Papaw Screwball!

Yes that is what Mallory calls Papaw Casey, Papaw Screwball - and you have to draw out Papaw and giggle after Screwball.  That little girl cracks me up!  She started calling him that because Caden came home from Casey's one night and told us that everyone had a nickname, Caden was Goofball, Papaw was Screwball, we all had a nickname with the "ball" ending! 

Papaw Screwball it has been since that day earlier this summer. 

I am very grateful that our children have Papaw Casey in their lives.  He is an awesome Papaw and would do anything for his grandkids.  How many grandpas would request extra clothes for the oldest three to keep at his house for when they are there playing and need something?  How many grandpas are crazy enough to drive to Tennessee with his four year old grandson to go to a race (okay it got rained out and they were only in Lexington but still)?  He is the one who remained calm and took Cale out of my arms on Christmas morning when he split his head open.  He is the one who will go down a slide because his grandkids asked him to do so with them.  Those are only a few reasons of what he does but I am continuously amazed at the joy this man brings out in his grandkids - all 5 of them for now - it is amazing to watch.

Caden has learned his Papaw's phone number, which is scary because he wants to go over to his house everyday.  He loves making plans with Papaw.  Right now I know we have one happy little boy as he is spending a few days camping with Papaw.  He packed his hiking boots, his walking stick, his bicycle, a drink and plenty of clothes for this 2 day trip!  That kid is an old soul and when you see he and Casey cruising around in the big blue car it is a sight.

Grandparents are special people and the fact that all four of them light up when Papaw Casey walks into the room is wonderful.  Seeing children share their love is a blessing.  We are very forunate to have many wonderful grandparents for them in their lives.

So in honor of the big camping trip and the love the grandkids have for Papaw Casey, we (Maggie and I, Maggie who is enjoying being able to watch Princess movies) thought we should share a few Papaw and Grandkids photos.  Hang on Papaw because soon enough there is one more to add to this crazy mix of kids you have!


Papaw and the grandkids, yes Maggie is magically floating!



Patiently waiting for Maggie to join them

At least these 4 were cooperating!



Backyard fun for Natalie's birthday



Caden loves spending time with Dixie because of Casey!

 

Caden, Maggie and Papaw - they were 10 days old

 

Caden wearing Papaw's glasses



The McCool Men! Enjoying Caden's first of many races.  Look at my chunky monkey!

  Just another blessing in our lives, having a grandpa like Casey for our kids!  We are part of an amazing family and I am a lucky gal. 

Thank you Papaw Casey aka Papaw Screwball for being a part of our kids lives and for taking the time out to teach them lessons and for spending time with them. 

Have fun camping  you two, I cannot wait to hear the stories!