A Lacrosse Player is Born

The man of my dreams is pretty happy these days.  His visions of a new generation of lacrosse players is coming to pass... (and dodge and roll.)  Poor Jack, here's hoping he likes the sport.

Sweet Land of Liberty

Today history happened and I witnessed it.  Though I wasn't physically in Washington DC, through the magic of technology, I was front and center sitting in my bed.  No, I didn't vote for this African American Senator from Illinois, and I don't agree with some of his politics, but in the moment, I was proud to be an American.  We have seen beyond color and, as a nation, elected a man the majority thought to be the best choice to lead our country.  The transfer of power was done peacefully and full of grace from both the Obama's and the Bush's.  The choice was made and I am ready to support this man, President Barack Obama, full of hope for the future of our country.  Our new president says that he is ready to change politics in Washington, and I am ready to take him at his word.  May God bless this land and may God bless President Obama.

A Day In the New Life

Announcing the arrival of 

Jackson Azariah 

January 16, 2009

12:31 pm

Waiting for Jack

Uncle Zach passing the time

Tender Mercies

Cleaning up

Weighing in at 7 pounds 4 ounces

Measuring in at 21 inches

Footprints

Being poked and prodded

Doctor Hall with Andrew and Jenn

Oh happy day!

Evidence of my new title as Grandmother

The very, very proud Grandfather

Holding onto Daddy in the nursery

First Bath

Glad all that's over

New Stuff to play with!

My new lens came last Thursday and the only model I had was Scout.  

She was not very co-operative.  

I am loving the lens though!

I Have a Camera and I Know How to Use It

I took my first photography class this week.  I loved it...I just hope that I can remember what I learned.  This was a photo from the class...I think that I am getting it.

A Winter's Feast

Winter at our house means lots of visits from our friends, the deer.  This was an especially happy group, feasting on the ivy and ground plants that they believe are grown just for them.

I know that it is a dark photo, but look for the glowing eyes.  You will find eight pair.

A Bit of the Old before a Bit of the New

Before I begin the new year I have to catch up with just a few photos that capture the end of last year.

The tree did get decorated, it was beautiful and it did stay alive through the holidays.

Santa came to the family party on Christmas Eve at Aunt Diana's.  It was wonderful, as always, to spend time with those we love.  Next year we will have a baby to sit on Santa's lap.