Those Moments

When you try to impress the girls...

And it doesn't work.

* William with his youngest niece (to date), Dominic and Monica's youngest, Clara Bernadette. 

 

Lapsitters

Children are made readers in the laps of their parents.

And aunts.

And uncles.

And grandparents.

And various friends and neighbors.

Momma Michelle with Ella (L),

 Aunt Cathy with Daria and baby Claudia

Cousin Gavin with Ella

Sr. Antonia with Daria and Ella

Uncle William with Ella

Uncle Gabe with Ella and Evie

*NB: I had more photos of reading children and grandchildren, but my internet isn't cooperating. I may add more later! Just for the archives, mind you. This blog has been the best thing for us as a family for saving moments, and reading together has occupied many of our most precious moments.

Grand is the Right Word

Or a heartfelt half smile if you're cute enough.

Above: Michelle and Ben's #2, Ella-bella. A half smile from this kiddo = a full out beaming grin from anyone else. What a blessing getting to know these children of our children!

Gratuitous, Not Wordless, Wednesday

Gavin James



Gavin with his Momma




Gavin with his Daddy.



And I don't know who that lady is with Gavin there...



But, after 24 years of baby feeding, she still can't do it and keep her own mouth shut.

Oh, and by the way...  Y'all....  Um....  Grandparents' Day was Sunday, the 11th.  Did you know that? (I didn't know it, myself, actually, until today.  And it's not like I'm feeling deprived, seeing as it was my birthday that day, anyway, but, well, I'm just sayin  ;)

Just Call us Mommom and Dandad!

The best I can do right now for a picture -- I don't have a cord to download to the computer....

But here he is!  Isn't he a cutie pie?  Gavin James, born 8:something Eastern Time;
 7 lbs, 13 oz; 19" long.
Paul and Nicole say he's looking around, calm and alert.
And, it looks like he has Nicole's dark hair and Paul's ears and feet...

I'll let ya know more as I know more!



And William tells us he will not be called Uncle Bill.