Clary Love

Yesterday Blaine and I ventured to the library to our first ever toddler group. It was supposed to be a reading/story time and I just knew he would love it. We arrive fashionably late as we do to just about everything because I am just kind of rockstar mom. The lady who lead the reading was very good, other than she never made eye contact with anyone but the ceiling (I have a very hard time with no eye contact). She had some very creative songs and handmotions to keep kids and parents alike entertained but it was quickly apparent that we were the new ones. The other mothers were helping with each others children and they all knew what was going on and what was next. I have never felt comfortable in these situations but I do what I do best...fake it! After story time was gym play time. I thought perfect...they will have a little PE class with toddlers and parents. This is my area of experience so I was excited till I got to the gym with my little monster full of energy and there were ...

God is good, through this crazy month (November) he both took life and created life. How awesome is that. Bobby and I are amazed at God's plan for our family. Let the crazie-ness begin with one toddler and one in the oven!

I think she was perfect. And I am not sure I am wrong. Her name was Dennie Louise Ingram, then she married my papa at 16 (he was 21) and became a Chadwell. They had 3 girls, my mom was their oldest. I called her Granny Chadwell, or more specifically... Granny. She had skin of silk and complection any woman would desire. Her lips were lipstick lips and done in a perfect shade of red. She was tall and skinny and wore brown curly purmed hair. Her hands looked like my mothers but with longer fingers. She turned her cheek to kiss you, always funny as a child. She loved my Papa. Their love was one for the story books; full of mystery, romance, family and endurance. I asked her recently why Papa fell in love with her. Her answer was quick. She had a little rebel and a lot of hard worker in her. She loved yard work. It kept her busy and healthy. She had a big yard and even more determination to have no sticks left on the ground. Brown gloves is her trademark. Brown work gloves, foun...