8 is Great! Happy Birthday, Kathryn!

I became Kathryn's GraMimi when she was 3. I can't believe it's been 5 years since she became a part of my family. She's become a dear grandaughter that I love and I'm honored to be able to be her grandma. Kathryn is a beautiful and special girl. This is what I love about Kathryn....

• She's ALWAYS smiling and happy.
• She has big, beautiful, bluer than blue eyes.
• And beautiful blonde hair with really blonde eyelashes.
• She loves everyone...(sometimes that's a little scary!)
• She loves animals...ALL animals.
• She loves to color and draw.
• She likes to write stories and draws pictures to go with the stories.
• She likes to be a girl but she can rough and tumble as well as the boys!
• She's a great clogger!
• She's a great big sister!
• She's very obedient.
• She's very creative.
• She's a great performer. She put a rock band together with the help of her brothers. She was the lead singer, of course.
• She has lots of friends.
• She loves school.
• She's about the sweetest girl I know.

Kathryn, you're such a sweet girl and there's always a such brightness around you. I'm so proud of you and so blessed to have you as a grandaughter. I love you very much! Happy Birthday!

Kathryn's Barbie Doll Birthday Cake

This was my first attempt at a Barbie Doll Cake. Kathryn wanted me to surprise her with a cake instead of her choosing what she wanted. I decided at the last minute yesterday to try doing a Barbie cake. It turned out okay and next time...if there is a next time...I'll know what will work better. (A better pan for one thing!) Even though I wasn't too thrilled with it, Kathryn was..........and that's all that matters!

Twilight...it's almost here!

Girls...get ready. November 21 (yup...it's a Friday!) is officially GIRLS NIGHT OUT! The movie is almost upon us! If you haven't read this book yet...what planet do you live on! And if you haven't read the whole Twilight Series...Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn...we need to talk! There still is hope for you!




A little history...My wonderful daughter Leisha is the biggest bookworm I know! She always has her nose in a book. She L.O.V.E., loves books. She respects books...........no dog ears, doesn't break in the spine, doesn't let it lie open face down...you get the drift, right? If you're lucky enough to have her lend you a book, she'll tell you to not do the above to her book! And she is serious! Anyway, I let my dear daughter down! A couple of years ago when she and Richard were home for Christmas she told me I needed to read this book that was really good about vampires. When she said "vampires" I let it fly right over my head. No interest! (Sorry, Leish...please forgive me!)


Then....my daughter's and dil, Melanie started talking about the 3rd book coming out and how they were going to buy it as soon as it was on the shelves. That was when I went to Hastings and bought "Twilight" ... I was hooked. I was an official "Twilighter" or whatever you want to call all of us silly women who are forever in love with Edward, or in some cases, Jake! (Read the books if you don't get it!)

I'm hoping the movie doesn't disappoint me! I know it probably won't be as good as the book because most movies made from a book aren't but the previews look pretty intriguing!

I've talked to the movie man here in Ephrata (Loyd) and he said there's a 90% chance that he'll be able to get the movie in Ephrata. If that's the case, we're going to reserve a couple of booths and have a pizza party prior to the movie. Let me explain...at the Lee Theatre in Ephrata they have 6 u-shaped booths that you can reserve and they serve Reel Time Pizza there at the theatre. I'll keep you posted if Ephrata is going to have the movie...if not, we'll move our night out to another location!

Who's coming with me?

Nathan Todd Bushman is "7" Today...

Nathan and his Scooby Doo cake he asked for!

My first grandchild turned 7 today! I say that with mixed emotions. Nathan gave me the blessing of becoming a "GraMimi" and there hasn't been anything more joyful than being a grandmother! Being a grandma is the best thing a woman can ever experience. For me, it's a chance to right some wrongs I did as a young mother. But that's a whole other post....this post is about Nathan.

Nathan blowing out his 7 candles! I love this picture!

Nathan was born around 2:15 a.m. on 7 November 2001. It was a long night of waiting for him to decide to make his appearance but when he did, what an overwhelming joy completely filled my soul.

Nathan and Poppy. Poppy bought him a new baseball and Gonzaga hat for his birthday!

Nathan is such a fun young boy. He's full of a lot of energy and is smart as a whip! He's in first grade and already has a lot of opinions and knows what he likes and dislikes. (He was an Obama supporter! Melanie said it was just because he liked saying his name!) He's his own person and is not a follower.

Nathan, Dad, and Mom

He's got a funny sense of humor and loves to be a joker. He always tells the truth. Melanie says he tells on himself when he's done something wrong. He's a great singer and loves music. The list could go on and on! Most of all he's a special young boy that has blessed my life more than he'll ever know!

Nathan and GraMimi

Nathan, I love you very much! Thank you for making me a grandma but most of all, thank you for letting me be YOUR grandma! Always & Forever!! oxoxo

GraMimi's Cute Spooks!

Left to right; Mason, Nathan, Jayni, Kathryn, Quinn, Malcolm, and Dane.

In front are our 3 grandson's that were all born within 6 weeks; Reed, Winston, and Grayson.

We had 10 of the 11 grandkids at our house on Halloween. We all went Trick or Treating in the neighborhood where Hubby and I live. It was crazy but a sweet blessing to have family so close that we can share and make such special memories.

Here's our Ladybug Emma that was the only grandbaby not with us this Halloween. Isn't she a cute Ladybug? She's back in Geneva, New York but she'll be with us for Halloween 2010!

Which Witch is Which?

Front row; left to right: Telsie, Elaine, Sharon, Pat, and Susan.

Back row; left to right: Melanie, Holli, Shaila, Brianne, Me, LaVoy, and Mom.

My 1st Annual Witch Party was quite the success! Of course, that's my opinion! I went into this very excited at first and then I got really nervous! After the invitations went out and I didn't hear from anyone for a few days I thought, "I wonder if they all think I'm really nuts?" But after a few days I started getting some responses and I went back to being excited! I put a lot of thought into who to invite. And I think I did really well! Next year I hope to have even more friends who would like to join in!

Witches Sharon, Mom, and Telsie!


Witches Matilda (LaVoy) and Mom.

The day started with me and LaVoy dressing up for work. I woke up at 4 a.m. to get myself together and met LaVoy at work around 6:45 a.m. We greeted Roger and Troy, our bosses, with "Phantom of the Opera" playing (although the music messed up each time I paused it to play it at the right spot!) LaVoy nearly gave one of our older clients a heart attack when she came out of the back office to greet them at the front desk! The poor woman shuddered! LaVoy was rather frightful!

My car full of witches! How fun is that! I love this picture!

I left work early to be ready for my guests to arrive around 1 p.m. It was such fun to answer the door and see them dressed up and what costumes they'd come up with! There was a lot of giggling and laughter as each one arrived. When all of us were there we got into our cars and left for lunch to Dana's. I was a little disappointed that they put us in the Banquet Room away from the crowd. But we had a nice time visiting, taking pictures, and enjoying our lunch.

My BFF, Elaine and me....if it wasn't for her being willing to dress up with me last year, this year probably wouldn't have happend!

Me and my beautiful witch daughters: Brianne, Shaila, me, Melanie, and Holli. We missed you, Leish!

Afterward, just me, Elaine, Brianne, and Shaila roamed the streets of Moses Lake. Shopped in a few stores and went to Dairy Queen for more calories! All in all....it was so much fun! I hope those witches that attended and some brave new ones will want to do it again next year! I'm already planning!

Witch Pat and me.

Witches Melanie, Susan, Sharon, and Pat.

Thank you fellow Witches! It was more fun than I had hoped for! I hope you all had as much fun as I did! Until next year..................................!