Weekend with Hazel

We had planned to keep Samuel for the weekend, and Bret called with good news and bad news. First, the bad: Samuel was sick with an ear infection and couldn't come. Next, the good news: Hazel would be glad to come in his place. Yeah!!
This was the first time we kept little Hazel by herself at our house. And, she was an absolute delight. She is very affectionate and very, very sweet. She loves soft things, especially stuffed animals. Her favorite was a stuffed purple bear. She liked to look at it nose to nose.
By the way, little Samuel is on antibiotics and he'll be fine! Next time, it will be his turn to spend the weekend.

Taking Sissy for a Spin

We were in the city over the weekend celebrating our anniversary. However, we couldn't get that close to our OKC grandchildren without going to see them. Both were a little under the weather, but still well enough to give hugs. Samuel's favorite thing right now is to take his little sister for a spin in his new car. He would rather let Hazel ride than to ride himself. If you ask him if he wants Hazel to ride, he answers, "Sure!"

Christmas 2008

We celebrated the holiday a day or two early with our sons and their families. It was great fun watching Samuel and Hazel enjoy the festivities. It was Hazel's very first Christmas, and she really loved it. She especially enjoyed the wrapping paper. Samuel liked his new "saurs". But his favorite gift was a flashlight from Padron.

Thanksgiving 2008

Here are some pictures of Thanksgiving in San Antonio. Our entire family was there along with Kent's sister and brother in law, his uncle, and his nephew and family. Kent's mom prepared a wonderful feast.

Just the girls

The day after Thanksgiving, Bret and Amber took Samuel to Sea World. Kara and I spent the day with Rayna and Hazel. I really like this picture of the two cousins enjoying each other's company. Rayna is very sweet with Hazel and gives her hugs and kisses.
In this picture, Rayna is giving her "look at me please, I'm adorable" look.

Meet Me in St. Louis

Kara was in a wedding over the weekend, so we had the privilege of taking care of little Rayna during the wedding preparations and festivities. We took her to the St. Louis zoo, which she loved. She especially loved the kangaroos and the birds. She had a little bridesmaid's dress to match her mommy. Rayna loves to explore, and we found lots of things to explore in St. Louis.

Happy Little Hazel

Hazel is fast approaching 5 months and her little personality is blooming. She was the only OU fan that was actually happy during the game on Saturday! She laughed even as the Sooners lost.