One, Two, Three...

One move, two new grandbabies and three years later, I just might pick back up with this blog.

Jude and Jonas are now 3 years old and started preschool this year.  They are best friends!

Meet Stella, Jude's little sister; age 2                                       and Ava, Jonas's baby sister. 5 months

October

 Some changes around the house:
a new kitchen faucet,
I love the way it looks
and the way it works! 

and some fall decor;
this is my favorite
time of year and I do
enjoy changing up
the colors and feel

of the house as the
seasons change.

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BABIES!!

 

JUDE;

sits in his boppy, loves to play on his mat and go for walks in the stroller. 

During the day he sleeps in his swing.  He is so full of personality

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JONAS;  Loves being held (we get lots of snuggles);  he has discovered his hands and is a great little sleeper.

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 QUILTS

A while back I altered a twin sheet to fit Jude's crib. With the left over fabric, a pillow sham and some blanket fabric I had on hand I made him a quilt.

More recently I finished a quilt for Jonas. I wanted to make a nautical flag quilt, spelling out his full name.  His mama helped me pick out the fabric. 

I love having the opportunity to make something for these little guys!!

A Busy, Busy Week! And all of it was good.

One week ago today Mike's nephew Glen and his family arrived for a short visit on their way to Disneyland (etc).  We had fun visiting with Glen & Kim and entertaining the the little ones.  We are looking forward to their return trip next weekend.

But the HIGHLIGHT of our week was a mad dash to Pleasanton late Sunday evening for the birth of grandson #2.  Jonas Lyle; born at 11:33 pm on 9-9 (love the double digits); he was 22 1/2 inches long and weighed in at 8 pounds 12 ounces.

And we were back to see him (and his parents) on Monday.  Here is "Pops" getting acquainted with the little guy.  

On Tuesday I was
at the hospital
again soaking
up more of the
newborn goodness.

 

  

Wednesday was my first chance to babysit with grandson #1, Jude, as his mama has gone back to work.  He suddenly seems so big, at just over 3 months!  What a fun day that was.  I am so looking forward to a day or two with him each week.

    
Wednesday was also the day Jonas and his mama came home from the hospital.  So of course I had to stop by and see him getting settled in at home.

I ended up spending the night so his daddy could get some sleep in preparation for a job interview on Thursday.

 

And back again for a few hours today. 

A Very Good Week Indeed!!

Time is going by so fast!  And this will be a crazy weekend, with house guests Fri-Mon and a baby shower for Shannon on Saturday.

 So just enough time to post a few photos from last Saturday .... of the whole family!!
 

The star of the show~ 

he found his thumb!

with Aunt
Shannon

and Uncle
Kevin

getting practice for their big adventure, due in September

     all dressed up with Daddy and Mama, getting ready for his first wedding

                   a cuddle from Pops

 the whole family,  out for a walk and
brunch in downtown Pleasanton.

Welcome to Our World

On June 7th at 9:57AM our first grandchild was born.  'Baby J' weighed in at 7#5oz and is 20 inches long.  We are IN LOVE!!

in the delivery room

We were blessed to have
dinner the night before
with the new parents.





 And doubly blessed to be at the hospital for the birth. And the following day as well.  He is just prefect!

With his daddy in the recovery room. 

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 Sleeping in my arms, and again in Mikes.

in August we...

...went to San Francisco with Kevin and Shannon for Mike's birthday - Farmer's Market, Ferry Building, Imperial Tea Court and Wayfare Tavern - a great day!!

And Downtown Plesanton with Charlie and Sarah to celebrate both Sarah's and Mike's birthdays (sadly I didn't have my camera so borrowed a photo from FB).  Dinner at home; Therapy; The Wine Steward; Domus; and frozen yogurt.  A very fun evening!!

 

now as
we look
forward

to fall...

a glimpse of our Ministry Faire at Church - kicking off the fall quarter.