And baby makes three

Pictures of the baby and new family.......

Michael Walter

Michael Walter, new grandson of Carl and Virginia, arrived on Feb 19.  
5# 6 Ozs and 18 1/2"   of pure joy to the new grandparents.

To All Family Members:

As some of you may know, Gabby and I will be celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 11th.  We are in need of some input from you.  Since we will not be able to attend the family reunion scheduled for June, we thought this would be a good time to see if everyone would like to get together for a celebration-potluck on either the 18th or 25th of May.

If you are interested in doing this, Gabby and I would provide the fried chicken and would like those of you who come to bring a dish to pass.  You would also need to bring your own beverages.  We also need some input on where to have the celebration.  Any ideas are welcome.

If you would prefer not to have anything other than the family reunion, that's okay with us, however, we thought it would be a great way to celebrate our special day.  If  you would prefer not to answer on the blog, please send me an email at barbshayes@charter.net.  No gifts are requested - just your presence.

Waiting to hear from you.

Barb & Gabby

Hockey Tournament

Zach survived his first hockey tournament and loved it!   They lost their first two games - BUT - they played HARD and did their best.   Their second game was so close and should have been a tie, but we lost.  We played consolation game this morning and the team won!   They decided that a 2-1 win wasn't good enough and turned up the heat in the last 3 minutes of the game to win 4-1.

Hindsight - I'm glad we lost the first two games because they meant we played at 10:30 sunday and really only had to deal with the freezing rain coming home after the game.   I'm really happy that we're home now and not heading out into this weather for his game.  



I believe Logan is wearing jersey #10.

Stacey

It is sad to let everyone know that Stacey's dad passed away today.   Hopefully someone will have more info and will post/or let us know.

Stacey, in this time of sadness, our thoughts are with you.

Emma Lucille

Emma Lucille joined the family on Dec 31, 2012 about 1:20 pm.  She weighed in at 6 lbs, 9 oz, and measured 19".  Conrad and Norrie getting their first look at baby sister.

Conrad was very anxious to hold his sister.   He knew that she was little and needed to held tight and to support her litttle head.

Norrie was more interested in checking out mom's bed - notice she is wearing her "Big Sister" shirt.

Baby Emma

G'ma Mary holding baby Emma for the first time.

Papa Ken holding her for the first time.

Emma was nice and quiet while Papa Ken held her.   She was opening her eyes, but it was hard to tell what color they are.   Daddy said they are dark blue.

Daddy is busy texting friends with the good news.

Mommy and baby.   They both seem to be doing good.   Nancy was feeling pretty good.   She had a nap shortly after having baby.

The entire Tuinstra family.  Conrad and Norrie were more interested in checking out all the equipment in Mom's room.  But considering all - it's not too bad a picture.

Mommy with her three little ones.  Everyone looks happy.

Gets lots of sleep tonight mom and dad!!!!

Wyoming News

Howdy from Wyoming....(How corny can I get:)

I just wanted to share a picture with you of a lamp that a friend of ours made for us.  He used the wood from a dead cedar tree from our windbreak north of the house.  We found the lamp shade at Lowe's today, and it really looks nice on it.  (At least I think so.)  I hope every one has a Merry Christmas.  I know that it is supposed to snow a little bit here on Monday and on into Tuesday.  We are supposed to go into my niece's on Christmas Eve, and James and a couple of friends are coming out to our house on Tuesday, so I hope the weather will cooperate.

Bob and Julie