Ava Grace has arrived.

Up very early this morning and off to the hospital to await the arrival of Ava Grace. As the hours passed there wasn’t much progress so around 5:30 p.m. the doctor decided a C-Section was needed. Ava Grace arrived at 6:00 p.m. and weighed in at 5 pounds 15 ounces and is 19 inches long.

Kelsey at the beginning of the day.

Kelsey and Robert.

Butch (Kelsey’s Dad) and John waiting for Robert to come out with Ava Grace.

Robert and Ava Grace.

Tonight both Ava Grace and Kelsey are doing fine. Can’t way to see them tomorrow.

Laugh everyday. Happy trails. Stay safe.

Ava Grace to arrive tomorrow.

John at the mall today from 7 to 3. Not much going on.

Tonight we went to Bob and Marcy’s and played a couple rounds of 10 Penny and a round of Chase the Ace.

Tomorrow we will be at the hospital early awaiting the arrival of Ava Grace. The doctor decided to induce.

Laugh everyday. Happy trails. Stay safe.

Ava Grace will arrive on Thursday.

John worked at the mall 7 to 3 today. I spent the day doing laundry and other household chores. blah blah blah LOL As soon as John got off from work we went and voted.

We got word this afternoon from Kelsey that Ava Grace will be arriving on Thursday, November 10th. They will be inducing labor so some time Thursday we will have a granddaughter. Yeah!

Laugh everyday. Happy Trails. Stay safe.

Happy Birthday Kay

John and I attended a luncheon at TSC today to celebrate our friend Kay’s birthday. Happy Birthday Kay. Thanks TSC for inviting us to join you guys. We enjoyed visiting with everyone.

Kay

This afternoon we went over to Bob and Marcy’s and John finished the work on the vanity installation. The original toilet was green and had been in the house since it was built in 1953. Of course I forgot to get pictures of the old one. LOL

I think the new toilet and vanity look real nice.

Laugh everyday. Happy trails. Stay safe.

Breakfast with C-Shift & Bathroom Remodel

Up early and to the fire house for breakfast with C-Shift. We had biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon and eggs and a great visit. Thanks guys for a delicious breakfast.

After breakfast we were off to Bob and Marcy’s for some bathroom remodeling. John and Bob went to Lowes to pickup a new toilet and vanity. Marcy and I were off to Wal-Mart for other supplies. I forgot to take pictures of the old toilet and vanity but will post pictures of the new ones.

Last night Bob, Marcy, John and I went to Crackle Barrel for dinner. The service wasn’t all that great. The one item Bob and Marcy wanted the most…..a baked potato…. was not to be had. What is up with that? John even asked the manager how a restaurant could run out of potatoes. He didn’t have an answer. Now you might understand this happening one time but this happens every time they eat there. Crazy, huh?

Laugh everyday. Happy trails. Stay safe.

Kelsey & Robert’s Baby Shower

Today  Marcy, Annie and I hosted a baby shower for Kelsey and Robert.  They received lots of wonderful gifts that will be very useful when Ava Grace gets here.  I know everything was greatly appreciated.

Our wonderful daughter-in-law Kelsey.

Robert and Marcy.

Kelsey and Robert opening gifts.

Our thanks to everyone for making this day so special for them.

Laugh everyday.  Happy trails.  Stay safe.

Dinner with Nathan and Connie.

Tonight John and I had dinner at Nathan “Dawg” and Connie’s house. Nathan prepared Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with garlic bread sticks for dinner and a strawberry shortcake trifle for dessert. Everything was so delicious. Thanks Nathan and Connie for a wonderful meal.

Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with Garlic Bread Sticks

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

After dinner we played a round of Chase the Ace and then a couple rounds of 10 Penny. We had fun getting beat at cards. LOL

Laugh everyday. Happy trails. Stay safe.

John's greatest 10 Penny hand.

Today was a busy day. I went along with Annie to a doctor appointment at the cardiologist’s office. We were there for 2 1/2 hours before the doctor came in. The good new is Annie is fine. After leaving the appointment it was time to find some lunch. We both had a taste for Chinese food so we ate at one of our favorites called Grand China Restaurant. This was the best Chinese food I have had since we left Mississippi. The rest of the afternoon was spent gathering things for Kelsey’s baby shower.

Tonight John and I went over to Bob and Marcy’s for some 10 Penny. We played two rounds. Marcy won the first round and John won the second.

Bob making his play.

John’s happy face after having the best 10 Penny hand ever.

Here is his winning hand. For those who play 10 Penny you know how great this hand is. This was his hand for the set of six round. It just doesn’t get better than this. Of course it was the end of the round for everyone else. LOL

Laugh everyday. Happy trails. Stay safe.

Grocery shopping.

We have enjoyed nice weather since we got back to Mississippi.   Tomorrow it is supposed to rain here but the weatherman says it will be scattered showers so that won’t be too bad.

John worked at the Renaissance Mall today from 7 to 3.  After he got off we went grocery shopping.  You know that is always fun. LOL    This Saturday Marcy, Annie and I are hosting a baby shower for Kelsey and Robert.  That will be fun.  It won’t be long before Ava Grace will be here.

Tonight I made a gallon of spaghetti and meat sauce to freeze for later.  I like having things in the freezer to pull out for those times when I don’t feel like cooking or when I run short on time.

Laugh everyday.  Happy trails.  Stay safe.

Renaissance Mall & Disc Golf

John went to work this morning at the Renaissance Mall today from 7 to 3.  He will be helping the guys out while we are in Mississippi. 

Robert and Kelsey came over today for a visit.  We enjoyed spending time with them.  John grilled some brats then we walked over to the other side of the park where the disc golf basket is.  John and Robert practiced for a while.  Kelsey threw a few discs also.  I just watched and took pictures.  I can tell this sport takes a lot of practice.

Laugh everyday.  Happy trails.  Stay safe.