What a Weekend~Sweet Otto and Stormy Weather!

 JOY JOY JOY! Holding a sweet little sleeping grandbaby in your arms. We had him for almost 4 days and you really get to learn his habits and figure things out a bit with that much time together. I know I have been posting a lot of baby pix and baby stories, but it really hit me this weekend, how blessed we are to have this baby in our lives. We had given up on grandchildren, really. You never know what God's plans are for you or your loved ones. Anyway, this is a little miracle baby and it has been so fun to have him in our lives. The weather was horrid this weekend...storm after storm battered the Northwest with rain and wind! We were happy to stay in and care for a baby. Being retired is great! Just feed and change and hug and play with the little monkey man all weekend long.

It was hard to get his little smile. This is a picture that Angie sent to me. He is all smiles now when he sees you or when you change him. So cute.

He had a little cold, so he was sleeping with his little mouth open. I think it's so cute.

Don't you love the happy face on his grandpa? Sweet, sweet, sweet!

Of course he does have his crying times and fussy times. When he wants to eat, you better be ready.

This is the first time I gave him a bath. I gave him one in the sink as it is easier on the old grandma! It
brought back so may memories of bathing my own children as we lived in this house when they were newborns too. LaVonne gave me this hooded baby towel set to keep at grandma's and it was just perfect. She sure fixed me up with goodies.

After he had his bath, he went down in his littel bed for one more sleep before mommy and daddy returned. He has ducky fuzz hair like his Auntie Gina had. His dark hair is being replaced by a light almost strawberry blonde color. His eyes are still blue.

Jimmy picked up his mommy and daddy from the airport. When they got back, Chris ran, yes ran, into the  house and scooped the baby out of my arms! He was so cute. He said he missed Otto so much.
The house was pretty quiet last night without our little monkey man.

Stormy Weather

This is the music to play today! We are getting our first big winter weather storm today here in Oregon and the entire Northwest corner of the USA. Lots of rain and wind but on the warm side. A good day to stay inside and get some work done.
I sold my #1000 item this weekend on my Etsy site. I was so excited! I got all caught up on my orders but woke up to 10 more this morning. I am so thankful for this little FUN business. I need one more cup of coffee and then better get to work!
The girls wanted to go out for Thanksgiving dinner this year. It feels a little funny not to be planning and cooking. Should be fun...just being together is the best thing anymore.
Happy Birthday wishes to my niece Anna! Have a good one Ms Anna Banana! Love ya lots.
How are you plans coming along for Turkey Day?

Jim's Expo Show

We finished up Jim's show last night and he had another great exposition. He is such a natural at selling and loves the interaction with his customers. Here's a few pictures I took on Friday after we got everything set up.

Can you see the smile on old Jimmy's face here? He was actually talking with his buddy in Illinois about hunting!

I was really good while I was at the show, but did find one thing that I just needed to bring home.
It's a darling little doll bed complete with some antique linens. I think all it needs is an old doll quilt.
I'll have to look through my doll quilts!

Hurricane Sandy hit the East coast this afternoon. As I watch the news and special reports, it just seems so unreal. I have many friends who live on the opposite side of the country and I just can't help but pray for them all and hope they are OK. It's going to be a long night for them.

March Goes Out Like A Lion

Well, March 2012 is going out like a LION! Tons of rain, flooding and wind has been the ticket for most of this week. We are experiencing a bit of a break now, but more rain is on the way tonight. Just about a 1/2 inch more and we will have a new record for the rainiest March on record. It's dark and wet and just soggy! Longing for some sunshine.