Weathering the storm . . .

This October 2012 was a very unpredictable one. The weather was forecasted and finally the meteorologist got it right. We weren't ready for what was to come. For the first time that I could ever remember New Jersey was at a stand still. Hurricane Sandy along with other weather fronts shut down our state. Devastation everywhere. No power, no heat, no food; in some areas, but most of all no gas or it was scarce because it takes electricity to run the pumps. Most areas had no electricity because of down power lines. My God is merciful and loving and we made it through. As of today, Nov. 7th some of my family is still without power, but we have weathered the storm regardless of this. Yes, material thing will come and go, but there is nothing that can take the place of the coming together of family and friends. All of my gems are safe and sound. All tucked away with love.

Daily Walk . . .

I thank God for each day that He allows me to live. I have four beautiful grandsons. They are growing up so nicely. They have great parents and a great extended support family. My two youngest grandsons don't know me that well. I have to change a few things so I can get attached to them. I just Love it when I see how they are growing and changing. I have to remember time waits for no one.

Wow! It's been a long time since I've visited my blog. I have a new gem to add to my jewelry box. His initials are WERP.  Born Feb. the 11th the same day Whitney Houston died.

It's been a minute . . .

My gems are growing so much. They are in elementary school, preschool or at the babysitter. I haven't kept up with my blog. I have to get back on track. I've seen KZ and WP but I haven't made any resent entries to my blog. I love it when I see them and they call me; grandma or grandmother or that smile from KZ2. They are truly precious gems and I love them dearly.

Did you Smurf . . . ?

Oh boy, WP and I went to see The Smurfs. We laughed throughout the movie. I want to see it again. I would like to take KZ to see it. I think he will enjoy it just as much as WP and I did.

The things kids say . . .

I had the pleasure to spend some time on Monday with WP. His dad was called back to work so I was able to assist him. WP went home with me and as the time grew later and later he had to spend the night. He was ready to go to sleep, but I was. He wanted to watch television. I wanted to sleep, so I stayed in my room and began dozing off, and he went into the living room. All of a sudden he ran back to my room saying, "grandma, grandma I used my senses." I replied "your senses." He said "yes!" I got up and went into the living room, of course the room was dark but he had made his way in the dark and located the remote to turn on the television. We watched a little bit of his show and then off to bed we went, but before we went he had to turn off the television. In order to do this he had to cut the lights on because the room was too dark, so I said to him "use your senses to find the light switch."

Great time at the party.

Today was a GREAT day for KZ and WP. We went to JG's birthday party. JG turned one. WP and KZ had a good time. They both liked the DJ, lights, playing with the other children and dancing. The food was good too.