Grandkids by Cenay Nailor» Featured Articles

Turning The Ball

cnailorAdmin — Sun, 08 May 2011 04:27:15 +0000

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.

Saying Good Game

cnailorAdmin — Sun, 08 May 2011 04:20:12 +0000

Tallen, ever the good sport, walks past his opponents and tells them *Good Game*.

Happy Mothers Day

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 05 May 2011 09:25:15 +0000

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 really good full screen. Click this icon to extend it up! —^

Raven & Tallen In A Tree

cnailorAdmin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:32:42 +0000

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 while we were in a tree!

Thanks for continuing the tradition Aunt T. We Love You.

Waiting Patiently

cnailorAdmin — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:01:06 +0000

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.

Raven’s Stick

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:38:55 +0000

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.

With The Colonel at KFC

cnailorAdmin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:55:49 +0000

Almost every KFC has one, but today, I had my camera with me. Snapped the little darlings on the way in.

Cocking Her Head

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:15:15 +0000

Just showing off a little. Raven in the early years was quite the ham. Now, a little more shy.

A New Addition To The Fam

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:55:51 +0000

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 should be gentle with the kids, smart and able to jump a 6′ fence. Not sure what that last trait is good for, but there you go.

A Butch Mini-Me

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:52 +0000

For those of you who met Butch, my dog from some years ago, this should look familar, if not just a little smaller.

Hmm, Start Where?

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:58:54 +0000

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?)

Merry Christmas!

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:55:52 +0000

Britene, Brad, Raven and Tallen and Grandma Nay wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Almost Got It

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:46:16 +0000

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 Prime.

A Little Quite Time

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:43:46 +0000

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…

Sporting New PJ’s

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:41:35 +0000

Tallen got a new set of jammies too (thanks Mom), which Brad was a big help in putting on…

Showing Off PJ’s

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:38:20 +0000

New. Cute. And oh so soft. Raven is sporting new jammies from Mommy… getting ready for bed cause Santa’s coming later.

Dressed In Body Armour

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:33:53 +0000

Dressed in one of his favorites gifts already, Tallen opens a gift from Brad

Raven’s Long Hair

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:10:16 +0000

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.

Tallen Checks Out The Gift From Raven

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:08:19 +0000

Raven made it. Raven wrapped it. Tallen loved it. It was a christmas ornament.

Raven Pondering Next Gift

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:05:49 +0000

She looks around and tries to figure out what to open next.

Christmas 2009

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:00:29 +0000

Raven and Tallen made out like bandits this year. No clothes. No socks. No OMG you need this presents. All toys.

Raven: Wind Blown

cnailorAdmin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:15:45 +0000

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!

His Blond Is Showing

cnailorAdmin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:44:04 +0000

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!

Just Being Cute

cnailorAdmin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:37:22 +0000

And yes, that’s a swimsuit with a built in life-jacket he is wearing. What can I say? He loves it.

Telling Tallen Secrets

cnailorAdmin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:28:01 +0000

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.

Her Favorite Brother

cnailorAdmin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:22:44 +0000

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 her idea.

Raven’s TV Perch

cnailorAdmin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:51:33 +0000

She and Tallen both often sit on the stairs over the couch to watch TV, perhaps it’s the view?

Hat Headed Raven

cnailorAdmin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:45:47 +0000

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.

He’s Growing Like A Weed

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:57:46 +0000

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.

Chillin on the Couch

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:18:29 +0000

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.

Coloring and Drawing

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:14:54 +0000

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 natural ability.

Aunt T and Raven

cnailorAdmin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:09:44 +0000

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 tell?

Grooving On Some Grass Time

cnailorAdmin — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:06:55 +0000

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 time.

Poking Easter Eggs

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:50:23 +0000

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.

Smiling and Painting

cnailorAdmin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:47:54 +0000

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 join in.

Play Hard, Sleep Hard

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:36:38 +0000

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 anyway…he’s not there yet.

Another Serious Moment

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:15:34 +0000

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.

Growing Up

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:13:22 +0000

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.

Raven Kissing Tallen

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:03:44 +0000

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 catching her relaxed and natural…

Tallen’s First Steps

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:48:04 +0000

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.

Ewww – Squishy

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:21:18 +0000

Raven and Britene explore some finger painting. Raven’s initial reaction was *Ewwww, this is squishy*, but then she got into the spirit. Now, it’s one of her favorite activities with Mom. Sometimes, she even let’s Tallen join in.

Hi Ya’ll

cnailorAdmin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:16:38 +0000

Raven just had to have her photo snapped in her cowboy hat and wanted to wish all the folks in Texas a big ole *Howdy*. In fact, her words now — *This is just for Gran*.

We love you all and miss you terribly.