Vacation Week with the Johnsons

Well, Ellie and company sure had fun sight seeing in good old, Far Far Away Fort Worth, Texas. My sister, Wen and her husband, Greg brought their two sons, Garett and Wyatt on their first airplane ride to Texas for a week! We went to the rainforest cafe, zoo, NRH2O (waterpark), the stockyards, and hung out at the apartment pool! We even got to taste some good food including out to eat BBQ, but some cooking at home too! We made kabobs one night and made pizza for a movie night! And of course, the big BIRTHDAY party was also part of the week's festivities. We were glad to have the Johnson's represent the family! We also invited over the Warrens (or should I say Warner's :), Andersons and Speers. It was a good time, but our apartment was sure full! We were all sad though because within the first 5 minutes of us swimming at the pool, it started lightning! Boo! Oh well, we still were able to enjoy some dinner (BBQ Beef Sandwiches), cake, ice cream and presents! Thanks to all who thought of Ellie on her 1st Birthday! Here are some pictures from the "week with the Johnsons"

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I know, I know...it's been a long time!

I can't believe I let the blog go this long un-updated! But in my defense, we didn't have a computer at home for 2 weeks, and even when Ben brought his work computer home, our internet decided it didn't want to work either, my sister and her family were here for a week, and well, to just be honest, I'm just getting back into my routine! So I have a lot of updating to do, and I'll do my best. Thanks Grandma Weber for kindly reminding me that I haven't updated the blog for a while!

Happy 1st Birthday, Ellie Jo Gramkow!

As I went in to check on my sleeping Ellie last night (just because that’s what moms do, they check frequently on their sleeping children, right?), I placed and held my hand on her ribs, near her heart and couldn’t help but think about the long journey the Lord has taken Team Gramkow on this past year. I can remember when Ben and I would place and hold our hands on our baby girl, so she could feel our hands and feel secure. We may not have been able to hold our little princess right away, but we did get to touch her...and with our hands we could feel each breath. And from each breath since that day, one year ago today…we are forever thankful. Thank you, Jesus, for the amazing gift of Ellie Jo. Happy Birthday Baby Girl. Love, your Mommy.