

We love you Grandma. You'll be missed dearly.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Celebrating Great Grandma's 95th Birthday


The Birthday GIRL!!


Matthew & Grandma. Matthew is the caregivers son, isn't he adorable?


Dani's first experience with balloons. She loves them.


GG LOVES kissing Dani


My two favorite girlies!! (Avery- 22 months & Danielle 7 1/2 months)


After the birthday party we spent the night at cousin Avery's and we played in the bath tub together... it was my 1st bubble bath... slippery but FUN!!


I'll splash you if you splash me.


Momma got me this new hat, I like it, but I like taking it off better.

Monday, March 05, 2007

New toy for Danielle- a BALL!!

Miss Danielle is blooming like a flower before our eyes. She's 7 months already (boy time flies) and is learning new things every day- although it seems like every minute. She's quite the busy little butterfly with the things she gets her hands on. She loves to grab at everything and her third hand is her mouth. :) Danielle LOVES to play with her friends and has mastered sitting up. She's almost mobile by rolling over. She'll get on her knees, with a little help, but no movement yet. Only time will tell... plus it gives me time to child proof our house.


Getting use to this pink round thing.


Pat pat patting the ball.

And here's a couple other cute photos of Miss Dani.

She just keeps getting cutier and cutier. I know I know, I can't get enough of our little lovey!!


Danielle's new favorite past time... she takes after her daddy (and her mommy I guess :)


Testing out the new back pack carrier... so far she likes it.