Hello everyone,

Now I have some other pictures to get caught up with! These first pictures were taken on an afternoon trip to see the Eau Claire Express baseball team play. T had gotten tickets for everyone and we had a lot of fun, even in the rain!



When we walked in we saw Grandpa's sister and her husband sitting right in the first row! They are season ticket holders and try to see as many games as possible. We were able to sit right behind them which was a real blessing!

Zoo had a great time, as you can see!

Grandma made sure to bring some treats!

Deuce and Lili thought it was fun. Especially the ballpark food!

Grandpa showing his allegiance for the New York Yankees!

We did have a few showers while we were there. We were mostly protected under the overhang, but the wind blew some rain in. Then the sun would shine a we saw rainbows!

Lili eating her cotton candy and looking up at something. Zoo must have seen the same thing she did!

Grandpa had thought to bring his golf umbrella, so we huddled under it.

It was fun to watch baseball in a smaller setting. It reminded us a little of Legends Field (now Steinbrenner Field) in Tampa.

After hot dogs and cotton candy, you just have to have a malt cup!

It was really fun to spend time with the grandchildren at their first baseball game. There was something going on all the time, so they were never bored. We'll probably go again sometime when we're not all so busy!

We found out a few days after that the Stanley Cup was going to be in Eau Claire. As you probably know, our Detroit Red Wings are the 2008 Stanley Cup Champions! I just could not pass up an opportunity to see the Cup up close and personal!

Here is the Cup all by itself.

Here are the two men responsible for the Cup being in Eau Claire. Dave Kolb (L) is a Scout for the Red Wings and is originally from Eau Claire. Mike Bolt (R) is one of 3 official "Keepers of the Cup". Notice the white gloves. One of these three men must travel with the Cup wherever it goes. It has been making its way to the hometown of every player and coach for the Red Wings this summer and WE got to see it, too! There is a picture of Pastor and me with the Cup on his blog that you can get to from my blog list on the right!

We have really been blessed so far this summer and are really looking forward to traveling to New York City and Yankee Stadium next week. I KNOW I'll have pictures to share from that trip! I also have some pictures from our nephew's wedding last weekend to share. The girls were beautiful and Zoo was very cute, too!

Have a wonderful week!

Shalom,

Robin

Hello everyone,

Here are the last of the pictures I took on the weekend the baby was born.

Grandpa's sister and her husband came to see their new grand niece!

This is grandparent practice for them!

She looks pretty good at it!

Bean holding her new sister at Auntie Fenori's house.

All the sisters and cousins wanted to see the new baby!

Bug is enthralled with her sister!

Uncle T.L. holding Zoo. Quite a change from holding his new daughter!

Deuce taking her turn holding her baby cousin.

There she is! She was hidden in the previous picture.

Lili is all smiles as she holds her baby cousin!

Mommy and daughter! Look at her little arms!

I had to print this picture. Isn't is precious!

Grandma had to get in on the fun!

Fenori with her new niece. She's a lot lighter than Zoo!

Brother and sister with the new baby.

She has a lot of hair!

A little clearer picture of her.

Family photo op! I had to print this one, too!

And, of course, we have to have the silly face photo!

All snug in her car seat and ready for the 3 hour drive home!

It was such a full weekend and so good to see everyone! i have a few other photos to share in the next few days and then we have a wedding Friday night. I'm sure I'll have a lot more pictures to share next week!

I hope you are enjoying your summer! Remember to be thankful every day for all that God has blessed you with! People, places and things!

Shalom in Him,

Robin

Hello everyone,

Here are some more of the 150 pictures we took on June 15-16 when our newest granddaughter was born!

Daddy with his little girl. What a sweet picture!

Checking the diaper, I believe!

Bean can't get enough of her new sister!

Mommy pointing out some features to sister Bean.

Bean smiling at the expressions her sister makes!

Bug is patiently waiting for her turn!

Now she gets to hold her sister!

Grandma with grandchild #7!

Her perfect little toes!

She got a few giraffes, so that may be the theme of her room!

A tender moment with Mommy and Daddy!

A little rest and they will be ready to go home!

I was just amazed at how J.A. coped with the pain during labor! She had her heart set on a water delivery and everything went beautifully. The hospital staff was exceptional and they went out of their way to make everyone feel special.

I know that is what the Lord wants us to see about Him. He wants us to know how very special we all are to Him. The Bible tells us that He loves each and every one of us completely and uniquely! Allow that love to freely flow through every area of your life by giving it away to the hurting people you have contact with! Your understanding of His love for you will grow and the Bible says that Love NEVER fails!

Have great weekend,

Shalom,

Robin

Hello everyone,

I was blessed with a new computer and I have spent this last week trying to figure out how to transfer everything I needed from the old computer to the new one. I haven't been blogging lately, as you can see! I still have a lot of baby pictures to share, so here are some more:


Our new baby granddaughter in her bed at the hospital. She didn't spend too much time in here while we were there!

The hospital brought a cake and chocolate milk so the sisters and cousins could celebrate the new baby's birthday! Bug is busy with her cake behind Fenori and Zoo. He doesn't really know what is happening, but he's happy on Mommy's lap!

Deuce enjoying her cake!

Lili also enjoyed her cake and chocolate milk!

Do you think Fess enjoyed HER cake?!

Bean sitting in the window area with hers!

Here's the new baby!

Looking at her tiny toes!

Everyone wanted to get up close and personal!

Fess was so excited to see her new cousin and Bean just couldn't get close enough!

Fess looking on while J.A. held her new baby!

Bean looks deep in thought! It's a big responsibility to be the BIGGEST sister!

Bean giving her sister a kiss. Deuce looks happy to be holding her newest cousin!

Bean is proud of her new sister! Lili likes how soft her cousin's hair feels!

Bean holding her sister while her Mommy hugs them both!

Auntie Fenori holding her new little niece!

Fess thinks her new cousin is just the best!

But she is now very excited to be going to lunch with Grandpa, Grandma, her sisters and cousins!

We went down to the hospital cafeteria and had a lot of help from a really sweet lady who is a volunteer there. She even bought the girls a treat for dessert!

Bug and Bean with their salads and Lili with her lunch.

Zoo was eating pasta while Fess and Deuce were sharing a bagel.

All of the grandchildren had fun in the cafeteria and spending time with the new baby. We took them all back to the house for rest and then we took Bean and Bug back later to see their sister again. I'll post more pictures in a day or two!

Have a most blessed day!

Shalom,

Robin