Hailey's Violin Recital

Hailey has been taking violin lessons for a couple years now.  This was the first recital we have been able to attend.  Hailey is our one musical grandchild and we are so happy for her.

There were only two playing violins. But Hailey was the only  one advanced enough to play a solo with her bow.  The teacher played with her.

Elijah, Lily and Rosie were interested in attending at well.  Elijah even discovered that one of his good friends was in the recital so it made it special for him.

A pack of five cousins!

Ava Learns About Pioneer Life

Horseback Riding Lessons

One of the many Groupons that Nana bought was for three riding lessons for three grandchildren.   And Devin, Hailey and Kayla were chosen for the lessons.  In the barn while waiting for their lesson to start, there were something like 18 kittens.

Please, Please, Please can we have a free Kitten???????

Even though Kayla is allergic to cats, she cannot keep her hands off of them...She already has them all named....

And Hailey has her favorites also.

They are suppose to be getting ready for the riding lesson.

Devin is a big help getting the saddles out and on.

I think this might be Star.

Oh dear, I'm going to ask what the horses names are....I've forgotten.

Keep your back straight, left hand on thigh.

They started out in the small ring, working on their posture and how to hold the reigns.

I believe the sun is in Kayla's eyes.

Once the teacher saw they were doing well, they moved to a larger pasture.

And here they are beginning to learn to trot.  Legs straight, leaning back slightly, right hand on saddle back.

The Horse and Kitten Barn.

I love those yellow flowers ... what are they .... buttercups?

Pops stayed home to grill hamburgers.  They were hungry when we got home.

These kids are having so much fun together!

After eating, they played in the yard for a while.

On the way home, we stopped at Braums for a cone.   One more lesson to go!

Fun Loving Blakely Turns Three

I will never forget where we were the day Blakely was born.  We were in Spain at a little English Pub after feeling ready for some 'different' food from the Spain massive buffets.   We had ordered Fish and Chips with Mashed Peas.  It was yummy!  About the time our food arrived, the waiter brought the food and we told them we just received word that our granddaughter had just been born.  The entire restaurant celebrated with us.
After that marveleous 2 - 3 week Medeterarrain trip, we rushed down to see the little angel,  Blakely Oneal Scrivner.

And today we drove back to Texas to help celebrate her third birthday.

Arriving on Friday Night

Papa shows off funny faces on his IPhone

The Party Sign is Hung ....

Where Are My Little Friends

I'm Getting My Shoes On And I Am Ready

My Cake Arrived and It is Beautiful

Almost Time For the Party To Begin

DeeDee Decorated the Tables

And Hung  The Balloons

And Children Began To Jump on the Trampoline

Daddy Gets One More Love

Some Cousins Arrived

Watching The Zoo Go Together

Then They Began To Sit Up The Petting Zoo

Uncle Chad and Lauren Came Too

Hello Nanny Goat

Finally, Everyone Could Go Into the Animals.

A Brush for the Goats

My Party Is Fun

Forget the Chicken Nuggets and Fruit, It's Time For Cake

Blakely Eating Her Sugar Pig

And Slidding Down the Slide

Daddy Helps Play With The Toys

Barbies, and More Barbies, and More Barbies.

Finally, I put on my Hat for DeeDee!

Birthday Parties Are Fun.  I wear my Hat with The Barbies