Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Through the eyes of a child....

Bryden turned three years old this week.  He was soooo excited for his  birthday!  Chelsea had his party at the WMCA where they had a gym class.
The staff on hand was wonderful with children and put them through their paces.
Cooper (L) came from Columbus and everything he tried...Bryden was right behind!
Chelsea with Bryden,  putting on shoes again to go PARTY!!
Whitney leading the birthday song and Bryden blowing out his candles.
Playing "Pin-the-tail-on-the-Donkey"....my kind of game!
Me...always happy with grandchildren on my lap!!!  (just out of the hospital 1 day...overdoing it?  Yes.  I was sick all night.  Worth it??? YES!!)
 Opening presents!
The weather was just perfect...it felt like fall instead of winter.  It was 64* during the day and no wind.  In the evening was our town's Christmas Parade.  We skipped it the last few years but because it was so nice out and Bryden was at an age that we knew would enjoy it, -decided to go.
He was in awe!!!
He loved all the lights, sounds and commotion!
Many floats threw candy or gum at the kids and he thought that was magnificent!
I wish I could always have the enthusiasm of this little boy's age!  I hope for him that he is able to enjoy life with all it's "firsts" as much as the many times to follow.  Happy Birthday wide-eyed little boy....and many, many more!!!!

28 comments:

Kim said...

As soon as I saw your picture I thought "didn't she JUST get out of the hospital....." But I probably would have done the same thing. Glad you didn't miss it.

acorn hollow said...

happy birthday to that sweet birthday boy. So glad you went keeping you in my prayers.
Cathy

Julia said...

Dear Donna, you are a sweet grandmother to do what you do and you do it so well. I understand not wanting to miss out on all the activities as I did the same but I only had one breast removed.

Love the pictures of the birthday boy and what a great idea to have the party at the WMCA.

Speedy recovery.
Hugs,
JB

Debby said...

I'm glad that you were able to go. A bit much from just having surgery......you are a devoted grandma for sure. I would have done the same thing.
I had a heart cath the day before my first grandchild was Born. They used the arm method. I was tol to go home and do nothing ll week-end but lay around. the hospital kept calling the following day. When they reached me a couple days later they were not happy that I wasn't home but when I told them why....they said that okay.
I hope you are doing okay. You look great.....I hope you are resting now. (((((HUGS)))))

rjerdee said...

Take care, dear Donna!

yaya said...

I think your pics turned out great! Love the idea of the Y having the party...and the mess..and keeping the kiddos busy and hopefully exhausted by the time they went home! Happy Birthday Bryden! You look great and I would have done the same thing. Just try and take it easy now, OK?

Stacy said...

Fun idea playing in the Y gym. Good way to spend some of that energy. I hope you are recouping fine.

Rick Watson said...

Nothing makes me smile more than kids at Christmas. Tell that youngun' happy birthday for Jilda and me.

Molly said...

Wonderful pictures and a happy (belated) birthday to little Bryden. So glad you didn't miss out Donna, though being sick all night was hard.
Our thoughts and prayers are all around you xx

Cindy said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog this morning! I am so thrilled to figure out you are Kathy's dear friend! I couldn't "reply" to your email so stopped by your blog! DO take care of yourself -- looks like those grand kids loved having you there for sure!

Unknown said...

Thank you for visiting my website! The photos of the little boy in awe reminds me of myself today as an Adult! Precious photos! :)

Vicki Boster said...

You are amazing!!! ( and you should have known better!!!). Your babes are growing so and are so precious--- these pictures are wonderful -- and you look fabulous!!

Vicki

Susan Anderson said...

It's amazing what grandmas can do, but I hope you are taking it easy now and babying yourself a little.

Merry Christmas!

=)

Unknown said...

Donna: From one Ohio Buckeye to another: Feel better. Just added you to my blog list!

Jilda said...

wow, you look incredible, and I do understand the will and drive to be there for your family. Take care of yourself and keep smiling!

rjerdee said...

And you've just come through another operation, Donna! I am in AWE of you!!!
But, take care...the big season is upon us!

Rick Watson said...

What's not to love about a birthday party at WMCA :)
They looked like that had a great time.

Jennifer said...

What a fun party doing gymnastics!Hope you are feeling great! You are an inspiration!Yes I had fun at Beth Dunn's house warming. Ocean City is rather quiet in the winter...but summer is always a busy time...We survived Hurricane Sandy so she should be able to handle anything! Have the most wonderful Christmas with your beautiful family. Jennifer aka Gigi

Vicki Boster said...

Just thinking about you Donna-- wishing you a wonderful holiday and a bright new year --- better health for you and putting this all behind you--
Love
Vicki

Darlene said...

You are an amazing Grandma, Donna. That was a neat birthday for that little guy. I think it was neat to have it at the Y.

I loved looking at all your pictures and I hope you know that we are still praying for you. Take care and have a wonderful Christmas!!.........sending you my love, Darlene

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Donna honey these are such wonderful pics and a belated Happy Birthday to your little guy.
I did not want Christmas to come and go without me coming by and wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
Love
Maggie

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Julia said...

Hi Donna, I've been thinking about you and I'm sending some healing thoughts and prayers. I hope that yo have a wonderful Christmas with the family that you cherish so much.
May your Christmas be filled with love, peace, joy, hope and a lot of good food.
Hugs,
JB

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