GRANDMA

IRENE CRAFTON SHIRLEY
JULY 27TH 1919 - MAY 21ST 2009

IN LOVING MEMORY

How to say goodbye? I can't even find the words. My grandma was so special to me. Not only because she was the only grandparent I ever knew...she was kind and gentle but yet so strong. Grandma was happiest at her home with all her family around with her flowers in bloom and her garden full of crop. She could put together a meal big enough to feed our whole family in a matter of minutes and it would be the best food you could taste and oh her baking was the best...I'll hold that very special pound cake recipe very close to my heart and of course all the memories of her teaching me the love and care of baking. I remember fondly of the weeks in the summer when I was growing up and it just being me and her. I would help her garden in the mornings, go to work with her during the day and finish the day with quilting time late in the evenings and of course the nightly routine of the mint M&Ms we shared at bedtime. I remember the times when Chris and I started dating and we would pick grandma up every Friday night and go to the Seafood Hut for our favorite crab leg supper...the times of her riding in Chris's jeep with the top and doors off and grandma sitting up there proud as punch. I remember both my babies being born and being so proud to take them to meet their great grandma. She would hold, rock and feed the little ones with such joy. I will cherish my everyday calls to grandma...ten a.m. was our time. I will remember my last visit and cherish it always. Grandma I am so proud for you, I know you are up in heaven with Granddad and Daddy and I know you are happy...my heart just hurts and I miss you so much. I love you always.

THE LAST BASEBALL GAME OF THE SEASON

2ND GRADE ZOO TRIP!

JUST A FEW THINGS

Brunson's class had "The Author's Tea Party" and how fantastic it was. Brunson wrote the sweetest, most amazing story...about Mommy!!! I was so shocked and so very proud! Of course being at school I had to stop off and chat with Hannah and her girlfriends on the playground! My sweet babies make me so happy!!!






Hannah and I took a little drive to North Carolina last week-end to go to Great Uncle Shuf's funeral. For such a sad occasion, we had a great time. We got to see all of Grandma's family...even meet alot of ones we didn't know before. We enjoyed spending the night with Aunt Doris and her sweet dog Ginger. Hannah got so excited about seeing the mountains and we both can't wait for our next visit!

Another Night At The Ballfield!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

THE KIDDOS BEFORE SCHOOL, BEING SILLY OF COURSE!!!

I AM SO PROUD!!!

AFTER YEARS OF BUYING BOWS, I FINALLY DECIDED TO TRY AND MAKE MY OWN!!!

Happy Easter!

Birthday Weekend

I had a great time celebrating my 31st Friday night with family and friends! We went to Miyabi for dinner with Alisha, Gray, Jackson, Chrissy, Brad and Kyle. Hannah helped me out and did the birthday dance and song!!! So after such a FULL dinner we decided to walk the mall and shop a little and we got to see the Easter Bunny!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Let The Games Begin!

What can we say...Brunson is just loving baseball! Last night he hit a double and a HOMERUN, not to mention making at least 3 outs!!! I absolutely could just eat him up, he is all big and bad out on that field.

Brunson's First Scrimmage Baseball Game!

Brunson experienced his first tee ball scrimmage game. He was wonderful, all serious and competitive. Tee ball is a little different than regular baseball in the ways of there are no outs and every kid gets to bat in an inning with two innings to play. The coach pitches three balls to the batter and if the batter doesn't hit one, then the batter gets to hit off of a tee. These are 4-6 year olds. So you can imagine how cute these boys are! Well Brunson's team had three batters that actually hit off the coach pitching and YES Brunson was one of them! Talk about proud, Daddy, Hannah and I were cheering to the top of our lungs!!! Chris, coaching first base, had just as much fun as Brunson! It was such a wonderful time and we are so proud of Brunson's determination and abilities!

HELLO WORLD!

Seems like awhile since our last post...things have been busy! Brunson has started tee ball and he loves it! I have to say he is pretty dang good at it too! He has grown up to be such a little man in the last year. We are having so much fun watching him grow and start his own little life.
We also have been battling the flu season. Brunson was the first to be diagnosed with the flu and of course it traveled straight to me. We made a quick trip to Mamaw's to get Hannah out of the house fast! Sure enough it worked, she never got sick and she sure had a fantastic time playing hookie from school with her most favorite two ladies (Mamaw and Nana).
Things are starting to calm and become normal again here at the Stone home and we are looking forward to getting back with friends and enjoying being healthy!!!

Happy Birthday Kyle and Congrats to Hannah!!

Kyle had a super fun 4th birthday party at Edventure! The kids had a super fun time investigating all the different activities!


So proud of Hannah, this picture is after the awards day at school. Hannah was awarded for her perfect attendance and her Excellence in studies. She made the best of the best on her report card. All E's!!!

Miss You Daddy!

It is hard to believe Daddy has been gone for three years today. How much has changed since he has passed is hard to believe because it still feels like just yesterday we were all together. I guess the pains of losing my sweet sweet Daddy will never get any easier. 8/6/39 - 1/14/06

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS!

 

Chris turned 32 today and we celebrated family style. Chris is such a wonderful husband, bestfriend and father. He makes life fun and safe for his family everyday. The kids and I are so lucky to have such an amazing man. We all love you very much!