Iris & Grandma Lopez on a Field Trip!

I have the greatest grandma in the world!

While I was on a field trip with Isabella,

Grandma Lopez accompanied Iris on her

field trip to the Sunflower Market.

They had the best time together,

and as much as Grandma looked out for Iris,

Iris looked out for Grandma!

Since this field trip,

Grandma has had a mild stroke,

making it impossible for her to do something like this again.

How grateful I am for time well spent

together as families,

and for captured memories too!

Thank you, Grandma!

You do so much for us!

83 years!

Happy 83rd Birthday, Grandma Lopez!

We loved celebrating with you!

Beautiful!

I couldn't NOT include my monster shot.

This was in frustration to the seemingly

endless amount of photos we had to take in which

everyone was still or almost smiling!

Love this crazy bunch!

82 Spankings and a pinch to grow an inch!

My grandma

-my children's great-grandma!-

turned 82 years old!

And what's worse,

we were late in giving her her gift-

almost a whole year late!

For her birthday

we invited her over for a special meal.

And though we celebrated on her actual

birthday with the cake, hoopla, and what-not,

and though, since then,

we've had her over many, many times since that big day...

Not one meal was specifically devoted

to commemorating her special day!

Oy!

And with her 83rd birthday

fast approaching in April,

we needed to burn rubber!

Hence,

her birthday brunch...

finally!

Great-grandma Lopez, Grandma Rose, and Aunt Julia

The kiddos

The Menu

Greek Feta & Spinach Pie in a Phyllo Crust

Lemon Ricotta Puff Pastry Tarts

Sun-dried Tomatoe and Olive Pasta

Fresh Fruit

Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate-dipped Shortbread Pecan Toffee

Hot Cocoa

Grandma,

Always taking pictures...

Always walking...

Always enjoying life's little (and big) wonders...

I love you!

You are a rock,

and I know grandpa is so proud of you!

Thank you for being a wonderful grandma,

to me, my husband, and my kids!

We love you!

Happy Birthday!

Love,

Olivia

P.S. 

Your 83rd is right around the corner! 

What a blessing!

Painting + Death

We were able to help paint my mother-in-laws house,

which means the kids were left to their own devices

for long periods of time.

What did they find?

That death had struck even the smallest of creatures,

a caterpillar.

And so...

A funeral.

Note the dirty look Owen's giving me. 

Apparently it's not cool to take pictures at a funeral-

although in my defense some people ARE doing that now.

I'm just saying...

It was a very solemn affair.

And the caterpillar was certainly given

a funeral befitting of his...umm...status?

Personally,

I like the arrow. 

...

Great, job kids!

You can definitely be in charge of my funeral preparations,

but please,

no pictures... :)

Squeez-its & Grandparents Day Lunch

The Annual Grandparents Day Luncheon was something

ALL the girls looked forward to this year!

Aside from munching with Grandma,

the big highlight is all the fun lunch treats.

{ Iris & Grandma Lopez }

This year,

the kids went ga-ga over Squeez-its!

I remember when those debuted as a kid!

It was heart-breaking actually.

My mom refused to buy them!

With five kids,

the six-pack went quickly,

with all five splitting the last bottle!

No tears, though.

Just smiles!

Thank goodness!

82 Years & Counting!

Happy 82nd Birthday

Grandma Lopez!

We love you!



Hats & Grandma Love