Good-Bye Dad, Grampa, Great-Grampa

I know I've been very lax in my blogging, and this one won't be a long one or full of pictures. I just wanted to let family and friends know that my father, Waide Hamner, passed away last night. He was 81-years-old, and had survived much during his lifetime -- polio, tuberculosis, and several forms of cancer. The last few years he has been battling post-polio syndrome, another cancer, and Alzheimer's. The Lord, in his mercy, has called him home, and he no longer has to suffer physically. We all agree that it is a blessing, but he will be so greatly missed. Brent, Rachel, Jett, and I got to spend some time with him a couple of weeks ago. He wanted to hold "the little guy" and the picture is of him holding Jett on August 17th. Good-bye, Dad; I love you.

Granddaughters Weekend

On Saturday, I got to watch 5-week-old Oakley while Daniel and Whitney went out for a couple of hours. Oakley now looks around and watches things. While she does stay awake longer, I bored her by reading my abnormal psychology assignment to her. She looks adorable even when asleep.



From Oakley, I went to pick up Ady to come spend a couple of days with us. She is such a character! When I asked her if she wanted to come she said, "Go to Mama's house. Play with dog." (She really likes Fiona, and Fiona is very good with her.)

These pictures show her and Papa building a jewelry holder (one of Lowe's kid's kits). He would tell her to get a nail and show her where to put, and she would then either hold it for him or help him hammer it in. It was very cute to watch.

Happy New Year!

Meet Oakley Ryan Van Tassell. Born January 6th;
measured 18 inches and 7 lbs 6 oz.



Ady quite liked the gloves I was using to wash dishes.


Tyson was SO helpful putting the
desk and shelves together!



Hey! I like this Christmas stuff!