Tess"s Graduation Party:

Saturday:
My great niece, Tess Elizabeth Feeler, graduate High School last month and Saturday was her party.  She is such a wonderful girl, inside and out.  (not to mention, beautiful)

We've been a part of her life since birth; often watching her and her sister, Kara.  April babysat quite a bit when Jamie was working.

                             Dad holding Iva before we left for the party.

One of my favorite pictures of Cash.  He has purple icing on his face.

Iva in the foreground.  Tess and Dad.

Dad

Great Aunt Judy holding Iva.

Tess's cake.

April and the kids came over in the morning before the party.  It wasn't too long until Grandpa Dwayne came in from cleaning out the fence row.  Got to get time in with the babies (and April  lol).

Sunday:

I went to church and Dwayne worked on putting in new fence so we can move cows.

Todd and Michelle

  Late in the afternoon, a four wheeler showed up at the house.  Couldn't figure who it could be.  It was Michelle.  Her and Todd had been out riding when Dwayne called Todd to come help.  She also had watermelon slices for us to eat.  What a treat and it wasn't that hot on the front porch.  We decided to ride up and see how they were doing.  They were done and it was time to move the cattle.  Chad came by to help too.  Michelle and I were on our spots along the road ready to go.  BUT not all the cattle came in, a couple had young calves and were out in the woods.  Sooo, we didn't get the cattle moved after all.  We really need to get this done as we're almost out of pasture.

Todd and Michelle came on to the house.  I threw some hamburger, only had two tortillas, refried beans, tomatoes and green chili peppers together and made a casserole with shredded cheese throughout..  Wasn't bad for a thrown together meal with no recipe.  Along with a salad and we had supper in under thirty minutes.  We had a good visit and I'm always happy whenever one of the kids are there.

I am grateful for out family and the get-togathers we have.

Cinnamon Rolls:

April had asked about a month before the baby was born if I would make her cinnamon rolls after the baby got here.  (I actually do pretty good on my cinnamon rolls if I do say so myself  lol)  I was off work yesterday, so I made a batch and took them to April.  I pigged out and ate two.
Cash was at Day Care so I got some one on one time with Iva.  I might possibly be spoiling her.........

Proud Grandma and Iva

Cash loves Mike's Uncle Junior.  He takes him to feed the baby turkeys, gator rides, etc.  Junior had been picking up Cash in the mornings this week and bringing him home.  When he was dropping Cash off  he said he was heading over to Randy's.  Naturally, Cash wanted to go.  Cash stayed to play with Elaina.  Elizabeth brought him and the other kids over later.  Cash hadn't even aknowleged that I was there.  He wanted to go back with them and April said only if he gave Grandma a kiss.  I got a quick kiss before he left again.  I jhad envisioned him running in and saying, Grandma and come running to give me a hug.  No such luck. Now if I was Grandpa, it would be a much different story.

I figured since I couldn't spoil Cash any, I would go ahead and get some more spoiling time in with Iva.  She's such a pretty little baby.

Iva Lorraine

I am so grateful for each day of life and the chance to be a Grandma.

Clothes:

As I already posted, I've been buying baby clothes for years.  Here is an outfit I've had a couple years.

 

This sleeper is one April had as a baby.  I loved it then and I still do.

I think April is having fun playing dress up.  I didn't realize we both had gone so overboard on buying baby girls clothes when April was pregnant with Cash.  When she got the tub out Sunday, it was full.  Not all new, we hit up a fantastic resale shop in Manchester.

I'm grateful for baby Iva.

Iva Lorraine Holtmeyer

Miss Iva Lorraine Holtmeyer, born June 3rd, 9:31 p.m. 8 lb 7 oz,  20 1/4 inches.

Iva is my Mom's middle name and Lorraine is for Mike's grandma who also passed away last year.  When I received the text and picture while I was in the waiting room, I cried.  Although, I thought it was a girl, I just couldn't believe it.  I was so so happy.  She's a chunky little thing.  I didn't drive home until eleven at night so I was a little tired but made it okay.

Saturday:  Time for Grandpa to come see his new baby girl.  Just a little bit proud.

Uncle Todd and Iva.  Todd and Michelle came up to visit.  Uncle Todd held her forever, didn't think he'd ever give her up.lol

Baby girl getting ready to come home from the  hospital in the same outfit April wore home years ago.  Almost made me tear up again.  Such a pretty girl.

Grandpa had to sit with Cash while he ate his supper.

But Cash was also a Grandma's boy this weekend.  We played with toys, played hide n seek upstairs and alot of other things.  Got in some hugs too.

Cash playing with the back machine my Dad bought for us.

Around nine, Cash started getting tired. He had me lie on the couch and he on the other end.  In no time he was asleep.  He slept for twelve hours.  Tired little boy

Sunday:   We ate at the new Mexican Restaurant in Vienna.  Cash had to cut his chips with a knife and fork before he would dip them in the sauce.

Iva loves the baby swing.

Cash and baby sister.

I cannot begin to tell you how grateful to God I am for blessing us with a granddaughter.  I've been collecting clothes ever since my Great Niece Ashlyne was born and she's eighteen!  Alot are yellowed or out of style.  lol

I am so grateful for our family and the newest addition.

Annual Pig Roast:

My father-in-law and his friends(Buck Love, Bud Love, David, Glenn, Emit Bullock, Jeff Hooker. Lester Workman, Loyd Workman, Doyle Workman and I'm sure there is more I can't think of right now) originally started the pig roast back in the seventies at Spring Creek.  In 2006, Buck was in failing health and decided not to do it anymore.  Andy (my father-in-law) asked Dwayne what he thought about having it at the lake at Vichy behind his house.  Unfortunately, Andy died in January 2007.  Dwayne, Chad and Todd decided to have the pig roast like Grandpa would have wanted.  We've been doing it ever since.
This is our ninth year.

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Each year, it's a right of passage on who gets to shoot the hog.  It is a big deal to get chosen.  There is even a waiting list.

Cutting up the hog.

Cash, Chad and Hailey

We have a fish fry Saturday evening.  Kenny Allen fries the fish.  I always feel sorry for him as he has to stand there forever to fry the fish.  He does an excellent job.  Sunday is when we eat the hog.  Both meals. people bring covered dishes.  So brings back memories of years ago at the creek.  The only one left is Loyd Workman and he came this year.  Good to see him.

The kids play on swings, in the mud, with bubbles, tag and old fashioned fun.  Everyone has a good time.

I am thankful Dwayne, Chad and Todd have carried on with the tradition.  I know Grandpa Andy would be proud.

Cash Michael:

Wedding Pictures:

He did so good carrying his sign.

A perfect day and a wonderful wedding.  So grateful.