A dozen years!!

It's been a busy day, full of exciting happenings - among them:  Eve turned 12!!  A Young Woman!!

Here's to the best year ever!!

Playing catch-up with the summer of 2014!

It was a crazy, busy summer - and I don't  think I've blogged half of it!!  We got home from Philly and were welcomed by the beautiful Bolander girls!!  They came for a long weekend while their parents had a little working vacay in New York.

Ella was doing a Young Women values' project - so she made dinner for us on Saturday night!  Yum!

 

We got manicures, shopped for birthday gifts, visited Eve, played cards, did puzzles, watched movies, went swimming, and generally had a fine time!!  Grandpa was with us some of the time - but not the times I was taking pics I guess!

 

Esme had a value project too - giving a Family Home Evening lesson on Service - which she did for us at Grandma Helen's.  And she made cinnamon rolls for the treat!!  Ara had returned to Malibu for a game or a practice but she returned Monday night.

 

We played a lot of "Golf" and did plenty of snacking.  It was a fine weekend.

 

The girls had to return Tuesday a.m. for more games, practices, and back to school activities.  Ara's b-day was in January, Esme's was in February, and Annika's was in July - at least we were early for Ella's!  It gets harder and harder each year to get these b-day weekends scheduled, but we're committed!!

Love these girls - and always enjoy time spent with them!

Happy day to Miss Agnes!!

Today is Agnes' 7th birthday - I remember so vividly her birth day!!  I was home with Henry and Calvin waiting for the word from David - and it seemed to take all day!!  Everyone was contacting me too - because they thought it was taking all day too!!

 

We were delighted to have a little girl in the family - and we continue to be delighted.

 

Agnes was here for several days in June and we loved it!!

 

Have a great day Agnes Mae - and a great 7th year too!

School Daze!

Eve got Outstanding Achievement in Language Arts for 6th grade girls - you go Eve!!  Way to make your English major grandparents proud!!

 

Eve and I have had a great year together here at Clifton.  Every day after school she come to my room - 3 of those days I drive her to her gymnastics practices, every other Thursday I take her to Achievement Days, and on the short day I pick her up, after my meeting, from piano and take her to gym.  

We have some great adventures.  The Gold Line metro is being completed, so we never know about the street closures.  We have become very resourceful as a result - but she's usually on time!

I love having teachers and subs say to me "I love your granddaughter.  She is so cute and friendly."  (Like all the Terrills I ever had, she is totally able to talk to other adults - I have learned that not all kids will do that readily!)

Summer will bring a change of routine - but we are looking forward to fall.  Well, maybe we're not looking forward to it, but since it will happen, at least I will have my daily drives with Eve to look forward to!

Happy day to Esme'

I clearly remember when Esme' was born - I went to help and Bruce was suffering the ill-effects of poison oak!!

 

Esme' has the biggest and brightest smile!!

 

She is clever and funny and smart and talented - and I think she always has been!!

 

I sure hope someone doesn't correct me and say this was a shot of Annika - for some reason there are no solo shots of Esme' from Hannah's wedding!!  And I think this is Esme'!!

 

This is Esme' for sure - this year - just before the new year began - and here is a wonderful new year - the year of being 12 - opening up for her!!

May it be the best ever!!  Happy day to you - and all year through!!

Another Sunday night leads to Monday!!

We had a fun Grandma's Birthday Sleepover.  Ella made a patchwork quilt for Deacon - she is one speedy little seamstress!!  And a quick study!

 We had fun shopping and getting mani/pedis too - forgot to take photos though.  Lunch at Market Grill.  Grandpa was gone for dinner, so we had "breakfast for dinner."  Always a treat - especially the bacon!

And Ella helped me master Powerpoint!!  She's a great little teacher too.

Dawn and Eve were studying YouTube hair styles -  a cute hair "bow!!"

Took Ella home and enjoyed some good time - and good food -  with the Bolanders!!  They are a bevy of beauties!!

 

Head tilt and all!

Love spending time with our grandkids - they are the best!!

Happy Day to Esme (say that Es-may!!)

Always a cute little munchkin, Esme has a certain joie de vivre that goes with her name!!

 

A fave photo of mine - Esme with her dad - kicking back!!

 

A certain light goes on when she smiles.

 

She is one smart cookie - and a formidable opponent at Quiddler!!

 

She has a style all her own - and aren't we glad about that??

Happy day today to you Esme - may the whole year be wonderful - middle school and Young Women are just around the corner!!