FALL in MARYLAND

Such a beautiful time of the year to visit the east coast.  So much to see and do and I was so excited to be there to share in all the Halloween fun!!  It was a great trip and I can't wait to go back.  I love it back there and I love visiting my family. 

 

Getting ready for Halloween.  Owen and Grammy made a mummy and Jordan and Owen carved a cute little pumpkin that Owen picked out at the Summerland Pumpkin Farm.  Owen loved the cookies Aunt Megan sent him too!

Owen was a skeleton and Ames was a cute little pumpkin.  Grammy borrowed Aunt Megan's skeleton shirt so her and Owen could be matching.

We had a great time at Harper's Ferry in West Virginia.  What a beautiful historic town.  I love learning about all the Civil War history and this is where John Brown and his men seized the armory.  The fall colors were incredible and the town was so quaint and full of history.  The B&O Railroad runs right through the town and Owen loved watching the trains go by.  It was a great day even though it was a little chilly!

Jordan took a little detour on the way to Baltimore so I could see the Washington DC temple for the first time.  What a beautiful sight~ It is huge and so gorgeous.  We toured the visitors center and walked around a little.  Next time I want to tour the grounds.  This temple has the most acreage of any temple in the world.

It was fun to have lunch with Erin.  She took us to One Eyed Mikes and we had a fabulous lunch.  I had the most delicious crab cake sandwich.  I will never look at crab the same again!  Nothing compares to Maryland crab.  We took Owen to the toy store where Auntie Erin spoiled him and then we went to little Italy where we got some chocolate cannolis.  I wish I had taken more pictures while we were in Baltimore.

August 2014

Ames Blessing Day at the Scholar Way building in Folsom.  Such a special day with family on both sides.

Lake Bowl in Folsom.  The boys loved it!

Coleman is a big fan of suckers!

Not the best picture (some scary eyes going on) but it was a dinner together with some of Iain's family and our family at one of our favorite restaurants, Pizzaria Classico on Sutter Street in Folsom
 



Owen and Grammy took a ride on the Folsom Valley railway!

Wedding Day! 8-2-2014

Jordan and Kristine and their sweet boys, Owen and Ames
Grammy and her pride and joys!  Six of the cutest little boys in the world!

Russ and Stella Hedlind - so happy they came!

Coleman and Owen were the cutest ring bearers.  The pillows holding the rings were from my Grandmother Wells' handkerchiefs.



Proud moment for this Mom as my handsome son walks his beautiful sister down the aisle.  The tears flowed for sure.

Beautiful couple - Iain and Shauna - so in love!

Wedding Set up and Rehearsal

The whole Family together for the first time in 4 years! 

The Lewis and Green families

The Green Family came all the way from London to celebrate the happy couple!

The two babies Ames and Deacon enjoying the rehearsal

Aunt Erin on the swing in the dark with four of her nephews enjoying ice cream.  It finally cooled off!



Trying to get things set up for the wedding despite the 110 degree temperature

The bride getting ready in the cottage.  Natalie Hill who sang a beautiful song during the ceremony feeding Deacon.

Pre Wedding/Family Time

 

 

 

Lots of family time was spent together getting ready for Shauna and Iain's wedding.  It was a very busy, crazy, stressful week but it was so fun having everyone together

 

Iain and Deacon bonding time.  Deacon is such a happy boy. 



There was lots of cousin time.  It was so hot that the boys had to spend most of the time indoors watching movies, playing video games, legos and whatever it is little boys like to do.  Jack holding Deacon, Owen, Coleman, Lincoln holding Ames

Over 300 flowers were made out of crepe paper, butcher paper and coffee filters.  My good friends came over one day and stayed until 10 pm helping cut, gather, glue and make the flowers.

We took time out to have a nice dinner at the Fountains in Roseville and then spent the rest of the evening at Dave & Busters

Lincoln and Owen playing a little baseball
Jordan hanging out with baby Ames
Boys watching TV - probably Lego Movie or Sponge Bob
Owen couldn't get enough of baby Deacon

We took some time out to cool off at my pool.  It was 105+ everyday!

Summer Fun!

Jack and Lincolns first piano recital.  They did awesome! 

 Shauna's bridal shower given by Kaisa and Megan.  Lots of food, friends, family and fun! 


Lincoln's baptism!

Such a special day to remember.  Lincoln was so excited and I couldn't be more proud of this handsome, special, funny, sweet grandson of mine! 

Another Handsome Boy!!

Ames Kevin Lewis
May 2, 2014
6 lbs 10 oz

Another handsome boy has arrived!  Jordan and Kristine gave me another grandson.  Baby Ames is perfect and so precious and just as cute and sweet as his brother and cousins who have come before him.  I'm a very lucky and blessed Grammy!

 

 

It was a very exciting and eventful time and I loved every minute of the time I got to spend with this special family in Maryland.  Owen just melts my heart with his adorable personality and I'm sure his baby brother will be just as fun and cute.  Here are a few pictures (not in order) to document this great event.....  Life is so good when you are surrounded with cute little boys to love!

Aunt Erin came to visit and see the new baby and play with Owen.  It was a fun day and I'm so glad I got to see her while I was there.  As you can tell Owen was thrilled!

I was so glad I got to be there and experience the first time Owen met his baby brother.  He was so excited and proud and loves his brother soooo much.  They are going to have so much fun together in a few months.



Thank you Jordan and Kristine for letting me come and experience this wonderful time in your lives!

This picture was taken before Ames arrived as you can tell by Kristine's belly.  We were just killing time at McDonalds waiting for the little guy to arrive and of course I was getting my Diet Coke fix.

This was taken the day I left.  I was so sad to leave these little guys.  The next time I see them will be August and Owen will be 3 and Ames 3 months!

These pictures were before the posed picture.  Owen loves to poke, touch, kiss, and hug his little brother!  These are definitely candid shots and catch Owen in his true form.

Checking out the toy aisle at Wal-Mart while Mom shopped.



Owen and I took lots of walks and spent lots of time at the park!  He kept me very busy and active.  We ate lots of popsicles, blew lots of bubbles, did lots of swinging and chasing at the park and just had such a good time together playing with lots of hugs and kisses.  How I miss this little boy

Lots of love going on here!