Alyssa

I added this picture I took today.

She is the cutest little tiny person.

This is the newest member of our family. Alyssa was born today at 12:45 PM. She was 5 pounds 6 ounces; 17 inches long. Mother and daughter are doing great!
First picture: First time "Grandma Gere"!

First bath, and her Great Grandma Sherry told me she did not like it one bit.

I love this picture. It is a four generation picture. Andra, Great Grandma Sherry, Grandma Gere and of course the star of the show Alyssa. It's a wonderful blessing when a new baby enters this world. My congratulations to Andra & Seth, it is my prayer that God will richly bless your family.

Growing up........PLEASE SLOW DOWN!!

It has to happen. No matter what you do, you cannot stop time, and you cannot stop children from growing up. In my mind I still see a tiny little girl, following her PaPa around everywhere he went. This tiny little girl is growing up and there is nothing to do but watch and enjoy the story as it unfolds.

Her Mom posted this picture and the story that goes with it. I asked if I could share it with those of you who read me. This is Valleri and her new friend Hunter. I guess you could say (in the old fashion way) they are sweet on each other. He has asked her to go the homecoming dance at school. So my favorite #1 is going to her first dance WITH A BOY!! She has a new dress and shoes, the works. HMM, do you think Hunter wonders if Val's Dad has a big stick? or that she has very talllllll Uncles that love her very much? Just some things to ponder if you're the boy.

(side note):

Hey out there, do you remember your first dance? Who did you go with? I remember mine. My dress was pink, so were my shoes. The boy was Ralph , who by the way, is now a priest. Wonder if it was something I said?