I'm going to miss him

I adore being a grandma as most of you know. There is nothing better than the sweet smell of a new baby. And when they start smiling and cooing at you. When they snuggle in your arms and look up at you with faith that you will love them, take care of them and teach them.

I"m so thankful that all of my grandchildren live so close by me. I'm having a hard time accepting the fact that our newest grandchild, Colby Lincoln will be leaving us for 4 months as his daddy will be working in California for the summer. I will miss his giggles, his smiling face, his chubby cheeks and even his spit up on my shoulder. He's an adorable sweetheart and his Papa and Mimah will miss him terribly but we know his mamma and daddy will post pictures on their blog as he gets bigger and starts doing new things. Troy and Kori and Colby are leaving on Wed. and we will miss all of them a lot. I want each of my grandchildren to know how much I love them. I live for them and look forward to seeing them as much as I can. I keep telling each one that they can't grow any more. That they have to stay small and they just laugh at me. They are at such a fun stage in life. They ask so many questions and want to know why to everything. I hope I can be an influence in their lives and someone that they can look up to and love being with.

My Oldest Son

Jared was brave enough to take his girls camping last summer to the Tucker reunion all by his self. He loves camping and wants to make sure his girls enjoy the same things he did when he was a boy. Kristi wasn't able to go so he took the opportunity to spend some time with his girls all by his self. Jared works two jobs and works many hours each day so he cherrish's the time he has with them.

Jared is here helping his daughters decorate their Christmas cookies.

Jared loves being a daddy. I know he learned all of his wonderful traits of being a father from his own dad. Jared plays such an active role in his childrens lives. He has done so since day one. Changing diapers, feeding, bathing, watching them when Kristi is working, playing and reading to them. The girls love their daddy so much. I'm so proud of him and love watching him as he tends to his kids. I love you Jared.

Colby Lincoln Pyne

I"ve wanted to take this picture ever since Colby was born. We now have a 3 generation Grandfather, Son, and grandson. It makes me tear up seeing this. I wish Grandpa Pynes hand could have been included on the bottom. This picture was taken on Colbys blessing day. April 13th, 08. I love the song "Daddy's Hands" and this picture reminds me of that.

This picture was taken on April 13th which was Colbys blessing day. His daddy gave him a beautiful blessing to help him in his life as he grows older. Mom and dad are so proud of their little sweetheart.

I took this picture on a night we got to tend Colby. He's getting to be a little chunkers. We sure are going to miss seeing him over the next 4 months.

Grandma and Grandpa love watching Colby. He's getting the fattest little cheeks.