Wow!!!

Am I ever behind. I have had a crazy fall/winter/spring.I can't even remember how to put pictures on the blog. I have lots to share. Delaney and Crosby are still sonogram pictures on my side bar. I assure you they are here and thriving!

I have finished with chemo and hope to start radiation next week. (can you really "hope" to start radiation?) LOL

I feel very blessed and I am grateful for many things. Doctors, nurses, medication, research, but mostly friends and especially family that have supported me through this experience. It has been a team effort!

Delaney Ella

She is here!!!!! I just returned from a week in Soth Carolina. Miss Delaney waited until the schedued c section date. We were so happy. Everything that had to happen before she came got done. She is perfect! You would see that if my camera was not dead but I will add pics tomorrow. She weighed n at 9 pounds 5 oz and 20 3/4 inches long. She has dark hair and blue eyes. She is a little yellow (was not due until the 30th) She checked out this morning at the dr just fine. She is extra sweet and very calm. The littles are so in love with her and the rest of us are too! Welcome baby Delaney!!!

Harry!!!!

Our newest addition Harrison Brandon Albright. He was blessed in North Carolina at the Phillips home. It was such a great day. Anna and Mike were married in the morning and the blessing was done just before the reception. Tim and I were so happy to be able to drive down and share in the day. How beautiful is this baby??? VERY beautiful.

Just Saw this picture on Susan's facebook. It is so fun to see how chubby Mr Harrison has become. Calvin is so happy! It is hard not to smile at how happy Harry makes us...just looking at that round little face! (snatched the picture from fb...not sure how to make it bigger.)

A Grateful Heart!

It has been a little of two years ago, we were facing open heart surgery for our little man Tate. We plan to celebrate every year, Tate being "whole hearted!"

I am amazed at how Ashley and Ryan handled an very difficult situation with such faith and courage. I took this picture as they headed into he PICU to see their baby boy.
I will forever be grateful for the love and support so many of you sent. The "heart" thoughts and prayers, made all the difference. We expected to be nervous but all three of us were flooded with peace during the entire surgery. Thank you again for "holding" us up during this time.

What an amazing boy this is!!! He is the strongest person I know. I am so grateful to be his grammy. Tate today is a very happy, healthy, and busy almost three year old. He keeps us smiling and always, always grateful. We are so blessed!!!!

Me and my girl

Sometimes I realize just how lucky I am. I have a wonderful family. My parents loved me and always supported my decisions and choices. I chose the right life for me. I married the man I picked from all those others! I was blessed with five wonderful children and now the blessings of being a grandparent are mine. I love being grammy. I think I big part of that is this little girl. She is the leader of the pack. First grandchild. First and only girl. (so far:) She has always loved me more than I deserve. She thinks that I am funnier than I am. She thinks I am smarter than I am. She thinks I am way cooler than I am.

She has made becoming a grandmother so wonderful.

I think everyone should be so lucky to have a "Ryley" in their world.

She makes me realize that what I wanted to be when I grew up was......
.......a grammy.
Life is good. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to learn to be a grandmother. I am still trying to figure it out but we are having fun all along the way.

Life is so good. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a grandma, to be able to continue to love and nurture my children, by loving their children. I still make mistakes but I am sure enjoying the journey. Smiley Ryley, I love you!!

Calvin and the S'more

Calvin was not sure about the whole fire pit thing.

But then after careful consideration....

and further study....

and much thought.... ...he is still not sure if it is worth getting that sticky!!!

Harrison Brandon Albright

I will be doing lots of posts of this little man. Need to gather pictures from many cameras. Needless to say, he is perfect and we LOVE him. Sure looks alot like Calvin Mark!
7lbs 7oz.
19 1/2 inches
June 12th, 201