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Grammy Day with Azaan

Grammy Day with Azaan

Grammy Day with seven year old grandson, Azaan. Got him a game and some cars then stopped by Chick-fil-a for a snack. Both prizes he chose are those that he can share with his brothers. I've noticed of him that he is always so generous and inclusive in his decisions....

It’s Soccer Game Saturday!

It’s Soccer Game Saturday!

Three soccer games in three different locations before 12:30pm- Humza, Azaan and Zain! Whew! Our grandsons are all such amazing athletes. Today was particularly special in that it was Zain's first soccer game ever! He's a star! (And the harder they play the quicker...

A year and ten months… how time flies…

A year and ten months… how time flies…

It was a year and ten months ago today that God gave me this extraordinary gift of becoming a wife, a mom and a grammy! Happy Anniversary to my Jim, the best hubby on the planet! And I am so grateful that along with you, came all of those extra bonus presents! What a...

Our Charlie Brown tree is officially up and decorated!

Our Charlie Brown tree is officially up and decorated!

The annual Walchle World trimming of the Charlie Brown tree, viewing the Charlie Brown Christmas DVD accompanied by hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies has officially occurred! A good time was had by all and the tree looks fab! Great job grands! I LOVE CHARLIE BROWN...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for so many things: For my Heavenly Father, who loves me so much He sent His only Son, Jesus, to take my sin upon himself and paid on my behalf the penalty I owed, providing forgiveness that I never deserved for my inexhaustible list of sin and...

Wesley International Academy

Wesley International Academy

Ameenah and I had a great time today reading, There's an Owl in the Closet and teaching the sing along song to the 2nd grade classes at Wesley International Academy.The kids did such a great job being attentive to the story, singing and asking questions afterwards. We...

It’s that time of year…

It’s that time of year…

The Obamas' 18 1/2 ft Douglas Fir came from Crystal Springs Tree farm in Pennsylvania. It was delivered by jingle bell adorned Clydesdales pulling a wagon. It will be decorated and ready for viewing in the Blue Room on Dec 3rd. Not to be outdone, The Walchle's 3 ft...

There’s an Owl in the Closet at the Book Fair!

There’s an Owl in the Closet at the Book Fair!

Had a great time tonight reading, There's an Owl in the Closet and singing the sing along song at the finale of the Bridgeway Academy book fair! I was joined by 70 1st  and 2nd graders wearing their PJ's. What a great group of kids! I hope that they will have me back!...

Grammy in the schools!

Grammy in the schools!

This was Grammy- going- school- to- school- day! Read and taught the sing along song for, There's an Owl in the Closet to Zain's 4 year old class and then to another school and Azaan's 2nd grade class. Even got to see Ameenah in between visits for lunch! The kids...

Grammy… the deer whisperer

Grammy… the deer whisperer

Tonight, Jim and I went on a ride in horse country. It's scenic, beautiful and in addition to horses, we always see deer, rabbits, birds, etc. A couple of weeks ago I rolled down my window and a deer stuck its head inside our car. Very cool! I think this may be the...

My daughter

My daughter

Lunch at Figo's with my Merry! Always enjoy spending time with my girlie!