First grandson, second grandchild

Yesterday afternoon Heidi called and John sent photos of Leeland, our newest grandson. He was a big boy at 9lb. 4oz.!! We are very excited and will be visiting them soon. It is amazing how quick we can see photos of the baby and talk just minutes after he was born. Emery looks like she has her hands full. Nice family photo on top.

Emery has moved

If most of you have been checking out Facebook you know that John and Heidi have moved to Tacoma Washington. John is now a regional director for Samaritans Purse - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. We are missing them and especially Emery. Hopefully we'll get down to see them often.

Grandma painting Emery's toes.
Emery looks a little sad about moving.
Showing Christoffer her doll.
One of my favorite things was watching Emery peel a mandarin orange and then divide it into sections. She uses all her muscles in her tiny fingers and hands, and concentrates on the task at hand. Grandpa taught her how to do it.

It was really great to have them up here for about 10 months and see Emery grow up. I had forgotten what it was like with our kids.

Emery in New York

Here are a few photos of Emery and her parents and cousins and aunt and uncle. I've never been to New York city so am a little envious of little Emery. They all look a little cold.
The Dads
Nice group photo.
I've seen this statue before.
Is this a yawn or a cry?
Since we saw Emery at Christmas she has learned to lift up her head. I think she is 3 months younger than her cousin.

1, 2, 3...

March 6, 2009 5 months old already!
February 6th - 4 months old
Here is Emery at a few days old.
November 6 - 1 month old. Nice sign.
December 6 - 2 months old. I think she has John's eyes.
January 6 - 3 months, she appears to have been exercising. Is this a wrestling outfit?

Thanksgiving in Alaska

Time for a 3D movie!!
Emery checking in with Grandma at school, maybe registering for preschool.
Captive audience or first fiddle lesson.
My violin looks like a bass fiddle next to Emery.

These were some photos of Emery on her first trip to Alaska. I think we have more pictures and movies of Emery already (2 months) than of me in my lifetime. It's the magic and wonder of digital cameras and computers.