Easter at the Seaton’s

The Easter goodies for Lane and Landon.  Elizabeth and Charles always put on a great celebration.  We co-grandparents together well.  Our grand boys are loved greatly.

The set up before the food is ready.  I know Elizabeth and Alisha started cooking early in the morning. They are having fried fish, hush puppies,  fried potatoes, beans, Mac and cheese.  For dessert I made my pink fluff salad, brought little cupcakes and cookies.  Alisha made the most amazing lemon bars and banana pudding.  The food was amazing.  

The cupcakes are perfect size for the small children. 

Kiddos opening up their eggs they hunted. 

Uncle Jonathan and Landon gathering up the eggs. 

Brody, Savannah and Lane.  Waiting patiently to open up his Easter baskets. 

Mr.C watching the outside activities.  

Overall the Easter celebration was great!  Am so thankful for everyone in my life. 

 

Okc bombing 30 years ago.

Today marks 30 years since the Oklahoma City bombing~a moment that forever changed our city, state, and our nation. We honor and remember the 168 lives lost, the survivors, the first responders, and all those impacted by the tragedy.

Timothy McVeigh destroyed so many lives on this day. He was an anti-government extremist. He placed the bomb outside the Alfred P. Murray Federal building. 

Today President Clinton came to Oklahoma once again to do  a memorial. He has been several times in the past years. 

This remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.  The bomb was 4000 pounds.  My heart hurts for all the lives that was lost on this day.  As well as so many others that was impacted by this horrible tragedy. 

I will continue to remember. Today we pause to honor and remember those affected by the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995.

 

 

Visiting cousin Daisy

I haven’t seen my cousin Daisy since July 4 2024.  She has been in a group home in Guthrie for years. Our cousin Mike is her guardian.  So on holidays he would go get her and bring her to holidays.  Mike texted me a few days to let me know they were moving Daisy down here.  He let me know Daisy had been asking about me so I told him I would go see her this weekend.  

When I walked in she was so happy to see me.  Of course I had to take her a gift. 

I picked up a throw in a soft pastel color.  It’s covered in Easter rabbits.  I also picked up an avocado plushie with an eater egg on stomach with purple ears.  It was adorable.  I wanted to give Daisy something she could hug as well keep her warm.  She kept her plushie in her arm the entire time I was visiting her.  

My cousin Daisy is mentally challenged.  One thing is she always knows me.  She also knows that when I see her I have a small gift for her.  

This is us last 4 th of July. We were at Marlow’s parade.

This picture has our cousin Mike.  I can tell we are getting older when I look at pictures of us.  She didn’t look great at this point. 

Mike told me that she had been in Mercy Hospital for quite a while. She told me she had a bad fall and bruise her torso badly.  Mike had told our cousin Trish that she ended up with pneumonia.  

I am praying that she completely heals from the fall and being sick in the hospital. 

 

T Ball season

Attending games at the ballpark will be my primary focus this season, and watching Lane and Brooks play is a true delight. I feel fortunate to be able to experience this. They’re both young players four years old and are playing for the first time. I’m eager to see their progress game after game.

Line plays on Lil Skins Red team.  Brooks plays for Lil Rascals team.  

This is my sweet Brooks.

Here is Lane 

 

Brooks T ball game

 

Brooks playing around after the game.  This boy is filled with energy and fun. 

Blake and Brooks hanging out. 

Hattie has enjoyed playing in the dirt and chasing after her friend Miller. I don’t think she ever slowed down while I was here at the ball field. 

Brooks is eager to participate on the field, engaging in hitting, catching and throwing the ball to his teammates. Watching the kids figure out the game can be quite amusing. Brooks was running home and initially headed towards the first base before turning around to make it home. As a proud grandmother, I couldn’t contain my excitement, cheering loudly enough for everyone to hear. After the next game, Mr. C and I plan to treat the team to slushy I also tend to prepare a treat bag for the team, complete with a drink, chips, and a sweet treat. When my boys played ball, I didn’t have the extra funds for such gestures, making it particularly meaningful for me to do this for my grandkids.  

Friday night shenanigans

Cherrie and I made a quick run to Lawton Oklahoma tonight. We stopped at Home Depot to get Cherrie some flooring for her bathroom. I also looked at the new refrigerators. There was several that was in my range, but I wasn’t 100% sure that they would fit in my spot. 

We then went to S & B burgers for dinner. I really like the hamburgers there as well as the ambience. This is our second time to go here. They were busy, but it didn’t take long for him to get our food out. And our waitress was really quick and friendly. 

The decor takes me back to high school days. I really liked th older bands as well as the big hair bands. 

Cherrie is extremely tired in this picture. She has been working nearly 80 hours a week at two different jobs. If she knew I was posting this picture, she would probably not like it. This is a real life though.

I thought the hostess stand was cute so of course I took a picture of it. 

We didn’t stay out very late. I was back at home by 9 PM. What I do know is that I do not like Lawton at dark. There is just a lot that goes on over there, especially with it being a Military base.  When we left the restaurant some random man tried talking to Cherrie. That kinda freaked us out.  He was on foot didn’t look homeless but one never knows what other people is thinking. 

Our evening out was much needed as we needed to catch up on our personal lives. Plus it had been several weeks since we had been on an outing. 

 

Max & Wesley party

Max and Clifford at Chuck E Cheese at Lawton Oklahoma.  They really enjoy celebrating their birthdays here.  In our rural area not a lot of options for children’s birthday party’s.  They enjoy playing the games and the trampoline area.  

The kids grandpa on Michelle’s side sitting with Wesley.  I can’t believe Wesley is 13 years old. Time sure flies by so fast.  What a divine privilege to witness their growth! I am deeply grateful to see all grandchildren thrive and reach their full potential. 

Clifford and Wesley. 

Angel enjoying the day. 

Max is so cute and full of personality. 

They put Clifford’s name on cake because he didn’t get a party when he turned 6. I had already gave him his presents back around his birthday.  What I know is on Clifford’s birthday I will dang we’ll make sure he has a party of some sort.  No matter what! 

My mom was a single mom and we were pay check to pay check but she always had a party for us no matter what.  I will make sure Clifford and Max have birthday party going forward.  I anticipate my grandchildren to feel valued and loved by this Nana. 

So greatful that Michelle invited me to the party.  I know it’s awkward and confusing to all of us considering all the circumstances.