RYKER TURNS 3

Making it to a birthday while living in Vegas was no easy task.  So many birthdays and so few ways to plan them out when so many miles separated us.  So, when we could make it to one, it was a big deal to us.  We celebrated Ryker's birthday POJO'S style in Boise.  What a great day!!

February 2014

Who needs a fork??

GIVING THANKS!

A Whole Lot'a Family

It's been a super long time since my family has been in the same house.  Unfortunately not everyone was there, but there were many gathered rather tightly in my home this Thanksgiving season.  Lets see.  There was my sister Dawn and her son Alex, both in from Texas.  Then there was Kristy in from Idaho, Michael, Melissa and their baby boy Austen from Utah,  Mom and step-dad Bob from Arizona.  Finally and most importantly to me, my babygirl Jessica and grandson Ryker.  Oh how I wish Josh would've been here but he is at that "I can't stand to leave my girlfriend" stage that many of us can relate to from when we were teenagers. 

The Fam Bam 2012

 I was thankful to share such a special day with many special people whom I love so dearly.  Life is so short and I think it's important, no matter how chaotic it can seem, to spend as much time with our families and friends as often as the opportunity presents itself.  It was almost the perfect day for Pete and I...would have been great to have had Josh, Kassi, Samantha and her family here too.  Maybe someday it'll happen. 

I have been so blessed by God and I have so very much to be thankful for.  I hope I never take for granted any of the many blessings in my life.  Thank you Lord, for these, my loved ones.  Bless them and keep them safe in your arms, anointed with your love and guided by your light.  Amen

Dawn, Michael, Mom, Kristy, yours truly

 

 

 

Bunch of turkeys waiting to dig in.

I'm a Grandma, that's why!

Because I'm a grandma and I think I have the cutest grandbabies, I can just plain out post pictures for no rhyme or reason.  So here it goes...

Buckley, age 3

Maybelle, age 1

Ryker, age 1

Ryker's Visit with the Easter Bunny

Shouldn't he be crying???

When you take most kids to see the Easter Bunny or Santa, don't they usually scream and reach out for mama?  Not this boy.  Ryker liked the goofy looking, even freaky lookin' Easter Bunny.  Jessica said he actually cried when she took him AWAY from the bunny.  This is Ryker's 2nd Easter, but really the first one he's old enough to experience.  Happy Resurrection Day my precious grandson!!!

Welcome Little Ryker

The new Starkey Family

Oma and Ryker

Beautiful baby boy

touchdown

the proud new mama

Our new gift from Heaven

He's finally arrived!  My grandson Ryker James Starkey was born on February 26, 2011 at 8:35 am.  He's a healthy beautiful baby boy weighing in at 6 lbs. 4 oz.  19 in. long.  I couldn't be more proud!  Jessica did an amazing  job bringing him into this world.  I admire her for her strength and grace. My babygirl is now a mama...
Pete and I feel so blessed to have yet another precious grandchild added to our lives.  Welcome Ryker, may God bless you and keep you.  We love you!