Tallen’s First Steps
Yep, that’s right… I managed to catch them on *film*. These are a few of his first steps, he was so proud of himself making it all the way across the kitchen. Hey! It’s a big kitchen. The post Tallen’s...
View ArticleRaven Kissing Tallen
What a priceless moment. Raven grabbed Tallen by the face and forced him to be still long enough for her to kiss him, just for the camera! Is this kid trained or what? Now, if I could just get back to...
View ArticleGrowing Up
Tallen was at the park and got a very serious look on his face. Makes you wonder what a two year old could be contemplating so earnestly. Probably was just pooping. The post Growing Up appeared first...
View ArticleAnother Serious Moment
Both these kids can be really serious one minute and laughing with the best of them the next. I captured a solemn moment of Raven on the slide. The post Another Serious Moment appeared first on...
View ArticleThe Guilt Was Getting To Me
Yeah, I know you haven’t called and harassed me recently. You really didn’t have to. See, I can do a pretty good job of beating myself up for the missed time, the missed photo’s and the missed chance...
View ArticlePlay Hard, Sleep Hard
I am pretty sure Raven never knew Tallen was hovering so close. If she had, she would have screamed bloody murder. They have reached an age where personal space has become important. Well, she has...
View ArticleSmiling and Painting
Aunt T’s and painting — two of Raven’s favorite things. Put them together and she had a perpetual grin on. Even Tallen got in on the painting this trip. He is normally too busy romping in the dirt to...
View ArticlePoking Easter Eggs
To Tallen, poking the color INTO the easter eggs was way more fun than actually coloring them. I think we had to throw about 6 eggs aways before we convinced him to color ON them, not IN them. The post...
View ArticleGrooving On Some Grass Time
At his birthday party, Tallen received a trash truck (don’t ask), which he promptly began pushing all over the grass. Arizona doesn’t offer a lot of grass areas, so he was really grooving on the grass...
View ArticleAunt T and Raven
Raven and Aunt T took the opportunity to sit in the rain since no one would tell them they were crazy. It was a soft rain but the girls romped like it was a down pour. Raven loves her Aunt T, can you...
View ArticleColoring and Drawing
One of Raven’s favorite things to do is draw animals and then color them. I have a few hanging on my wall even as we speak. She is really getting quite good! At only 4 years old, Raven is showing...
View ArticleChillin on the Couch
Tallen loves his movies and cartoons almost as much as Raven loves to color and draw. Tonight’s favorite was Go Diego Go. When it’s on, no one exists, including a meddlesome grandmother with a camera....
View ArticleHe’s Growing Like A Weed
It won’t be long until he towers over his 5 foot Mom – Britene. As it stands, we both need his help to pick him up. At 2, it’s still important to be held. The post He’s Growing Like A Weed appeared...
View ArticleLava Fields At The Cinders
Driving in at the Cinders you can see the lava fields out past the trees. The post Lava Fields At The Cinders appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleView Across Camp
At our new favorite spot at the Cinders, this was taken across the camp looking towards our fire pit. Sunny and warm during the day.. a little chilly at night. The post View Across Camp appeared first...
View ArticleZach In Camp
Quads sitting in the middle of the camp (right in front of my tent) shows it’s possible to drive pretty much anywhere at the Cinders. We just made our own roads. The post Zach In Camp appeared first on...
View ArticleThe View At Bob’s Bowl
To the left is Bob’s Bowl but straight ahead is the view out across the mountains and plains. Man, I love the Cinders! Tracy and the back of Ronnie’s head. Sorry Ronnie. The post The View At Bob’s Bowl...
View ArticleJosh, Janell, Isiah and Coby
Bob Bowl in the background, wet cinders under foot. It rained on and off all day but what a beautiful trip. The post Josh, Janell, Isiah and Coby appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleGroup Shot at Bob’s Bowl
Sliding down the hill before the timer went off, I almost didn’t make it in this shot! Thanks Tracy for snagging me as I slid by. Left to right (back row): Cenay, Tracy, Josh, Joe Travis, Ronnie, Jim....
View ArticleCoby and Ronnie Chillin
Caught on camera despite him being asleep moments before, Coby and Ronnie are chillin by Joe’s trailer. It’s a lazy day and everyone had a great time. The post Coby and Ronnie Chillin appeared first on...
View ArticleTaking a Smoke Break
Ronnie and Jim at the top of Bob’s Bowl — taking a much needed refreshment break. The post Taking a Smoke Break appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleHat Headed Raven
What can I say about this little sweetie? She was pretending and the purse became a helmet for the space trip. You gotta love four. The post Hat Headed Raven appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleRaven’s TV Perch
She and Tallen both often sit on the stairs over the couch to watch TV, perhaps it’s the view? The post Raven’s TV Perch appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleHer Favorite Brother
Raven sure loves her little brother, most days. Today was a good day. When I said I needed a new picture, Raven got busy telling me what she thought would look good. This picture of them together was...
View ArticleTelling Tallen Secrets
During our most recent *photo-shoot*, Raven was telling Tallen secrets. Like how to laugh or when to smile. She was trying to get funny faces on *film* and ruin the *shot*. Love that little angel. The...
View ArticleJust Being Cute
And yes, that’s a swimsuit with a built in life-jacket he is wearing. What can I say? He loves it. The post Just Being Cute appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleHis Blond Is Showing
Spending a lot of time outside and his blond is lightening in places. Mom got him a new swimsuit with built in life-jacket, which he loves! The post His Blond Is Showing appeared first on Grandkids by...
View ArticleRaven: Wind Blown
I think this photo was pretty cool. I came across it on Glenn’s MySpace page and snagged it. Turns out he has some good photos! The post Raven: Wind Blown appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleChristmas 2009
Raven and Tallen made out like bandits this year. No clothes. No socks. No OMG you need this presents. All toys. The post Christmas 2009 appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleRaven Pondering Next Gift
She looks around and tries to figure out what to open next. The post Raven Pondering Next Gift appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleTallen Checks Out The Gift From Raven
Raven made it. Raven wrapped it. Tallen loved it. It was a christmas ornament. The post Tallen Checks Out The Gift From Raven appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleRaven’s Long Hair
Not enough seats in front of her, I was forced to take photo’s from behind her, but that afforded me a great view of her really long hair. The post Raven’s Long Hair appeared first on Grandkids by...
View ArticleDressed In Body Armour
Dressed in one of his favorites gifts already, Tallen opens a gift from Brad The post Dressed In Body Armour appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleShowing Off PJ’s
New. Cute. And oh so soft. Raven is sporting new jammies from Mommy… getting ready for bed cause Santa’s coming later. The post Showing Off PJ’s appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleSporting New PJ’s
Tallen got a new set of jammies too (thanks Mom), which Brad was a big help in putting on… The post Sporting New PJ’s appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleA Little Quite Time
Britene and Raven discuss the upcoming event (Santa’s coming!) and Raven is trying to talk her into a later bed time… The cookies are out, the carrots for the reindeer are placed… milk is ready… The...
View ArticleAlmost Got It
Brad tries to entice Raven back to opening her own gifts…. She is convinced that she almost *has it*. That’s a transformer which she has never seen before, but is sure she can transform into Optimis...
View ArticleJust Taking It In
Britene and Brad watch the kids unwrap, open and otherwise demolish the gifts they received. The post Just Taking It In appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleMerry Christmas!
Britene, Brad, Raven and Tallen and Grandma Nay wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The post Merry Christmas! appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleHmm, Start Where?
Tallen is a little unsure what all this is about. Britene passed around all the gifts into stacks before they just jumped in and began. (Wonder where she got that from?) The post Hmm, Start Where?...
View ArticleA Butch Mini-Me
For those of you who met Butch, my dog from some years ago, this should look familar, if not just a little smaller. The post A Butch Mini-Me appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleA New Addition To The Fam
Little Bella joins the family on January 26th, 2010. She is supposed to be Raven’s dog, though Britene has laid claim. Just in case you’re curious, Bella is 1/4 Boxer and 3/4 lab. A beautiful mix, she...
View ArticleCocking Her Head
Just showing off a little. Raven in the early years was quite the ham. Now, a little more shy. The post Cocking Her Head appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleWith The Colonel at KFC
Almost every KFC has one, but today, I had my camera with me. Snapped the little darlings on the way in. The post With The Colonel at KFC appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleRaven’s Stick
Walking stick that is. It’s bigger than she is but she loves it. She asks for it each time she comes over to the house. The post Raven’s Stick appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleWaiting Patiently
For Christmas Gran got Tallen a skateboard, which he was anxious to try out. He is waiting so patiently for Mom to open it up and get the helmet ready to wear. The post Waiting Patiently appeared first...
View ArticleRaven & Tallen In A Tree
Almost sounds like a school yard song, but it’s just Raven and Tallen at Aunt T’s house, climbing a tree! Tracy has been climbing trees for years. One of my favorite photo’s of she and I was taken...
View ArticleHappy Mothers Day
To my Mom, and my Daughter… I love you. I hope this video touches your heart, the way you both touch mine. I am proud you be your daughter Mom. I am proud to be your mother Britene. Enjoy. This looks...
View ArticleSaying Good Game
Tallen, ever the good sport, walks past his opponents and tells them *Good Game*. The post Saying Good Game appeared first on Grandkids by Cenay Nailor.
View ArticleTurning The Ball
Look at the determination on Raven’s face. Until recently, she has been unable to run and play like the others kids, but she seem bent on making up for lost time. The post Turning The Ball appeared...
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