Wednesday, May 11, 2011

P-A-R-T-E-E

We drove to Minneapolis for Cora's third birthday. Yes, we are getting loaded up with birthdays at this time. Piper on 11/03, Cora on 11/09, Kyle on 11/20, Hazel on 12/05 and mine on 12/07. It's going to get tough to make to all of those events.

Grandma and Grandpa are sitting the girls while Mom and Dad have a "date night". It is a fun time for everyone!

Grandma gets in some tickle time.

Cora helps Grandma in the kitchen. Grandma is getting the Italian beef ready for dinner.

The three girls mug it up for the camera.

And here is the action! Grandpa gets to enjoy it all from behind the camera.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

New Arrival: Piper Marie Lambert

I suppose I should preface this post with a date. This did not just happen in May 2011! Piper arrived November 3, 2010. I have had a mental block and have fallen woefully behind in my posts. So far behind, in fact, that it has become overwhelming when I approach the blog. But I am resolved to continue. Not only to continue; but to catch up. These next postings may not be the verbose versions of the past.

Kyle and Sarah added another daughter to their family and to our family's grandchildren. We now have six total. Each has been a miracle gift. They are all unique, special, etc. Words fail to fully express our feelings.

Newborns always seem so small and fragile regardless how big they are.

Piper has a good grip and a hidden full head of hair.

 Grandma provides some special loving for Big Sister Logan. Logan was really taking it well in stride.

And with a Little Sister this precious, why would Logan do other wise.

Grandma gets her share of quality time with our most recent arrival.

Logan is right at Mom's side. She is so sweet to her little sister. I'm sure she will be a great sister for Piper.

Last and certainly NOT least is Dad. Kyle and Sarah are a pair of great parents. Don't take my word for it; ask Logan.

The twice happy daddy and his newest bundle of joy.

The most hair of any of the six. What a doll!

This is the last time I have seen Piper keep a pacifier in by herself.