Making a toy for Eli's upcoming birthday

I am making a Heather Bailey's Happy Stacker   Joining the rings together sounded a little tricky per instructions.  In fact Heather says to read twice before attempting.  She also said you will be proud when it comes together.  And I am proud, but it was easier than first thought.  Actually quite simply.  

I have a ring that needs more stuffing and I have 4 more rings to make.  I am still using scrap fabric that I have used to make his baby quilt, embellish pants and shirts and toys. As seen here.  One more week and I have a 1 year old grandson....  Can't wait to see him.

Regina

My Grandson's visit from July

I must say I look at this sequence of pictures a couple times a week, does anyone else look at pictures like that?  They were taken one day when E's parents were out on a walk or somewhere.  They tell a story.

E sees something he wants

What have you got Grandma?  How can anyone refuse such a look : )

I want that Grandma

What?

This sequence always cheers me up and brings a smile to my face.  Love that boy!

Regina

Weekend in St Louis

E is very conscious of what he is eating.  He wasn't so thrilled with his peas.  His parents have always said the name of the food they feed E, like apples, cheerios,  green beans, black beans.  E has started talking lately with Dad, Mom, duck, dog, ball, turtle.  While I was feeding E some black beans I said "black bean", E picked up the food, looked at it and said "black bean".  It was so cute.

I had a great time playing with E, listening to him laugh and just being around him.  It was a wonderful weekend with my son's family.

Sadie's ongoing training

As mentioned in a previous blog, my dog, Sadie hurt me a couple of times because she pulls me.  We are in our second month of training at The Dogs' Spot.  Sadie loves to go to school.  In fact she evens knows the day we are to attend and as it gets to that time of day she follows me around with anticipation of school.  Sadie is doing much better, when we pass people on our walks she usually doesn't pay attention to them.  She is so much happier attend school.  What a dog's life she has, day care and school : )

Sadie performing her stay.

Raj working with his owner

Regina