December 27 = Gramps Day

These kids love their Gramps!

October 11 = Gramps & Kayleigh Day

Gramps and Mimi kept Kayleigh while Liam was at school today so I took Malia to the library- we played in the kids' room for a while- she had a lot of fun!

And here's some pictures of gramps with his other granddaughter:

October 10 = Gramps & Mimi Visit Day

Look at these two holding hands:

And just look at Ms. Bright Eyes-

Gramps and Mimi left North Carolina yesterday, they stopped halfway and then got in today a couple minutes before Liam got home from school- they were really hoping to be here when he got off the bus and they made it!

On the 8th we only got a picture of Kayleigh with her sign laying down- I was not willing to wake her up for a picture, so today I got some with her in the chair with her sign just to be consistent with the pictures from previous months.

Malia wanted to do a craft today- I got these little paintable pumpkins from Michael's the other day and have been keeping them hidden and waiting for an opportunity like today!

Sleeping baby alert:

There's nothing like a girl and her daddy but there's also nothing like a girl and her grandpa... or gramps!

May 14 = Back to Maryland Day

We left a little later than usual... this would prove to be a bad decision but since Matthew was busy all weekend, it was nice for him to be able to spend some time with the kids and Rosie before we headed back.

So Malia likes Funyuns...

Matthew likes Rosie...

Rosie likes sleeping...

Gramps likes Liam...

and Mimi likes rocking Malia.

So true...

February 19 = Gramps & Mimi Day

My parents came up this weekend- Zachary has duty tomorrow so they'll be here to help me out tomorrow.  They also helped out today- Zachary went to work out and we went out to get the kids new shoes and lunch.  Here's gramps and his two little loves:

Later, my mom and I went to Target and left Zachary and my dad at home with the kids.  Zachary took this picture of Malia and sent it to me- he knows I love her little feet so he purposefully gets them in most of the pictures he takes of her.

Also I saw this and wanted to share.

August 13 = 10 Minutes Day

I'm so proud of Liam!  We've had some new rules in our house lately like eating and drinking in the kitchen (no more crumbs on the couch) and we limit iPad time with a timer.  So today he had the iPad and said "ten minutes iPad" and brought me the timer- already set to 10 minutes!

My dad came in today- he left this morning and is leaving tomorrow morning but we'll take whatever time we can get!  Here's Liam "washing Gramps' hair."

 One of our favorite things to do in the Holliday house:

 Malia got her time with Gramps too!

Also I saw this and laughed out loud because this happens to me pretty much all the time.

February 17 = Gramps Video Day

My dad texted me this morning, like most mornings, telling me to tell the kids he loves them and to give them a hug and a kiss- such a chore ;)

So this morning, I decided to send Gramps back a response from his sweet text message in the form of this video:

Please notice Malia brings in an empty bowl and proceeds to use a spoon to consume some of the emptiness. 

December 20 = Hang with Gramps Day

Matt stayed with Grace last night after his birthday dinner so today, we headed back to Southpoint to pick him up.  Grace got Liam and Malia Christmas presents- beautiful clothing that they've worn a lot.  Here's the wrapping paper that Grace so skillfully decorated:

The lack of sleep these children have experienced is starting to catch up I think!  Liam has a new sleeping habit- putting his monkey blanket over his head.

He got really tired in the late afternoon- tired enough to do this:

He got his power nap in and then it was time to check out the Christmas tree some more.

December 12 = Gramps Day!

Gramps got in last night- both kids were still awake to his delight.  Here Liam is playing with Gramps' phone.  He's spoiled!

We had a pretty low key day- Zachary had duty yesterday so we were expecting him to get home this morning around 8 or so but he didn't get home until after 9:30 because the person taking his spot overslept.  So we tried to let Zachary get some rest- he didn't go to bed until 1:00am and then had to wake up before 4:00am to get the mids on the bus for the Army v. Navy game (which Navy won!).  So we went grocery shopping and went for a walk to give him quiet in the house.  Daisy didn't cooperate though so he didn't get a lot of sleep- oops.  But we watched that game and also the Carolina game- which didn't end in our favor.  But it was a fun day- any day that the kids get to hang out with their Gramps is a good day for them!

April 19 = Play with Gramps Day

Gramps, Grammy & Matt left today but not before Gramps got on the ground and played with his grandbabies- he loves them so much and that warms my heart- I made sure my brother captured this moment.