Grammy's Boy Has Grown!!!!!

Of course you must know that while I was gone for a week on my recent trip, I missed my new grandson, Alex, so much. Yes...I missed his mommy and daddy too and my husband but oh boy....was it ever hard being away from Alex!

I don't know if it was guilt or the desire to see what Grammy bought for Alex that encouraged my daughter, Debi, to bring him down to see me first thing on Sunday. Whatever it was....I'm happy she did.

Our boy has grown. He is big now. Here is a picture of him taking a nap in our hammock on Sunday. Yes...he's wearing his Miami Dolphin outfit before he outgrows it! Ha!

Thanksgiving and Snow in Pa.

This year I traveled to Pa. by myself to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family for the first time in years. My daughter, Jessie, who lives in Philly was also able to join us. My brother Jay and I did all the cooking and baking. We enjoyed every minute of it.

The first day I arrived it began snowing and continued snowing for a total of about 6 inches of snow. On Thanksgiving it was so warm that it melted. I haven't seen snow in years!

My brother Jay lives in Brockton, Pa. behind a home owned by the Fabrizios who present a huge holiday display and takes donations for Make a Wish. It was great to see the display. The family really is dedicated to provided enjoyment to the community.

Please go to the link below to see all the pictures.

http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l300/jolylady/Thanksgiving%20in%20Pa%202007/?action=view&slideshow=true

Tamaqua Class of 72....Friends Forever!

While in Pa. for my mom's party and Thanksgiving, I was able to visit with some great friends from high school. Pictured below are Nancy Fenstermacher and myself with our long neck pumpkins (it's a long story) and also pictured are left to right....Kathy Jones Krapf, Barb Koch Hill, Diane Martin Mountz, me and Deb Meredith Delp. It is so nice to stay close to such great friends.

Surprise!

A surprise party was held on Sunday, November 18th, 2007 at the Elks Club in Tamaqua, Pa. for my Mom, Marian Hollenbach and my Uncle, Robert Krapf (Unky). Unky just turned 70 and my mom will be 80 on December 27th. I flew to Pa. to surprise my Mom and I was the booby prize behind curtain number 1.

We told each of them that it was a party for each other and to keep it a secret. My mom was totally shocked. Classmates, family and friends attended for both of the birthday children.

Please go to the link below for more pictures.

http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l300/jolylady/Surprise%20-%2011-07/?action=view&current=100_2054.jpg&slideshow=true&interval=3

MY BABIES.....

Here are recent pictures of my babies. Alex has started wearing....I mean eating cereal! I think he has more on him that in the belly. Debi is doing well after her surgery and is getting around more with baby Alex. He loves being outside.

THE BIG BAD WOLF AND THE 3 LITTLE PIGS

STARRING

CADE, ELLASON, MCKENNA AND PRESLEY KNOUSE!

Here is the picture of the Knouse children in Tampa. I made Cade's costume to go along with the three little pigs that his mom, Tara, found. Not only are they cute....they are a pleasure to be around! Knouse number 5 is on the way!

ALL ARE WELL!

DEBI - Just a note to let everyone know that our daughter, Debi, is doing well. Debi had surgery last Tuesday and had her gall bladder taken out. She came home from the hospital on Wednesday. I baby sat our grandson, Alex, so Eddy could be with Debi. They are now back home trying to get back into a routine with the baby.

MOM - My mom is now back at her home for the first time in about 4 weeks. You may recall that she went into the hosptial for compression fractures, had a pace maker put in, had a punctured lung and was really down and out. She spent a week at my sisters and went home yesterday. She is week but coming along.

We pray that everyone stays healthy now!