Grandpa and I made a flying trip to Olathe Saturday afternoon to visit our girls. Chad was playing golf with a friend, so we didn't get to visit with him, but we certainly enjoyed spending a few hours with Amanda and Peyton. Peyton had the croup, but she was a happy little thing despite not feeling tops. She smiled all over herself and showed off her sitting skills. Apollo was happy to see us too. Grandpa declined joining us for a quick trip to the Carter's Outlet and Children's Place stores at the Great Mall of the Great Plains - he doesn't know what he missed. We got Peyton some adorable sunglasses - she will be very chic when she wears them! We also found her some other cute items to add to her fashion wardrobe.
Ron played golf in a tournament at Whiteman AFB on Friday and won 2nd place - and best of all, a trophy! He is so proud of it. The first trophy he has ever won playing golf. He had a good time. Saturday night after we got home from Olathe we went with Roberta and Mike Edgett to the Rotary Shrimp Fest - we ate our weight (almost) in boiled shrimp and had a great time.
Sunday was church and then a delicious roast beef lunch at Mom and Daddy's. Mom made a delicious coconut cream pie, and I took custard pie, so we had enough dessert. Ron and I went to see "State of Play" at the movie and then had a blizzard for dinner. Nice, relaxing day.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Weekend
Easter weekend 2009 was very special - our first with our precious Peyton! Amanda, Chad, Peyton and Apollo arrived mid morning on Saturday. Ron and Chad played golf with Gary Cover, John Drury and Dennis Sieger. Amanda, Peyton and I along with Great-Grandma Mintun went to church so that Amanda and I could practice our prelude for Easter Sunday. Great-Grandma and Peyton had a fun time playing while we practiced. We went to Walmart where we ran into several Clintonians who were glad to see Peyton. Amanda, Peyton and I went back to church in the afternoon so that Florence Goslin could pin up some of Amanda's pants (she's getting too skinny) to alter where we saw some church members who were thrilled to see Peyton. Grammy was blessed with the opportunity to rock Peyton to sleep and hold her while she napped in the afternoon.
Our "big" family Easter meal was Saturday night at our house. Great-Grandma and Grandpa Mintun, Mark, Tom and Joe, Great-Grandma Arthur, Amanda, Chad, Peyton and Ron and I were present. Mary had to work and didn't make the trip to Clinton (we missed her). We had a scrumptious meal of grilled steak, baked mashed potatoes and blackberry cobbler/ice cream (Joe's favorite). Peyton enjoyed her meal of rice cereal a few minutes before we sat down to eat, so she played in her high chair. Apollo was present - Murray stayed over at Grandma's with Lenny to help entertain him!
Peyton spent her first ever night away from her own home here Saturday night. She started out in her pack 'n play and ended up in her crib -was a little unsettled, but not too bad.
Sunday a.m. Amanda, Peyton and I went to Mintuns for coffee and a visit with Mark and the Great Grandparents. We had a good time.
After taking some family Easter pictures, we all went to church where Amanda joined me for the prelude and first hymn (made my day - she did a fantastic job). Peyton was the bell of the ball - everyone at church just oohed and awhed over her. She looked so cute in her Easter dress, and we were proud grandparents getting to show her off.
After church, Amanda, Chad and Peyton (and Apollo) went on to Lexington to have another Easter meal with Chad's family.
Ron and I joined the Mintuns at Mom and Dad's for a delicious meal of ham and honeymoon potatoes. Yum.
The rest of the day we have been watching the Master's Golf Tournament - Phil and Tiger are doing great!
Our "big" family Easter meal was Saturday night at our house. Great-Grandma and Grandpa Mintun, Mark, Tom and Joe, Great-Grandma Arthur, Amanda, Chad, Peyton and Ron and I were present. Mary had to work and didn't make the trip to Clinton (we missed her). We had a scrumptious meal of grilled steak, baked mashed potatoes and blackberry cobbler/ice cream (Joe's favorite). Peyton enjoyed her meal of rice cereal a few minutes before we sat down to eat, so she played in her high chair. Apollo was present - Murray stayed over at Grandma's with Lenny to help entertain him!
Peyton spent her first ever night away from her own home here Saturday night. She started out in her pack 'n play and ended up in her crib -was a little unsettled, but not too bad.
Sunday a.m. Amanda, Peyton and I went to Mintuns for coffee and a visit with Mark and the Great Grandparents. We had a good time.
After taking some family Easter pictures, we all went to church where Amanda joined me for the prelude and first hymn (made my day - she did a fantastic job). Peyton was the bell of the ball - everyone at church just oohed and awhed over her. She looked so cute in her Easter dress, and we were proud grandparents getting to show her off.
After church, Amanda, Chad and Peyton (and Apollo) went on to Lexington to have another Easter meal with Chad's family.
Ron and I joined the Mintuns at Mom and Dad's for a delicious meal of ham and honeymoon potatoes. Yum.
The rest of the day we have been watching the Master's Golf Tournament - Phil and Tiger are doing great!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Time with Peyton
Ron went to the Lake this weekend to play golf with some buddies, so I had planned to spend Saturday in Olathe visiting Peyton, Amanda, Chad and Apollo. Amanda called me Friday and asked if I would be willing to come Friday afternoon to stay with Peyton while they had a date night -----I couldn't get on my horse fast enough! I was thrilled beyond belief. I wish they wanted to do date nights more often! We had a baby shower going on at work, so I couldn't get away from the office until 3:30, but I came home earlier and packed my overnight bag so I could get there as quickly as possible.
I arrived around 5 p.m., and they were out the door shortly after that. Peyton seemed happy to see me and remembered me (I hadn't seen her for 2 weeks) - she was all smiles. We played some - she took a bottle and a little snooze - then we spent some time in the bathroom in a steam room since she is still a little congested. We were both soaking wet by the time that was over, but that was what Mommy and Daddy told us to do, so we followed instructions. It did seem to loosen stuff up for her. Then it was time to get ready for the bedtime routine - but not until she spent a little time laughing and chewing on her toes. She took her bottle very well - we read 3 books, and then I rocked her to sleep. She was down for the count about 8: 25 p.m., so were close to regular bedtime of 8 p.m. - Grammy is just too much fun I guess.
Peyton woke up earlier than usual - coughing woke her up. Amanda and I got up with her. After Amanda fed her and spent some time with her, she went back to sleep - so I "sacrificed" (actually my pleasure) and held her while she slept for about an hour and a half so Amanda could go back to bed for a little while. It was pure heaven. She is so sweet and loving.
Amanda, Peyton and I ran some errands to BabiesRUs, Sam's, Kohl's and Carter's. We had a blast. We stopped and picked up Oklahoma Joe's BBQ before going home to have lunchw ith Chad. It was delicious.
It was sure a lot of fun getting to hang out with the Todds this weekend! Thanks for having me.
I arrived around 5 p.m., and they were out the door shortly after that. Peyton seemed happy to see me and remembered me (I hadn't seen her for 2 weeks) - she was all smiles. We played some - she took a bottle and a little snooze - then we spent some time in the bathroom in a steam room since she is still a little congested. We were both soaking wet by the time that was over, but that was what Mommy and Daddy told us to do, so we followed instructions. It did seem to loosen stuff up for her. Then it was time to get ready for the bedtime routine - but not until she spent a little time laughing and chewing on her toes. She took her bottle very well - we read 3 books, and then I rocked her to sleep. She was down for the count about 8: 25 p.m., so were close to regular bedtime of 8 p.m. - Grammy is just too much fun I guess.
Peyton woke up earlier than usual - coughing woke her up. Amanda and I got up with her. After Amanda fed her and spent some time with her, she went back to sleep - so I "sacrificed" (actually my pleasure) and held her while she slept for about an hour and a half so Amanda could go back to bed for a little while. It was pure heaven. She is so sweet and loving.
Amanda, Peyton and I ran some errands to BabiesRUs, Sam's, Kohl's and Carter's. We had a blast. We stopped and picked up Oklahoma Joe's BBQ before going home to have lunchw ith Chad. It was delicious.
It was sure a lot of fun getting to hang out with the Todds this weekend! Thanks for having me.
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