6.15.2008

Grandparenting 101

We pretty much have done the long-distance grandparenting thing since Evee's birth almost 14 months ago... we've seen her an average of once a month or so, most of the time just a few days. But, now Dennis and I are in it for the long haul - we get to keep her for a whoppin' 17 days while her parents lead a young adult team to Liberia through Kingdom Building Ministries.


As we enter into Day 5, we can only say that Evee has got to be the sweetest little girl ever! She traveled well on the flight from Denver (where Clint and Jamie have been connecting with the team) to Indy, even with a 3 hour layover in Atlanta. She sleeps anywhere from 10-12 hours a night. She smiles and laughs and toddles around the house curiously checking out things. Singing and praying with her at bedtime only brings back memories of doing the same with our own children. She loves strawberries (just in time for MI berries!) and grapes, and especially likes sucking from the straw of her Apple White Grape juice box.

I think the hard part is going to be on her parents end. We're enjoying every moment with Evee. What a joy she is!

Morning play time

She loves standing in our fake fireplace.

The Addison's gave us some great toys.

Ohhh, the stairs...
Out for an evening walk with Papa and Grandma.

She loves her Papa!

Although I'm sure everyone will enjoy seeing pics of Evee, more importantly, I hope Clint and Jamie can access internet at some point and know their little Evee is doing well.

5 comments:

Rich and Darcie said...

It looks like the 3 of you are having such a fun time together. How special that you get to keep her for 17 days! Enjoy your time with her. She is starting to look less and less like a baby and more and more like a little girl. Where does the time go?

Darcie

Anonymous said...

Grandmaw, (ha ha)

It was so fun to eat out with you and Evee and Dennis! She is a very precious little girl but you knew that already. Thanks for sharing her. Myra

Gwen Jackson said...

Myra,

OK, Ok, I'll try to say Grandma without the pronounced "maw" on the end... I can't help my PA Dutch way of saying certain words. But, thanks for pointing it out. I don't want to sound older than I am and I'm not that old!!

So great to catch up and connect. And... Phil won Evee's heart :).

Anonymous said...

Wow, i just saw her and i already miss her!! can't wait to see her again in a few days! ( and you guys of course, too :)

Angela said...

Darling photos! There is a post on my blog for you. When do you leave on your trip with Jo Anne? Exciting news on her new position. I am curious as to her vision!