Christmas

Seeing the happy faces of my grandchildren, in person and virtually, is a Christmas gift. Miss Squirmalicious is into tech gifts, Major Cutenss is all about gaming, Little Flower is into Unicorns and coloring/drawing/writing (She showed us her report!), and Baby Z loves her new stuffed animals and picture books (Showing us and saying "apple" and making animal sounds.). 

Birthday

 My birthday started with a call from my grandbabies (and daughter) in Kenya and ended with dinner, cake, and hugs with my US grandchildren (and their parents). This grandma is feeling loved. 

Chocolate

 Baby Z eating melted chocolate ice cream...Priceless!

Sharing

As soon as we started our Zoom call today, Baby Z was trying to share her crackers with us! She'd put one towards me and open her mouth, say yum and then next to Grandpa. She was back and forth between me and Grandpa, of course giving herself one occasionally. What a cutey, sharing with us. 

Double Digits

Major Cuteness is 10 today! It seems like it wasn't that long ago he kicked his way into the world. It is a joy to watch this boy grow up. He has the biggest heart. Miss Squirmalicious cannot believe her little brother is double digits. On our Zoom call today, his cousin, Little Flower sang him Happy Birthday in not only English but also a birthday song in Swahili! She made him a Play Doh birthday cake with a candle and some interesting things on top...sprinkles, ok normal, but bunny ears? Baby Z was blowing lots of kisses; she's getting so good at it! The best smile always follows!

3!

Little Flower turned 3 yesterday! Time just keeps flying by. She had an owl birthday party since she loves the owl backpack her cousin Miss Squirmalicious passed on to her. :)

London, England

 We arrived in London, England almost a week ago. We've met Little Flower, Baby Z, and their parents for almost 2 weeks in London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Our son-in-law is attending a London school online for his MBA and needs to attend several in person week-long classes. 

The first thing Little Flower said, before even saying hello, was "Where are Miss Squirmalicious and Major Cuteness?" It warms my heart that she loves her cousins so!