Birthdays!

So sorry everyone, I haven't been able to post anything in awhile.

Happy Belated Birthday to everyone born in December and January! Please tell me if there are mistakes or anyone missing:

December 6
Alicia

December 23
Ruben
Josalyn

December 24
Loudres

January 1
Emma

January 14
Angelina

Parade Fun

Isaac and Matthew were in a Christmas parade on Saturday. They had lots of fun waving to the large crowd that gathered to see it. Isaac was marching with his middle school ROTC group, and I'm pretty sure Matthew just jumped in because he could.

Although it was cold and windy, Elena, Rudy, Stephanie, Polito, Jolene, Christopher, and myself all watched and waited for them to march past us. Christopher did enjoy watching all the cars, puppies, and horses going by.

(Some of the parade.)

(Christopher watching the parade.)

(Rudy waiting for his sons to march by.)

(Isaac marches by...he's the short one.)

(Matthew takes time for a quick poise.)

Welcome Baby Jhade!!

David and Dawn welcomed Jhade Marion Stroble on November 30! She was 6lbs 14ozs and 19 inches long. She was born around 2:20pm. (Exact time to come.) Dawn did have a c-section, but she is doing well and hopes to be home tomorrow.

(Dawn on Thanksgiving...three days before Jhade was born.)

Jhade Marion

(Christopher says "hello" to his new cousin.)

(I say "hello" as well.)

(What a proud grandma.)

(Look at that little baby.)

(She already has her daddy wrapped around her finger.)

(Looking up at daddy.)

A Shower For Dawn and Jhade

Dawn had her shower yesterday. She had lots of friends from work and a few family members. There was lots of good food and a couple fun games. They also had a really good cake, which seemed home made. I accidentally put my camera in the hamper we gave Dawn....so I only have pictures of the last part. So sorry about that.

Dawn got a lot of really cool gifts, including LOTS of cute clothing. All her friends at Chili's pitched in and got her the travel system she wanted and a really nice changing table. Everyone seemed to have a really good time.

P.S. So sorry the pictures aren't the greatest...my camera batteries were dying.

(Friends and family watching as Dawn opens her gifts.)

(Dawn opening one of her gifts.)

(The travel system Dawn was given.)

(Lots of gifts for Dawn including the changing table.)

(Bea decided to eat some of the confetti which was on the table.)

(Dawn sitting next to her cake.)

(What a pretty cake....As it stands this is going to be the baby's name....I'm not sure about a middle name.)

(The proud Grandma and Mom-to-be.)

Shower Update

Dawn passed out hand-made invitations to her baby shower. I was going to scan it in so everyone could see.....but that proved to be difficult. I took some pictures instead. Hope they help you get the full effect. She worked very hard on them.

Bea's Trip to The ER

Yesterday, Bea climb into the bath tub in Millie's bathroom in order to get a small fish bowl which had decorative sea shells in it. She tried to get out of the tub while caring the bowl and ended up dropping it. The bowl broke and when Bea went to pick it up, she cut her hand. Tere decided that she would take Bea to the emergency room, just to be safe. Luckily Bea's hand was okay and all she needed was a bandage.

After the visit to the er everyone came over to our house for pizza and salad. We all lots of fun talking and watching Christopher and Bea play. The poor things made quite a pair!

(Bea with her bandage and pizza.)

(Christopher and Bea playing together.)

(Bea sitting with Millie and Tere.)

Baby Showers

Dawn's baby shower will be on November 2. I do not have all the details right now, but once I know more I will be sure to let every one know.

Margaret will not be having a baby shower, however, Vangie is making her a "money cake made of diapers." Be sure to let Vangie know if you want to have anything added to the tree. I do not have a date yet, but it will also be in November.

Both Dawn and Margaret are having girls. Dawn is register at Babies R Us.