I finally decided to post about the prior two weekends. I met Whitney in Abilene on Thursday night. We left Friday morning for Midlothian, but stopped in Ft. Worth and shopped at SteinMart and Hulen Mall. We made it to Kim's house around 7 that night. Kim had fixed chicken parmesan for us. Saturday morning Kim, Whit, Kennedy and I left for Babies r Us and the Parks Mall in Arlington. We actually spent almost three hours in Babies r Us. It has everything you could ever want for a baby there and very cute, inexpensive clothes. I had already spent pretty much my limit on grand babies before I went there but did pick up a couple of suits for Kennedy there since I had not bought her many things. We had lunch at LaMadelines and finished out the day at the mall, then met Donald and Scott at the Cheesecake Factory for dinner that night. We were all pretty tired and little Kennedy was a trooper the whole day. We told Whit she would be spoiled the next week because we all carried her around so much. It was nice because I actually got some bonding time with her. Morgan was in Houston with Gran Jan, having a great time so I caught up on some time with Kennedy. Kim and Scott enjoyed playing mommy and daddy to her also. I am glad they got to spend some time with her and learn her little ways since they will keep Kennedy and Morgan next weekend. I think Whit got a little bit caught up on some rest and a little free time during the weekend, so that was good. We were all ready to dive in and take care of Kennedy and focus on her. Hey, she even got to sit in "Cooper's little chair. We went to church with Kim and Scott and had lunch then Whit, Kennedy and I headed for Abilene. The trip was good and we ran into heavy rain a few miles outside of Abilene. We drove to the house and unloaded everything and it was still pouring down. We decided to go to The Crackerbarrel and eat until the rain let up so I could drive back to Olney. It was a fun weekend and I think everyone enjoyed being together. I really enjoyed my bonding time with little Kennedy. She is such a sweet and good little baby. She would just grin and talk to you. I did have to do some catching up on my rest at night during the next week though.

This last weekend Ash and Jordan came to Olney. Ashley did not get to go shopping with us due to work activities last weekend so she and I had our own little shopping trip. It has been a long time since we have had time together "just the girls" time. She said she was craving Hunan's and I said I had been too but could never get Donald to go there. So guess what? We ate there for lunch and it was delicious. We shopped some and Ash got a few things at the mall and I bought a pair of capri pants on sale for $10 and that was it for me. It was good to have time to visit and talk just the two of us. We all went to church Sunday and Ash had requested tacos for lunch so we had that and buttermilk pie. After lunch we talked "Cowgirl Ashley" into riding Ginger. Hey, Jordan even got in on that little deal. They headed back to Abilene and I came in a took a short nap before church.

I am looking forward to the Labor Day Weekend and having an extra day at home. I definitely need to get a few chores done around the house because it will be about the last weekend that there is not something going on for awhile. ACU football games will be starting, Miss Morgan will be turning 4 and we will have her big party!!! Won't be long till little "Cooper" will be here and before you know it, Christmas! My how time flies.

Actually we got up and left at 5:30 this morning to go look at a pony for Morgan. She was located in Commerce, Tx. We now have a new addition to our family. She is the cutest little sorrel pony with a blaze face, long flaxen tail and mane. She is the sweetest little thing and seems to have settled in good here at the house. Her name is "Ginger". Morgan told us she wanted a pink pony and I think she is as close to that as we can get.

Donald said we sure are spoiling our grandkids, and I said yes, but isn't it fun. (Keep this a surprise from Morgan because we are surprising her at her birthday party with this little horse.)!!!!!!! By the way the owner says she likes to eat cupcakes too!

By the way Kennedy and Cooper, and ???????, it will be your horse to enjoy too. I bet we get the use out of her from all of our little ones and those to follow. I guess "Ginger" will be another one for me to pet on.


It has been a long day but I guess another mission has been accomplished. Now we just have to hold our secret in until September and Morgan's birthday.