I left Craig for another Fella

He stole my heart

Yep. It's true. 

We flew to Texas and spent the weekend together in a hotel.

We went for walks,

Ate yummy meals.

He loves me.

He even cried.

I'm in love.

The rest of the story:

This is Ledger, Rebecca's babe.

I accompanied them (Rebecca and Ledger) to Dallas, as the babysitter, so that Rebecca could attend training meetings for her job.  While she was in meetings I was caring for the darlin'.  Fortunately, the hotel was situated in a beautiful high-end outdoor town mall.  We strolled through the fabulous stores for hours.  

It was wonderful to help Rebecca out.  It was a Grandma's dream to have one grandchild all to herself with no distractions. Delicious!

Arizona Highlights

This has been a marvelous week.  There is something heavenly about having a newborn in the house.  Every moment seems precious and new.  Of course, we know that he was recently in heaven.  But what was he involved in?  Was he attending classes?  Who were his friends?  Who is missing him? 
WHO IS HE?  Does he know who else is coming to our family?

I could go on and on about Ledger but there are 4 other darling children here that I have had a ball with.  Some highlights from our time together:
1.  We went to the movies.  Have you seen, Diary of a Wimpy Kid?  Steele, Slater and Carter have all read the series of books.  So they were excited to see the movie.  They enjoyed it but not as much as I did.  I could hardly stop laughing. 

2.  The Phoenix Zoo is a Hot--literally.  Snow Cones saved the day.  We were able to endure the heat as long as the cones lasted.  Once they were gone we hurried towards the exit.

3.  Italia turned 7.  Party time for her!  Sweet little girl.  She was ecstatic about each gift. 
4.  Pool fun, trampoline fun, War, walks, kept us busy

5.  A special Air Mail gift arrived Friday for Rebecca's birthday...her dad!  I booked a plane ticket for him that very day!  The grandchildren were thrilled to have him come.  That night they begged him to tell them a bedtime story.  He has an amazing imagination-REALLY.  The yarns he spins are wild.

6.  Can you believe all the birthdays this little family has celebrated in such a short time?  Rebecca is an amazing mother (her children read on their own, do chores, eat veggies, read the Book of Mormon as a family and express gratitude every night).   She adores her husband and he will do anything for her( like do the dishes or buy her diamond stacking rings just because she had a baby!).  Her father and I are proud of her and marvel at all she can do.  We Love her immensely.

Craig and I leave for home on Monday. We are sorry to leave.  Blessedly we do have cute grandkids at home.  Nevertheless, we will be back soon.  Speaking of backs...here is a cute one.

Craig and I will be driving home on Monday.  We are sorry to leave.  It feels wonderful to be with this darling little family.  But, we will be back!   

Ledger

It is a boy!  A sweet, cute, peaceful boy.  He needs a haircut!  It is a little shabby around the ears and too long on the neck.
Ledger is his cool first name.

Ledger has several dimples! 
His sweet disposition is a joy.  Ledger rarely fusses. He loves to sleep.  Rebecca has to wake him to eat in the night.  He could probably sleep all night.  We realize any of this could change any minute. We will enjoy it while it lasts.

Ledger's siblings are thrilled with him.  I have to stand in line to get the opportunity to hold him.
Rebecca did it right!  She has built in babysitters.  Why didn't I think to have a baby when mine were old enough to understand what I meant when I said, "go get me the ____" or be able to hold the baby and make him smile.
Yes, he smiles and I don't mean he has gas that causes his lips to curl.  The first time I witnessed it his mommy was speaking lovingly to him.  He turned to look at her and smiled.  Really :)

Today he did the same thing to me.  He loves me!!!!