Saturday, September 13, 2025

The kind of day you want to bottle up forever...

Grahm Ivan Williams 

It all started with this cute blue jacket. I saw it and knew I had to get it for Grahm. I thought it would be fun to do a photoshoot at the temple before he gets baptized and surprise Mark and Tiffani. Grahm was all in and enjoyed getting dressed up. He really likes the bow tie and the pocket inside the jacket! He told me he always wanted one. I didn't tell him how to pose for most of the pictures. He has so much personality and joy that it comes naturally to him. I was very happy Colby came with us. I took a few pictures then handed my phone to Colbs. He captured so many great shots that I will treasure always. 





As we were walking around Grahm's bishop was coming out of the temple. You could feel the love he has for Grahm. I wish I would of thought to take a picture of them together. 




We talked about baptism and I told him a few things about my conversion and baptism. Grahm said, "Heavenly Father is going to give me the Holy Ghost, I wonder which one I will get?" He understands so much about the gospel and that was a sweet moment. Colby and I told him there is just one and we had a nice talk about the Holy Ghost.




People who saw Grahm couldn't help but look over at him and smile. There's just something about his presence-the kindness in his eyes and the warmth of his smile that you can't help but notice.












As I strolled around the temple with my grandsons, I realized it was one of those rare and beautiful days you want to bottle up forever. I love being and grandma. What a gift. 

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Fun in Florida Take II...

 

Christopher had another quick trip to Florida for a meeting and some fun. He will going back to the Philippines in a few days. It was nice while it lasted. I'll miss him.





Fancy!

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

When Friday rolls around...

 
School pictures!
 Our handsome and wonderful Grey and Grahm!

I remember a song by the O'Jays that was popular in the 70's that went like this:
"Monday to Thursday, I'm dead on my feet
Most of the time too tired to eat
When I try to read the paper, I fall fast asleep
But as soon as Friday rolls around
I lay all my weekly burdens down
I'm livin' for the weekend..."

It's true that Grandpa and I looked forward to the weekends so we can spend time with our family.

This past weekend Grey and Grahm slept over and then we enjoyed watching soccer and flag footballs game throughout the day. Colby, Grahm, and I were also on a top secret mission. I will explain that in another post! 

Grey is so good at building things!





Grahm told me he needed to get some work done so he trimmed the bushes.


Grandpa makes the best root beer floats!




Mark sent this picture of the moon and I took the other one. The pictures do not do it justice, so beautiful.




Grahm made a few books and read them to me. They were cute and clever.



Grahm doing a few push ups before the game started. His coach got a kick out of that!


Donuts for the win!




I really do it like when Friday rolls around.