Little Lady Hoops

Friday night we kept the three youngest grandcrew. The two girls had basketball games Saturday morning. They are playing in the Upward league at church. That brings me to the reason for this post. I took my camera along just in case there was an opportunity for a good photo. I just couldn't resist this shoe comparison.

Old School vs. New Wave

As you may have already guessed by now, "Old School" belongs to the youngest grand daughter.
They're her everyday sneakers. She had to wear them because she has out grown her real basketball shoes. But, she loves those shoes and thinks nothing of having to wear them in competition. Still, I thought the pink Converse All Stars were priceless.

And don't they just go well with that green uniform?

Gospel on the Beach

Sunday night we went to the children's program at the church. The children do one large program each year. The director of the children's choirs really does an excellent job with the kids and they respond with a great program. This year the two oldest grand daughters were in the program. "Scooter", the oldest, had one of the lead roles. She was the "Southern Belle" and she came up with a dead solid perfect accent. She never got out of character and that accent was there the entire night! It was great.





Em' got a chance to use her dance training and she did a great job as well. She loved every minute of it. She is pretty introverted for the most part, however, put her on a stage and she is smiling from ear to ear. It is a sight to behold. Oh, by the way, Em' is the one on the far left and on the horse.





The real joy here is that the kids grow up with an understanding of just who Jesus is and what He has done for them. They grow up enjoying church and all the activities in which they can participate. The best part is that Nana and Pawpaw get to see it all happen.

P.S
Intruder Alert! Intruder Alert!
Scooter turned 12 last month. A boy from her class showed up to see the program Sunday night. He brought flowers!!! Dad, Pawpaw, man your battle stations! It has just begun! All leaves are canceled, everyone back to the base!!! At least he came to church, so we can't kill him here.

Thursday Thirteen No. 20

Thirteen Favorite Photos of the Grandkids

When I started this blog, almost a year ago, I advised the readers (there were zero at the time) that one thing I would be doing is doting on the grandkids. I love 'em. The bring joy, excitement, and untold entertainment into our lives. So, here are thirteen of my favorite photos of the grandcrew.
Here's the most recent photo of the whole crew. Scooter (the oldest), Em (top), Big Blue (you'll see those eyes later), and The Big Guy.

You do realize this is only the beginning! There will definitely be more of this kind of post coming in the future.

Okay, so there's fourteen pics here. They're mostly for my benefit. I don't have to search my files and disks for the memories. I can just come here with the rest of you. So, have you got a favorite pic yet?

The Whole Crew

The Grandkids

Actually, they clean up pretty good for a group picture. The oldest on the left will be 12 in a couple of weeks. The next, on top will be 8 in April. The youngest girl (the only one with her daddy's blue eyes) is 6 and "The Big Guy" is 4. I just love 'em.

A Fence Full of Grandkids

My wife has a brother and a sister that have grandchildren. This photo represents all of those grandkids in one place. Four of them belong to us. From left to right, the second boy (in dark blue), the second girl (in pink top) the fourth girl (in light blue top) and the "Big 'un" on the end in the gray top. This was taken at my brother-in-law's farm on Christmas day. These photo opportunities don't come along that often. Usually two or three are missing.