Josephine

Not the best picture of my daughter. Excuse me, "Favorite Daughter."

It was taken rather spur of the moment just seconds after we walked in her apartment and she erupted with "We're pregnant!" this past Thursday.

She had done 2 home tests, both with positive results. Yesterday, June 18th, she had a blood test done. Same results. Whoever "we" are, I know my dear daughter is pregnant. She and our precious son-in-law are blessing us with a grandchild. (One only allowed)

A lot of thoughts run through my mind. I don't know that I like the name "grandma." I want the title and the job but surely there's something else I can be called??!! Anyone have any suggestions for an alternate name? Maybe "grandma" is a name I'll grow into. :-)

I thank God this baby is being born into a Christain home. Little Kiwi (as the baby has been dubbed) has Godly parents, grandparents and an aunt and uncle who already recognize Little Kiwi as a precious gift from God. Little Kiwi has a support system of love that stretches from Washington state to Pennsylvania. Kiwi has already been a blessing and has been blessed. Our God is amazing!

According to the clinic, Kiwi will enter our earthly arms about Feb 4th. Josephine and Travers arrived late. I'm wondering if Kiwi will wait until Feb 19th (Bill's b'day) or Feb 21st (Jo's b'day). God, do you think you could give me a tiny hint about the delivery date- NOW! While you're at it, I'd like to know the gender -NOW! I was never the kind of person who liked surprises.

Please, in the days, months and even years ahead I covet your prayers for Kiwi as well as Josephine and Richard. May God grant them patience, and wisdom as they embark on this wild ride we call parenthood. May they relinquish the frontseat to Him and find security in knowing He's at the wheel.

Thank You!!!

And congratulations to "we."

Cancun, too

Final installment of Cancun An iguana. Do you see him?We were walking to the bus stop.

We startled him.
Mexican Buffet at the Royal Mayan!
It was $25 US dollars for all you could eat and drink.
That included tea, water, sodas and/or margaritas.
Good food but no sopas. :-(
Sopapillas are Tex-Mex.


A final beautiful view of the ocean

Cancun,Mexico

From June 8-15th we were blessed with an opportunity to go to Cancun. Some friends with a time share invited us to join them in their villa. We stayed at a place called Royal Resorts, in the Royal Mayan. This is a view from the kitchen out to the veranda. Our bedroom and bath are to the right. Our friends were to the left. Each bedroom had a private small balcony and a seperate entrance to the main veranda. Nice.

A view from the balcony

They advertise every room has a view of the pool and a view of the ocean.

My computer is uploading slowly. Later, I'll add more beach photos.

We're a dog Family

We're a dog family. Some people are cat families. We are a dog family.

I'd even go so far as to say we're a Cavalier King Charles family. They love unconditionally, are people and other pet friendly and fit on most laps perfectly.

Tess (the white and tan) is a 2 yo blenheim Cavalier. We've had her since she was 12 weeks.

Travers named her after a character in Star Wars (I think it's Star Wars) named "Tes." The black, white and tan dog is a tri-colored Cavalier. We've had him 8 days. He is about 16 months old. We named him after a tri we had years ago - Ricky.

Tess' favorite place to be is on Bill's lap when he's on the papasan chair. That's the only time any dog is allowed on furniture! Ricky doesn't jump up there. You have to pick him up. He doesn't understand house policy yet.

If you want a dog and don't mind the brushing, or you're like my son and you'll pay someone to do the brushing, you need a Cav. :-)