Mother's Day Weekend

We spent Mother's Day weekend at Janet and Justin's new home which is just very nice and roomy. We had such a great time there. Jessica met us there as well so we were all together again. On Sat. the girls and I went and had a pedicure done. I wish we would have had our camera with us so we could have taken our picture while being pampered. It was so much fun! I think we need to do that more often. On Sun. Justin and Bryan fixed us women some breakfast and then for lunch Justin grilled for us. Justin's mom and dad joined us for lunch as well. Everything was just perfect.

Our grand kids are just wonderful to be around with and are just so cute and lovable.

Cole giving Natalie some brotherly kisses.

Grandma and Cole in the beautiful backyard.Grandma and Natalie having a good laugh.

Grandpa and Cole in the backyard.

Spring Break!

I just got through saying good-bye to my two grandbabies. They were here over the weekend. What a great start to my Spring break week. It would have been better if we could have had them all week. I know that day will come soon enough where we will be begging or I hope they will be begging to stay with us. he.he. Let me tell a little bit about both of them.

Cole is 2 years old and just as handsome as can be and just a joy to be around with. He loves playing with his toy tractors and Grandpa's new choo-choo train. He is saying so many words and understands everything you say to him. He's also a good eater. Every morning I (Grandma) would fix him bacon or sausage, pancakes and even breakfast burritos. He loved all of it!! That's makes me happy that he loves my breakfast. Oh by the way, Cole and I have been up since 5:45am because Grandpa(Bryan) had to go to work this morning. I'm hoping Cole sleeps all the way home. I just love my little boy!!

Natalie is 4.5 months and has to be the most adorable and prettiest little girl in the world. She looks alot like her momma did. When she smiles she wrinkles her cute little nose. She has hair that curls up right above her ears which gives her a cute personality. She also loves to eat. She fusses when the bottle is taken out of her mouth. She makes the funniest squeak when she cries. She loved laying down in the homemade crib her great-grandpa Rudy made some 43 years ago. I hung a mobile above it and she was kept entertained by it. I know great-grandpa Rudy must be proud! Cole used the same little crib when he was born.

Anyway, my two grandbabies are my life and I love them very very much. I already miss them and they haven't been gone an hour yet! Hopefully I will see them in about two weeks when they move into their new home.

Here's my little guy.Cole being silly at lunch time. He loves bolongna sandwiches. Cole playing with the Choo-Choo train and various toys Grandma keeps around. Isn't she just adorable?

She's so pretty and loves the camera.I love smiling at my Grandma.

A Wedding and Valentine's Day!

Bryan and I attended an elderly couple's wedding, well they're in their 60's. What more perfect way to start out Valentine's Day by attending this wedding. The bride is a very dear friend of the family, actually my sister in law's mother. It was a very nice wedding, reception and dance.
That evening Bryan and I stayed at the Embassy Suites where some of the family would be staying as well. It was great hanging out with all of our friends and family there. I definately recommend staying there. They have happy hour from 5:30-7:30pm and the best breakfast you could eat. This is all included with your stay.
Roses, diamonds, and chocolates are all nice to receive on this special day but I think the greatest gift on Valentine's Day is just being with the one you love and having some alone time together. That is what love is all about in my eyes, being together.
Hope you all had a great one too.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Merry Christmas to all and yours!! Tonight we will attend Christmas Eve mass at St. Joseph Catholic church in Slaton. The only thing that would make it better and more special is if I had my other two daughters, son in law and my two most wonderful grand children sitting next to me in church. Jessica will be coming in tomorrow and Janet, Justin and the kids will be arriving on Friday. I can't wait to have my little family with me again. Christmas time is much more fun when you have the whole family together. God has been so good to all of us. I thank him everyday for being a good God and for my WONDERFUL life and family.

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!!

The Schwertners,

Bryan, Mary Ann and DanielleRemember Jesus is the Reason for the Season.

The Schwerter's Country Christmas Tree.

It's Starting to Feel Like Christmas!!

Tonight we attended a christmas program at our church. It was so cute! It's starting to feel like Christmas now. Danielle sang in the choir and did a great job. The little kids were so cute dressed up in their costumes. There were angels, animals, shepards and Mary, Joseph and baby jesus.

Before we headed for church we decided to take a family photo of the three of us. Isn't Danielle just beautiful. I think green is her color.

Two more weeks and I'll be seeing my grandbabies. I can't wait!! If all goes as plan Cole will be staying with us the week after Christmas, we will take him home either on New Year's Eve or on New Years. We are going to have so much fun with him.

Merry Christmas to all!!!

A Lot To Be Thankful For!

We spent Thanksgiving Day in Vernon with Janet, Justin, Cole and Natalie. Jessica joined us there as well. We're so blessed to be able to spend the holidays together. Being with my family is the most important thing in my life. I love my family more than you will ever know. I also love how it is growing and for that I am thankful!
On Friday we drove to Wichita Falls for some christmas shopping, a little bit was done not much. Cole is the best little boy at stores. If he grabs something and you tell him to put it back he does it without complaining. What more could you ask for in a little boy like that. I love my Cole!

On Saturday(11/29/08) Natalie was baptized. She was such a good baby, slept through the whole baptism. She looked beautiful in her christening dress, head band and Justin's christening blanket. Afterwards we all met at Justin's parents house for supper. Linda makes the best food! We had brisket, beans, potatoe salad, cole slaw. You name it it was all there.

I'm looking forward to Christmas now.

Natalie's all dressed up for her Chistening. Isn't she just beautiful?
Cake made by Anita a family friend, "Jesus' little lamb" Natalie Ann.
Jeff, Jessica(Godparents), Janet, Natalie and Justin and the Deacon.Schwertner/Pierce family. Bryan, Mary Ann, Danielle, Janet, Natalie, Justin, Cole and Jessica
Grandma and Natalie

Grandma, Grandpa and Natalie.