Conversation Between ingelein and VivaLasViejas

Ava, what a beautiful name!! And you are positively radiant in this photo......there's just nothing better than being a grandmother, is there?

I had two of my grandsons all day yesterday, they are now 3 1/2 and 2 years old, and they are a handful, but so smart and fun to be with. The 2-year-old especially is a lover........he enjoys cuddling, and will come right up to you even in the middle of play just to pat your arm or lay his head on your knee before resuming his appointed rounds.

Yes, my son Chris joined the Army this past summer and will be headed to Afghanistan sometime this year. I wish he hadn't picked the infantry, but he's got dreams of being a hero, and frankly he is thriving in the military. It was exactly what he needed, and he has grown up a great deal in the past seven months. He's stationed at Ft. Lewis (WA), so he comes home to visit every couple of weekends. He's got a girlfriend who's an MP and she's adorable, so he seems to be getting his head together in the romance department too, thank goodness!
Marla

Yes, its me and Ava at the hospital the day she was born. I see your son is now in the Army too, how is your daughter doing?

Hi, and Congratulations on your new grandbaby!! I take it that it's the two of you in your avatar?

Glad to see you back on the boards! And welcome to your precious little one

Hi Marla, how you doing? Its been a while since Ive been here.I have a new granddaughter!