Once again...today is another busy day for me. I had planned on getting out to run errands and wouldn't you know it is raining! So I started the morning at 5 am, dont ask me why I got up so early. I cooked my ground beef to make Chili (taking with me ti Canton, made brownies, done 2 loads of laundry and it is just 7 am! I think I might get some things accomplished today!! YEAH! I have to get my clothes together and put in the 5th wheel so we can get up tomorrow and leave for Canton. It is suppose to be NASTY, with sleet and freezing rain....I hope that Dodge can go in the sleet..pulling the 5th wheel none the less.

Ok so my news....Scarlet had her Dr appointment yesterday, she had her first physical exam, only to find out that she is dialated to 3cm and 50% thinned...the Dr said she thinks Lauren will not wait until the 27th. She thinks she might arrive a couple of weeks earlier! YEAH!! Well we all know that she will get here when she gets ready to make her appearance. We all are getting so anxious to meet her and show her just how much we already love the little one. I get emotional when I think about having a grandchild. Ok so now...I need everyone to say a quick prayer..this is the deal, I will be in Canton this weekend and come home 2 days and leave for OK City for a show. We will not be back until Feb 9th, I am keeping my fingers, legs and anything I can think of crossed that she doesn't arrive while we are in OK City, you all know how bad I want to be there when she arrives. SO PLEASE say a prayer....I know it is not about me, but, it would be so sad for Grancie to not make there.

I went out to the kids house on Sun to see what they got at their last shower which was Sat night. I helped them go through everything and Scarlet made her list of things she hasnt gotten she needs. So here is Lauren's Closet...this does not include her onesies or sleepers!! It is ashamed that she has as many clothes as her Grancie and she hasn't even made it into our world yet!! Also here is a picture of the nursery.

When the boss away......

Ok so as most of you who really know me... know that it is hard for me to sit still and do nothing. Today was pretty much a day of leisure. I did go out in the shop for a bit this morning to pack up a few things for Canton. Yes it is that time again! This is the time of year that isn't that much fun...it is normally COLD!

But back to veggin today....it was nice, but hard for me to do! Today was all about me....Stoney was at the firestation, so no one here to tell me what to do or how to do it! I watched the Miss America pageant..it wasn't what I remember it being as a young little girl who always said she was going to be a part of that show one day! I always wanted to be a performer on the pageant, not a beauty queen! I finished my book..Nights in Rodanthe-it was a very good book...of course I cried! So now I am off to Amazon to find me another book to read...I have never really been a reader, but I have started to enjoy reading, when I take the time.

My schedule the next few weeks is going to be very busy...we go to Canton, come home for 2 days and leave for Oklahoma City..Affair of the Heart show, suppose to be a big one! Let's hope so...I need to make some money....I have a grandbaby nearly here!

Preparing..what fun we are having!

Ok so this post is a few days overdue! We had a shower for my DIL Scarlet this past Sunday afternoon....she got so many things for little Lauren...it is really overwhelming. There were about 35 people at the shower, many friends and family. I couldn't believe the turn out we had. She got clothes, bedding items, wipe warmers, bibs, socks, several health kits, blankets, handmade shawls, did I mention more clothes. Erin, my youngest sons girlfriend made the cutest diaper cake. Also she got the pack-n-play,her travel system and her glider. She got so many things, and we are so appreciative. She couldn't believe it. Afterwards we went out to the house to start going through the gifts to see what she might have gotten duplicates of, that was fun because she let James open up each bag to see what was in it...he put the pack-n-play together, the travel system together and hung pictures on the wall...etc. He had a lot of FUN! They have a couples shower this Sat evening so it isn't over yet. This will make the 4th shower. They are very fortunate and they know it. She was out of school on Mon for MLK day, so she updated all of her registries. We are getting closer to the date and the excitment is building. I know it can't get here fast enough for Scarlet..and James too.

Oh one funny thing...Scarlet got up Monday and found Peanut (my grand cat) in the pack-n-play underneath the bassinet part, he was sleeping...needless to say, he got in trouble! He is very curious about all this stuff being brought into their house. He is used to being the only one...and he is a little spoiled, just like all our little four legged kids! Another funny...Jen and the kids went out to see them on Sun morning before the shower...Mallie kept telling us that she missed Lauren. In the car on the way back to the house Mallie said....The doctor needs to take Lauren out of Scarlets tummy...we got a kick out of that!

I had my first guest sleep in my guest room too! Jen & Truett slept in my new bed, Mallie slept with Uncle Stoney and I...he informed me last night that Mallie didn't give him much room in the KING size bed that night! She slept right up next to him.
However, she has to sleep with us...she is fascinated that our bed has water in it! I think she calls it the wave bed!!!

Well I have rambled on and on...and could even more, imagine that! Of course I always do when I get to talking about my niece and nephew who are the sweetest kids ever! Just wait until Lauren gets here....!!!

Love y'all-

A day in history

Yesterday Stoney (aka Papaw) got my flat panel TV in service out in the shop...so now I can work and watch tv at the same time!

So being the person I am loving history and believing everyone should be patriotic, I decided to watch the Inauguration of Barack Obama...even though the real reason I watched was to see George and Laura in their final moments of office. I was out in the shop working and watching with tears...I don't know why I get so emotional when watching history in the making. Thank goodness I was alone...Stoney would have laughed at me and given me a hard time about it. The whole time I was watching GWB I was wondering what he was thinking...was it bittersweet or was he glad it was over...wondering if he was thinking how in the world is Obama going to do all he has promised! Who knows, but I know he is glad to be back in Texas..as he put it...It is good to be home! being a Texan we are glad to have him back! I wish him and Laura the best in their transition back into civilian life.

I hope everyone got to see this moment in history! We will see where we go from today forward.....catch ya later!

Adding some Flair!

Well as you can see I have found the cutest blog on the block! Yes I am trying to glam up my blog...I'm not so sure I have it all figured out but I am trying! Let me know what you think about it. I have added and taken off and added more and taken off...you see the problem for me is that the site has all the links but no pictures of what I am adding, so I am adding to see what it is and if I dont like it I remove it....all of you who know me, well you know how long it takes me to make up my mind! A giziiion years! ha....well I am going to stop for now...I have a big day tomorrow, my sis and the kids will be here and we have some plans to go to Tyler and baby shop!

A few extra won't hurt anyone!

Well today was a very busy day for me...I ran all day looking and buying things for the baby. The family shower is this Sunday and I'm very sure I had enough gifts to take....but a few extra couldn't hurt anything. So that is what I did....just a few extra...Lauren is going to be so SPOILED...but I have always heard that is what grandchildren are for to spoil!! So I am going to do my fair share! I also had lunch with a couple of friends that I used to work with...we had Mexican food and I very much enjoyed the visit and all the conversation! Sometimes I miss being around the girls....since I am working at home now...I am either by myself or Stoney with me 2 out of 3 days!

With the shower being this weekend I am also getting ready for my sister to come in..she will be staying here with Stoney and I...along with my neice and nephew. I went to Michaels today and got a couple little projects for them to do while they are here...maybe occupy them a little bit. I am thinking that Mallie and I might make some cookies..if we have time. Jen will be in on Sat morning and we are going to go to James & Scarlets so she can see the Nursery and then off shopping in Tyler. I look forward to my sister time...I wished we had more together than we do, but when we are together we have FUN!

So tonight I went down to my MIL house to see exactly what the plans were for the shower...where the tables were going to go...where the food was going to be placed...etc...when I came back....guess what I started doing...I came to BLOG!
I am going to start getting the gifts together and get them wrapped and taken care of so I don't have to worry about that any longer. Also because Jackson and Winnie our doggies...seem to like the toys and think they are for them!

I also wrote to Cee...my cousins daughter who was due 3 weeks before Scarlet, but due to complications they are inducing her labor on Wed, so Cannin..a little baby boy will be here 3 weeks early...please everyone keep them in your prayers.

Well I gotta go get my duties done for the night....till next time...

Celebration Day!

So let me start by saying..."I'm a day late and a dollar short" I think that is how it is said. Yesterday, January 8..was a milestone in my life it is the day my oldest son James was born. He was born at 8:37 pm after a long day of hard labor trying to get him here. He just turned 26 and it seems like it was just yesterday. I can't believe he is going to be a parent himself.

This year he & Scarlet spent his birthday starting their birthing classes to get ready for the arrival of their little one! I am so proud of both of them, they are going to make terrific parents. I think they may be getting a little nervous about the upcoming arrival. They will never know life as they do right now, but the changes are all worth it.

Tonight I worked on the wall hangings that will be in Lauren's nursery...They are in a white frame and have a Giraffe, Elephant and Zebra on pink polka-dot fabric in each one. Each are out of the fabric of her bedding. We went earlier in the week to pick up the changing table, but wouldnt you know it Babies-r-us was out of it....James ordered it and should be in within a week or two. The nursery is coming together and looking really cute.

Scarlet had a shower last week given by her church, there were approx 40 or more people. She received so many gifts it took her 2 hours to open them...of course she took her time too...she doesn't like being center of attention. She got several handmade blankets and quilts..lots of clothes..piggy bank, blankets, books to read to Lauren...which they already do! She was so worried that there would not be enough clothes...but Lauren's closet is full. She got some of the cutest little church dresses and cardigan sweaters. They also got the swing delivered to their home. They are very fortunante to have the friends and family who love them.

Well...I think I am getting the hang of being a Grancie...you see I started out talking about James and his birthday and ended up bragging on Lauren!!!

Excitement in the Air!

I am starting this so I can keep everyone updated on the upcoming arrival of our First Grand daughter! Yes it is our first....and I am so terribly excited. The first thing I had to do was to decide what I wanted to be called....You see I don't want to be a Grandma or Granny...I just don't think it fits me. I had a Nana and a Mawmaw and the Nana part is good but I wanted something different. So I have a friend that her kids called their granny....Grancie....so I thought this was fitting for me! It has some Flair to it. Something a little different and unusual....I know Lauren will never be able to find birthday cards that says Grancie...But who cares about the name on a card!

Well I just told you that her name will be Lauren Michele Ellis....Can you believe the excitement when I found out she was being named after me! I honestly think that is one of the most precious honors that a person can be bestowed of. Once again I got more excited. Her due date is Feburary 27, 2009....which is her other grandmothers birthday. If she comes on the due date that will be 2 very special memories we will have. Being born on a grandmas birthday and being named after the other one! She is going to be a very special blessing to us. Scarlet is doing good and showing her pregnacy very well....she looks beautiful and has such a glow about her. I love to see her smile and laugh when talking about little Lauren. She likes to rub her belly and get her moving around and talk to her. I have felt her many times she has some strong punches that is for sure, though I am not sure if is her arms or legs. James is very excited and he too has a great big smile when talking about Lauren. We have been getting the nursery together and this too has been a lot of fun. I will post some pictures later of the room.

Well now lets talk about the shopping.......Oh my gosh! I can't seem to resist all the cute little girl things you can find. I get so overwhelmed that I just buy it all ! Stoney tells me I am going to have to go back to work if I don't quit buying so much...but I can't resist. I had this much fun with my precious little neice Mallory too. She is now 4 years old and I can't believe it. I think I have succeeded in persuading her to be a Girlie-girl. Of course I showed her all the sparkling things and she loved them. She is my carbon copy or so my sister says! What can I say...a girl likes things that sparkle and they should start young so they never forget. She is a special little girl to me, she was the first in our family.